Omid Rostami

As a data-savvy and motivated individual, I am passionate about utilizing machine learning to drive results and solve complex problems. With a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning, I am a fast learner who is always seeking new opportunities to expand my knowledge. I thrive in team environments and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals. I believe that data has the power to drive real change, and I am eager to use my skills and expertise to make a positive impact in this field.

Dmond Innovation Group, Tehran, Iran                       May 2016 to Oct 2021 

Pre-Accelerator Director and Business Data Analyst
• Educating startup teams on business planning
• Estimating incomes and expenses in the short term
• Preparation of business plan
• Evaluating startups for investment

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa                                From May 2022

Research Assistant

Conducted research on a trade dataset between China and the US, aimed at identifying the characteristics of companies that contribute to being in the top 10, or "Superstars," in the following year. Developed expertise in feature selection and transformation methods, including Forward Feature Selection, RFE, and Boruta, as well as PCA. Tested various models to predict next year's Superstars of an industry based on selected features, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of the accuracy of feature selection. Currently finalizing the research paper for submission.
Now, I’m exploring contributing to a second paper that builds on the current research by implementing using Genetic Algorithm with modified objective functions.

Iowa State University, Ames, IA                   Anticipated December 2023

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering           GPA: 3.89/4.00

Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran         Aug 2011 to May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering        GPA: 3.71/4.00