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Akbar Akbari Esfahani is an accomplished data science professional with extensive experience in analytics and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as the Manager of Advanced Analytics & AI at Central California Alliance for Health, Akbar leads a team of data scientists to implement generative AI strategies while ensuring ethical data usage. Prior roles include Head of Data Science at Vital Decisions and Director of Data Science Innovations at L.A. Care Health Plan, where Akbar developed machine learning algorithms and oversaw data science operations. Akbar has a robust background in creating innovative analytics solutions, evidenced by leadership positions at Highmark Inc. and UCLA, and has advanced education with a Master's Degree in Statistics and Geographic Information Systems from the University of Colorado Denver.