Alpha Hamadou Ibrahim
Cumming,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic global executive specializing in AI and data analytics, with over 15 years of experience in spearheading enterprise-scale AI strategies, customer enablement, and technical success. Expertise in designing and operationalizing AI solutions that deliver measurable ROI while upholding responsible governance practices. Possesses deep technical knowledge in predictive and generative AI, MLOps, and analytics modernization, complemented by a proven track record of building high-performing global teams and driving adoption across diverse sectors, including higher education, financial services, mining, energy, and telecommunications. Committed to leveraging innovative technologies to transform organizations and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Data Analytics & AI
MGT Consulting
12.2024 - Current
- Established the Data Analytics & AI practice, positioning the firm as a leader in AI advisory and achieving 10% revenue growth from the initiative.
- Lead AI strategy and technical success for higher education clients, guiding CIOs and executive teams through AI adoption, governance, and responsible implementation.
- Designed frameworks (AI Readiness Assessment, AI Strategy Workbook, AI Adoption Models) that accelerated enterprise decision-making and ROI.
- Directed cross-functional global teams to deliver analytics modernization, cloud migration, and AI enablement programs.
- Mentored and scaled a global data and analytics team.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Innovated internal processes with AI solutions like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions using Azure OpenAI, LangChain, and LlamaIndex.
- Built Waldo GPT, an enterprise AI research chatbot now used in client-facing engagements.
Data Science Manager
Accenture Applied Intelligence
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Managed a team of 11 data scientists, engineers, and developers delivering advanced AI/ML solutions across mining, energy, financial services, and telecommunication.
- Developed and deployed predictive maintenance solutions for mining equipment, achieving 1x ROI in year one and projected 4x over three years.
- Designed ML optimization models for an ethane cracker furnace, deferring $40M in CAPEX while reducing emissions.
- Built predictive pricing models for chemical and manufacturing clients, driving >16% increase in profit.
- Delivered churn prediction, recommender systems, and customer lifetime value models for telecom and insurance sectors.
- Data Scientist, Accenture Strategy | 2018 – 2020
- Built AI governance and monitoring frameworks for banking clients to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
- Delivered executive AI workshops and adoption strategies across multiple industries.
Data Scientist
BusinessOptics
01.2015 - 03.2018
- I optimized a telecommunication service provider's call center operation, resulting in a 20% increase in conversion rate.
- I Built customer lifetime value models to reduce churn rates for the insurance and telecommunication industries.
- I developed a recommendation system for targeted marketing, identifying likely product purchases based on customer history, and increasing revenue through relevant product advertising for clients.
Research Scientist, Quantum Communication
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
01.2010 - 06.2014
- I Programmed numerical simulations and conducted experiments to study the feasibility of free-space quantum communication.
- Published 4 journal articles and 4 conference proceedings.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics (Quantum Communication)
The Coucil For Scientific And Industrial Research & UKZN
04-2014
Master of Science - Physics
Univ. of Pretoria
04-2010
B.Sc. Hons - Physics
Univ. of Pretoria
09-2007
Skills
- Enterprise AI Adoption & Technical Success
- Customer Enablement & Engagement Programs
- AI/ML Governance & Responsible AI
- Predictive & Generative AI Solutions (AutoML, LLMs, RAG)
- MLOps & Model Productionization
- Cross-Industry Experience: Higher Education, Financial Services, Energy, Mining, Telecommunication
- Global Team Leadership & Development
- Analytics Modernization & Cloud Transformation
Certification
- Mastering Sales: A Toolkit for Success Northwestern University (2024)
- Certificate, Business Strategy, INSEAD (2020)
- Certificate, Analytics Strategy, Northwestern University (2019)
- Certificate, Supply-Chain Management, MITx (2016)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Vice President, Data Analytics & AI
MGT Consulting
12.2024 - Current
Data Science Manager
Accenture Applied Intelligence
04.2018 - 09.2023
Data Scientist
BusinessOptics
01.2015 - 03.2018
Research Scientist, Quantum Communication
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
01.2010 - 06.2014
Ph.D. - Physics (Quantum Communication)
The Coucil For Scientific And Industrial Research & UKZN
Master of Science - Physics
Univ. of Pretoria
B.Sc. Hons - Physics
Univ. of Pretoria
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