Abdulrahman AlQallaf

Decluttering my mind into the web ...






I use Data & AI to move organizations forward.

Data & AI professional with 12+ years of experience across leading banks in the GCC. Proven track record of translating strategy into measurable business impact at enterprise scale. Specializes in defining and executing data and AI strategy, building high-performing teams, and bridging technical execution with business outcomes. Today, I channel that experience into Tatra Insight, an independent Data & AI advisory practice.

If you are interested in working with me, please visit my website tatrainsight.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.


Experience


Tatra Insight – Founder & Principal Consultant

Jul 2026 → Present

  • Established an independent advisory and development practice.
  • Designed "Making Data & AI Work", an executive programme focused on applied governance.
  • Development of various reusable advisory assets, drawing on more than 12 years of experience in Data & AI.

Gulf Bank – Senior Manager, Data Science Department

Jan 2022 → Nov 2025

  • Led the Data team through the Core Transformation Project, a key initiative in Gulf Bank's 2020–2025 strategic plan.
  • Defined enterprise data strategy; designed and implemented enterprise-wide data marts.
  • Delivered a data solution that improved bank-wide compliance metrics by more than 25x.
  • Drove digital transformation by building the digital banking data mart and supporting the phased mobile banking rollout.
  • Built a suite of fraud monitoring reports for the Risk and Fraud Management team, supporting proactive fraud prevention.
  • Established a formal process for data requests across the bank.
  • Excellence Award (2023); recognized by the Deputy CEO for the Core Transformation Project (2024).

Boubyan Bank – Lead AI Scientist

Jun 2017 → Dec 2021

  • Developed and deployed the first AI recommendation system in the bank's mobile app.
  • Launched 'Boubyan Spending Insights' — Kuwait's first consumer spending intelligence feature.
  • Developed a data mart for advanced analytics, with documentation and automated testing.
  • Led the bank's first comprehensive mobile app analytics initiative, shaping product roadmap and UX.
  • Selected for the Talent Program (2018) and Most Valuable Player Q1 (2019).

National Bank of Kuwait – MIS Specialist

Mar 2013 → Feb 2016

  • Led the enterprise-scale LMS project (1,000+ users) to drive sales, improve service quality, and reduce customer churn.
  • Analyzed branch traffic using the Qmatic queuing system to optimize staffing and improve customer flow.
  • Recipient of MVP (2014), Certificate of Recognition (2016), and multiple I AM NBK peer recognition awards.

Education


  • Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP) – PECB
  • Master of Computer Science (Big Data) – Arizona State University
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Gulf University for Science and Technology
  • Bachelor of Computer Science – Kuwait University

Skills


Technical: SQL, Python, Machine Learning, ETL/ELT, Airflow, Snowflake, dbt, Django, Git, Linux, Generative AI / LLMs

Core: Leadership, Data Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Development, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Consulting, Advisory

Languages: Arabic (native), English (bilingual)