Data. AI. Innovation. Execution.
14+ years of progressive experience in Generative AI, Product Leadership, Data Engineering, and Technology Strategy. Currently building the future of creator-led commerce.
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer
January 2025 – PresentBuilding the future of creator-led commerce at gabooja.com — a frictionless platform where creators drop, fans shop, and moments turn into movements.
- Leading product strategy, AI/UX innovation, and cross-functional execution to empower bold, independent creatives
- Designing tools for a world where expression is commerce and community is currency
- Architecting scalable creator-commerce platform connecting creators directly with their audience
- Implementing AI-driven personalization and recommendation systems for enhanced user experience
- Establishing product development processes and strategic roadmap for rapid scaling
- Building cross-functional teams and fostering culture of innovation and creative expression
Chief Technology Officer
September 2023 – December 2024Led strategic transformation towards AI-first recruitment platform, driving technological innovation and team leadership for next-generation HR solutions.
- Designed and deployed LLM-enabled AI interview chatbot increasing hire ratio by 230%
- Launched comprehensive HR AI marketplace with multi-tenant architecture
- Generated multiple POCs for strategic product decisions and investor engagement
- Developed technology roadmap securing $2M+ in funding conversations
- Provided technical leadership for sales calls resulting in 40% close rate improvement
- Mentored engineering team of 8+ developers and managed critical security incidents
- Implemented cost optimization strategies reducing infrastructure costs by 35%
- Established CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices improving deployment efficiency by 60%
Senior Data Engineer / AI Consultant
June 2023 – August 2023Developed AI-powered content moderation system using Large Language Models to improve online discourse quality and reduce toxicity.
- Built LLM-powered content moderation system reducing toxic comments by 75%
- Implemented real-time sentiment analysis and toxicity detection algorithms
- Designed scalable data pipeline processing 100k+ comments daily
- Created automated content scoring system with 92% accuracy rate
- Integrated OpenAI API with custom fine-tuning for domain-specific moderation
- Developed comprehensive analytics dashboard for content quality metrics
AI Strategy Consultant
March 2023 – May 2023Enhanced advertising optimization platform with Generative AI capabilities, improving ad performance and user engagement metrics.
- Integrated Generative AI for dynamic ad copy optimization increasing CTR by 45%
- Developed AI-powered audience targeting algorithms improving ROAS by 30%
- Created automated A/B testing framework for ad creative optimization
- Implemented machine learning models for predictive ad performance analytics
- Designed real-time bidding optimization using reinforcement learning
- Built comprehensive reporting system for campaign performance insights
Independent Data & AI Consultant
March 2012 – Present14+ years of progressive experience in Generative AI, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, and Enterprise Data Integration serving Fortune 500 companies.
- Delivered 50+ successful data warehouse implementations using Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Architected enterprise data solutions for clients including major financial institutions and healthcare organizations
- Led data modeling initiatives using Ralph Kimball and Bill Inmon methodologies
- Implemented comprehensive Informatica solutions (PowerCenter, B2B, Metadata Manager, Data Quality)
- Designed and optimized database systems (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) handling 100TB+ data volumes
- Built end-to-end reporting solutions using Cognos, SSRS, Hyperion, Crystal Reports, and Business Objects
- Automated ETL processes and job scheduling using Tidal Scheduler and custom scripting
- Implemented enterprise security frameworks including customer data encryption and PII protection
- Performed system architecture reviews and performance optimization reducing query times by 80%
- Provided technical leadership and mentoring for client development teams
Senior Data Warehouse Developer
January 2010 – March 2012Led data warehouse development initiatives for one of the largest online banks in North America, supporting critical financial reporting and analytics.
- Designed and implemented enterprise data warehouse using Oracle and Informatica PowerCenter
- Developed complex ETL processes for financial data integration across multiple source systems
- Built dimensional data models supporting regulatory reporting and business intelligence
- Optimized database performance achieving 50% reduction in query execution times
- Created automated data quality monitoring and validation frameworks
- Collaborated with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Maintained 99.9% data accuracy for critical financial reporting processes
- Supported SOX compliance initiatives and audit requirements
Data Warehouse Developer
June 2008 – December 2009Developed and maintained data warehouse solutions for retail banking operations, focusing on customer analytics and operational reporting.
- Built ETL processes using Informatica PowerCenter for customer data integration
- Developed dimensional models for customer behavior analysis and segmentation
- Created automated reporting solutions using Oracle and PL/SQL
- Implemented data validation and quality assurance procedures
- Supported business intelligence initiatives and ad-hoc analysis requests
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data consistency and accuracy
Research Assistant / Graduate Student
January 2004 – December 2007Graduate research assistant developing software architecture analysis tools and conducting research in software metrics and product line architectures.
- Developed Software Architecture Metrics tool (SARA tool) for product line architecture analysis
- Conducted research in software metrics and data mining techniques for architectural evaluation
- Modeled software product lines using Star UML and advanced modeling methodologies
- Applied data mining techniques to analyze software architecture patterns and metrics
- Developed supporting websites and documentation for research projects
- Administered research lab network and systems infrastructure
- Researched and procured hardware and software for laboratory operations
System Admin / BI Analyst
January 2003 – January 2004System administrator and business intelligence analyst for university student card services, managing technical infrastructure and generating analytical reports.
- Created custom reports using SQL and Crystal Reports for administrative decision-making
- Wrote complex ad-hoc SQL queries for data analysis and reporting requirements
- Participated in backup strategy design and implementation for critical systems
- Researched and evaluated hardware and software purchases for departmental needs
- Troubleshot hardware, network, and operating system issues across campus infrastructure
- Implemented biometric identification systems for enhanced security
- Registered students and issued student identification cards
IT Consultant (Freelance)
2002 – PresentProviding comprehensive IT consulting services to friends, family businesses, and small organizations across multiple domains.
- Designed and implemented network infrastructure for dental and medical practices
- Provided web design and graphic design services for small businesses
- Translated technical and business documents from Farsi to English
- Built custom PCs and configured home/office networks for optimal performance
- Delivered end-to-end IT solutions including hardware selection and software implementation
- Maintained long-term client relationships through reliable support and consultation
Master of Science in Computer Science
December 2005 – May 2008Advanced degree focusing on software architecture and data mining with thesis research in product line architecture risk assessment.
- Thesis: "A Methodology for Risk Assessment of Product Line Architectures"
- Emphasis in Software Architecture and Data Mining methodologies
- Conducted original research in software architecture metrics and evaluation
- Published research findings and presented at academic conferences
- Collaborated with faculty on advanced software engineering projects
- Teaching assistant for undergraduate computer science courses
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2002 – December 2005Comprehensive undergraduate education in computer science with minor in History, providing strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and software development.
- Minor in History providing interdisciplinary perspective and strong analytical skills
- Strong foundation in programming languages, data structures, and algorithms
- Participated in software development projects and computer science research
- Active involvement in computer science student organizations and activities
- Dean's List recognition for academic excellence
- Completed internships and work-study programs in technology roles