About me

I’m a creative co-founder and an enthusiastic engineering and product leader with 15+ years of professional experience in engineering leadership, data science and data engineering, AI/ML, systems design, digital product development, and technical program management. I offer proven leadership and technical skills to manage complex projects and create valuable products.

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, UTD

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.

Co-Founder & Head of Product Development, Netfly

August 2020 ─ September 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, UTD

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 at UTD. Focused on streamlining administrative workflows, improving transparency, and supporting strategic initiatives through predictive models and KPI monitoring tools.

Data Scientist, UTD

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
Purdue University

M.Sc., Business Analytics

2015- 2016
The University of Texas

M.Sc., Supply Chain Management

2012- 2014
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
Portfolio
Skills
Engineering Leadership
Product Management
Digital Transformation
Software Development
Systems Design
SaaS
Data Science
AI/ML Technologies
Program Management
Information Security
Digital Strategy
Agile Methodologies
DevOps
UI/UX
Creative Thinking
Applications
Amazon Web Services

Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

Cloud Platform

SQL

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
Raising a puppy
Reading book
watching movie
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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