Summary
Besher Alhalabi is a Senior Data Scientist with over a decade of experience architecting data-driven solutions and applying AI/ML to solve real-world problems across international NGOs, academia, and finance. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and an MSc in Business Intelligence, combining deep research expertise with hands-on engineering skills in ETL, data pipelines, dashboards, and production ML. His career spans roles at Deutsche Bank, the Norwegian Refugee Council, UN agencies, and Birmingham City University, where he bridged research, teaching, and operational analytics. Comfortable with both software engineering and statistical modelling, he has built end-to-end data platforms, bespoke HR and BI systems, and interactive Power BI/Qlik dashboards that informed policy and operational decisions. Known for translating complex datasets into actionable insights, he brings a pragmatic, governance-minded approach to deploying trustworthy ML in high-stakes, international contexts.
11 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University
English, Arabic