Data Science & AI Strategy Leader | PMP Certified

Rahul Kumar Sharma

Lead Data Scientist and digital transformation leader delivering enterprise-grade AI, machine learning, cloud modernization, BI, and intelligent automation solutions across UAE, GCC, and international markets.

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15+
Years Experience
70%+
Productivity Gains
20%
Cloud Cost Reduction
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Professional Summary

AI strategy, enterprise data platforms, and digital transformation with measurable business impact.

Results-driven Lead Data Scientist and AI Strategy Leader with deep experience across Energy & Utility, Airlines, Financial Technology, IT, E-Commerce, and Insurtech. Rahul builds scalable data platforms, predictive analytics frameworks, and intelligent automation systems that connect technology investment to business outcomes.

PMP certified leader trusted by C-suite stakeholders to define data science roadmaps, lead multicultural teams, and align innovation programs with Vision 2030 and UAE Net Zero 2050 strategic priorities.

Portfolio

Selected enterprise AI, automation, and analytics outcomes.

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Cloud Modernization

Azure Enterprise Transformation at Tabreed

Architected Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, improving scalability across business units and reducing operational costs by approximately 20%.

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Predictive Analytics

AI Boarding Forecast Engine at Emirates

Designed an AI-powered passenger boarding forecast engine that improved operational planning accuracy by 15%+ and strengthened resource planning.

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Automation & AI Assistants

Enterprise RPA and Digital Assistants

Led UiPath and AI assistant initiatives that delivered 70%+ productivity gains and improved real-time workflow efficiency by 35%+.

Key Achievements

Business value delivered through data, AI, and automation.

20%Operational cost reduction through Microsoft Azure modernization at Tabreed.
70%+Productivity gains through enterprise RPA and intelligent automation initiatives.
35%+Workflow efficiency improvement through AI-powered digital assistants.
15%+Improved Emirates operational planning accuracy with AI boarding forecasting.
15%+Improved data quality and compliance metrics through governance frameworks.
10%+Improved financial forecasting accuracy at Dion Global with AI stock models.

Resume

Leadership experience across energy, aviation, fintech, IT, and digital platforms.

Sep 2021 - Present | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Lead Data Scientist (Manager) - National Central Cooling Company, Tabreed PJSC

Leads enterprise AI and digital transformation strategy, Azure cloud modernization, UiPath automation across 12+ processes, Tableau/BI frameworks, AI digital assistants, data governance, and cross-functional data science teams.

May 2018 - Aug 2021 | Dubai, UAE

Lead Data Scientist - Emirates Airlines

Designed AI-powered passenger boarding forecasting, optimized bulk booking systems, integrated AI and RPA with operations, automated data pipelines, migrated applications to Azure, and strengthened AI-based security and fraud detection.

Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | India

Data Scientist - Dion Global Solutions

Developed AI stock market forecasting models, Power BI dashboards, and financial risk analytics tools while leading full-cycle data science delivery from requirements to deployment.

Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 | India

Lead Engineer - HCL Technologies, Microsoft Corporation

Led engineering initiatives supporting Microsoft product development, scalable software delivery, cross-functional agile collaboration, and process improvement.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 | India

Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer - Ceres Infotech, Yebhi.com, Policybazaar.com

Built web applications and data systems across e-commerce and insurtech environments, progressing from trainee to senior software engineer.

Blog

Executive themes Rahul can write and speak about.

AI Strategy

Turning AI Roadmaps into Business Outcomes

How enterprise AI programs can connect data science investments with measurable cost, productivity, compliance, and decision-efficiency gains.

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Digital Transformation

Cloud, BI, and Automation at Enterprise Scale

Lessons from modernizing platforms, deploying executive dashboards, and automating high-impact business workflows in regulated environments.

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Leadership

Building Data-Driven Cultures

Practical approaches for engaging C-suite stakeholders, mentoring teams, and making analytics adoption part of everyday business decision-making.

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Qualification

Education, certifications, technical strengths, and professional development.

Education

MBA - Golden Gate University, San Francisco, USA (2024)

MSc Data Science & AI - Liverpool John Moores University, UK (2022)

PG Diploma Data Science & AI - IIIT Bangalore, India (2021)

MCA - Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, India (2010)

BSc Mathematics & Statistics - CCS University, India (2006)

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI Certified

Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning

Python for Data Science and Machine Learning

Foundations of Industry 4.0

Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making

Technical Focus

Python, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, NLP, Generative AI, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, ETL/ELT, SQL Server, Oracle, NoSQL, AWS, REST API, Agile, Scrum, and JIRA.

Contact

Available for AI leadership, digital transformation, consulting, and senior data roles.

Email: rahul87.ai@gmail.com

Phone: +971 56 908 6803

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rahul3687

Open to: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and GCC Region

Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Native)