Ashkan Farahani
Staff Data Scientist @ Predactiv | Large Language Models (LLM), Causal Inference
- Role
- Staff Data Scientist at Predactiv
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashkan Farahani
Results-driven data science leader with over 5 years of AI/ML and statistical experience delivering big-data-driven insights, strategies, and products for business intelligence and revenue generation. Leveraging my industrial engineering background, I excel at designing efficient workflows, streamlining processes, and avoiding unnecessary complexity in solutions. Skilled in a diverse range of models and techniques, including predictive models, lookalike models, probabilistic frameworks, embedding models, fine-tuned LLMs, and causal inference. Successfully developed and implemented solutions such as market-expanding lookalike modeling tools, sensitive content detection systems, and scalable AI-driven NLP frameworks. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, including transitioning companies from data providers to platform businesses, achieving cost savings, and unlocking new revenue streams.
Experience
Staff Data Scientist
Jun 2025 — Present
Education
The Data Incubator
Data Science
2021 — 2021
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science - MS, Decision Analytics
2014 — 2016
The University of Texas at Arlington
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial Engineering
2014 — 2019
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