Parastoo Naghavi

Parastoo Naghavi, MSc, is an accomplished data science leader with extensive experience in analytics and strategy across various industries. Currently serving as the Data Science Leader at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Parastoo previously held the position of Director of Customer Demand Analytics at Metrolinx, where strategic initiatives led to significant revenue enhancements. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Central Analytics at Paramount, Senior Manager of Advanced Analytics at Scotiabank, and Data Scientist at Equifax, where innovative analytics solutions were developed to optimize processes. Parastoo’s educational background includes a Master of Science in Business Administration from Concordia University, a Data Science certificate from Johns Hopkins University, and a Master of Executive Management from Azad University. This diverse skill set and leadership ability have consistently driven business transformation and growth.