Senior Research Scientist @ Amazon (2019-Present):
- Developing and supporting Optimization and Supply Chain tools for Amazon Devices.
Senior Operations Research Engineer @ Intel Corporation (2018-2019):
- Developed decision technologies within the long-range and mid-range planning operations,
- Solved Large-Scale Optimization and Linear/Mixed-Integer problems,
- Built Supply Chain Decision Tools and Logistics Solutions.
Lead Operations Research Analyst @ Progressive Casualty Insurance Company (2013-2018):
- Formulated mathematical and statistical models to develop workforce management tools,
- Applied optimization and forecasting methods to develop decision support programs and assist business leaders with decision making,
- Created stochastic simulation models and what-if scenario planning for process changes,
- Analyzed contact center trends, forecasted demand, and built capacity and scheduling plans to help achieve Progressive's goal of becoming consumers' #1 choice for insurance.
Graduate Research and Teaching Associate @ Arizona State University, School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering (2008- 2013):
- Built an agent-based simulation model and a dynamic laboratory for demand response (DR) in the U.S. electricity markets,
- Analyzed business scenarios of technology products with an agent-based simulation and data mining framework,
- Developed models for simulating, sequencing, and scheduling of semiconductor operations for the Assembly Test Technology Development (ATTD) division at Intel Co.
Business Architecture & Technology Intern @ ISO New England, Independent System Operator / Regional Transmission Organization (Summer 2012):
- Developed an agent-based learning algorithm for load-serving entities (LSEs),
- Built a simulation model for adaptive decisions of bidding strategies considering dynamic environment and risk factors.
Manager of Project Management Technical Sector and TÜV CERT Quality Assurance Auditor @ TÜV Nord-Iran, member of TÜV NORD Group-Germany (2006-2008):
- Directed several project managers and assessed project risk management models.
Planning and Programming Manager @ Kianrangin powder coating industries (2001-2006):
- Designed an integrated information system, business, and production process via computer simulation,
- Developed a model for production systems with mixed queuing priorities: an integrated simulation, analytic hierarchy process (AHP), and value-engineering approach.
Managing Director Consultant @ Kianit LTD aluminum industries (2001-2006):
- Analyzed self assessment methods in business excellence models.
Project Manager @ TÜV Academy Iran-Germany (2003-2004):
- Performed organizational diagnoses for Poshesh Weaving Industries,
- Performed organizational diagnoses for Alyaf Weaving Industries.
Project Control Expert @ Mashhad Light Rail Transition (LRT), Gostsreshtarh Consulting Engineers company (2000-2002).
Engineer Analyst @ Consulting Engineers of Iran Transport Facilities Industries (2000-2001):
- Developed a management information system (MIS) for SAIPA automotive industries,
- Built a human development model for SAIPA automotive industries.
Internships and Independent Research Activities
Relationship of value engineering at business process, and target costing, Iran-Khodro automotive industries (2005),
Value Engineering at Razi petroleum complexity industries (2004),
Project Management at Mahabfanny consulting engineers company- University of Tehran and Mahabghods Company (2004),
Management Information System (MIS) at Negah company (1999),
Time study and work study at Shahidgandi food industries (1998),
Facility and layout design at Shahab Khodro automotive industries (1998).