SOUTH BEND, IND. HydroDigital has announced the appointment of Farshid Shoushtarian, Ph.D. as Program Manager, where he will ensure clients realize measurable value and high engagement with the HydroDigital Platform. Farshid brings proven expertise in applying AI and machine learning to real-time decision support for water utilities, further strengthening the company’s commitment to delivering data-driven insights and empowering clients to optimize their systems.

In his new position, Farshid will lead the implementation of HydroDigital’s Real-Time Decision Support System (RT-DSS) platform, overseeing program delivery, client partnership strategies, and the continuous enhancement of service offerings to ensure utilities maximize operational efficiencies. Drawing on his background as Digital Water Specialist, he will serve as the primary liaison between clients and HydroDigital’s development and services teams. Farshid will play a pivotal role in helping clients seamlessly integrate advanced technologies and achieve measurable improvements.

“I’m honored to join HydroDigital, a company leading the way in real-time decision support systems by integrating advanced physics-based and data-driven technologies,” said Farshid Shoushtarian. “I am excited to work alongside a team of passionate experts who are deeply committed to innovation and impact in the water industry. I look forward to contributing to meaningful projects, helping utilities unlock value through digital transformation, and advancing the role of smart, scalable solutions in tackling today’s most pressing water challenges.“

“Farshid’s ability to translate complex analytics into actionable insights will directly enhance how our clients succeed,” said Carrie Malli, Co‑founder and Chief Operations Officer of HydroDigital. “His dedication to client partnership and his strategic vision are invaluable as we expand our service offerings and deepen our impact across the water sector.”

“Farshid’s technical expertise and client‑centric approach will be instrumental in elevating our service delivery,” added Tim Ruggaber, Co‑founder and Chief Delivery Officer of HydroDigital.

HydroDigital’s digital twin‑native platform builds on over 20 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater management, combining sensor networks, digital twins, and advanced analytics to empower utilities to proactively monitor, predict, and optimize network performance.