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I am an experienced AI and Data Science Lead with a PhD in Computer Science and over 12 years of experience in software engineering, big data, data engineering, AI, and business analysis. I specialize in end-to-end data science project management, agile environments, cloud and DevOps implementation, and have successfully secured multi-million-pound funding for key initiatives. I also lead on AI and Data Ethics frameworks, aligning strategic organizational goals with responsible AI practices and data governance. I have worked across various sectors including government, energy, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and public sector organizations. My expertise covers building machine learning and NLP solutions, automating business workflows, stakeholder management, mentoring, and delivering complex data science and AI projects that drive operational efficiency and business growth.…I am an experienced AI and Data Science Lead with a PhD in Computer Science and over 12 years of experience in software engineering, big data, data engineering, AI, and business analysis. I specialize in end-to-end data science project management, agile environments, cloud and DevOps implementation, and have successfully secured multi-million-pound funding for key initiatives. I also lead on AI and Data Ethics frameworks, aligning strategic organizational goals with responsible AI practices and data governance. I have worked across various sectors including government, energy, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and public sector organizations. My expertise covers building machine learning and NLP solutions, automating business workflows, stakeholder management, mentoring, and delivering complex data science and AI projects that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

Dr Priyaa Thavasimani

AI Engineer, Data Scientist, Project Manager, +2

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I am an experienced AI and Data Science Lead with a PhD in Computer Science and over 12 years of experience in software engineering, big data, data engineering, AI, and business analysis. I specialize in end-to-end data science project management, agile environments, cloud and DevOps implementation, and have successfully secured multi-million-pound funding for key initiatives. I also lead on AI and Data Ethics frameworks, aligning strategic organizational goals with responsible AI practices and data governance. I have worked across various sectors including government, energy, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and public sector organizations. My expertise covers building machine learning and NLP solutions, automating business workflows, stakeholder management, mentoring, and delivering complex data science and AI projects that drive operational efficiency and business growth.…I am an experienced AI and Data Science Lead with a PhD in Computer Science and over 12 years of experience in software engineering, big data, data engineering, AI, and business analysis. I specialize in end-to-end data science project management, agile environments, cloud and DevOps implementation, and have successfully secured multi-million-pound funding for key initiatives. I also lead on AI and Data Ethics frameworks, aligning strategic organizational goals with responsible AI practices and data governance. I have worked across various sectors including government, energy, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and public sector organizations. My expertise covers building machine learning and NLP solutions, automating business workflows, stakeholder management, mentoring, and delivering complex data science and AI projects that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

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I am an experienced AI and Data Science Lead with a PhD in Computer Science and over 12 years of experience in software engineering, big data, data engineering, AI, and business analysis. I specialize in end-to-end data science project management, agile environments, cloud and DevOps implementation, and have successfully secured multi-million-pound funding for key initiatives. I also lead on AI and Data Ethics frameworks, aligning strategic organizational goals with responsible AI practices and data governance.

I have worked across various sectors including government, energy, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and public sector organizations. My expertise covers building machine learning and NLP solutions, automating business workflows, stakeholder management, mentoring, and delivering complex data science and AI projects that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

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AI and Data Science Director at CodeMaze Ltd

March 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025

Responsible for driving the strategy, design, and delivery of data science and AI solutions addressing critical business challenges for clients across industries. Developed generative AI solutions such as LLM systems for facility management clients, improving operational efficiency by automating note interpretation and timesheet processes. Advised on leveraging data, machine learning, and AI responsibly to unlock value, optimize processes, and enhance decision-making.

Data Science and AI Specialist at OCS Group

May 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025

Led AI initiatives including predictive models to identify high-risk customers and reduce churn. Developed advanced language model-based chatbots transforming operational efficiency and customer service capabilities. Authored a comprehensive white paper on AI and Data Governance outlining industry best practices and strategic approaches ensuring compliance, security, and ethical AI decision-making. Collaborated across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution.

Senior Data Consultant at Mott MacDonald

October 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025

Led a digital technical discipline team of 40 consultants, defining capabilities and career pathways, improving digital literacy and bringing digital talents to the team. Managed analytics projects for UK water suppliers and developed business capabilities in AI ethics and strategy. Led commercial process automation projects streamlining bids submissions using Power Platform tools and resourcing dashboard projects for utilization and downtime understanding.

Senior Data Science Consultant at Deloitte

May 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025

Led data science and AI teams autonomously with knowledge transfer sessions. Involved in writing business proposals, budgeting, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement. Led AI, analytics, governance, strategy, and data engineering projects including NLP, topic modeling, classification, clustering, and ensemble approaches. Delivered various data visualization applications and automated PMO processes with demonstrable analytics dashboards.

Project Engineer / IoT Specialist at Virtual Engineering Centre

September 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025

Led the Food Mapping Project for Liverpool City Council to identify food-deprived areas to improve food accessibility. Gathered requirements and ensured successful delivery of projects. Provided AI specialist advice to Liverpool City Region clients to improve SME businesses.

AI and Data Science Director at CodeMaze Ltd

March 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025

Responsible for driving strategy, design and delivery of data science and AI solutions addressing clients' critical business challenges across industries. Developed generative AI LLM solutions to classify engineering notes, timesheet automation tools to optimize payroll accuracy, and implemented predictive models to reduce customer churn. Authored white papers on AI and data governance and led cross-functional collaboration ensuring business and technical alignment. Delivered resource optimization models using Databricks, built end-to-end data pipelines with robust security to enhance reporting accuracy, and secured significant funding for key projects.

Data Science and AI Specialist at OCS Group

May 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025

Led AI initiatives including developing advanced language model-based chatbots and predictive models to optimize retention efforts and reduce churn. Implemented governance frameworks for responsible AI deployment and robust data management. Authored comprehensive white papers on AI ethics and data governance, orchestrated collaboration across data engineering, data science and business intelligence teams, and enhanced operational efficiency and customer service through automation.

Senior Data Consultant at Mott MacDonald

October 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025

Led a digital discipline of 40 consultants, defining capabilities and improving digital literacy. Managed analytics projects for UK-based water suppliers and developed business capabilities in AI ethics and strategy. Directed automation projects to streamline commercial processes and bidding using Power Platform tools, optimized resource utilization through a resourcing dashboard, and delivered data engineering projects for government and energy sectors.

Senior Data Science Consultant at Deloitte

May 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025

Led autonomous data science and AI teams, knowledge transfer initiatives, understanding RFPs, writing business proposals including project plans and budgets, stakeholder management, and delivering data science, analytics, AI, data governance, and data engineering projects. Developed visualization graphs using multiple tools and built NLP classification, clustering, word embedding models, and machine learning applications.

Project Engineer / IoT Specialist at Virtual Engineering Centre

September 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025

Led Food Mapping Project for Liverpool City Council to identify food-deprived areas and improve food accessibility by gathering requirements, designing and delivering the project. Provided AI specialist advice to regional clients to enhance SME business operations.