Xiao Yang is a highly skilled data scientist currently serving as the Lead Data Scientist at Northeastern University since October 2023, previously working at Amazon in a data science role focused on Alexa Entertainment and Video BI from June 2020 to October 2023. Prior experience includes a role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Kansas, where Xiao Yang led significant projects such as an EEG study on second language acquisition and collaborated on research funded by the National Science Foundation. Xiao Yang has an extensive background in linguistics, having received a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, and has held teaching and mentorship positions at various academic institutions. Additional experience encompasses curriculum design, video production, and tutoring, with a track record of enhancing educational engagement and achieving measurable success in student performance.