Summary
Hadi Jahanshahi is a Lead Data Scientist based in Old Toronto with over nine years of experience in machine learning, data analytics, and statistical modeling, currently driving marketing science initiatives at RBC. He has held interim leadership as Director of Machine Learning and pairs hands-on ML production work with mentoring and course instruction as a sessional lecturer and lead instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University. His academic background includes a PhD in Industrial Engineering and a history of collaborative research projects with industry partners and universities, translating complex research into practical business solutions. Hadi’s experience spans both enterprise analytics and academic teaching, giving him a rare blend of production-focused modeling and curriculum development for data science practitioners. Earlier roles in operations, HR and sales analytics add cross-functional perspective to his technical leadership, helping align models with stakeholder needs. Colleagues know him for turning rigorous research into actionable marketing insights while training the next wave of data analysts.
8 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's degree Industrial Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Industrial Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Industrial Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University
Master's degree Industrial Engineering, Master's degree Industrial Engineering at Boğaziçi University
English, Persian, Turkish