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SessionM Hires Amelio Vázquez-Reina to Lead Its Data Science, AI and Machine Learning Division
[October 17, 2017]

SessionM Hires Amelio Vázquez-Reina to Lead Its Data Science, AI and Machine Learning Division


SessionM, the leading customer engagement platform, today announced that it has hired Amelio Vázquez-Reina as vice president of data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. In this role, Vázquez-Reina will work closely alongside the data engineering team to lead strategic implementation of new AI solutions into the company's platform.

Vázquez-Reina joins SessionM from DataXu (News - Alert), where he drove scale and revenue through the development and application of advanced machine learning, AI and statistical solutions. His work has informed programmatic ad buying, inventory pricing, audience segmentation, channel selection and full funnel optimization for global brands. At SessionM, Vázquez-Reina will now lead SessionM's data science, AI and machine learning practice to implement and bring to production advanced strategies in customer data analysis, intelligence and ROI optimization.



"Amelio's role is an integral part of our focused investment in what we believe to be the core pillar for the future of our platform," said Lars Albright, CEO and co-founder of SessionM. "His leadership and strategy development will be vital as we continue to grow both the data science and data engineering groups within the company."

Before joining SessionM, Vázquez-Reina held the role of principal data scientist and manager at DataXu, where he launched and managed the system optimization team. Prior to DataXu, Vázquez-Reina was a scientist at BBN Technologies in their multimedia division where he was the tech lead for one of their main intelligence and advanced research programs. He was also a research fellow at Harvard University in their Center for Brain Science and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Tufts University.


"The SessionM team has already made major strides in the use of AI to help its clients create and implement effective loyalty and engagement programs that are personalized to each customer," said Vázquez-Reina. "I'm excited to get started with the team as the company continues on its successful trajectory towards empowering the world's most innovative brands to forge stronger and more profitable customer relationships."

About SessionM
SessionM is a customer engagement platform empowering the world's most innovative brands to forge stronger and more profitable customer relationships. The platform scales for the enterprise, globally. SessionM is headquartered in Boston with offices around the globe. For more information on SessionM, visit www.sessionm.com.


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