Beyond the Bio Podcast
Eric Sheng, Bain’s Global Lead of Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering Group, shares how his passion for technology led him to leading AI innovation across industries. From early roles at HP and NVIDIA to shaping strategic solutions at Bain, he reflects on the power of technical depth, curiosity, and real-world impact.
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Eric Sheng, Bain’s Global Lead of Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering Group, shares his journey from an early fascination with technology to becoming a leading figure in applied AI and machine learning. He began his career in hardware and software engineering at firms like HP and Transmeta, where he first explored machine learning to optimize chip performance. Eric later joined NVIDIA, contributing to its rapid innovation in graphics and AI hardware.
Seeking broader impact, he earned an MBA from Wharton and pursued roles that allowed him to bridge technical expertise with business strategy, including a leadership position at Motorola Mobility. Eric joined Bain & Company in 2019, intrigued by the opportunity to lead a global, practitioner-oriented team of data scientists and machine learning engineers.
At Bain, Eric's team tackles high-impact AI projects across industries, from enhancing customer service with AI copilots to training digital sales coaches. He emphasizes a “deep inside the black box” philosophy, fostering a culture of technical depth and curiosity. Eric underscores Bain's unique appeal to technical professionals: a collaborative environment, strategic challenges, and exposure to C-suite-level problems.
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