Hello, I'm

Mohamed AL-Kaisi

Senior Data Engineer & MLOps Specialist

Accenture Consultant

Building scalable data pipelines, ML infrastructure, and cloud-native platforms for UK Central Government. 4+ years delivering complex data solutions as a consultant across multiple high-profile government departments.

4+ Years Experience
13 Certifications
5+ Gov Projects
Mohamed AL-Kaisi

From Refugee to Tech Leader

I arrived in the UK from Iraq as a refugee in 2009. Since then, I've dedicated myself to mastering data engineering and giving back to communities that supported me.

With an MSc in Big Data and Business Intelligence (Distinction) and BSc in Computer Science from the University of Greenwich, I specialise in designing production-grade ML workflows and data engineering practices that improve reliability, observability, and deployment speed.

Beyond my technical work, I serve as a Trustee for Compass Collective, mentor students, and organise hackathons. In January 2024, I was honoured with the Greenwich Changing Lives Award for my contributions to the community.

Award Winner

Greenwich Changing Lives Award 2024

Community Leader

Trustee at Compass Collective

UNICEF Recognised

Two Platinum Awards

Mohamed AL-Kaisi at work

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks

Python SQL PySpark Scala Java Java Spring Boot

AWS Services

EC2 Lambda SageMaker Redshift Glue S3 Bedrock OpenSearch

Azure & Microsoft

Power BI Azure Fabric Azure ML Azure Data Factory

DevOps & Infrastructure

Terraform Docker CI/CD Git

Databases

PostgreSQL Oracle DB Graph Databases Redshift

ML & AI

Machine Learning NLP MLOps LLM Deployment RAG
Advanced Intermediate Basic

Central Government Projects

Delivered as a Consultant at Accenture UK & Ireland

Accenture UK & Ireland

Technology Consulting | Sep 2021 - Present

Sep 2024 - Present Current
Central Government

Data Engineer

Contributed to the design and delivery of a proof-of-concept ETL pipeline for a next-generation data platform.

  • Analysed legacy workflows, code repositories, and data quality issues across bronze, silver, and gold stages
  • Defined architecture and governance standards for migration to Azure Fabric
  • Built a command-line synthetic data generator using PySpark and Faker with YAML-driven metadata configuration
  • Supported multiple output formats (JSON, CSV, Parquet, Excel) and ingestion from diverse sources
  • Implemented full unit testing for reliability and maintainability
  • Designed for Azure deployment, enabling secure execution and data retrieval via command line
  • Worked with multiple teams to ensure alignment with departmental governance and data quality frameworks
PySpark Azure Fabric ETL Data Quality
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
Central Government

MLOps Engineer

Supported a multi-million-pound AI enablement initiative aimed at accelerating machine learning adoption to improve staff productivity.

  • Defined and productionised SageMaker strategies for departmental data scientists
  • Delivered autoscaling strategy for real-time inference endpoints
  • Created secure VPC architecture for self-serve applications
  • Set up Amazon Bedrock and OpenSearch integration for RAG proof of concept
SageMaker Bedrock MLOps LLM
Feb 2023 - Jul 2024
Central Government

Data Engineer

Worked with cross-functional teams to tackle data quality issues through business analysis, UI development, ETL processes, and DevOps automation.

  • Developed robust data quality assurance tools using AWS Glue and Redshift
  • Automated data flow into graph database with Python-based JSON-LD pipeline
  • Created comprehensive HTML reports with interactive JavaScript charts
  • Led management of PostgreSQL database with complex queries
AWS Glue Redshift Python PostgreSQL
Sep 2021 - Feb 2023
Central Government

Data Engineer

Developed robust data systems and pipelines to enhance data processing efficiency and reliability across operational systems and analytics platforms.

  • Developed data systems and pipelines using Java Spring Boot
  • Successfully resolved blocking issues and managed technical debt
  • Delivered high-quality code including unit, feature, and integration tests
Java Spring Boot SQL Agile
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Central Government

Business Analyst

Facilitated meetings with over 50 clients to gather requirements and develop Power BI reports for strategic initiatives.

  • Interfaced with stakeholders to document business requirements
  • Mapped out end-to-end project lifecycle
  • Provided detailed analysis, options and recommendations
Power BI Stakeholder Management Requirements

Oxford International Education Group

Student Services | Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
Greenwich Campus

Finance Officer

Provided strategic counselling to students on course selection and career paths while managing finance administration at University of Greenwich campus.

  • Delivered high-quality service handling complex student finance queries
  • Prepared schedules and communicated deadlines for student finance submissions
  • Updated Oxford Head Office and University with weekly Excel reports on finance applications
  • Hosted weekly virtual reception addressing and resolving student enquiries
Microsoft Excel Public Speaking Public Relations

University of Greenwich

Student Accommodation | Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
Campus Accommodation

Senior Resident Assistant

Led residential life operations and mentored junior staff while fostering an inclusive community environment for students.

  • Supervised and mentored team of Resident Assistants
  • Developed and implemented community-building initiatives
  • Managed escalated student concerns and complex situations
Leadership Communication Public Speaking
Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Devonport House

Resident Assistant

Supported student welfare and community development in university accommodation, championing independence and social integration.

  • Initiated educational, recreational and social programs for residents
  • Guided residents in essential life skills and personal growth
  • Provided support to students with disabilities
  • Mediated conflicts ensuring swift, amicable resolutions
  • Upheld university regulations and participated in monthly staff meetings
Leadership Communication Public Speaking

Theatre & Performing Arts

Creative Arts

Theatre Company

Part of a group that co-founded and ran a theatre company focused on sharing powerful stories and lived experiences. Contributed across multiple productions both on and off stage.

Actor
Assistant Director
Assistant Producer

UNICEF Advocacy

Two Platinum Awards

UNICEF UK Youth Advocate

Advocated for children's rights and youth empowerment through UNICEF UK initiatives. Recognised with two Platinum Awards for outstanding contribution to campaigns raising awareness about issues affecting young people globally.

Children's Rights Youth Empowerment Public Speaking Campaigning

Volunteer Leadership

Compass Collective Trustees

Trustee, Board of Directors

Nov 2020 - Present

Compass Collective (Charity No. 1195811)

Serving as a founding trustee for a charity focused on social inclusion for young refugees and asylum seekers through performing arts, theatre projects, and English language education.

  • Champion initiatives that directly benefit the charity and its beneficiaries
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to foundational laws and guidelines
  • Provide ethical oversight of resources and finances for efficient deployment
  • Participate in recruiting directors and youth board members
  • Organise and execute fundraising events to support financial sustainability
  • Mentor and support staff and volunteers to ensure project success
Governance Refugee Support Performing Arts Youth Empowerment

Advisory Board Member - Voice Notes Project

Sep 2023 - Jan 2024

Compass Collective

Provided strategic guidance and oversight for the Voice Notes project, a pioneering initiative empowering communities through storytelling and technology in the Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq.

Strategic Guidance Storytelling Technology Kurdistan

Hackathon Organiser

Sep 2018 - Feb 2024

University of Greenwich

Organised landmark hackathon events bridging academia and industry, including an international Franco-British collaboration between the University of Greenwich and the University of Normandy.

  • Coordinated collaboration between University of Greenwich and 6point6
  • Led international event with the University of Normandy in France
  • Fostered innovation, cross-cultural exchange and knowledge sharing
Event Organisation Academia-Industry International Innovation

Student Mentor

Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

University of Greenwich

Mentored students in web and software development through personalised coaching, helping them unlock their potential and achieve superior academic outcomes.

  • Taught front-end web development using JavaScript and PHP frameworks
  • Delivered instruction on comprehensive system development
  • Led sessions on mobile application creation and database engineering
Mentoring Web Development Teaching Student Support

Society Student President

Apr 2018 - Jun 2020

Greenwich Development Jams

Led student initiatives fostering inclusivity, opportunity and innovation at the University of Greenwich.

  • Executed the Refugee Integration Conference, facilitating meaningful dialogues
  • Organised a hackathon attracting 54 participating students
  • Launched the Equal Access Scholarship Campaign, adopted by the university from 2019
  • Directed teams of 15 students to deliver these projects
Leadership Inclusivity Scholarship Campaign Event Management

President

Sep 2014 - Feb 2019

Student Action for Refugees (STAR)

Led advocacy efforts for refugee rights and educational inclusivity at the University of Greenwich.

  • Led film events and baking sales to raise awareness and funds for refugees
  • Campaigned for the Sanctuary Scholarship at the University of Greenwich
  • Enhanced community engagement and awareness of refugee issues
Advocacy Refugee Rights Campaigning Community Engagement

Refugee Week Ambassador

Feb 2013 - Jun 2016

Counterpoints Arts

Supported Counterpoints Arts events during Refugee Week across multiple roles including photographer, social media assistant, project coordinator, and public speaker.

Human Rights Public Speaking Event Coordination Photography

Customer Assistant

Jan 2010 - Aug 2013

Oxfam

Dedicated three years at the local Oxfam branch, supporting varied roles and advancing the charity's mission through customer service, stock management, and administrative duties.

Charity Customer Service Retail

Certifications & Memberships

Professional Memberships

MBCS - Professional Member

British Computer Society

Issued Jan 2025

Career Mentor

University of Greenwich

Issued Jul 2025

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Data Engineer Associate

Amazon Web Services

Issued Jan 2025 · Expires Jan 2028

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Issued May 2023 · Expires May 2028

Terraform Associate (003)

HashiCorp

Issued Apr 2024 · Expires Apr 2026

GitHub Foundations

GitHub

Issued Jan 2025 · Expires Feb 2028

Microsoft Azure

Azure Data Scientist Associate

Microsoft

Issued Dec 2023 · Expires Dec 2026

Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Microsoft

Issued Jan 2024

Power Platform Fundamentals

Microsoft

Issued Jun 2023

Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

Issued May 2023

Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft

Issued Dec 2021

Azure Data Fundamentals

Microsoft

Issued Nov 2021

Programming

PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python

Python Institute

Issued Jan 2024

Education

MSc Big Data & Business Intelligence

University of Greenwich

Distinction BCS Accredited

BSc Computer Science (Hons)

University of Greenwich

First Class BCS Accredited

Social Value & Impact

Delivering social value initiatives as part of my role at Accenture UK & Ireland

Coming Soon

School Workshop Programme

Accenture Schools Outreach

Planning to deliver a full-day workshop at a local school with colleagues, inspiring students about careers in technology, data engineering, and AI.

Currently in planning

My Projects

A showcase of web development, digital marketing, and data analytics projects I've delivered for clients.

Let's Work Together

Whether you need data engineering expertise, MLOps consulting, or want to discuss potential collaborations, I'd love to hear from you.

Ready to start a project?

Let's discuss how I can help with your data engineering or digital needs.

Contact via LinkedIn
CV available upon request