Kian Katanforoosh
About Kian Katanforoosh
Kian Katanforoosh is the CEO and founder of Workera, and an award-winning lecturer at Stanford University known for his expertise in deep learning and AI.
CEO and Founder of Workera
Kian Katanforoosh is the CEO and founder of Workera, a company dedicated to leveraging modern technologies to accurately measure people's skills. His initiative aims to revolutionize the way skills are assessed and validated in professional settings. Katanforoosh’s passion for this work stems from his personal background and his drive to find innovative solutions for complex problems.
Educational Motivations and Research
Kian Katanforoosh's interest in accurately measuring skills is partly influenced by the educational challenges faced by his parents during a revolution in Iran. This personal motivation led him to delve deeply into research on psychometrics, the field concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement. Katanforoosh spent an intensive year studying advancements in psychometrics and integrating his expertise in artificial intelligence to develop new skill measurement methodologies.
Award-Winning Lecturer at Stanford University
Kian Katanforoosh serves as an award-winning lecturer at Stanford University. He teaches Deep Learning within the Computer Science department, working alongside Adjunct Professor Andrew Ng. His contributions to academia and dedication to teaching have been recognized with prestigious awards from Stanford. Katanforoosh has received both the Walter J. Gores Award, the university's highest teaching honor, and the Centennial Award for Excellence in Teaching.