Ryan Behdad

Ryan Behdad, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of data science and analytics. Ryan currently holds the position of Head of Data Science and Analytics at Cash Converters, where they have been working since 2019. Prior to this role, they served as the Data Science and Analytics Manager and Data Science Lead at the same company. Ryan also worked as a Senior Data Scientist and Data Science Lead (Interim) during their tenure at Cash Converters.

Before joining Cash Converters, Behdad worked at Kleenheat as a Data Scientist and Systems Analyst. Ryan played a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting data to drive business decisions.

In 2013, Behdad worked as a Business Consultant at Quintiq, a Dassault Systèmes company. Ryan helped solve planning and scheduling problems for various industries through workshops and customer interviews.

Behdad's career began at The University of Western Australia, where they conducted research in machine learning as a PhD Scholar, Tutor, and Analyst Developer. Ryan also worked as a Lecturer and Researcher at Imam Reza International University, teaching courses in software engineering and database systems.

Earlier in their career, Behdad gained experience as an Analyst Developer at the Industry, Mine, and Trade Organization of Khorasan Razavi Province and the National Iranian Oil Company. Ryan also worked as a Management Consultant at IKCO, where they analyzed business processes and provided recommendations for improvement.

Overall, Ryan Behdad, PhD has a diverse background in data science, analytics, and business consulting, and has made significant contributions in various industries.

Ryan Behdad, PhD, received their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from The University of Western Australia in 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Socio-economic Systems Engineering (Industrial Engineering) from Iran University of Science and Technology in 2002. Their undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Software Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, which they completed in 1999. In addition to their formal education, Ryan has also acquired several certifications throughout their career, including Data Strategy, Learning XAI: Explainable Artificial Intelligence, The Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists, Mistakes to Avoid in Machine Learning, Learning Data Governance, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate, Microsoft DP-100T01 – Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure, Scrum Master Certified (SMC), and UX Design Techniques: Analyzing User Data.