MJ Pakdel

MJ Pakdel, PhD, currently serves as a Principal Machine Learning Engineer at The Hospitals of Providence - Uguru, where a Supply Chain Alert System utilizing generative AI was orchestrated to enhance supply management efficiency by 80%. Previously, MJ held the position of Staff AI Engineer at The Walt Disney Company, developing an AI-powered chatbot for employee support. As a Senior Lead Data Scientist at Pluto TV, MJ successfully operationalized a recommendation engine compliant with regulations such as COPPA and GDPR. While at Nielsen, MJ implemented a topic modeling algorithm that increased client profits and collaborated with business leaders on data-driven solutions. Early experience includes a role as an Economics Instructor at Northern Illinois University. MJ holds a PhD in Economics from Northern Illinois University.