About me

I build products that simplify complexity for people, teams, and organizations.

Over the past decade, I have led cross-functional teams to launch 30+ digital products spanning customer experience, education, operations, and communication, including AI-powered tools, data dashboards, and workflow automation systems. My work has supported thousands of users, from students and educators to business leaders and frontline teams, always with a focus on clarity, usability, and meaningful impact.

Data Geek

Inspired by data analytics to solve complex business problems

Persuasive Leader

Driven to frame ideas, make quick decisions, and increase productivity

Team Player

Motivated by working within dynamic teams and learn from others

Experience

Director of Digital Products and Analytics, The University of Texas at Dallas

January 2023 ─ Present

Led the strategic direction and development of 30+ digital products designed to enhance operational efficiency, user experience, and engagement for over 30K daily users. Directed a 17-member cross-functional team, including engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions aligned with institutional goals.

Associate Professor of Instruction, The University of Texas at Dallas

January 2023 ─ Present

Taught various analytical and programming courses, delivering high-quality instruction to over 200 business students annually.

Co-Founder & Head of Product, Netfly

August 2020 ─ December 2024

Co-founded and headed product strategy for SaaS platforms in higher education, streamlining student engagement and administrative processes. Oversaw the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless development and user adoption, while scaling the platform to support a growing user base.

Digital Product Manager, Sentral

July 2022 ─ December 2022

Managed the development of communication platforms for Sentral. Led the automation of customer communication, streamlining workflows from reservation through checkout by integrating with external property management systems. Focused on driving operational efficiency and improving customer experience through automated solutions.

Data Analytics Product Manager, The University of Texas at Dallas

August 2017 ─ June 2022

Orchestrated the development of data-driven tools and platforms, enabling real-time insights and improving decision-making processes for senior leadership. Focused on streamlining administrative workflows, improving transparency, and supporting strategic initiatives through predictive models and KPI monitoring tools.

Senior Lecturer, The University of Texas at Dallas

August 2017 ─ July 2022

Taught various Business Statistics and Quantitative Business Methods core courses, delivering high-quality instruction to over 300 business students annually.

Adjunct Lecturer, The University of Texas at Dallas

September 2015 ─ July 2017

Taught various business statistics and optimization courses, delivering high-quality instruction to over 100 business students annually.

Data Scientist, The University of Texas at Dallas

November 2012 ─ July 2017

Led data-driven initiatives to streamline business processes, improve data management, and deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics. Focused on automating workflows, improving data quality, and developing reporting solutions used by senior decision-makers across various departments.

Education

Doctor of Technology

2022- 2025 (GPA: 3.98)
Purdue University

M.Sc., Business Analytics

2015- 2016 (GPA: 3.96)
The University of Texas

M.Sc., Supply Chain Management

2012- 2014 (GPA: 3.94)
The University of Texas

B.Sc., Industrial Engineering

2006- 2011
Sharif University of Technology
Certifications

Certified, Applied Data Analytics

2023
Purdue University

Certified, Prof. Scrum Product Owner

2022
Scrum Org

Certified, Prof. Scrum Master

2022
Scrum Org

Certified, BI & Data Mining

2016
SAS Institute

Certified, Transportation & Logistics

2014
ASCM

Certified, Project Management

2009
University of Tehran
Honors

Scholar of High Distinction

2016
The University of Texas

High Scholastic Achievement

2014
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Scholar of High Distinction

2014
The University of Texas

Dean’s Impact Scholarship Award

2013
The University of Texas

Ranked  Top 0.2%

2006
Iran’s Nationwide BS Exam, 2006
Skills
Product Management
SaaS Development
Digital Transformation
Software Development
Systems Design
Engineering Leadership
Data Science
AI/ML Technologies
Go-to-Market Strategy
Web Applications
B2B | B2C | B2B2C
Agile Methodologies
Start-up
UX/UI
Ed Tech
Tools
Amazon Web Services

Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

Cloud Platform

MySQL

Programming

Python

Programming

R

Programming

Tableau

Data Analytics

Power BI

Data Analytics

Google Analytics

Data Analytics

Microsoft Excel

Data Analytics

Jira

Project Management

Qualtrics

Data Collection

Salesforce

CRM

Zendesk

CRM

Iterable

CRM

Hobbies

When you'll find me away from my pc!

Playing music
Cooking for her
Camping somewhere
Chasing tiny humans
Reading book
watching movie
Reference

"His incredibly positive attitude, his pristine analytics skills set, his relentless work ethic, his ability to listen, process and resolve complicated analytic problems, and his strong programming skills in developing analytical solutions and software applications, have helped to improve important business processes and problems."

~Monica Powell, Former Senior Associate Dean at UT Dallas
Reference

"I was very fortunate to have Mo join my team. He immediately hit the ground running with precision and tact, scooping up business and product requirements to onboard and implement a new CRM tool for the company's marketing and operation teams. He was spread across most of the company and through this expose I only heard back praise and admiration"

~Matt Castoro, Director of Product Development at Sentral
Reference

"His honesty & trust-able personality beside his good knowledge of Project Management & related skills makes an out standing colleague out of him"

~Abed Aftabi, M&A Advisor at Stryker
FAQ
Q.

What is your college degree?

A.

I have a BS in Industrial Engineering, an MS in Supply Chain Management, and an MS in Business Analytics.

Q.

What are your life goals?

A.

A happy happy happy family.

Q.

What are your hobbies?

A.

Music is a must! I sing and teach singing. I also play Santour, a traditional Persian musical instrument.
I also love cooking, and yes, I eat a lot! My wife and I, always try to find time to learn new recipes.

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