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I am a data science manager with 14+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving AI-driven innovations in sustainable agriculture. I have a proven track record in delivering scalable machine learning solutions from research to deployment and aligning data strategy with business goals. I enjoy translating data-driven insights into strategic actions that improve global agricultural practices. I have led global initiatives across multiple crops, built strategic alliances, and championed responsible AI adoption in the field.…I am a data science manager with 14+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving AI-driven innovations in sustainable agriculture. I have a proven track record in delivering scalable machine learning solutions from research to deployment and aligning data strategy with business goals. I enjoy translating data-driven insights into strategic actions that improve global agricultural practices. I have led global initiatives across multiple crops, built strategic alliances, and championed responsible AI adoption in the field.

Wei Chih Chen

Data Scientist, Project Manager, AI Engineer, +2

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I am a data science manager with 14+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving AI-driven innovations in sustainable agriculture. I have a proven track record in delivering scalable machine learning solutions from research to deployment and aligning data strategy with business goals. I enjoy translating data-driven insights into strategic actions that improve global agricultural practices. I have led global initiatives across multiple crops, built strategic alliances, and championed responsible AI adoption in the field.…I am a data science manager with 14+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving AI-driven innovations in sustainable agriculture. I have a proven track record in delivering scalable machine learning solutions from research to deployment and aligning data strategy with business goals. I enjoy translating data-driven insights into strategic actions that improve global agricultural practices. I have led global initiatives across multiple crops, built strategic alliances, and championed responsible AI adoption in the field.

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I am a data science manager with 14+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving AI-driven innovations in sustainable agriculture. I have a proven track record in delivering scalable machine learning solutions from research to deployment and aligning data strategy with business goals.

I enjoy translating data-driven insights into strategic actions that improve global agricultural practices. I have led global initiatives across multiple crops, built strategic alliances, and championed responsible AI adoption in the field.

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Work Experience

Data Science Manager at Bayer Crop Science

June 1, 2022 - Present

Led a team of 10 data scientists and engineers to develop phenotyping solutions, defined the AI/data science roadmap for phenotyping, and managed multiple cross-functional projects. Built strategic alliances across business, research, and engineering to enable data-driven decision making at scale and scaled AI solutions across major crop types, informing sustainable farming practices.

Principal Computational Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions

August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Led API development for agronomic solutions impacting hundreds of thousands of farms. Enhanced carbon engine technology by incorporating complex soil models and integrated soil biogeochemical models (DNDC/DayCent) into internal tools, improving carbon balance modeling and nutrient use recommendations.

Senior Research Scientist at Agrible

October 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018

Led Morning Farm Report development; created a Python-based crop growth simulation model with ~90% accuracy against NASS data; engineered a nutrient transportation algorithm to optimize fertilizer recommendations.

Product Developer at 360 Yield Center

January 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015

Led the development of Yield Commander, optimizing statistical models to enhance product insights and decision-making; applied linear regression and limiting factor theory to streamline data analysis and improve predictive capabilities; collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine product features.

Research PhD Assistant at Purdue University

January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014

Conducted experiments, performed data analysis, and published research findings in peer-reviewed journals; collaborated with senior researchers to develop innovative methodologies for data collection and analysis in agricultural studies; managed laboratory equipment and assisted in grant writing.