Taj Pirzada - Ai/Ml

Taj Pirzada is an experienced leader in AI and data science, currently serving as the Director and Head of AI for North America at Nike since June 2022. Previously, Taj held the role of Director of AI & Data Solutions at Alight Solutions, where responsibilities included HR, payroll, benefits, and insurance claims data management, alongside ongoing migration to AWS. At Avanade, Taj developed intelligent solutions within a newly established role, leveraging Microsoft Azure Stack. Prior experience includes managerial positions at Deloitte Consulting, where Taj was involved in various innovative projects, and as a Senior Data Scientist at Honeywell, leading cross-functional teams in IoT and AI initiatives. Academic achievements include a Master of Science in Analytics from Georgia State University and MBA coursework at Harvard University.