Richard Tabassi, PhD, MBA
About Richard Tabassi, PhD, MBA
Richard Tabassi, PhD, MBA, is the Sr. Manager of MLOps/Automation/Data Science at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and product management across various industries.
Title: Sr. Manager MLOps/Automation/Data Science
Richard Tabassi currently holds the position of Sr. Manager MLOps/Automation/Data Science at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been in this role since 2021, operating within the Greater Seattle Area. His main responsibilities include overseeing the integration of machine learning operations and automation processes within the data science domain. His role aims at enhancing efficiency and accuracy in data-driven projects.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Before becoming the Sr. Manager MLOps/Automation/Data Science at BLUE ORIGIN, Richard Tabassi served as Sr. Data Scientist from 2020 to 2021 in Kent, Washington. In this previous role, his focus was on data-driven projects, leveraging machine learning for improved business decisions. His progression from Sr. Data Scientist to his current managerial role illustrates his growing influence and expertise within the company.
Previous Roles at Amazon
Richard Tabassi has held several roles at Amazon, starting as a Project Manager from 2017 to 2018 in Seattle, WA. He then moved on to become Sr. Program Manager Machine Learning in 2018, a position he held for five months. After this, he worked as part of Amazon Go from 2018 to 2019. In these roles, he contributed to implementing machine learning solutions and managing large-scale projects, reflecting his proficiency in handling advanced technology initiatives.
Educational Background
Richard Tabassi's educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health/Medical Physics from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, achieved from 2005 to 2016. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The University of Texas at Austin, earned between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from The University of Texas at San Antonio, completed between 1999 and 2004. His extensive academic background complements his professional experience, equipping him with theoretical and practical knowledge in his field.