Abul Fahimuddin
About Abul Fahimuddin
Abul Fahimuddin serves as the Director of Customer Success at Cognite, focusing on digitalization in asset-heavy industries. He possesses extensive experience in geophysics, digital transformation, and AI, complemented by an MBA and a Ph.D. in Computational and Applied Mathematics.
Work at Cognite
Abul Fahimuddin has been serving as the Director of Customer Success at Cognite since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer engagement and driving the adoption of digital solutions within asset-heavy industries. His leadership aims to support company-wide digitalization efforts, leveraging his extensive background in technology and customer success strategies.
Education and Expertise
Abul Fahimuddin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computational and Applied Mathematics from Universitetet i Bergen (UiB), completed in 2010. He also earned a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Digital Transformation from BI Norwegian Business School in 2019. Additionally, he participated in the Corporate Leadership Program at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on Leading Digital Transformation. His educational background supports his expertise in digital organizations and optimization algorithms.
Background
Abul Fahimuddin's professional journey includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked at TU Braunschweig as Scientific Research Staff from 2004 to 2007. He then joined Royal Dutch Shell as a Reservoir Geophysicist from 2010 to 2013. His tenure at Equinor spanned multiple positions, including Principal Geophysicist, Management Advisor, and Chief Digital Officer, from 2013 to 2020. His diverse experiences contribute to his comprehensive understanding of both technical and managerial aspects in the energy sector.
Achievements
During his academic career, Abul Fahimuddin developed an ensemble-based Bayesian optimization algorithm as part of his Ph.D. thesis, which aimed to enhance the predictability of hydrocarbon reservoirs. He has also led a DevOps team at Equinor, where he orchestrated a cloud-enabled AI/ML software stack for various applications, including oil and gas exploration. His contributions to digital initiatives have positioned him as a thought leader in AI, frequently participating in major conferences and discussions.