Sham Mustafa
About Sham Mustafa
Sham Mustafa is the Co-Founder and CEO of Correlation One, where he has played a significant role in advancing quantitative assessments for hiring in the data science sector. He holds an MBA and MPA from Columbia University and has extensive experience in operations and business advisory services.
Work at Correlation One
Sham Mustafa serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Correlation One, a position he has held since 2015. Under his leadership, the company has established itself as a leader in quantitative assessments, specifically designed to optimize hiring processes in the data science sector. Mustafa has played a significant role in building a premier data science community through various initiatives at Correlation One. His focus includes developing technology solutions that assist companies in evaluating and training top data professionals.
Education and Expertise
Sham Mustafa holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) between 2004 and 2006. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Madras, where he studied from 1995 to 2000.
Background
Before founding Correlation One, Sham Mustafa held several key positions in various organizations. He worked as the Director at NYC Business Solutions from 2006 to 2011 and then transitioned to TruFund Financial Services, where he served as Director of Operations and Programs from 2011 to 2014. Following this, he was the Director of Operations at NYCEEC for one year, from 2014 to 2015. His background includes extensive experience in operations and business advisory services, having provided support to over 600 businesses in New York.
Achievements
Sham Mustafa has made significant contributions to the field of data science and business operations. He has been instrumental in establishing Correlation One as a leader in its domain and has actively participated in initiatives that foster a strong data science community. Additionally, he has published works on data science talent and has a background in criminal defense prior to his entrepreneurial ventures. His leadership in operations at two specialty finance firms further underscores his expertise in managing complex business environments.