Dr. Huairen Ye

Dr. Huairen Ye is an accomplished data scientist and geographer with over 10 years of experience in data science, GIS, and geospatial research. She earned a PhD in Geographic Information Science from the University of Tennessee, where her research focused on healthcare access through GIS and statistical methods. Currently, Dr. Ye serves as the Data Science Lead at Guidewire, where she leads model development and research initiatives, including wildfire risk modeling. Throughout her career, she has been on a mission to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and business strategy. She consistently delivered impactful solutions, including developing predictive models that generate millions in revenue and successfully leading product development efforts that have shaped industry standards. Her expertise spans statistical modeling, geospatial analysis, big data computation, and risk management, with a strong emphasis on product development and thought leadership.