Sami Bouguezzi

Sami Bouguezzi is a seasoned data scientist with extensive experience in developing and optimizing data models for credit risk and fraud verification in the financial sector. Currently serving as a Staff Data Scientist at Udemy since October 2021, Sami previously held the position of Senior Data Scientist at Prosper Marketplace, where responsibilities included the development of a primary credit risk model and enhancements to data pipelines. Sami's career also includes a data scientist role at Marlette Funding, a visiting scholar position at UCSF Medical Center focusing on clinical pathway optimization, and leadership experience as President of AMJE Paris. Sami's educational background encompasses a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley, as well as degrees in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering and Applied Economics from prestigious institutions in France.