Navid Mashinchi

Navid Mashinchi is an accomplished Data Scientist currently working at Kohl's, where responsibilities include leading the design and deployment of a Hybrid Matrix Factorization model for product recommendations. With experience as an Associate Data Scientist, Navid was promoted within ten months for outstanding performance. In addition to industry work, Navid serves as an Adjunct Professor of Applied Data Science & AI at the University of Denver and mentors aspiring data scientists at SharpestMinds. Previous roles include a Data Science Intern at Opeeka and a Lead Analyst at Vancouver Whitecaps FC, where extensive analytics and performance analysis were conducted. Navid's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia. Professional sports experience includes competing as a professional soccer player with Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Fortuna Düsseldorf.