Oklahoma State UniversityAhmad SalehiyanIndustrial Engineer

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Hi, I'm Ahmad Salehiyan

I am an industrial engineer focused on turning operational uncertainty into measurable decision confidence. My work blends reliability engineering, machine learning, and optimization so operations teams can move from reactive firefighting to evidence-backed planning.

PhD Candidate — Oklahoma State University
Reliability Engineering
Machine Learning
Optimization Modeling

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Python
GAMS
Power BI
Excel
Ahmad Salehiyan - Industrial Engineer

About

Data-Driven Engineering Profile

I specialize in converting high-variance operational environments into structured decision systems. Instead of treating data as a reporting artifact, I build analytical workflows that clarify root causes, quantify trade-offs, and support faster reliability actions at the point of decision.

My technical focus sits at the intersection of stochastic modeling, maintenance analytics, and optimization. I routinely map messy maintenance histories, sensor streams, and production context into models that remain interpretable for engineers, supervisors, and leadership.

Current priorities include predictive maintenance governance, robust KPI architecture, and optimization-backed planning methods for complex industrial systems where uptime, quality, and labor constraints must be balanced simultaneously.

Experience

Professional Timeline

2023 — Present

PhD Candidate in Industrial Engineering

Oklahoma State University

Advancing research in reliability engineering, stochastic modeling, and data-driven decision systems for maintenance and operations planning.

  • Built research-grade analytical workflows for predictive maintenance and failure-risk interpretation.
  • Developed reproducible model documentation to improve technical communication across mixed audiences.

2020 — 2023

Maintenance Data & Reliability Practitioner

Farandish Company (Fish Feed Production)

Supported maintenance analytics and fault-detection work using data mining, benchmarking, and reliability-focused diagnostics.

  • Contributed to early machine fault-detection initiatives with interdisciplinary research teams.
  • Translated unstructured operational signals into actionable maintenance insights.

2019 — 2020

Industrial Manager

Karin Engineering Company (Crane Design & Manufacturing)

Led process and quality documentation efforts, including operation process charts and inspection form standardization for project delivery.

  • Improved process visibility by structuring QC checkpoints across project phases.
  • Aligned project tracking artifacts with operational handoff requirements.

Education Quality

Academic Foundation

Ph.D. Industrial Engineering & Management (In Progress)

Oklahoma State University

Expected 2028

Reliability Engineering, Stochastic Modeling, Data-Driven Decision Making

Advisor: Dr. Akash Deep

M.Sc. Industrial Engineering (System Management & Productivity)

K.N. Toosi University of Technology

2019 - 2022

Thesis: Predictive Maintenance of Advanced Industrial Machines Using AI Techniques

Advisor: Dr. Abdollah Aghaie

B.Sc. Industrial Engineering

Islamic Azad University, Qazvin Branch

2015 - 2019

Industrial Systems & Operations

Professional Skills

Software, Programming, and Methods

Software & Tools

Power BI
GAMS
PostgreSQL
Tableau
Primavera P6
Excel

Programming Languages

Python
Julia
R
GAMS
JavaScript
HTML/CSS

Platforms & Methods

Anaconda
Integer Programming
Decomposition Methods
Stochastic Modeling
Machine Learning
Data Analysis

Professional Certifications

Formal Training and Certification Track

ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management Systems

ISO 22000 — Food Safety Management Systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel (48-hour)

Microsoft Project 2016 (24-hour)

Production Planning & Inventory Control (24-hour)

ICDL (98-hour)

Blog / Publications

Research & Technical Writing Hub

Machine Learning for Industrial Reliability: From Theory to Deployment

A practical guide to using supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning in reliability-centric operations without overpromising black-box AI outcomes.

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Integer Programming for High-Stakes Planning Decisions

A practical, engineering-first explanation of integer programming formulations and classical solution approaches for planning, allocation, and scheduling under constraints.

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Maintenance Management Systems That Scale with Operational Complexity

A structured playbook for building maintenance systems around service level, work-order quality, and CMMS-enabled execution.

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Looking for applied research collaboration in reliability engineering or operational analytics? Let's discuss your use case.

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