Hanen Borchani is a Lead AI Engineer with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and over 15 years of hands-on experience building ML systems, now focused on generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation, Azure OpenAI, AutoGen and Semantic Kernel. Based in Abu Dhabi, she has progressed from academic postdoctoral research on large-scale data streams and neuroscience-inspired projects to leading AI initiatives and learning programs in enterprise finance software at SimCorp and First.tech Group. She combines deep research credentials with practical production experience across data preprocessing, model design and deployment, and has a track record of fostering continuous AI learning and a culture of innovation within organizations. Notably, her career blends university teaching and cutting-edge R&D, highlighting an ability to translate complex AI research into applied, business-driven solutions.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Science Applied to Management, Master's degree, Computer Science Applied to Management at Institut Supérieur de Gestion de Tunis
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Artificial Intelligence, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Artificial Intelligence at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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Hanen Borchani - Lead AI Engineer at First.tech Group