Ehsan Nezhadarya
About Ehsan Nezhadarya
Ehsan Nezhadarya is a Machine Learning and AI Leader currently working at SoundHound since 2022. He has held various research and leadership roles in prominent companies and institutions, including LG Electronics, Huawei, and The University of British Columbia.
Current Role at SoundHound
Ehsan Nezhadarya serves as the Machine Learning and AI Leader at SoundHound since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's machine learning initiatives and artificial intelligence capabilities. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of innovative AI products and ensuring alignment with industry standards.
Previous Experience in AI and Machine Learning
Ehsan Nezhadarya has extensive experience in AI and machine learning. He worked at LG Electronics as Team Lead - Senior Staff AI Research Scientist from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he held positions at Huawei as Senior Research Scientist - Deep Learning and Magna International as Research Engineer. His roles involved significant contributions to research and product development in the field of AI.
Educational Background in Engineering
Ehsan Nezhadarya earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Image and Video Processing from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. He also holds a Master of Applied Science in Bioelectrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from Sahand University of Technology.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Ehsan Nezhadarya has contributed to various research and development projects. He worked as a Research Assistant and later as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at The University of British Columbia, where he focused on intelligent transportation systems. His work included proposing solutions to enhance operational efficiency and collaborating with management teams to streamline project processes.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Ehsan Nezhadarya began his career with an internship at Trusterra Technologies in 2012. He also served as Director of Research Development at Sasset Technology for a brief period in 2014. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in research and development within the technology sector.