Alireza Goudarzi

Alireza Goudarzi, Ph.D., is a seasoned expert in machine learning and AI, currently serving as a Senior Researcher at GitHub since April 2022 and Co-PI & AI Advisor at Teachers College, Columbia University since May 2024. With extensive experience as an AI Advisor at Long Island University, Goudarzi is involved in an academic project focused on utilizing AI-based speech technology for diagnosing and treating Parkinson's disease patients. Previous roles include Founder & CTO at Factorize and Chief Technology Officer at Datance, as well as Chief AI Officer at UsideU, where Goudarzi developed corporate strategies for emerging technologies and oversaw AI product lines. Goudarzi has contributed significantly to academia, designing AI and data science curricula at City University of Seattle and conducting research on learning algorithms at RIKEN Brain Science Institute. Goudarzi holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico and multiple advanced degrees from Portland State University and Eastern Mediterranean University.