Summary
Morteza Mashayekhi is an Associate Professor and Director of the MSIS program with over a decade of experience blending business analytics, AI, and project management to prepare students for data-driven industries. He designs interdisciplinary curricula and mentors graduate students while bringing practical industry experience from automotive product development and quality systems to the classroom. His research and teaching are informed by hands-on work developing predictive healthcare models and technology diffusion studies, giving his courses a strong applied emphasis. Known for shrinking product development cycles and improving quality in manufacturing, he translates process-improvement techniques into analytics-driven decision frameworks. Based in the New York City area, he bridges academic rigor (PhD from McMaster) with industry impact, emphasizing real-world validation and cross-functional collaboration.
10 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration and Management, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration and Management at McMaster University
Master’s Degree, Management of Technology and Innovation, Master’s Degree, Management of Technology and Innovation at Ted Rogers School of Management
Master of Business Administration, MBA, Master of Business Administration, MBA at Sharif University of Technology/McMaster University
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering at Tehran University, Faculty of Engineering