Said Aboulaban
About Said Aboulaban
Said Aboulaban is a Data Scientist specializing in Technical Sales at SparkCognition in Dubai, with extensive experience in telecom PS Core and data plane virtualization. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, including an MBA from Manchester Business School and an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification.
Work at SparkCognition
Said Aboulaban has been employed at SparkCognition as a Data Scientist - Technical Sales since 2019. In this role, he supports the Sales organization by constructing use cases for various segments utilizing SparkCognition's AI solutions. His position involves leveraging his technical expertise to bridge the gap between data science and sales, ensuring that clients understand the value of AI applications.
Education and Expertise
Said Aboulaban holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Electronic Engineering from Ain Shams University, completed between 1999 and 2004. He furthered his education with an MBA from Manchester Business School, which he obtained from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he has completed several programs at Udacity, including a Machine Learning Nano Degree in 2018 and a Deep Reinforcement Learning program in 2019. He is currently pursuing a Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree.
Professional Experience
Said Aboulaban has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Motorola as a Design Authority from 2005 to 2008, followed by a role as a Senior Networks Engineer at Redline Communications from 2008 to 2009. He then served as a Regional Technical Lead for New Technologies at Motorola Solutions from 2009 to 2011. His career continued with positions at Nokia Siemens Networks as a Solution Architect from 2011 to 2012 and at NewNet Communication Technologies as a Senior Solutions Architect from 2012 to 2013. Prior to joining SparkCognition, he was a Technical Sales professional at Sandvine from 2013 to 2019.
Certifications and Special Interests
Said Aboulaban possesses the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification, which demonstrates his proficiency in cloud architecture and solutions. He has a particular interest in Deep Neural Networks and Reinforcement Learning, with a focus on Deep Q-Networks (DQNs). His ongoing studies in machine learning further enhance his expertise in these advanced topics.
Technical Skills
Said Aboulaban has experience in telecom PS Core and data plane virtualization. His technical skills are complemented by his background in AI and machine learning, allowing him to effectively contribute to projects that require a deep understanding of both technology and business needs.