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I am Besim Ismaili, a passionate and experienced technology leader focusing on driving organizational growth and innovation through advanced data solutions. With nearly two decades of expertise in Solution Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Science, I specialize in creating scalable, business-aligned data platforms and analytics driven by Microsoft technologies and cutting-edge AI/ML techniques. As a board-certified CTO and author, I have built and scaled SaaS products, advised diverse companies, and led cross-functional teams across Europe and Asia. I thrive on enabling businesses to leverage data for better decision-making and competitive advantage, especially with a strong focus on applications in cloud platforms like Azure, and fostering sustainable digital transformation.…I am Besim Ismaili, a passionate and experienced technology leader focusing on driving organizational growth and innovation through advanced data solutions. With nearly two decades of expertise in Solution Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Science, I specialize in creating scalable, business-aligned data platforms and analytics driven by Microsoft technologies and cutting-edge AI/ML techniques. As a board-certified CTO and author, I have built and scaled SaaS products, advised diverse companies, and led cross-functional teams across Europe and Asia. I thrive on enabling businesses to leverage data for better decision-making and competitive advantage, especially with a strong focus on applications in cloud platforms like Azure, and fostering sustainable digital transformation.

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I am Besim Ismaili, a passionate and experienced technology leader focusing on driving organizational growth and innovation through advanced data solutions. With nearly two decades of expertise in Solution Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Science, I specialize in creating scalable, business-aligned data platforms and analytics driven by Microsoft technologies and cutting-edge AI/ML techniques. As a board-certified CTO and author, I have built and scaled SaaS products, advised diverse companies, and led cross-functional teams across Europe and Asia. I thrive on enabling businesses to leverage data for better decision-making and competitive advantage, especially with a strong focus on applications in cloud platforms like Azure, and fostering sustainable digital transformation.…I am Besim Ismaili, a passionate and experienced technology leader focusing on driving organizational growth and innovation through advanced data solutions. With nearly two decades of expertise in Solution Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Science, I specialize in creating scalable, business-aligned data platforms and analytics driven by Microsoft technologies and cutting-edge AI/ML techniques. As a board-certified CTO and author, I have built and scaled SaaS products, advised diverse companies, and led cross-functional teams across Europe and Asia. I thrive on enabling businesses to leverage data for better decision-making and competitive advantage, especially with a strong focus on applications in cloud platforms like Azure, and fostering sustainable digital transformation.

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I am Besim Ismaili, a passionate and experienced technology leader focusing on driving organizational growth and innovation through advanced data solutions. With nearly two decades of expertise in Solution Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Science, I specialize in creating scalable, business-aligned data platforms and analytics driven by Microsoft technologies and cutting-edge AI/ML techniques.

As a board-certified CTO and author, I have built and scaled SaaS products, advised diverse companies, and led cross-functional teams across Europe and Asia. I thrive on enabling businesses to leverage data for better decision-making and competitive advantage, especially with a strong focus on applications in cloud platforms like Azure, and fostering sustainable digital transformation.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Norwegian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Albanian

Fluent

Macedonian

Advanced

Croatian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-founder and CTO/Data Scientist at ELA AS / ELA Analytics AS

October 1, 2016 - Present

Leading innovative data solutions for ELA AS and its spin-off ELA Analytics AS, focusing on data products from global and open data sources to serve specific business needs. Responsible for building the internal project Numus, a personal finance and wealth management platform recognized with innovation awards and operating on a tech stack of React, Python, MySQL, Azure ML, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI. Also leading EcoSphere, a sustainability decision-making tool funded by the Research Council of Norway. Delivered multiple scaled client engagements involving architecture, data modelling, ETL, and BI solutions across sectors including transportation, healthcare, public health, retail, and finance using technologies like Snowflake, SAP BODS, Azure Data Factory, Power Platform, and SQL Server with CI/CD pipelines.

Senior Business Intelligence Consultant/Data Scientist – MS BI / Azure ML at GroupM AS

October 31, 2016 - August 22, 2025

Architected and built the Nordic Enterprise Datawarehouse for cross-media data integration incorporating third-party sources. Developed solutions using Microsoft BI stack including SSIS, SSAS, MDM, Tableau, Qlik, and Power BI. Supported the expansion of the solution to the Netherlands, implemented CI/CD processes, and rebuilt SSAS models from Multidimensional to Tabular on Azure cloud.

Senior Business Intelligence (MS BI) Consultant/Data Scientist at Steria AS

May 31, 2015 - August 22, 2025

Developed enterprise-wide BI solutions with Microsoft BI tools including SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, and T-SQL. Migrated ETL processes from Informatica to SSIS to reduce licensing costs. Engaged in data mining and predictive analytics projects using R and Python. Collaborated closely with business units to translate requirements into dimensional data models, OLAP cubes, and reports.

Senior MS BI Developer/Data Analyst at Nordic Choice Hotels ASA

April 30, 2014 - August 22, 2025

Designed and implemented BI architecture and MDM strategies to support hospitality KPIs. Developed scalable OLAP cubes handling fact tables with hundreds of millions of rows. Used SSIS, T-SQL, Excel, Alteryx, and SAS for data aggregation, reporting, and visualization with Power BI and Tableau. Responsible for deployment, debugging, security configuration, and maintaining OLAP database servers.

Consultant Internship in ECM/MSBI at Capgemini Norway AS

August 31, 2009 - August 22, 2025

Implemented Microsoft BI solutions as the company specialist in SSAS data modeling and MDX queries. Developed ETL processes, reports, and OLAP cubes with SSIS, DMX, and SSRS for various client projects, including compliance and data analysis initiatives.

Co-founder and CTO/Data Scientist at ELA AS/ELA Analytics AS

October 1, 2016 - Present

Co-founded a company that creates data products from global and open data sources to help businesses with external market data. Leading consulting services, platform development, and product innovation including projects like Numus (personal finance and wealth management platform) and EcoSphere (ESG decision support tool). Delivered data platform projects involving Azure technologies, Power BI, SQL, Python, and cloud-based CI/CD pipelines for clients including Ruter, Baneservice, NRVA, GK, and others.

Senior Business Intelligence Consultant/Data Scientist – MS BI /Azure ML at GroupM AS

October 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025

Led the build of an Enterprise Data Warehouse for Nordic media agencies, integrating Marathon data and other third-party data sources. Developed and transitioned BI solutions to Azure cloud, re-building SSAS cubes and automating CI/CD pipelines. Built Power BI and Tableau reports, supporting media benchmarking and business analytics.

Senior Business Intelligence Consultant/Data Scientist at Steria AS

May 1, 2015 - August 22, 2025

Implemented and managed business intelligence solutions using Microsoft BI tools including SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS. Designed ETL and reporting processes, developed OLAP cubes, and assisted in migration from Informatica to SSIS to reduce costs. Applied data mining and machine learning techniques with tools such as R and Python to predict business outcomes.

Senior MS BI Developer/Data Analyst at Nordic Choice AS

April 1, 2014 - August 22, 2025

Responsible for the design and development of BI data warehouse solutions, supporting decision making with KPIs for hospitality business. Developed OLAP cubes, reports, and dashboards on large multidimensional datasets. Managed data integration and quality for a variety of enterprise systems using the MS BI suite.

Consultant Internship in ECM/MSBI at Capgemini Norway AS

August 1, 2009 - August 22, 2025

Specialized in Microsoft Business Intelligence implementations focusing on SSAS data modeling and MDX query development. Participated in compliance projects and BI applications involving OLAP technology, ETL pipelines and reporting.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at University of Pristina

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Professional Education in Big Data and Data Science (Industrial Degree) at MIT

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

5-year degree program, Department of Computer Science at University of Pristina

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Professional Education program in Big Data and Data Science (Industrial Degree) at MIT (USA)

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014