Farshad M.

Farshad M. currently serves as the Senior Director of AI/ML and Client Growth at BetterHelp, where responsibilities include leading the AI/ML team in developing machine learning products for client-therapist matching and pricing strategies. Prior to BetterHelp, Farshad worked as a Senior Research Scientist at Lyft, focusing on predicting the long-term effects of coupons and building data pipelines for model production. Previous experience also includes a Data Scientist role at Teradata, where custom algorithms for automated troubleshooting were developed, and at Ford Motor Company, where anomaly detection tools were created to enhance purchasing systems. Farshad began a career at Deccan International as Director of Advanced Analytics & Engineering. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Operations Research from the University of Louisville, an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, and a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology.