I am a data science and AI specialist with 20+ years of experience helping organizations advance their AI journey, translating analytics into strategic decisions at the C-suite level. I have led data science teams across Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy, and Retail, delivering end-to-end ML solutions and governance frameworks. I enjoy turning complex data challenges into actionable business insights and scalable AI systems. Since 2005 I have created data solutions and used machine learning and data mining to enhance commercial operations, build leadership teams, and align data strategy with corporate objectives. I have collaborated with executives to drive value, influence strategic decisions, and foster AI-driven cultures across diverse industries.

Dr. Amro Safadi

I am a data science and AI specialist with 20+ years of experience helping organizations advance their AI journey, translating analytics into strategic decisions at the C-suite level. I have led data science teams across Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy, and Retail, delivering end-to-end ML solutions and governance frameworks. I enjoy turning complex data challenges into actionable business insights and scalable AI systems. Since 2005 I have created data solutions and used machine learning and data mining to enhance commercial operations, build leadership teams, and align data strategy with corporate objectives. I have collaborated with executives to drive value, influence strategic decisions, and foster AI-driven cultures across diverse industries.

Available to hire

I am a data science and AI specialist with 20+ years of experience helping organizations advance their AI journey, translating analytics into strategic decisions at the C-suite level. I have led data science teams across Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy, and Retail, delivering end-to-end ML solutions and governance frameworks. I enjoy turning complex data challenges into actionable business insights and scalable AI systems.

Since 2005 I have created data solutions and used machine learning and data mining to enhance commercial operations, build leadership teams, and align data strategy with corporate objectives. I have collaborated with executives to drive value, influence strategic decisions, and foster AI-driven cultures across diverse industries.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

AI Specialist / Founder at Kashf ltd
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founding and leading AI-driven solutions for the digital healthcare market; overseeing product strategy and AI initiatives.
Principal Data Scientist / Chief AI Officer at Zally Ltd
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024
Led the data science team to develop AI solutions and a biometric system for continuous customer identity verification using sensor data from mobile devices; applied advanced ML and noise filtering.
Senior CFDC at DataRobot Inc
December 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Delivered end-to-end AI models from data to value; translated stakeholder requirements into predictive models; built data pipelines and visualization for reporting; pre/post-sales consulting.
Head of Decision Science at NBrown PLC
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2020
Founded the data science division; shaped FS data/analytics strategy; led predictive analytics for credit risk and fraud; built and mentored a team; established governance and AutoML.
Data Scientist at Quint Group
September 1, 2016 - March 31, 2018
Built predictive models for Credit Risk/Score Cards using Neural Networks, Decision Trees, and Logistic Regression; developed interactive reporting and monitoring.
Data Lead at NCC Group
March 1, 2014 - April 30, 2016
Led data migration & ETL operations; performed landscape analysis, data integrity checks; built BI dashboards; managed a small team.
Head of Business Intelligence at NHS Benchmark Network
November 1, 2012 - February 28, 2014
Created a Data Warehouse (Kimball) and led the development of an online BI tool for nationwide benchmark analysis.
Senior Research Analyst at IPEC ltd
February 1, 2006 - October 31, 2010
Developed databases for electrical signals, built ML algorithms to predict faults, and promoted the system to clients domestically and internationally.

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics at The University of Manchester
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
MSc Information Systems Engineering at The University of Manchester
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
BEng Information Technology - AI at University of Damascus
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

DataRobot Certification - Building ML & Forecasting Models
January 1, 2019 - December 19, 2025
SAS Certification - Predictive Modeling
January 1, 2016 - December 19, 2025
ISEB - Certified Business Analyst
January 1, 2012 - December 19, 2025
PRINCE2 Practitioner - Certified Project Manager
January 1, 2008 - December 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Software & Internet, Life Sciences, Professional Services