Summary
Kambiz Saffari is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems and machine learning for business intelligence, bringing a decade of professional experience that bridges academic research and hands-on software development. He began programming at age 12 and has founded and led multiple tech ventures—from a web development firm that released open-source projects like Django-Social-Network to co-founding an online home-improvement retailer—demonstrating entrepreneurial instincts alongside scholarly rigor. His academic path includes a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Computer Information Systems) and an MBA from Sharif University, and he has taught and researched at institutions such as Georgia State, Marquette, and now the University of Texas at Arlington. Comfortable moving between data-driven research and building scalable production systems, he has practical experience designing enterprise automation and optimizing user experience and conversion in e-commerce. Known for aiming to have an enduring positive impact, he combines technical depth, product-minded leadership, and a track record of translating research into real-world solutions.
10 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering at Semnan University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems, 4.12, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems, 4.12 at Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Systems, 4.00/4.00 (19.53 out of 20), Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Systems, 4.00/4.00 (19.53 out of 20) at Sharif University of Technology
English, Persian