Hichem E.

Senior Data Scientist

Bruxelles, Belgium

Experience

May 2023 - Present
2 years 8 months

Senior Data Scientist

Shurgard

  • Led the migration of all developed ML models and tools to the Databricks platform, ensuring smooth production deployment optimized for scalability and performance.

  • Developed an AI agent for text classification and sentiment analysis on customer reviews, created visualizations of results, automated sentiment analysis report generation, and integrated them into existing systems.

  • Designed and developed a predictive model to identify clients at high risk of contract termination, integrated the model into operational workflows, and collaborated with stakeholders for alignment with business goals.

  • Supervised a data science intern's master's project by guiding coding and machine learning techniques and providing business insights relevant to data science applications.

Jan 2020 - May 2023
3 years 5 months

Data Scientist

Shurgard

  • Designed the data model and developed a multi-block pricing model for new customers across seven European countries, implemented a testing strategy, and created monitoring workflows, resulting in a 6.8% revenue increase and 60% warehouse adoption.

  • Designed and developed a rate increase model using survival models and customer lifetime value analysis, established a testing and monitoring strategy, increasing revenue from existing customers by 5% and applying to 80% of the customer base.

  • Developed ML models to forecast revenue for new warehouses and acquisitions, integrated an optimization tool for unit mix, and validated models, improving investment decisions and warehouse efficiency and facilitating tool adoption across locations.

  • Conducted in-depth analyses to uncover trends and provide data-driven recommendations to the Pricing Team and executives to support data-driven decision-making.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 year

Data Scientist

Carrefour Finance

  • Developed an RFM segmentation and migration matrix and performed on-demand customer behavioral analysis using SAS.

  • Contributed to product development by deciding targeted messages and offers, made recommendations for customer selections and A/B tests, and evaluated marketing campaigns and fidelity programs.

  • Developed and automated dashboards and a churn model to improve customer retention.

Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
5 months

Risk Modeler

Euler Hermes

  • Created and enhanced tools for risk calculation and monitoring, produced monthly and quarterly risk reporting, and documented risk metrics production processes.

  • Worked on data reconciliation from different sources.

Dec 2017 - May 2018
6 months

SAS Developer

AXA Belgium

  • Updated and adapted existing SAS Macro programs and developed new ones to produce performance analysis of AXA's investments according to a new DataMart.

  • Tested the accuracy of performance analysis in coordination with the middle office team.

Sep 2015 - Nov 2017
2 years 3 months

Pension Investments Analyst

Sanofi European Treasury Center

  • Provided performance analytics and communicated findings to investment country managers and fund trustees.

  • Performed due diligence and quantitative and qualitative analysis for fund and manager selections.

  • Provided investment-related studies for management and trustees, benchmarked pension fund performance and allocation, and supported reconciliation, verification, and communication of fund performances.

Dec 2014 - May 2015
6 months

Equity Strategist

Société Générale Private Banking

  • Developed a tool reflecting real Chinese economic growth and enhanced equity valuation tools including risk premium and Shiller PE ratio.

  • Conducted on-demand economic analysis for clients and portfolio managers.

Sep 2013 - Nov 2014
1 year 3 months

Operational Risk Analyst

Natixis Global Asset Management

  • Designed and documented a method for quantifying operational risk (Advanced Approach) using R, conducted annual risk measurements and stress tests for regulatory purposes.

  • Developed operational risk maps for five new private equity firms and automated risk quantification processes.

Summary

Senior Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience designing and deploying machine learning, advanced analytics, and AI-driven solutions.

Proficient in Python, PySpark, SQL, SAS, and R, with extensive experience in Azure Databricks for large-scale data processing and Azure DevOps for agile project delivery and version control.

Currently pursuing Azure AI Engineer certification, specializing in Agentic and Generative AI. Skilled in Deep Learning (TensorFlow) and Generative AI Engineering (Databricks), with hands-on expertise in GPT models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, Hugging Face ecosystem, and OpenAI APIs.

Passionate about leveraging machine learning and Generative AI to develop scalable, value-driven solutions that enhance business performance and decision-making.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

Paris Dauphine & Pantheon Assas University

Master Statistical & Financial Engineering · Statistical & Financial Engineering · Paris, France

Oct 2008 - Jun 2012

Law School, Algiers University

Bachelor in Law · Law · Algeria

Oct 2007 - Jun 2012

National School of Statistics and Applied Economics

Engineer in Applied Statistics · Applied Statistics · Algeria

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