Qi Dong

Qi Dong is a seasoned data science professional currently serving as the Director of Data Science at Discord since October 2023, focusing on strategic impact across various user-centric areas. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Meta as Head of Data Science and Analytics for Central Privacy Product, and at Houzz as Director of Data Science & Analytics, overseeing teams dedicated to Consumer product, Growth & Marketing, and Marketplace initiatives. Qi Dong has also excelled at Uber as Data Science Lead, emphasizing core product growth, quality, and risk management, and at Netflix as Data Scientist Lead, concentrating on product analytics and user research. Earlier experience includes a statistician role at Google, contributing to business and product analytics, as well as a statistical analyst position at the University of Michigan. Educational qualifications include a PhD and a dual Master’s degree from the University of Michigan, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Science and Technology of China.