Andrew Yip
Research Scientist - Food Strategic Initiatives
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
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Top SchoolAndrew Yip is a research scientist and innovation leader with 11 years of experience applying applied mathematics and computational science to food systems, sustainability, and technology-driven policy. Holding a PhD from KAUST, he has translated advanced analytics and cross-disciplinary research into strategic programs at NEOM and now leads food strategic initiatives at KAUST while building regional impact as WAFI’s Middle East chief representative. He blends academic rigor with hands-on entrepreneurship and ecosystem building—mentoring data scientists, directing Riyadh’s startup community, and advising public health and agri-food stakeholders on data governance and translational research. Known for turning bold, mission-led ideas into operational pathways that support Saudi Vision 2030, he also brings a curious, people-centered side—whether facilitating hackathons or unwinding with tabletop gaming.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
PhD, Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, PhD, Applied Mathematics and Computational Science at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)BA, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, BA, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science at Lewis & Clark CollegeKlasse 11, General Studies, Klasse 11, General Studies at Friedrich Gymnasium, Freiburg i.BrHigh School Diploma, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, High School Diploma, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General at Hong Kong International SchoolSummer School in Physics, Summer School in Physics at Harvard UniversityHKCEE, Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, HKCEE, Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science at Buddhist Sin Tak College
Chinese, Chinese, English
Github Skills (200)
bots10
voice10
nlp10
groupme10
dialogue-systems10
facebook-messenger10
google-assistant10
alexa-skills-kit10
skype10
facebook10
claudiajs10
conversations10
chatbot10
bot-framework10
watson10
Programming languages (14)
Github contributions (5)
yipcma/theleadbook
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
Contributions:69 commits, 56 pushes, 3 branches in 1 month
yipcma/bot-wep2018
Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
Contributions:14 commits, 13 pushes, 1 branch in 1 month
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