Summary
Hongyu Su is a seasoned technology leader in data science, currently the Tech Lead in Data Science at Cambri, where he shapes architecture, models, and the delivery of data-science features. Previously, he led NLP at Nordea as Head of NLP and as Lead Data Scientist, driving production AI initiatives including the Nordea Virtual Assistant Nova, which achieved over 60% deflection and effectively replaced about 200 FTEs in 2020. He co-founded Sense.AI and holds a PhD in theoretical machine learning from Aalto University, with visiting researcher stints at UCL, Université Laval, and Helsinki University. At Nordea, he built the NLP capability from scratch and led the real-time transaction screening solution in the anti-crime area, leveraging big data, streaming, and text analytics. Based in Helsinki, he blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, championing AI strategy and operating models while evangelizing the democratization of AI and accelerating business value.
12 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
University College London
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, 86/100, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, 86/100 at Xidian University
Visiting researcher, Visiting researcher at Université Laval
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science (Machine Learning), GPA: 5/5, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science (Machine Learning), GPA: 5/5 at Aalto University
Master's degree, Computer Science, GPA: 5/5 Major, 4/5 Minor, Master's degree, Computer Science, GPA: 5/5 Major, 4/5 Minor at Helsingin yliopisto / Helsinki University
Chinese, English, Finnish