Taher Jamshidi, Ph.D.

Taher Jamshidi is the Managing Director of AlphaAI, bringing over 15 years of expertise in strategy, innovation, and advanced analytics & AI. With a proven track record across Fortune 100 companies and the public sector, Taher has consistently driven transformative outcomes by solving complex challenges through cutting-edge technology. His leadership extends to board-level positions, including serving as a member of the Analytics Certification Board, and as an advisor to a quantum computing company.

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Taher’s extensive career includes senior roles at leading firms such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and a quantum machine learning startup, where he led AI initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiency and decision-making processes. His deep commitment to education and thought leadership is reflected in his lectures at George Washington University’s Department of Decision Sciences in the School of Business, as well as his work with the Alliance for Decision Education and Junior Achievement.

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Taher holds a doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is certified as both a Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) and a Project Management Professional (PMP). As Managing Director of AlphaAI, he is dedicated to delivering mission-driven AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of the public sector, helping government agencies achieve their goals with precision and impact in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.