I am a data scientist and physicist with over 20 years of experience in scientific research and data fields. I hold a PhD in theoretical physics focusing on nonlinear and quantum optics and nanoscience. I enjoy applying data science, ML, NLP, network analysis, and deep learning to solve complex problems, with hands-on experience in data preparation, Python (pandas, numpy, sklearn), SQL, Plotly Dash, and building dashboards. I value clear communication, collaboration, and innovative problem solving.

Talal Ghannam

I am a data scientist and physicist with over 20 years of experience in scientific research and data fields. I hold a PhD in theoretical physics focusing on nonlinear and quantum optics and nanoscience. I enjoy applying data science, ML, NLP, network analysis, and deep learning to solve complex problems, with hands-on experience in data preparation, Python (pandas, numpy, sklearn), SQL, Plotly Dash, and building dashboards. I value clear communication, collaboration, and innovative problem solving.

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I am a data scientist and physicist with over 20 years of experience in scientific research and data fields. I hold a PhD in theoretical physics focusing on nonlinear and quantum optics and nanoscience.

I enjoy applying data science, ML, NLP, network analysis, and deep learning to solve complex problems, with hands-on experience in data preparation, Python (pandas, numpy, sklearn), SQL, Plotly Dash, and building dashboards. I value clear communication, collaboration, and innovative problem solving.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Internal Audit Consultant at ICARDA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Internal audit for metadata governance and policies; risk management audit to evaluate identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks; ERP transition audit roadmap for optimum implementation.
Data Science Consultant at CROWN STERLING LLC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Designed a novel random number generator (RNG) with ML elements; data preparation, extraction, and testing; statistical analysis (Chi-square, Anderson-Darling, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, NIST tests) for randomness; data visualization with Plotly/Dash; BI dashboard deployed on Heroku; ML models for pattern prediction; authored white papers and co-authored papers on prime number prediction and geometric spirals.
Data Scientist (Self-Employed) at Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Data science, machine learning, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Python, SQL, deep learning, and neural networks.
Scientific Consultant | Researcher at Clarion Medical Technologies Inc. / Strathspey Crown LLC
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Numerical analysis on DNA and codon sequences; presented novel ideas for resolution of unsolved problems in physical science using geometry and number theory.
Assistant Professor at King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology (KAIN)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
Research in quantum optics and nanotechnology; published many papers and filed patents related to research discoveries.
Graduate Student at Western Michigan University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2007
Pursued master's and Ph.D. in nonlinear and quantum optics; taught various labs and physics classes.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics at Western Michigan University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Master of Arts in Physics at Western Michigan University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of Aleppo
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Google Business Intelligence Specialization
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
Deep Neural Networks with PyTorch
January 1, 2022 - January 7, 2026
Applied Data Science Course (University of Michigan)
January 1, 2022 - January 7, 2026
DAT201x - Microsoft Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
January 1, 2018 - January 7, 2026
DAT201x - Microsoft Professional Certificate in Data Science
January 1, 2018 - January 7, 2026
DAT201x - Querying Data with Transact-SQL
January 1, 2018 - January 7, 2026
DAT206x - Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Excel
January 1, 2018 - January 7, 2026
DAT207x - Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
January 1, 2018 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment