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Csongor Barabasi

Founder, Bonsai Labs
New York, New York,United States
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Csongor Barabasi's Overview

Total Experience8 years
CompanyBonsai Labs
CountryUnited States

Csongor Barabasi is a seasoned data science leader with extensive experience in applying machine learning, AI, and big data technologies to solve complex business problems. Currently, as the Head of Data Science at Ingka Centres (IKEA), he spearheads the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to enhance customer experiences and optimize operations for one of the world's largest shopping centre operators. With a PhD in Machine Learning and Complex Networks from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Csongor possesses a deep theoretical understanding complemented by hands-on expertise in building and deploying AI solutions. His career spans roles in telecommunications (notably Ericsson) and academia, consistently focusing on leveraging data for innovation and impact. He is passionate about building high-performing data science teams and fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making.

Professional Summary

Csongor Barabasi's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Bonsai Labs - Founder (2024 to Present)
Not Diamond - Advisor (2024 to Present)
Techstars - Mentor (AI, Product and Tech) (2024 to Present)
ODF - Fellow (2024 to Present)
FUEL - CEO & Tech Co-Founder (2022 to 2023)
Weezy - Head Of Engineering (2020 to 2022)
Deliveroo - Software Engineer (2019 to 2020)
Machine Intelligence Academy - Founder (2018 to 2019)
Dreamr - Machine Learning Engineer Intern (2017 to 2017)
HackTGM - HackTGM Main Organizer (2017 to 2017)

Notable Achievements

Head of Data Science at Ingka Centres (IKEA)

Leads and scales the data science function at Ingka Centres, driving AI and ML initiatives to transform customer experiences and business operations across their global portfolio of meeting places.

PhD in Machine Learning and Complex Networks

Completed a doctorate from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in advanced machine learning algorithms and network analysis, contributing to foundational research in the field.

Extensive Experience in Telecommunications Data Science

Held several senior data science roles at Ericsson, developing and implementing machine learning models for network optimization, customer analytics, and operational efficiency.

Speaker and Thought Leader in Data Science

Frequently shares insights and expertise at industry conferences (e.g., Data Innovation Summit) and events, contributing to the broader data science community and evangelizing the power of data-driven solutions.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

University of Birmingham - Year 2016

Mathematics and Computer Science

Bolyai Farkas Elmeleti Liceum - Year 2012

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Company Overview

Bonsai Labs
Total employees45
HeadquartersBerkeley
Founded2014

Bonsai Labs was an artificial intelligence company that developed a platform for 'Machine Teaching.' Their technology focused on enabling subject-matter experts, without deep AI expertise, to build, train, and deploy AI models for optimizing and automating industrial control systems and robotics using simulations and reinforcement learning. Bonsai was acquired by Microsoft in June 2018 and its technology has been integrated into Microsoft's AI platform, now known as Microsoft Project Bonsai.

Bonsai Labs Funding Information
$13.6M - Total Funding Raised
$7.6M - Most recent funding amount
2 - Number of funding rounds
5 Dec, 2017 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Microsoft (M12 - formerly Microsoft Ventures)
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
ABB Technology Ventures
Samsung NEXT
Subtraction Capital
Correlation Ventures
Ignition Partners

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