Tony Yousefnezhad

Tony Yousefnezhad is a Senior Data Scientist at Canadian Western Bank since October 2024, with extensive experience in machine learning applications, especially in mental health. Previously, Tony served as an Associate Research Fellow at the University of Alberta, advancing machine learning methodologies, and held roles including A.I. Lead at PEERX.AI, where innovative machine learning and Natural Language Processing solutions for chat-based mental health services were developed. Tony also led initiatives at Learning By Machine and FutureCite, specializing in machine learning and NLP for career navigation. Earlier research experience includes positions as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, focusing on Brain Function Analysis, along with key technology roles at various companies. Tony holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Nanjing University, complemented by a Master's in IT focusing on AI.