A highly skilled Data Scientist with a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and over ten years of impactful experience in industries such as healthcare, energy, higher education, and transportation. With proven expertise across the entire data science life cycle, from data acquisition to solutions deployment, I specialize in cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling at scale using R and Python. As an entrepreneur, educator, and researcher, my work focuses on developing innovative data science methodologies to solve critical challenges, particularly in healthcare and energy. I have published research in high-impact journals and am proficient in teaching foundational and applied data science topics. Known for being an effective communicator, adept problem solver, and collaborative team player.