E156 Jacky Zhao, Director of Data Science at Truckstop

Today's guest is Jacky Zhao, Director of Data Science at Truckstop, who is a leader in transportation technology and freight matching solutions. Based in Chicago, Jacky built its data science organization from the ground up and is currently leading a team of Machine Learning Engineers, Statisticians and BI Analysts in developing the next generation of data products to empower the freight logistics industry.

Founded in 1995, Truckstop offers logistics solutions for transportation professionals through load planning, transportation management, real-time rates and negotiation tools, as well as the largest industry credit reporting entity helping industry professionals find trusted freight partners. For over 20 years, Truckstop has helped carriers and brokers successfully run their businesses and find a better way to move freight.

In the episode, Jacky will tell you about:

Truckstop’s impact in the freight logistics industry,

Problems they are solving using Data Science & Machine Learning,

Building and evolving the data science team from the ground up,

What he loves about his role,

Advice to those starting their data science journey,

and How to build a successful data science team