Alex Francis is a data-driven product leader with 10 years of experience turning complex data science and engineering problems into scalable product solutions. He is currently a Senior Product Manager for Ad Platforms at Apple, focusing on AI/ML-powered recommender systems and personalization. Previously at Quora, he led the Mobile team as Senior PM, Head of Mobile, guiding cross-functional execution across iOS/Android, data science, design, and marketing and delivering initiatives like a dark mode rollout. Earlier at Quora as a Senior Data Scientist, he drove feed ranking improvements and built data infrastructure to support experimentation and personalization. A UC Berkeley CS & Statistics alumnus based in San Francisco, he blends hands-on technical depth with strategic product leadership, consistently shipping measurable outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science & Statistics, 3.7/4.0, Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science & Statistics, 3.7/4.0 at University of California, Berkeley
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Alex Francis - Senior Product Manager, Ad Platforms