Ali is the founder of Enterprise AI Academy and a 360° AI professional with over 10 years of experience spanning academia and industry. Holding a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and a background as a postdoctoral researcher at Aston University, he combines academic depth with real-world execution.

Having led AI initiatives across industries in roles ranging from Data Scientist and ML Engineer to Head of AI, Ali brings rare end-to-end insight into how AI is taught, learned, and implemented. His work focuses on bridging the gap between technical AI expertise and business leadership, empowering students, professionals, and organisations alike to build and lead high-impact AI capabilities. Learn more about Ali!

Abinaya is an experienced Teaching Fellow and academic with over 10 years of leading engagement between academia and industry in the field of AI. She plays a key role in curriculum development, postgraduate supervision, and outreach at Aston University. With a strong track record in delivering AI training—including NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute sessions—she ensures our Academy remains both academically grounded and practically relevant for learners and partners alike.