Meet Our Founder & Discover What Sets Us Apart!

Our founder has lived the full AI and Machine Learning journey — from student to PhD researcher, then postdoctoral researcher and teaching fellow, before transitioning into industry and taking on multiple AI and ML leadership roles. This end-to-end experience provides a rare perspective that allows them to guide students, researchers, and industry professionals, including CTOs and product directors, at every stage of their learning and career development. 

With over 12 years of experience in AI and ML, they bring a unique blend of academic depth and real-world expertise — helping learners not only understand AI, but also apply it confidently and effectively in business environments. 

Three distinct qualities set our founder, and hence the Enterprise AI Academy, apart from typical trainers, coaches, and consultants: 

1. Deep Roots in Academia

Holding a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and having served as a researcher and teacher at Aston University, our founder excels at translating complex AI and ML concepts into clear, structured lessons. This academic foundation enables them to support students, researchers, and AI enthusiasts alike — whether the goal is mastering core machine learning algorithms, tackling advanced research topics, or navigating areas such as data confidentiality and governance. 

2. Extensive Industry Experience

Beyond academia, our founder has worked across startups and enterprises, facing real-world AI challenges first-hand — from data engineering and model experimentation to development, deployment, and large-scale MLOps. Their experience spans cloud platforms like Azure and GCP, and they understand the true demands of applying AI in business contexts. This allows learners to go beyond textbook knowledge to gain practical, industry-ready skills. 

3. A 360° AI & ML Expert

Having served in multiple roles — including Data Scientist, ML Engineer, AI Architect, MLOps Engineer, and AI leadership positions such as Head of AI — our founder offers a complete view of the AI lifecycle. They know how to design, build, deploy, and scale AI systems, and how to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. Their practical, hands-on approach ensures learners develop both deep technical skills and the ability to drive AI initiatives forward. 

Whether you are a student aiming to master AI and ML fundamentals, a researcher seeking a transition into industry, or an industry professional looking to broaden your AI capabilities, we are here to help you navigate your journey — with structured learning, real-world insights, and expert career guidance. 

Connect with the founder on LinkedIn: alirezaeiyazdi