E293 Qingqing Ouyang, Chief Technology Officer at OJO Labs

Today's guest is Qingqing Ouyang, Chief Technology Officer at OJO Labs in Austin, TX. OJO Labs is a real estate technology company removing barriers to homeownership. OJO Labs platform for buying and selling homes meets people wherever they are on their journey, offering personalized guidance every step of the way. Through a combination of industry expertise and patented AI technology, OJO cultivates a deep understanding of individual needs and preferences, matching people with the right tools and trusted providers to help them become successful homeowners and unlock life’s possibilities.​

Qingqing is responsible for building and leading a talented team to drive innovation for homebuyers. As Executive Vice President of Engineering at OJO, she grew the footprint of the OJO engineering team globally, scaling from seven local engineers to more than 100 around the world in under two years. Her ability to recruit the right talent for the right opportunity, while maintaining a strong engineering culture, has significantly increased the company’s ability to bring innovative technological solutions to guide consumers through a transparent homebuying journey.

In the episode, Qingqing will discuss:

Her background and what attracted her to OJO Labs,

The interesting work they are doing within real estate,

Problems they are solving through applying Machine Learning,

How their data science team is set up for success,

The importance of data quality and

Exciting opportunities within the team