Build, Train, and Deploy ML Pipelines using BERT

Graph Data Modeling Fundamentals

Practical Data Science on the AWS Cloud

Analyze Datasets and Train ML Models using AutoML

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

CFA Level I

edX Verified Certificate for Probability - The Science of Uncertainty and Data

Computational Thinking using Python

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

CFA Level II

Bloomberg Market Concept (BMC)

The Analytics Edge By MITx

Data Analysis Using R

Member Engagement Committee , Investment contest

CFAW Member Engagement Committee

Volunteer

Executive MBA

Managing Director

I created a custom data platform for our portfolio management team using Python and the Django framework. It gathered information from multiple sources, including Bloomberg, FactSet, and IEX APIs, analyzed it, and saved it in our internal database. This system included a number of sub-modules meant to provide data-driven insights to the investment committee. Among the numerous modules I was responsible for, I created an innovative algorithm for analyzing ETFs using our own indicator, as well as a technique for creating portfolios that mimicked benchmarks but with a narrower set of constituents.

I also advocated for the use of the Agile methodology inside our portfolio management team. I ensured that everyone was familiar with the Scrum technique by planning many training sessions and piloting two Scrum trial runs. This move dramatically increased our team's efficiency, leading other non-technical teams to follow suit. As an Investment Analyst at Capital One Investing, I was instrument

Investment Analyst

As a teaching assistant at the University of Maryland, I crafted the syllabus and assignments for several courses, encompassing topics such as "Web Analytics," "Digital Marketing," "Cloud Computing," "Social Media Advertising," and I.T. I tapped into my expertise in software development and digital marketing to devise engaging and impactful course materials. This effort was geared towards providing students with a holistic grasp of the covered subjects. My input was instrumental in ensuring the courses' success and in facilitating students' achievement of their learning goals.

Teaching Assistant

As an Equity Analyst with a focus on the technology sector, I delved deep into research to pinpoint potentially undervalued tech firms. I meticulously assessed their performance and crafted financial models to gauge their intrinsic worth. My responsibilities spanned presenting top-tier investment ideas to the fund, elaborating on valuation techniques and foundational assumptions, and collaborating with the team on investment decisions. Additionally, I kept a close watch on the IT-centric firms in our portfolio to confirm their trajectories matched our projections and guidelines.

During my tenure, one of my investment proposals emerged as the standout performer, granting me the honor of pitching the investment notion to the fund's governing board. This fund, backed by the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, is helmed by an elite cohort of MBA and Master of Finance students. My efforts played a crucial role in propelling the fund to its success.

Equity Analyst

I founded Fardabook.com, a distinctive Iranian e-commerce platform dedicated to distributing books and digital media. From its inception, the venture witnessed rapid success, registering an astounding 400%+ revenue growth within its first year. Thanks to my strategic vision and unwavering commitment, Fardabook.com expanded its customer base to over 40,000 patrons and brought nine dedicated professionals on board.

It wasn't just about the numbers; under my stewardship, the company provided a robust 75% ROI for our angel investor within a span of three years. As the Founder and CEO, I took charge of the overarching management and strategic course, steering Fardabook.com toward its celebrated milestones.

Founder & CEO

In my role as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Nass Publication, I took the lead in laying down a well-structured sales and marketing framework. My deep-seated expertise in these areas proved instrumental, allowing Nass Publication to refine its operations and carve out a stronger market presence in Iran's competitive textbook landscape.

One of my primary projects was to build the necessary technology infrastructure, which paved the way for current automation solutions that improved sales, marketing, and inventory management. A strong team of roughly 25 motivated professionals across three different departments, including the physical store, grew under my leadership.

Nass Publication experienced significant revenue growth and market share expansion during my tenure. My efforts were critical in setting the company as a market leader in Iranian textbook publishing, with a focus on engineering and managerial literature.

Vice President

Joining IIG as one of its foundational members during its inception phase, I played a pivotal role as the Digital Marketing Manager. I assisted startups like Bamilo.com, Mozando.com, and BodoFood.com in their mission to attract visitors through Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing. 

Reporting directly to the head of digital marketing and the leaders of each respective startup, I orchestrated campaigns with a vast array of keywords and achieved record-breaking daily traffic numbers. This endeavor was particularly noteworthy given the robust backing the startups received from entities like Rocket Internet and MTN-Irancel.

Online Marketing Manager - SEO and SEM

Led the transformation of Capital One's liquidity forecasting with innovative machine learning solutions. Implemented advanced techniques (time series analysis, TensorFlow, BART, NLP) to deliver accurate balance sheet optimization and liquidity risk management. Successfully collaborated across finance, engineering, and compliance teams.


With a strong experience in finance and software engineering, I was a vital connection between financial experts and data scientists. My approach included the strategic use of Reinforcement Learning for dynamic decision-making and Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms to uncover insights from unstructured financial data.

During my tenure, I led a high-impact project that significantly transformed the bank's liquidity forecasting capabilities. This initiative, leveraging Time Series Analysis, Random Forests, and Gradient Boosting Machines, was built on Python-based ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and scikit-learn, integrated seamlessly with ou

Quantitative Analysis Manager

As a contractor for a US Government branch responsible for publishing financial data, I designed and constructed a web-based application using the Django platform (Python). This tool automated a significant portion of the process for validating and verifying a publicly available financial data series. The application processed millions of records from an internal database, calculated aggregated values, retrieved data from an API, compared the sets, and documented any discrepancies identified. I also introduced a user-friendly web interface allowing analysts and consultants to log test results while providing real-time project status updates to the project manager through a custom dashboard.

Furthermore, I architected an entirely automated validation and verification system for a public financial monitor using Python. This software analyzed data from Excel files generated by researchers, compared the data to entries fetched from a database using SQL, and produced Word documents that su

Senior Consultant

I contributed to Seeking Alpha as a content creator, where I covered six companies and authored fifteen analytical pieces, including DCF models. My articles garnered the attention of over 80,000 readers, leading to a following of over 500 individuals. In this capacity, I drew from my expertise in finance and investment management, offering valuable insights and analysis. My goal was to aid readers in deepening their understanding of the companies they contemplated investing in.

Equity Research Analyst

As a digital marketing management consultant, I assisted international industrial conglomerates in crafting global plans. These were based on thorough analyses of interaction data across several platforms, including Google Analytics and Google Ads, using R. I leveraged my expertise in data analysis and R to offer valuable insights to our international clientele. This enabled them to devise potent global marketing strategies.

Consultant

ReactJS

Python

NextJS

Pinecone

Frontend Developer

Co-Founder

Founder and CEO @ Alpha Impacts

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