Summary
Davood Shamsi is an experienced AI and machine learning executive with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase after leading AI teams at Apple. He combines deep technical expertise in ML, NLP, optimization and big data platforms with a strong product and leadership record that includes founding two startups focused on data-driven decisioning and market prediction. A seasoned public speaker, he has delivered keynotes at major AI conferences across Europe and North America, signaling both domain authority and an ability to translate complex ideas for broad audiences. His background—PhD-level training in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford and an MSc in ECE from Rice—underpins a practical approach to turning research into production at scale. Notably, Davood’s entrepreneurial work spans electricity trading automation to AI-driven insights for advertisers, showing a talent for applying ML to diverse, revenue-critical problems.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc) Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Science (MSc) Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Management Science and Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University