About
Barzan Mozafari is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan whose work focuses on statistical and machine learning techniques for building data-intensive systems. His areas of focus include AI and databases, optimization for platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks, and FinOps. He has also worked as an entrepreneur and researcher.
Co-Founder at Keebo
Intro paths
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Experience
- University of MichiganAssociate Professorcurrent2019 β present
- KeeboFounder & CEO2020 β 2026
- SnappyData (Acquired by TIBCO)Architect2016 β 2019
- University of MichiganAssistant Professor2013 β 2019
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Postdoctoral Associate2011 β 2013
Skills & more
Big Data Analytics5Cloud Computing4Complex Event Processing3Crowdsourcing3Optimization10Large-scale data processing3Data Mining15Distributed Systems12Algorithms21Machine Learning10Artificial Intelligence1Data Analysis3
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DatabasesScalable Database SolutionsTransactional DatabasesFrom Barzan's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Barzan Mozafari?
- Barzan Mozafari is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan whose work focuses on statistical and machine learning techniques for building data-intensive systems. His areas of focus include AI and databases, optimization for platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks, and FinOps. He has also worked as an entrepreneur and researcher.
- Where does Barzan Mozafari work?
- Barzan Mozafari is Co-Founder of Keebo.
- What companies did Barzan Mozafari found?
- Barzan Mozafari founded Keebo.
- Where did Barzan Mozafari go to school?
- Barzan Mozafari studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Computer Science); UCLA (Computer Science).
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