Pardis Khayyer

About Pardis Khayyer

I am an accomplished AI/ML product leader and strategist with 18 years of experience turning vision into execution. I define product strategy, align portfolios to business objectives, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven, data-driven outcomes. My approach emphasizes customer value, measurable impact, and clear communication that aligns stakeholders from discovery through launch and iteration.I hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Ohio State) and an MBA (Kelley, IU), complemented by advanced training in Systems and Data Analytics (Stanford Management Science & Engineering - MS & E) and multiple AI/ML product management certifications (MIT Supply Chain Management: Leading with AI, Harvard AI in Healthcare). I am also trained in Organization Change Management (OCM), enabling me to guide organizations through transformation with clarity and confidence. This blend of technical depth and business acumen supports rigorous decision-making across product strategy, roadmap prioritization, and operating models.Recognition & Service• “Rising Star” Award Finalist, Tech@Lilly (2026)• U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Fellowship Award• Industry Applications Society Women in Engineering Award• Featured on Aptiv CES Signature Wall for exceptional contributions (2023 & 2024)• Associate Editor: Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems; SAE International Journal of Connected and Automated Vehicles• Former Vice President, Kelley Indianapolis MBA Women’s Association (KIMWA)Focus Areas• Product strategy and portfolio prioritization for AI/ML and automation• Translating complex technologies into scalable solutions and business value• Executive-grade communication, stakeholder alignment, and change leadershipI focus on shaping product strategy, transforming ambiguity into clarity, and delivering AI/ML solutions that create measurable, lasting business value.

Experience

1. Associate Director Ai Automation Product Manager

   Eli Lilly and Company

   Nov 2024 — Present

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Master’s Degree, Electrical Engineering

• The Ohio State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering, Control Systems

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Certificate, Supply Chain Management: Leading with AI and Digital Transformation

  2025 — 2025

• West Virginia University

  Master’s Degree, Electrical Engineering

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Harvard Medical School

  Executive Certificate

• Stanford University

  Management Science and Engineering

Skills

• Control Systems Design
• Control Theory
• Simulink
• Matlab
• Large Scale Systems
• Simulations
• Renewable Energy
• Embedded Systems
• Systems Engineering
• Stateflow
• Power Systems
• Power System Stability
• Smart Grid
• Power System Studies
• Power Electronics
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy
• Sensors
• Electronics
• Programming
• Optimizations
• Electric Vehicles
• Dspace
• Digital Signal Processors
• Modeling
• Optimization
• Mathematical Modeling
• Microcontrollers
• Algorithms
• Latex
• Vhdl
• Robotics
• Automation
• Complex Systems
• Diesel Engine
• On-Board Diagnostics
• C++
• Trace32
• Unix
• Automotive Engineering