Jiang Yu

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DISC Type : C

Manager, Applied Research (Machine Learning in Search & Monetization) at eBay

United States

Overview

Jiang Yu is a distinguished manager in applied research at eBay, where he leads a team focused on machine learning for search and monetization. With dual PhDs from New York University and experience at Amazon, Twitter, and Intel, he has a proven record of driving billion-dollar revenue growth through AI innovation.

His entrepreneurial spirit is evident from co-founding G-wear, an IoT and machine learning venture developed to enhance safety for children and the elderly. This project, which won the NYU Healthcare Makerthon, showcases his passion for applying technology to solve critical real-world problems.

He was the recipient of eBay’s inaugural AI Business Impact Award in 2025, presented by the CEO.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Precise

Information Seeker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

AI for Monetization
His current role at eBay focuses on using machine learning in search and monetization, having driven his organization to surpass a $1B revenue growth target.
Generative AI in Search
He has deep expertise in Generative AI and Search & Ranking systems, leading teams that advance core search technologies at eBay.
Tech Entrepreneurship
Co-founded G-wear, an award-winning startup using IoT and machine learning, demonstrating a passion for building new ventures from the ground up.

Media Appearances

Jiang has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Manager, Applied Research (Machine Learning in Search & Monetization) at eBay
6-2020 - 6-2023
Applied Scientist (Lead) at Alexa AI at Amazon
4-2019 - 5-2020
Tech Lead, Software Engineer / Machine Learning at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Deep Learning Software / Research at Intel Corporation
Co-Founder at G-wear

Education

Education details unavailable from Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from New York University

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Insights For Selling To Jiang

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jiang is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jiang

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jiang move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Jiang take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Jiang

Personality Compatibility


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