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Data Engineering Excellence.

Built for Enterprise Scale. Built for Enterprise Scale.

Built for Enterprise Scale.

Tempered AI is a consulting firm specializing in production-grade data engineering, analytics, and machine learning on the Databricks platform.
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Company Story

Based in Canada and expanding into the United States, we work with healthcare organizations, financial services firms, professional services companies, and manufacturers who need their data infrastructure to be a competitive advantage, not a technical liability.
Founded a Databricks MVP Behzad Nikzad, Tempered AI was built on a simple principle: enterprises need data partners who understand both technical architecture and business outcomes. Too many consulting firms deliver prototypes that never reach production. We build systems designed to run at scale, under compliance requirements, with the reliability enterprises demand.

Our Approach

Technical Excellence Meets Business Outcomes

We don’t prototype—we build resilient, scalable systems. Every project is designed for production from day one, with proper governance, security, and performance considerations built in from the start.

Databricks-First Methodology

As certified Databricks partners and MVPs, we bring deep platform expertise to every engagement. We know how to leverage the full Databricks ecosystem—from Delta Lake and Unity Catalog to MLflow and Databricks Genie—to deliver solutions that actually work in enterprise environments.

Measured by ROI

Every project has clear success metrics: faster reporting, reduced costs, improved accuracy, or revenue-generating insights. We translate technical implementations into business value our clients can measure and defend.
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Behzad Nikzad

CEO & Founder

Behzad founded Tempered AI with a vision to bridge the gap between data science innovation and enterprise production systems. As a Databricks MVP and certified Solutions Architect, he leads technical delivery and client strategy across North America. Now based in the United States, Behzad is driving Tempered AI’s US expansion while continuing to shape the company’s technical vision and client partnerships.

Joel Dick

Director of Canadian Operations

Joel brings over 18 years of experience across technology and finance, leading Tempered AI’s Canadian practice. A Databricks Certified Data Engineering Professional and University of Toronto alumnus (M.Eng. in AI/Dynamic Systems), his background spans capital markets, fintech, product management, and software engineering. Joel oversees day-to-day delivery and technical execution for the Canada-based team, ensuring every project is built to enterprise standards.

Elizabeth B | COO

Elizabeth B

COO

Elizabeth oversees company operations, strategy execution, and internal systems development at Tempered AI. She ensures seamless coordination between technical delivery and business objectives, aligning team execution with the company’s growth across North America.

 

 

Behzad Nikzad

CEO & Founder

Behzad founded Tempered AI with a vision to bridge the gap between data science innovation and enterprise production systems. As a Databricks MVP and certified Solutions Architect, he leads technical delivery and client strategy across North America. Now based in the United States, Behzad is driving Tempered AI’s US expansion while continuing to shape the company’s technical vision and client partnerships.

Joel Dick

Director of Canadian Operations

Joel brings over 18 years of experience across technology and finance, leading Tempered AI’s Canadian practice. A Databricks Certified Data Engineering Professional and University of Toronto alumnus (M.Eng. in AI/Dynamic Systems), his background spans capital markets, fintech, product management, and software engineering. Joel oversees day-to-day delivery and technical execution for the Canada-based team, ensuring every project is built to enterprise standards.

Elizabeth B | COO

Elizabeth B

COO

Elizabeth oversees company operations, strategy execution, and internal systems development at Tempered AI. She ensures seamless coordination between technical delivery and business objectives, aligning team execution with the company’s growth across North America.

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Our Team

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Xavier Uldry
Sr. Consultant
Joel Dick
Sr. Consultant
Benjamin Rafatian
Sr. Consultant
Aditya Bhatraju
Sr Consultant
Shawn Xu
Consultant
Nasrin Bagherzadeh
Consultant
Divya Patel
Consultant
Dinesh Saud
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