Yao Morin, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer, Tech Executive, & Angel Investor
JLL•San Francisco Bay Area
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A proven technology executive with expertise in driving digital transformation within large, global organizations. I specialize in modernizing technology and data infrastructure, building and scaling innovative platforms, and leading high-performing teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. My focus is on leveraging emerging technologies like AI and data to create new business opportunities and drive significant competitive advantage. I have a strong track record of transforming technology-lagging organizations into future-ready enterprises. With experience leading teams of 1000+ professionals, I'm adept at fostering alignment, executing complex strategies, and delivering tangible business outcomes in complex environments. Passionate about driving AI adoption and transformation at scale.
Career Timeline
- InvestInDataCurrentApr 2021–Present· 5 yrs 5 mos
- Co-FounderCurrentApr 2021–Present
- JLLCurrentApr 2020–Present· 6 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerCurrentMar 2023–Present
- Chief Data Officer and Head of Engineering, JLLT RevenueApr 2020–Mar 2023
- Aug 2018–Apr 2020· 1 yr 8 mos
- Chief Data Officer & US head of EngineeringAug 2018–Apr 2020
- 2014–2018· 4 yrs
- Head of Data Science, Consumer Group and Strategic Partner Group2014–2018
- 2012–2014· 2 yrs
- Scientist, Research2012–2014
- 2010–2012· 2 yrs
- Scientist, Research2010–2012
- 2008–2010· 2 yrs
- Science Advsior2008–2010
- 2005–2009· 4 yrs
- Laboratory Instructor2006–2008
- Researcher2005–2009
- 2005–2006· 1 yr
- Research Programmer2005–2006
- 2004–2005· 1 yr
- Technical Assistant2004–2005
Education
Master's degree
Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota
Bachelor
Information Engineering
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications