# Sergey Bykau

> Staff Software Engineer at Airbnb, Ex-Bloomberg, PhD

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sergeybykau

With over seven years at Airbnb, I contribute to building advanced machine learning systems tailored for pricing guidance, marketplace intelligence, and generative AI applications. My role focuses on leveraging data-driven solutions to optimize the platform's pricing models and enhance user experience.  

Combining a PhD in Computer Science with industry experience at Bloomberg, I specialize in applying machine learning to tackle complex real-world challenges. My expertise spans large-scale batch data processing, scalable ML systems, and database research, underscoring a commitment to innovation and impactful solutions.

## Work Experience
### Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning @ Airbnb
Jan 2018 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
- genai for pricing 
- pricing guidance modeling
- marketplace intelligence

### Software Engineer @ Bloomberg LP
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area
- data license

### Postdoctoral Researcher @ Purdue University
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | West Lafayette, IN, USA

### Research Intern @ AT&T Labs, Inc.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Florham Park, NJ USA


## Education
### Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Computer Science
Università di Trento

### Bachelor's degree in Radiophysics
Belarusian State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sbykau
- Portfolio: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dF07rwsAAAAJ

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Last updated: 2026-04-12