Michal Polanowski, MBA, PhD

Michal Polanowski is an experienced data science and AI professional currently serving as the Head of Generative AI at ST Engineering. His career spans over a decade in the field of artificial intelligence and data science.1

Education and Qualifications

Michal holds impressive academic credentials:

• PhD in Consumer Economics / Market Research from The University of Georgia (2008-2012)1
• MBA in Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University (2007-2008)1
• Bachelor of Science in Business from Wayland Baptist University (2004-2007)1
• Bachelor of Computer Science from Warsaw Academy of Computer Science, Management and Administration (2001-2005)1

He is also a SAS Certified Base Programmer, having obtained this certification in January 2013.1

Professional Experience

ST Engineering: Michal currently holds the position of Head of Generative AI at ST Engineering.1

Lazada Group: Prior to his current role, Michal worked as a Data Scientist and Senior Manager at Lazada Group from February 2016 to August 2018.1 During his tenure, he:

• Participated in the Alibaba-Lazada Voyager project, implementing Alibaba's big data and data science solutions
• Contributed to Home Page personalization features
• Implemented various machine learning projects, including:
  • "Spammy" title detection algorithm
  • Anomaly detection using Isolation Forest
  • Fraud detection using random forest models
• Managed a team of 5 members preparing data for machine learning algorithms
• Designed and executed A/B testing for various website features
• Worked on CRM initiatives, including campaign targeting and effectiveness measurement

F.H.U. Polan: From 2000 to 2004, Michal was the owner of F.H.U. Polan in Poland, where he managed custom marketing projects and implemented CRM solutions.1

Skills and Languages

Michal is proficient in several languages:

• English (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Polish (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Russian (elementary proficiency)
• German (elementary proficiency)1

His diverse skill set and extensive experience in data science, AI, and business make Michal Polanowski a valuable asset in the field of generative AI and data-driven decision-making.