Wail ELBANI, PhD

As the NLP Lead in the EU-DREAM project, I play a key role in accelerating digital innovation in the energy sector by developing AI-driven solutions to enhance accessibility and decision-making. The project aimed to bridge the gap between complex energy market information and end-users, optimizing energy management at the household and community levels.

As an Innovation Manager and Senior Data Scientist at Akkodis, I have led AI-driven projects at the intersection of Machine Learning, NLP, Reinforcement Learning, and Data Engineering, focusing on building intelligent, scalable solutions across diverse industries, including HR Tech, Energy, and Telecom. Key Areas of Expertise: - AI Innovation & Strategy: Spearheaded the development of AI-powered solutions, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and emerging technology trends. - NLP & LLM-based Systems: Designed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, chatbots, and AI-driven decision-making tools to enhance information accessibility and automation. - Predictive Analytics & Forecasting: Developed models for demand prediction, anomaly detection, and workforce planning, leveraging deep learning and reinforcement learning. - Cloud & MLOps: Deployed AI models on Azure Cloud, leveraging DevOps, containerization (Docker) and ML pipelines for scalable solutions. - Cross-functional Leadership: Managed multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data engineers, software developers, and business stakeholders to drive impactful innovation.