Beili Li

1. What do you do?

I use machine learning and AI tools to help build data science solutions for Home Depot's online business, including merchandising strategy, pricing optimization, and product enrichment.

2. What’s the coolest part of your job?

One, leveraging the cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques to solve real business problems and make an impact on the business, and two, knowing that the work I do can generate both dollar impact and improve customer shopping experiences.

3. Why are you passionate about it?

I enjoy making progress in my work, learning new techniques, and working with great professional people.

​4. Which skills from your IAC degree have helped you be successful in this career?

Critical thinking and a problem-driven mindset.

5. What’s your #1 tip for students and alumni interested in your field?

Be passionate about what you are doing and start today.