Summary
Sungjoo Ha is a seasoned AI and machine learning leader with 14 years of experience, currently serving as Vice President, AI at Match Group after leading AI and research teams at HYPERCONNECT. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Seoul National University and has progressed from software engineer roles to executive leadership, blending deep technical expertise with product-driven decision making. Sungjoo specializes in turning complex data and computational challenges into practical, scalable solutions using ML, optimization, and systems thinking. Known for bridging research and production, he has built and grown AI labs and cross-functional teams that deliver real-world impact in consumer-facing products. Based in Seoul, he brings both academic rigor and hands-on engineering discipline to strategic AI initiatives.
14 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at Seoul National University
Uppsala University
English, Korean