For over 15 years of experience ,Farshad has helped companies and organizations to utilize analytics and data science approaches and techniques in their strategic decision-making processes. Farshad is a hardworking, results-oriented person with analytical and critical thinking abilities who is passionate about technology and the applications of data science approaches and techniques in achieving better results in managing and developing technologies and new products. Currently, Farshad performs research projects on applications of big data analytics to achieve higher efficiencies in operations and supply chain management. Previously, Farshad significantly contributed in technology acquisitions decisions in ADN Company and supported the consulting team by building and deploying data science and analytical models to support decision making across various clients. Prior to ADN, Farshad co-founded and successfully led SAMAN, a management consulting firm specializing in the application of data science and management science techniques, models and approaches in business. During his tenure at SAMAN as a principal project manager, Farshad successfully led more than 50 consulting projects performed for client companies in banking, manufacturing, insurance, logistics, information technology, and oil and gas sectors. In addition to business acumen, consulting and project management, Farshad has expertise in areas such as information retrieval, natural language processing, machine learning, network analysis, and deep learning.