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 – Present
GaboojaBrooklyn, New York, United States

Building 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
Product StrategyAI/UX InnovationLeadershipCross-functional ExecutionCreator EconomyE-commerce

Chief Technology Officer

September 2023 – December 2024
AVENU AINew York, NY

Led 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%
AWSMySQLLaravelPythonOpenAI APILangChainDevOpsTeam Leadership

Senior Data Engineer / AI Consultant

June 2023 – August 2023
ARGUMENDRemote

Developed 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
LLMsContent ModerationPythonOpenAI APIData PipelineReal-time Processing

AI Strategy Consultant

March 2023 – May 2023
PLAICEDRemote

Enhanced 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
Generative AIMachine LearningAd OptimizationPythonReal-time BiddingAnalytics

Independent Data & AI Consultant

March 2012 – Present
AMIR H. JALALI CONSULTINGGlobal (Remote & On-site)

14+ 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
Data ArchitectureETL/ELTData ModelingBusiness IntelligenceEnterprise IntegrationPerformance Optimization

Senior Data Warehouse Developer

January 2010 – March 2012
ING DirectWilmington, DE

Led 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
OracleInformatica PowerCenterPL/SQLData WarehousingFinancial DataETLPerformance TuningSOX Compliance

Data Warehouse Developer

June 2008 – December 2009
ING DirectWilmington, DE

Developed 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
Informatica PowerCenterOraclePL/SQLData IntegrationBusiness IntelligenceBanking Domain

Research Assistant / Graduate Student

January 2004 – December 2007
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV

Graduate 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
Software ArchitectureData MiningResearchStar UMLSoftware MetricsProduct Line ArchitectureSystem Administration

System Admin / BI Analyst

January 2003 – January 2004
West Virginia University Student Card ServicesMorgantown, WV

System 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
SQLCrystal ReportsSystem AdministrationNetwork TroubleshootingBiometric SystemsHardware Management

IT Consultant (Freelance)

2002 – Present
Various ClientsVarious Locations

Providing 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
Network DesignWeb DesignGraphic DesignTranslation ServicesHardware AssemblyIT Consulting

Master of Science in Computer Science

December 2005 – May 2008
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV

Advanced 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
Software ArchitectureData MiningResearch MethodologyAcademic WritingProduct Line ArchitectureRisk Assessment

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

2002 – December 2005
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV

Comprehensive 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
ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsSoftware DevelopmentComputer Science TheoryHistorical Analysis

Technical Skills

Artificial Intelligence & ML

OpenAI APILangChainGPT-4LLM IntegrationFine-tuningRAGVector DatabasesAI StrategyMachine LearningDeep Learning

Product & Leadership

Product StrategyCross-functional LeadershipTeam ManagementAgile/ScrumRoadmap PlanningStakeholder ManagementUser Experience Design

Database & Data Systems

OracleSQL ServerMySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisSQLPL/SQLNoSQLData Modeling

ETL & Data Integration

Informatica PowerCenterInformatica B2BData QualityPower ExchangeSSISTalendApache AirflowReal-time Processing

Data Warehousing & Architecture

Ralph Kimball MethodologyBill Inmon MethodologyErwin Data ModelerDimensional ModelingData VaultStar SchemaSnowflake Schema

Reporting & Business Intelligence

CognosSSRSHyperionCrystal ReportsBusiness ObjectsTableauPower BILookerAnalytics

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWSGoogle CloudAzureDockerKubernetesMicroservicesSystem ArchitectureDevOpsCI/CD

Programming & Development

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsLaravelPHPJavaScalaShell Scripting

Creator Economy & E-commerce

Creator PlatformsE-commerce SystemsPayment ProcessingCommunity BuildingSocial CommerceContent Management

Security & Compliance

Data EncryptionPII ProtectionGDPRSOX ComplianceSecurity ArchitectureIdentity ManagementAccess Control

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