I am a data scientist and AI engineer with extensive experience delivering production-grade cloud-native AI/ML solutions and leading cross-functional teams. I translate complex data into business value across domains such as finance, IT, engineering, and HR, with a strong focus on scalable GenAI, LLM orchestration, and analytics-driven decision making. I thrive on engineering optimization, simulation, and analytics challenges, building robust AI apps and exploring new frontiers in AI-assisted automation. My work blends rigorous modeling, software engineering, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver tangible impact in real-world settings.

Hadi Jalali

I am a data scientist and AI engineer with extensive experience delivering production-grade cloud-native AI/ML solutions and leading cross-functional teams. I translate complex data into business value across domains such as finance, IT, engineering, and HR, with a strong focus on scalable GenAI, LLM orchestration, and analytics-driven decision making. I thrive on engineering optimization, simulation, and analytics challenges, building robust AI apps and exploring new frontiers in AI-assisted automation. My work blends rigorous modeling, software engineering, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver tangible impact in real-world settings.

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I am a data scientist and AI engineer with extensive experience delivering production-grade cloud-native AI/ML solutions and leading cross-functional teams. I translate complex data into business value across domains such as finance, IT, engineering, and HR, with a strong focus on scalable GenAI, LLM orchestration, and analytics-driven decision making.

I thrive on engineering optimization, simulation, and analytics challenges, building robust AI apps and exploring new frontiers in AI-assisted automation. My work blends rigorous modeling, software engineering, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver tangible impact in real-world settings.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Data Scientist (LLM, ML/Gen AI) at JDIRVING IT
August 1, 2023 - Present
Led technical engagements with 30+ business units to identify and implement high-impact LLM-based use cases, resulting in production-scale deployments across Corporate Finance, Corporate HR, Engineering Maintenance, Operations, IT, and more. Designed and delivered 20+ Gen AI applications (RAG) using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure App Services, Azure Document Intelligence, Azure Cognitive Services, and AI Foundry—generating over $300K in annual business value. Built Gen AI chatbots and automation solutions including HR Benefits AI Assistant, Bill of Materials Generator, Maintenance AI Assistant, AI Supply Chain Price Analyst, and an Automated Shared Services mailbox, delivering substantial time and cost savings.
Industrial Postdoctoral Fellow and Team Leader (ML/DL, EV Research) at SYSMODEL
August 31, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Led a team of PhD Candidates, Master’s students and interns in R&D of off-road autonomous vehicles in partnership with Potential Motors. Conducted regular technical discussions with the CTO to identify AI/Computer Vision/Simulation solutions. Developed deep-learning models (TensorFlow) for terrain estimation, classification and semantic segmentation using IMU and vision data. Created physics-informed DL models to predict tire forces on deformable terrain; generated synthetic training data from simulation; secured research grants (50k$ and 15k$).
PhD Candidate in Engineering at Memorial University
March 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Developed an analytics-based approach for non-destructive testing of utility poles using vibration data. Focus areas included optimization, engineering simulation, mathematical modeling/data analysis, and engineering testing. Managed quarterly technical discussions with NL Hydro and contributed to publications; served as Teaching Assistant for multiple courses.
Mechanical Engineer at Saban Sanat
September 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025
Provided technical consultations on the design of engineering oil and gas systems, focusing on mobile oil treaters.
Researcher at Propulsion And Power R&D Center
September 1, 2015 - September 24, 2025
Developed optimization algorithms to optimize the design of rotating bladed disks with design constraints (weight, size, etc.).
Data Scientist (LLM, ML / Agentic AI / Gen AI) at JDIRVING IT Division
August 1, 2023 - Present
Led technical engagements with 30+ business units to identify and implement high-impact LLM-based use cases, enabling production-scale deployments across Corporate Finance, Corporate HR, Engineering Maintenance, Operations, and IT. Designed and delivered 20+ Gen AI applications (RAG) using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure App Services, Azure Document Intelligence, Azure Cognitive Services, and AI Foundry, generating over $300K in annual business value. Produced LLM-based chatbots with Semantic Kernel Python SDK and open-source accelerators (Chat-with-Data) on Azure AI Foundry, delivering ~ $600K in annual business value. Initiated and deployed autonomous AI agents via Copilot Studio and Power Automate for multiple workflows, and implemented CI/CD practices for scalable deployment.
Industrial Postdoctoral Fellow and Team Leader at SYSMODEL
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Led a cross-disciplinary team (PhD candidates, masters students, interns) in R&D for offroad autonomous vehicles in partnership with Potential Motors. Conducted regular technical discussions with the CTO to identify AI/Computer Vision/Simulation solutions, performed comprehensive reviews of deep learning approaches for terrain estimation and classification, developed physics-informed deep learning models, and built synthetic data pipelines from simulation. Secured two research grants to support PhD and Master’s research in control of offroad autonomous vehicles, and contributed to publications and conference presentations.
PhD Candidate in Engineering at Memorial University
September 1, 2016 - March 1, 2021
Developed analytics-based methods for non-destructive testing of utility poles using vibration data; focused on optimization, engineering simulation, mathematical modeling, and experimental validation. Implemented nonlinear optimization to improve simulation accuracy by ~10%, performed multi-physics simulations, and built data analysis pipelines. Managed quarterly progress discussions with NL Hydro and contributed to publications and teaching activities.
Mechanical Engineer at Saban Sanat
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Provided technical consultations on the design of engineering oil and gas systems, focusing on mobile oil treaters and related equipment.
Researcher at Propulsion And Power R&D Center
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015
Developed optimization algorithms for rotating bladed disks considering design constraints (weight, size, etc.).

Education

PhD in Engineering at Memorial University, St. John’s, Canada
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
M.S. Mechanical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
B.S. Mechanical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
PhD in Engineering at Memorial University
September 1, 2016 - March 1, 2021
M.S. Mechanical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
B.S. Mechanical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025

Qualifications

Azure Data Scientist Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Python Programmer Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Azure AI Engineer
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Data Science for Managers Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Data Visualization in Python
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Azure Data Scientist Associate
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Azure ML
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Python Programmer Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Azure AI Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Data Science for Managers Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Data Visualization in Python
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Fundamentals of AI/ML
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
SQL Concepts and Queries
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education