Ian Murray

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Global Lead, Analytics & Data Science, Trust & Safety @ YouTube at Google

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

As the Global Lead for Analytics and Data Science at YouTube Trust & Safety, Ian leads a data-driven team focused on monetization policy and platform integrity. Educated at Cornell and Northwestern, he has over 15 years of experience building high-performing data science teams at major tech companies like Twitch and Amazon.

Colleagues consistently describe him as passionate, hard-working, incredibly intelligent, and focused. He has demonstrated a diverse skill set throughout his career, taking initiative on projects ranging from advanced analytics and big data to social collaboration networks and graphic design. His stated mission is to make the internet a better place.

Unique fact: Ian co-authored scientific publications on the use of Graphene Oxide in high-efficiency organic photovoltaics, showcasing a deep technical background beyond software and data.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Features Driven

Generally Skeptic

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Data for Safety
His current role at YouTube focuses on using data science and analytics to support and improve monetization policy, product features, and overall platform integrity.
Building Data Teams
He has a proven track record of establishing and scaling data science and analytics teams from the ground up at YouTube, Twitch, and Humin.
User Behavior Modeling
At Twitch, he led initiatives to model the entire user ecosystem, focusing on acquisition, creator and viewer lifecycles, and in-depth behavioral research to guide product development.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2020
Global Lead, Analytics & Data Science, Trust & Safety @ YouTube at Google
1-2018 - 1-2020
Head of Product Data Science at Twitch
1-2016 - 1-2018
Lead Data Scientist / Data Science Manager at Twitch
1-2016 - 12-2019
Data Science Manager III / IV at Amazon
4-2013 - 1-2016
Lead Data Scientist at Humin

Education

2003 - 2007
BS from Cornell University
2007 - 2011
MS / PhD (abd) from Northwestern University

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Insights For Selling To Ian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ian is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ian

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ian move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Ian take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ian

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