Our Founders
Meet the experienced team behind Elevate Data Solutions, bringing decades of combined expertise in data science, machine learning, and enterprise consulting.
Our founders are seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds spanning academia, industry research, and Fortune 500 companies. Together, they bring a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to drive innovation in data science.
Aysajan Eziz
Co-Founder & CEO
Data Science & Machine Learning Expert
London, Ontario, Canada
Renowned data science and machine learning instructor with extensive experience in academic and corporate environments. Dedicated to educating aspiring data scientists and democratizing data science knowledge since 2018.
Education
- PhD in Operations Research - Washington State University
- Master's in Statistics - Washington State University
- Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics
Experience
- Assistant Professor - Ivy Business School, Western University
- Senior Data Science Instructor - Various Platforms
- Research Scientist - Academic and Corporate Settings
Key Achievements
- Assistant Professor at Ivy Business School, Western University, Canada
- Leading data science instructor with thousands of students worldwide
- PhD in Operations Research from Washington State University
Specialties
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Statistical Analysis
Data Mining
Business Intelligence
Academic Research
Interests
Teaching
Research
Technology Innovation
Education Reform
Anwar Mutallip
Co-Founder & COO
Applied Linguistics & Technology Integration Expert
Stanford, California, USA
Applied linguist and lecturer at Stanford University with a passion for the intersection of technology and society. Co-founded Metrica, a data science bootcamp, and believes in the transformative power of education and technology.
Education
- PhD in Applied Linguistics - University of Washington, Seattle
- Master's in Linguistics - University of Washington
- Bachelor's in Language Studies
Experience
- Lecturer - Stanford University
- Co-Founder - Metrica Data Science Bootcamp
- Research Fellow - Technology and Society Studies
Key Achievements
- Lecturer at Stanford University
- PhD in Applied Linguistics from University of Washington, Seattle
- Co-founder of Metrica data science bootcamp
Specialties
Applied Linguistics
Technology Integration
Educational Design
Natural Language Processing
Cross-cultural Communication
Program Management
Interests
Education Technology
Cultural Studies
Language Learning
Social Impact
Erpan Arkin
Co-Founder & Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist & AI Researcher
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Senior Data Scientist at Optum (UnitedHealth Group) with deep expertise in physics and machine learning. Passionate about teaching and applying cutting-edge AI techniques to solve real-world problems.
Education
- PhD in Physics - University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Master's in Physics - University of Antwerp
- Postdoctoral Research - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Experience
- Senior Data Scientist - Optum (UnitedHealth Group)
- Postdoctoral Researcher - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Co-Founder - Metrica Data Science Bootcamp
Key Achievements
- Senior Data Scientist at Optum (UnitedHealth Group)
- PhD in Physics from University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Postdoctoral Research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Specialties
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Recurrent Neural Networks
Healthcare Analytics
Battery Technology Research
Physics-based Modeling
Interests
Soccer
Music
Teaching
Scientific Research
Technology Innovation
Jason Mehmet
Co-Founder & Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer & Infrastructure Expert
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Data engineer with extensive experience at Facebook and Black Knight, specializing in scalable and resilient data architecture. Combines physics background with cutting-edge engineering to build robust data pipelines.
Education
- Physics Studies - China, Italy, Ireland (International Program)
- Advanced Studies in Data Engineering
- Machine Learning Research - Stanford University
Experience
- Senior Data Engineer - Facebook (Meta)
- Data Engineer - Black Knight
- ML Researcher - Stanford University
Key Achievements
- Senior Data Engineer at Facebook and Black Knight
- Machine Learning Researcher at Stanford University
- Expert in scalable data architecture and pipelines
Specialties
Data Engineering
Scalable Architecture
Data Pipelines
Cloud Infrastructure
Machine Learning Engineering
Material Science Applications
Interests
Hiking
Travel
Photography
International Cultures
Outdoor Adventures
United by Vision, Driven by Impact
Our founding team combines deep academic expertise with real-world industry experience. From teaching thousands of students to building scalable data systems at major tech companies, we understand both the theoretical foundations and practical challenges of data science.
50+
Years Combined Experience
10,000+
Students Taught
100+
Projects Delivered
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