Shuang Li, Ph.D.

Shuang Li, Ph.D., is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning at LinkedIn, where he has been employed since September 2022. He previously held the position of Machine Learning Engineer at LinkedIn from February 2021 to August 2022. His professional background includes over nine years of experience in both academic and industrial settings, focusing on machine learning applications.

Education and Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2009 - 2015)
• Graduate Training at Carnegie Mellon University in the Center for Neural Basis of Cognition (2010 - 2015)
• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tsinghua University (2005 - 2009)

Professional Experience

1. LinkedIn

   • Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (September 2022 - Present)
   • Machine Learning Engineer (February 2021 - August 2022)

2. Mindstrong

   • Senior Data Scientist (July 2018 - January 2021)
     • Developed machine learning models to predict mental health outcomes and built robust machine learning pipelines.

3. Baylor College of Medicine

   • Postdoctoral Scientist (2015 - July 2018)
     • Worked on neural plasticity predictions using deep learning techniques.

4. Graduate Research at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on neuroscience and machine learning applications in behavioral studies.

Shuang Li is recognized for his contributions to machine learning, particularly in the context of mental health and neuroscience, and has published research in notable scientific journals. His diverse skill set includes developing deep learning models and implementing machine learning solutions in production environments.1