Teams at Yahoo

Lead research and development of generative AI and deep learning models for Yahoo Mail at massive scale. Responsibilities include fine-tuning foundation models, applying LoRA and quantization, knowledge distillation, building evaluation frameworks, developing agent-based systems, creating scalable training workflows, integrating AI development tools, and mentoring researchers and engineers. The role emphasizes NLP, production-grade model optimization, low-latency performance, and strategic AI direction.

Owns Yahoo Everywhere’s business development and distribution partnerships from pipeline creation through negotiation, launch, renewal, and expansion. Sources and closes complex deals across browsers, OEMs, consumer apps, telcos, and other platforms; develops financial models; manages partner performance; and collaborates with product, engineering, design, legal, finance, and analytics. The role also helps build scalable partnership playbooks and leads individual contributors.

Leads global technical lease accounting and financial reporting under ASC 842. Oversees lease evaluations, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, variance analysis, SOX controls, and audit support. Partners with cross-functional teams and uses Oracle Financials, Excel, AI tools, and automation to improve accounting workflows and data accuracy.