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Ehsan Nazarian, Ph.D.

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Senior Director of Data Science (ML/AI) at Walmart
📍 Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Ehsan Nazarian is a senior leader in ML/AI at Walmart, where he directs data science teams building innovative solutions to optimize in-store operations. He holds a Ph. D. in Industrial Engineering & Statistics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, specializing in operations research and predictive modeling to solve complex retail challenges.

He is a co-inventor on a Walmart patent for a system and method for using retail stores as e-commerce fulfillment centers.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Senior Director of Data Science (ML/AI)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
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AI in Retail
Leads ML/AI teams at Walmart to optimize in-store operations, inventory management, and fulfillment logistics, backed by patents in the field.
Operations Research
His Ph. D. and numerous publications are in this field, focusing on service optimization and manufacturing processes, which he now applies to retail.
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Work history

3-2023
Senior Director of Data Science (ML/AI)
Walmart
8-2019 - 3-2023
Director of Data Science (ML/AI)
Walmart
5-2016 - 8-2019
Principal Data Scientist (ML/AI)
Walmart
8-2014 - 5-2016
Project Manager III, Global Business Processes: Strategy, Analytics and Services
Walmart
6-2014 - 8-2014
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Education
2008 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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