RecSys, AI, Engineering; Principal Applied Scientist @ Amazon. Led ML @ Alibaba, Lazada, Healthtech Series A. Writing @ eugeneyan.com, aiteratelabs.com.
In orgs pushing the envelope, there's always a minority that can be counted on to get shit done against all odds, driven by force of will, resourcefulness, influence, etc. When you identify them, vest in them authority, autonomy, and step back and watch them perform miracles.