Zeyad Azem

Professor, Data & Analytics @George Brown Polytechnic

Toronto, ON, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2022 — Present

Professor, Data & Analytics @George Brown Polytechnic

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CA

Designed and taught graduate courses in applied data science and AI with an emphasis on ethical, industry-relevant practices.• Developed 5+ advanced courses on machine learning, data ethics, and enterprise AI use cases— integrating real-world case studies from finance, healthcare, and public service.• Mentored 30+ students through capstone projects with real clients; 30% resulted in job offers or real-world pilots.• Increased course engagement by 50% through project-based learning, practitioner lectures, and hands-on model development.

EDUCATION

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University of Guelph

B.Sc., Computer Science

2013 — 2013

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Certificate in Management & Leadership, Business Management

1999 — 2002

University of Guelph

M.Sc., Cluster Analysis & Segmentation

2013 — 2013

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation, Business Management

1993 — 1996

Wilfrid Laurier University

B.Sc., Physics

SKILLS

Marketing StrategySegmentationPredictive ModelingRisk ManagementTarget MarketingData MiningAnalyticsSasBusiness IntelligenceDatabase MarketingStatistical ModelingData WarehousingData AnalysisSas ProgrammingBusiness AnalysisBig DataAnalytics StrategyFinancial ServicesPredictive AnalyticsCredit CardsCrmBusiness AnalyticsStrategyFinancial RiskBusiness StrategyCommunicationLeadershipPublic SpeakingDesign Thinking

ABOUT ZEYAD AZEM

Strategic AI and data executive with experience translating complexity into business value across financial services, public sector, education, and SaaS. Known for building scalable data programs, shaping enterprise AI strategy, and guiding C-suite leaders through successful transformation.I’ve worked with 100+ CDAOs, CIOs, and CAIOs to embed responsible AI, launch high-impact analytics initiatives, and drive measurable outcomes. From $700M revenue lifts to 100+ deployed ML models, I bring a rare mix of technical fluency, strategic foresight, and executive presence.Also an educator and thought leader—Creator of AI workshop library at Gartner, keynote speaker at major industry events, and professor of applied AI and analytics at George Brown College.Let’s connect if you’re focused on:• Embedding AI into business and product strategy• Scaling data and analytics functions across organizations• Driving innovation in public or mission-driven enterprises• Coaching teams on AI literacy, governance, or ethical designMy differentiator? A rare combination of strategic foresight, technical fluency, and people-first leadership. I don’t just talk about AI—I help build it, govern it, and drive adoption that lasts.

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