Summary
Ashim Pokharel is a Python and automation lead with nine years’ experience building data-driven systems for finance, infrastructure, and government clients, currently shaping explainable AI and compliance tooling at Barclays. He blends backend Python engineering, MSSQL expertise, and DevOps experience to take proofs-of-concept like Fair Lending from prototype to production while keeping systems transparent and auditable. Concurrently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Technologies, he applies academic research to practical problems in e-commerce, data analytics and governance. Past roles include developing EV charging demand models, digital twins, GIS-enabled land allocation tools and high-accuracy ML models, reflecting a knack for combining spatial, IoT and ML techniques. Based in Glasgow, he is known for reducing operational overhead through smart algorithms and for translating complex stakeholder requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Computing, Bachelor's degree Computing at London Metropolitan University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Engineering Technologies Data, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Engineering Technologies Data at University of Gloucestershire
A Level Science, A Level Science at Chelsea International Academy
Master's degree Internet of Things, Master's degree Internet of Things at Queen Mary University of London