I am the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder at BlancLink Inc., a fast growing start-up focused on solving today's complex social, environmental and economic problems using technological solutions. Our first product, BlancRide, is a carpooling app currently launched in select markets in Canada.

Before BlancLink, I was a Project Leader at the Boston Consulting Group. BCG is a global management consulting firm and a leading advisor on business strategy. With offices in more than 45 countries, BCG aims at helping clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations, and secure lasting results. For more information on BCG, see bcg.com or Wikipedia.

Prior to joining BCG, I was an instructor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. I taught MBA courses on “Management Science” and “Statistics for Managers”. My work experience also includes Marketing and Research Manager at BehrouzNik International Distribution Company and Business Analyst at Yaas Managerial Consulting Company.

My educational background is as follows:

1. ❖Ph.D. in Management,
   

2. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (2010)
   

3. Major: Operations Management, Minor: Finance
   

4. ❖Master of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering
   

5. University of Toronto (2004)
   

6. ❖Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
   

7. Sharif University of Technology (2000)