I am an AI specialist with proven experience delivering LLM-driven solutions, RAG systems, and computer vision applications for global clients. Previously an AI & Data Scientist at Triple, I led end-to-end MVP and POC development for Fortune 500 companies including Heineken, Chubb, and Unilever. Experienced in leading AI teams, driving AI product innovation across hospitality, real estate search, and fitness safety sectors, I leverage vector databases, NLP, Generative AI, and cloud platforms like Azure and GCP to deploy production-ready AI achieving high retrieval accuracy within tight timelines. I am recognized for team leadership and public AI talks, bridging cutting-edge research with business impact through workshops and hackathons that drive adoption and client growth. Passionate about AI innovation and growth, I bring strong skills in critical thinking, communication, and collaboration to all projects while continuously expanding my technical skillset across AI pipelines and cloud infrastructure.

Raihan Karim Ishmam

I am an AI specialist with proven experience delivering LLM-driven solutions, RAG systems, and computer vision applications for global clients. Previously an AI & Data Scientist at Triple, I led end-to-end MVP and POC development for Fortune 500 companies including Heineken, Chubb, and Unilever. Experienced in leading AI teams, driving AI product innovation across hospitality, real estate search, and fitness safety sectors, I leverage vector databases, NLP, Generative AI, and cloud platforms like Azure and GCP to deploy production-ready AI achieving high retrieval accuracy within tight timelines. I am recognized for team leadership and public AI talks, bridging cutting-edge research with business impact through workshops and hackathons that drive adoption and client growth. Passionate about AI innovation and growth, I bring strong skills in critical thinking, communication, and collaboration to all projects while continuously expanding my technical skillset across AI pipelines and cloud infrastructure.

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I am an AI specialist with proven experience delivering LLM-driven solutions, RAG systems, and computer vision applications for global clients. Previously an AI & Data Scientist at Triple, I led end-to-end MVP and POC development for Fortune 500 companies including Heineken, Chubb, and Unilever. Experienced in leading AI teams, driving AI product innovation across hospitality, real estate search, and fitness safety sectors, I leverage vector databases, NLP, Generative AI, and cloud platforms like Azure and GCP to deploy production-ready AI achieving high retrieval accuracy within tight timelines.

I am recognized for team leadership and public AI talks, bridging cutting-edge research with business impact through workshops and hackathons that drive adoption and client growth. Passionate about AI innovation and growth, I bring strong skills in critical thinking, communication, and collaboration to all projects while continuously expanding my technical skillset across AI pipelines and cloud infrastructure.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead AI Specialist at Vervai
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led a cross-functional AI team in building and piloting "SwipeEat," a beta-ready intelligent menu platform using ML-based personalization that enhanced dining experiences by utilizing nutritional preferences. Engineered an intelligent real estate search agent leveraging Generative AI and multi-sourced data ingestion via REST APIs, achieving over 85% accuracy in property recommendations during UAE client beta testing. Designed and delivered multiple AI POCs including Fitrix, a sensor-based gym activity logging and safety monitoring system applying ML and computer vision for real-time activity tracking and future safety alerts. Provided AI consulting to SMEs and delivered AI workshops and talks to corporate, academic, and public audiences to raise awareness and foster emerging AI technology adoption.
Interim Data and Application Developer at Rotary International
September 30, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Migrated data from a live system and processed and optimized 260+ database tables for operational readiness. Developed 200+ new pages, integrated 20 external interfaces, and ensured multilingual support across 6 languages. Implemented an 8-tier security architecture protecting user data for 13,000 users across 130 regions during the beta release. Delivered complete migration and system rollout within 8 weeks, meeting a global launch timeline under high-pressure conditions.
AI and Data Scientist at Tripple
May 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Developed and trained LLMs with vectorized databases from client data, achieving 90% data recall accuracy for deployed bots. Built multiple chatbots for major clients including Chubb and Heineken leveraging RAG for user-friendly, high-accuracy data retrieval. Led a hackathon optimizing finance and risk data with ETL and machine learning models, securing winning titles. Migrated all projects to the Azure cloud environment. Built segmentation tools using computer vision for counterfeit product detection and secured a project bid from Unilever. Delivered inspirational AI and innovation talks to diverse audiences.
Research Assistant & AI Ambassador at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
July 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Assisted in research and delivered secondary lectures for the AI programme, selected for the role based on top-class performance. Managed course components and coordinated multicultural student groups supporting academic delivery. Represented the AI programme as Student Ambassador at university events, driving outreach and engagement with prospective students.
Lead AI Specialist at Vervai
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led a cross-functional AI team in building and piloting 'SwipeEat,' a beta-ready intelligent menu platform using ML-based personalization and nutritional preferences enhancing dining experiences. Engineered intelligent real estate search agent leveraging Generative AI and multi-source data ingestion with REST APIs achieving over 85% accuracy in property recommendations during UAE client beta testing. Designed multiple AI POCs, including Fitrix sensor-based gym activity logging and safety monitoring systems applying ML and computer vision for real-time activity tracking and future safety alerts. Provided AI consulting to SMEs and delivered AI workshops and talks for corporate, academic, and public audiences driving awareness and adoption of emerging AI technologies.
Interim Data and Application Developer at Rotary International
September 30, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Migrated data from a live system and optimized over 260 database tables for operational readiness. Developed 200+ new pages and integrated 20 external interfaces ensuring multilingual support across six languages. Implemented an 8-tier security architecture safeguarding user data and enabling access for 13,000 users across 130 regions in beta release. Delivered complete migration and system rollout within 8 weeks, meeting a global launch timeline under high-pressure conditions.
AI and Data Scientist at Triple
May 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Developed and trained LLMs with vectorized databases from client data achieving 90% data recall accuracy for deployed bots. Built multiple chatbots for major clients including Chubb and Heineken, leveraging RAG for user-friendly, high-accuracy data retrieval. Led a hackathon optimizing finance and risk data via ETL and machine learning models securing winning titles. Developed and migrated all projects to the Azure cloud environment. Built segmentation tools using computer vision for counterfeit product detection, leading to a project bid from Unilever. Delivered inspirational talks on AI and innovation to diverse audiences.
Research Assistant & AI Ambassador at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
July 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Assisted in research and delivered secondary lectures for the AI programme, selected based on top-class performance. Managed course components and coordinated with multicultural student groups supporting academic delivery. Represented the AI programme as Student Ambassador at university events, driving outreach and engagement with prospective students.

Education

B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Minor in Business Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare