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David Relyea

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Director of Data Science at Target
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

David Relyea is the Director of Data Science at Target, where he leads the organization responsible for AI-driven product recommendations. An expert in deep learning and machine learning with a PhD in Physics from Princeton, he has led data science efforts across the retail, cybersecurity, fintech, and defense sectors.

Colleagues describe him as intelligent, professional, and an excellent communicator who is adept at balancing complex work with engaging stakeholders to build consensus.

Unique fact: David is a multi-award-winning leader, having received the 2024 Top 50 AI Award and being named one of the 100 Most Influential AI and Analytics Leaders in the USA in 2023.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director of Data Science
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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AI in Retail
He leads AI-driven digital product recommendations at Target and has co-authored multiple articles on using LLMs and GenAI to enhance the customer shopping experience in 2024 and 2025.
Career Development
He focuses on growing high-performance teams and developing leaders. He was a guest on a 2024 podcast specifically to discuss how to grow a career in data science.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Director of Data Science
Target
10-2019 - 9-2022
Director of Data Science
BlackBerry
9-2018 - 10-2019
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lead
Kensho Technologies
3-2017 - 9-2018
Head of Data Science
OpenX
2-2015 - 2-2017
Staff Data Scientist
OpenX
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Education
1997 - 2003
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Princeton University
1993 - 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Caltech
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