SEAN COOK

1588 Guerrero St. San Francisco, CA 94110
seangcook@gmail.com • (858) 610 8633
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Senior leader in Data Science and Analytics, specializing in building high-performing teams and leveraging consumer behavior to drive strategic business outcomes. Expert in developing scalable analytical frameworks that measure and optimize product impact.
Experience
Nextdoor
Oct 2023 - Present
Head of Monetization Data Science
  • Lead Data Science org powering Nextdoor's advertising platform. Built scalable systems in ranking, targeting, search, and performance ads while developing product-focused DS culture.
  • Established DS organization for first-party ad server and performance products, driving continuous YoY revenue growth through autonomous workflows and ownership culture.
  • Generated tens of millions in incremental revenue via cross-functional initiatives in Search, Marketplace creation, and business strategy development.
  • Launched Nextdoor's first performance products, now the dominant optimization method on the platform.
  • Introduced agentic AI Data Science via Cursor, accelerating exploratory analysis and business velocity.
Meta
Sept 2018 - Oct 2023
Head of Product Analytics, Cross-Meta Integrity (Trust & Safety)
  • Led product analytics across Meta's Integrity organization, driving billion-dollar initiatives through measurement frameworks, UI/UX improvements, and data-driven insights for enforcement systems and account protection.
  • Managed 14 managers, data scientists, and analysts, fostering collaborative environment focused on innovative problem-solving and professional growth.
  • Developed analytical frameworks providing strategic insights to senior leadership, directly informing resource allocation and decision-making.
  • Reduced Integrity-related support contacts by 75% through data-driven root cause analysis connecting user feedback with product improvements.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with Business Messaging, Payments, and Ads teams to optimize product experiences based on customer insights, enhancing satisfaction and usability.
  • Built trust and enforcement ML models mitigating billions in fraud, abuse, and harmful content while maintaining low-friction user experiences.
Periscope Data
Oct 2016 - Jan 2018
Senior Analyst, Content and Community Manager
  • Increased revenue through lead scoring, forecasting, and ROI models for marketing across 7 channels.
  • Built online and offline data communities, managing events, partnerships, and guest speakers. Led technical content creation for company blog.
Intuit
Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
Senior Data Analyst
  • Integrated Net Promoter Score into core Intuit products, leveraging consumer feedback and behavioral data for strategic insights.
  • Drove cross-organizational initiatives combining analytical rigor with consumer-centric approach, improving conversions, retention, and satisfaction.
eXelate
Dec 2012 - Oct 2014
Marketing Analytics Manager
  • Managed data quality control for 3rd party ad tech analytics. Designed metrics and tools ensuring real-time database health.
  • Created whitepapers, technical materials, and promotional content for marketing initiatives.
PETCO
Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Real Estate Market Analyst
  • Built financial models and interactive applications for retail site selection, generating tens of millions in revenue through optimized real estate decisions.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University
BA in Geography: Geospatial Analysis
Dec 2007