Summary
Xinxin Li is a seasoned AI/ML leader with 11 years of experience, currently serving as Sr. Director of Responsible AI and Technology after scaling data science organizations and productized AI at Indeed and Expedia. Known for servant leadership, she blends deep technical fluency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, Scala, and large-scale data platforms with a product-first focus on discovery and the user problem. She has led cross-functional teams of 100+ engineers, scientists, UX and product partners to operationalize AI at scale—supporting platforms handling billions of daily calls—and pioneered robust multi-layer evaluation and standardization for AI agents. Her background spans published research in domain-specific embeddings and image super-resolution, a PhD in Earth and Environmental Engineering, and practical experience optimizing retention and model lift in consumer apps. Colleagues describe her as a mentor who cultivates curiosity and execution, equally comfortable in code, experimentation, and strategic roadmapping.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
PhD Earth and Environmental Engineering, PhD Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University
English, Chinese