Paolo Massimi

Paolo Massimi is a seasoned data science expert with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing in machine learning, data mining, statistics, forecasting, pricing, optimization, and quantitative analysis.

As the former Director of Guest & Host Data Science at Airbnb, Paolo led teams dedicated to enhancing the quality, acquisition, and retention of hosts and guests on the world's largest online travel platform.

Paolo's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Mathematics from Politecnico di Milano, a postdoctoral research position in applied mathematics from Stanford University, and an M.Sc. in Physics from Università degli Studi di Genova.

With a mission to utilize data and algorithms to improve the Airbnb experience, Paolo focuses on providing unique and personalized travel opportunities for users. He has also demonstrated proficiency in Python, NLP, and deep learning.

Paolo has a wide-ranging professional experience that includes roles such as Director of Algorithms and Analytics at Stitch Fix, Director of Data Science at Lattice Engines, and Head of Data Science for Marketplace Control & U4B at Uber.

His passion for fashion and style has been evident in his work which he explored during his tenure at Stitch Fix and Lattice Engines. Paolo has also contributed to the field through multiple publications on machine learning and applied mathematics.