Farzan Jafeh, PhD
About Farzan Jafeh, PhD
Farzan Jafeh, PhD, is a Principal Data Scientist currently at Carelon, with a background in mathematics and data science. He has held various academic and industry positions, including Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University and Senior Data Scientist at Carelon.
Current Role at Carelon
Farzan Jafeh serves as a Principal Data Scientist at Carelon, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in data science to develop and implement data-driven solutions. His work focuses on leveraging data analytics to enhance decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to his current role, Farzan Jafeh worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Carelon from 2020 to 2023. He also held positions at AI Satellitez as Lead Data Scientist from 2017 to 2020, and at USAN, Inc. as a Data Scientist from 2017 to 2019. His experience spans various sectors, allowing him to develop a diverse skill set in data analysis and application.
Academic Background and Education
Farzan Jafeh earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Dallas, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics from the same institution, which he obtained from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics at Kennesaw State University from 2008 to 2010.
Teaching Experience
Farzan Jafeh has experience in academia, having served as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Kennesaw State University from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as an Instructor of Data Science and Applications at Emory University during the same period. His teaching roles involved guiding students in mathematical concepts and data science applications.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Role
During his time at The University of Texas at Dallas, Farzan Jafeh worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2011 to 2015. In this capacity, he supported faculty members in delivering coursework and assisted students in understanding complex mathematical concepts.