Mina Shekari Ashgzari
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with deep expertise in operations research, data analysis, and complex simulation model design. Skilled at transforming data into actionable insights that optimize processes, improve efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering innovative solutions that drive measurable business impact. Proven track record of aligning analytical approaches with organizational goals to enhance performance and resiliency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Infrastructure Planning Engineer
Cloudflare
04.2023 - Current
- led cross-functional teams to streamline demand procurement process, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs through data-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.
- Designed, implemented, and managed the core capacity planning process to support diverse server types and colocation strategies, strengthening infrastructure resiliency.
- Developed automated tools to analyze the impact of parameter variations on capacity planning across multiple levels, improving decision-making and forecasting accuracy.
Infrastructure Planning Engineer
Cloudflare
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Designed optimization and simulation models to strategically plan capacity across an interconnected network of data centers, enhancing resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Created dashboards to increase visibility into processes and activities across multiple teams, enabling the identification and resolution of bottlenecks.
Research Assistant
University of Louisville
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Developed a decision support system for logistics network design and planning. Designed a graphical user interface to update the data and run supportive optimization models.
- Analyzed peak behavior using real data for over 200 e-commerce.
- Designed a grid-based, autonomous order-picking system.
Quality Management and Management Representative
Rahyab mirror
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Analyzed customer feedback data and identified areas for improvement in the management system.
- Designed processes and procedures to comply with customer regulations.
Quality Assurance Manager
Rahyab mirror
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified trends in order to develop corrective action plans.
- Led quality assurance processes to inspect and ensure product compliance with standards, improving overall product reliability.
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial Engineering
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2020
Graduate Certificate - Data Science
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2017
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Amirkabir University of Technology
05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch
05-2007
Skills
- Programming languages: Matlab, R, Python, SAS, Java
- Software: MySQL, BigQuery, Minitab, Weka, Gurobi, AnyLogic
WORMS (Women in OR/MS) Award
- Recognized for contributions to advancing women in operations research and management science; awarded 2020
Timeline
Senior Infrastructure Planning Engineer
Cloudflare
04.2023 - Current
Infrastructure Planning Engineer
Cloudflare
04.2021 - 04.2023
Research Assistant
University of Louisville
10.2015 - 12.2020
Quality Management and Management Representative
Rahyab mirror
08.2012 - 06.2015
Quality Assurance Manager
Rahyab mirror
08.2009 - 08.2012
Graduate Certificate - Data Science
University of Louisville
Ph.D. - Industrial Engineering
University of Louisville
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Amirkabir University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch