Eric Xu

About Eric Xu

Data-driven decision-making is at the core of what I do. With a Ph.D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Dartmouth and over eight years of experience in industry, I specialize in developing robust big data measurement solutions. My journey from academia to data science has reinforced the importance of data integrity, control measures, and unbiased analysis. I’m passionate about technology, automation, and using data to reduce bias and enhance learning. Proficient in Python and SQL, I stay up-to-date with the latest in ML through continuous learning, currently advancing my skills in a 12-week course from MIT IDSS.

Experience

1. Data Engineer

   Apple

   Mar 2025 — Present · Cupertino, CA, US

   Built data tools using Slack APIs to streamline issue triage, improving response time and accuracy for internal operations.• Integrated RAG nonparametric DB with foundation parametric models to provide context and summaries for real-time alerts.• Maintained and supported Kubernetes-based pipelines powering alert systems that monitor user journeys and ensure operational accuracy.

Education

• Dartmouth College

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Psychology, Neurobiology, and Neurosciences

  2008 — 2014

• Case Western Reserve University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics

  2002 — 2006

• MIT xPRO

  Game and Interactive Media Design

• Kaplan

  Postgraduate Degree, Data Science

  2014 — 2015

• MIT Professional Education

  Postgraduate Degree, Data Science and Machine Learning: Making Data-Driven Decisions

Skills

• Data Mining
• Science
• Research
• Experimental Design
• Machine Learning
• Sql
• Algorithms
• In Vivo
• Microscopy
• Data Analysis
• Mathematical Modeling
• Electrophysiology
• Spss
• Neuroscience
• Cell Biology
• Matlab
• Scientific Writing
• Neurophysiology
• Python
• Statistics
• Cognitive Neuroscience