Naveed Afzal, Ph.D.

Data Science and Responsible AI Advisor

Dr. Afzal is a visionary leader with a strong track record in driving technological innovation and strategic data initiatives. With expertise in cybersecurity, data science, data analytics, and AI, he excels at transforming complex data into actionable business insights.

Academic and Professional Achievements
Dr. Afzal holds a Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing and a Master’s in Advanced Software Engineering. He has authored over 45 publications and held key roles in research, academia and the healthcare industry, including positions at King Abdulaziz University, Mayo Clinic, Wolters Kluwer and Humana.

Leadership and Strategic Vision
Dr. Afzal has led high-impact data science projects, utilizing advanced techniques to drive business growth and innovation. His strategic vision and leadership have been pivotal in leveraging data as a strategic asset.

Technical Proficiencies
Languages: Python, Pyspark, Java, Ruby on Rails, ASP.NET, Visual Basic
Frameworks and Tools: UIMA, NLTK, Maven, Git, Hadoop Ecosystem, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Splunk, Exabeam
Systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS
Databases: SQL, Hive, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle

Dr. Afzal is committed to advancing technological and data-driven strategies to position organizations at the forefront of innovation.