Hello, I'm YAN SO.
I work in the AI/ML and data-related fields.
Key Milestones
- 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.
- Data Subgroup Organizer (2018~2025)
- Kiro Korea User Group Organizer (2026~) GitHub | Website | Events
- 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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Public Activities
Projects
| Title | Description | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Kiro Friends | A developer personality test based on Korean traditional folklore characters Used at AWS Unicorn Day 2026 Seoul | Website Post Github |