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Xiaoming Yin, Ph.D
Senior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Xiaoming Yin, Ph.D., is a Senior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures, a role she has held since joining the company in 2017.13 Her primary focus at Lockheed Martin Ventures is on investing in space technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-performance computing, quantum computing, and advanced materials.1
Background and Education
Dr. Yin has an impressive educational background:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University
- B.A. in Economics from Rice University
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rice University1
During her time at Northwestern University, her work was published and presented in several international journals and conferences.1
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Lockheed Martin Ventures, Dr. Yin's career included:
- Fintech Associate at Pivotus Ventures, where she developed investment theses and worked on product development for a next-generation digital bank
- Quantitative Analyst at Citigroup's Option Market Making trading division for five years1
Current Role
As a Senior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures, Dr. Yin is part of a team that makes strategic investments in companies developing cutting-edge technologies relevant to Lockheed Martin's core businesses and new markets.2 Her work involves evaluating and investing in technologies across various focus areas, including artificial intelligence, autonomy & robotics, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, and space technologies.2
Dr. Yin is also active in the industry, participating as a speaker at events such as the SmallSat Symposium.34
