From Concept to Reality: Navigating the AI Landscape with Saad
Who Am i ?
Hi and welcome to my blog, “SAAD THE AI GUY”! I’m Saad Siddique, an AI and Cloud Engineer at Microsoft and a passionate advocate for the transformative power of AI. With over 8 years of experience in Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Data Engineering, and more than 4 years specializing in Cloud technologies, Big Data, Data Science, and Machine Learning, I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve.
Professional Journey
Education
Mar 2021 – Present
Senior Consultant, Cloud and AI at Microsoft
I am part of the Azure Cloud and AI team at Microsoft, where I help clients, both in government and private sectors, adopt Azure’s data and AI services. My work involves designing and implementing data and AI-centric solutions, with a current focus on a project with PepsiCo to enhance global retail operations through machine learning.
Oct 2017 – Mar 2021
Big Data Engineer/Architect at Land O'Lakes Inc
I led the PANDA (Purina Animal Nutrition Data Analytics) program, driving the transition to a centralized Azure-based analytics platform that saved over $700k in Capex costs.
Oct 2016 – Oct 2017
Big Data Engineer at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
I contributed to enterprise analytics by integrating data from over 50 applications into a Hadoop Data Lake and supported data-driven marketing campaigns.
Education
Jan 2021 – May 2024
MBA, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin
Jan 2015 – Dec 2016
Master’s in Computer Science, Lamar University
Jan 2008 – Feb 2012
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, NUST Islamabad
Through this blog, I aim to share insights, innovations, and practical applications of AI. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a professional looking to deepen your knowledge, or someone curious about the future of technology, “SAAD THE AI GUY” is your go-to resource for all things AI.
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