Darian Raad

Darian Raad, PhD, currently serves as the AI/ML Tech Lead at Airtime since June 2025, where responsibilities include shaping and executing AI strategy, defining technical direction, and developing production-ready models in NLP and predictive analytics. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Data Scientist at honu.ai, contributing to a platform enhancing decision-making for business owners, and positions at Peak as a Machine Learning Engineer and Data Scientist. Darian's earlier tenure at CFW Industries involved roles as Business Systems Manager and Business Analyst, focusing on translating executive strategies into technology solutions. Academic achievements include a PhD in Operations Research from Stellenbosch University, with significant research on optimizing urban water distribution systems. Additional qualifications encompass an Honours Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences, all obtained from Stellenbosch University.