Hello, I'm YAN SO.

I work in the AI/ML and data-related fields.

Highlights

  • Career activities are updated on LinkedIn.
    • Head of AI/Data | Kakao Style | 2017~2026 | Led the AI and data organization at Kakao Style, which operates Zigzag, a women's fashion e-commerce service.
    • Data Scientist | Urbanbase | 2016~2017 | Developed image object recognition models and 3D rendering software for a solution that converts 2D real estate floor plans into 3D.
    • MSc. Data Science | University of Auckland | 2015~2016 | Completed a master's degree in data science at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and returned to Korea.
    • Research Engineer | LG Electronics | 2010~2015 | Responsible for middleware software development for European Digital TVs and broadcast certification in European countries.
  • Since 2018, I have been participating and serving as an organizer in the AWS Korea User Group.
  • Since 2020, I have been selected as an AWS Machine Learning Hero.
    • The title changed to AI Hero starting in 2025.
  • Since 2021, I have been doing CrossFit as a hobby.

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