Dawen Shen

About Dawen Shen

Analytics and AI leader with deep experience building enterprise-grade, insight-driven organizations that translate data into measurable business impact. Proven track record of designing and scaling analytics, data platforms, and AI-enabled decision systems across sales, marketing, finance, and executive stakeholders in highly competitive, regulated environments.Distinct strength in bridging AI, analytics, and business strategy, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to executives and align cross-functional teams around shared outcomes. Passionate about helping organizations seeking to build durable data foundations, scale AI responsibly, and embed analytics at the core of decision-making and growth strategy.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Advanced Analytics

   Evolus

   Oct 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Currently operating at a global enterprise scope, owning analytics strategy across forecasting, business intelligence, market research, and business user facing data platforms. Led the creation and launch of AI-enabled self-service analytics through a governed semantic layer on Snowflake, expanding access to insights for executive and commercial leadership while reducing dependency on specialized technical resources. This work consolidated years of institutional knowledge into a scalable foundation for advanced analytics and future AI applications.Recognized for modernizing commercial analytics ecosystems, including the standardization and adoption of sales and customer performance reporting that materially improved decision velocity and adoption across the organization. Played a critical role in enabling data-driven commercialization for new product launches by proactively identifying data, pricing, and reporting risks, implementing robust quality controls, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure leadership decisions were based on trusted, real-time metrics.Demonstrated resilient leadership and operational excellence through periods of significant resource constraint, sustaining delivery and expanding scope. Known for stepping into platform ownership, governance, and execution roles while simultaneously building scalable systems and operating models that reduce long-term reliance on incremental headcount for commercial growth.

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• University of Pennsylvania

  Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

  2013 — 2014

Skills

• Project Planning
• Food Allergies
• Matlab
• Medical Devices
• Cell Culture
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Programming
• Arduino
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Cancer Cell Biology
• Biostatistics
• Pcr
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Cell Biology
• Volunteer Management
• Elisa
• Sql
• Qlikview
• Real-Time Pcr
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Big Data Analytics
• Qlikview Development
• Engineering
• Flow Cytometry
• Group Dynamics
• Microsoft Excel
• Qlik Sense
• Big Data
• Biotechnology
• Management
• Qliksense
• Research
• Volunteer Training