I am an independent AI & Data Science consultant specializing in Industrial AI, Predictive Analytics, and Process Intelligence. With 6+ years of hands-on experience across manufacturing, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, I help organizations turn data into a strategic asset and drive measurable business outcomes. I work across the full stack — from strategy and architecture to modeling and delivery — covering data strategy, data infrastructure, ETL pipelines, and cloud architecture. I partner with cross-functional teams to build production-ready AI solutions that scale.

Akbar Alam

I am an independent AI & Data Science consultant specializing in Industrial AI, Predictive Analytics, and Process Intelligence. With 6+ years of hands-on experience across manufacturing, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, I help organizations turn data into a strategic asset and drive measurable business outcomes. I work across the full stack — from strategy and architecture to modeling and delivery — covering data strategy, data infrastructure, ETL pipelines, and cloud architecture. I partner with cross-functional teams to build production-ready AI solutions that scale.

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I am an independent AI & Data Science consultant specializing in Industrial AI, Predictive Analytics, and Process Intelligence. With 6+ years of hands-on experience across manufacturing, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, I help organizations turn data into a strategic asset and drive measurable business outcomes.

I work across the full stack — from strategy and architecture to modeling and delivery — covering data strategy, data infrastructure, ETL pipelines, and cloud architecture. I partner with cross-functional teams to build production-ready AI solutions that scale.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Lead AI Consultant at Aaria UG
January 1, 2023 - Present
Independent AI & Data Science consultant focusing on Industrial AI SaaS. Built the Aaria AI Suite: an end-to-end process intelligence platform covering quality assurance, procurement, and demand forecasting for Mittelstand manufacturers. Advising clients on AI feasibility, data governance, and production-ready ML deployment. Designing and delivering AI workshops and keynote sessions for industrial decision-makers.
IT Project Manager (Global IT Programs) at Volkswagen AG
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Led multiple cross-functional global IT projects under strict timelines, budgets, and regulatory constraints. Collaborated with domain and system architects to design enterprise-scale solutions. Defined global rollout strategies for VW brands across international sites.
Data Scientist — Predictive Maintenance & QA at Infineon Technologies AG
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed data science strategy and established ETL pipelines from log data to ELK stack. Built predictive models for shear tests on ultrasonic weld in welding equipment. Delivered predictive maintenance system for soldering plants, reducing unplanned downtime.
Data Scientist — Industrial IoT & Process Optimization at GEA Group (FT Division)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Delivered actionable insights from time-series and sensor data using statistical methods and Power BI. Built a reinforcement learning system to optimize milking robot performance. Supported design and implementation of production data infrastructure.
Data Scientist — E-Commerce AI at Conrad Electronic Group
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Developed BuyBox models for marketplace sellers incorporating price elasticity. Built NLP-based intelligent search and product/filter ranking ML systems. Designed AI strategy and roadmap for a major European online retailer. Hired and mentored a team of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and working students.
Data Scientist — Anomaly Detection at Orpheus GmbH
January 1, 2019 - Present
Prototyped an analytics bot using unsupervised ML for anomaly detection in spend data. Built a recommendation engine integrated directly into the client application.

Education

B.S. at Hochschule Rhein-Waal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment