Mona Hassanzadeh

Mona Hassanzadeh is an experienced professional in data science and analytics, currently serving as the Director and Head of Data Science and Innovation at Meridian Credit Union since March 2025. Prior to this role, Mona held the position of Director for Advanced Analytics and AICIB at CIBC from September 2016 to March 2025, where responsibilities included leading advanced data analytics initiatives. Mona's diverse experience also includes serving as a Senior Manager in Fraud Model at BMO Financial Group and teaching as a Machine Learning Instructor in the AI/Data Science Online Program at the University of Waterloo. Mona's academic background encompasses a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Western University and a Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Toronto.