Hi, I am Nouran
I build AI-powered systems that turn complex problems into working solutions. My focus: automation that saves time and money, intelligence that reduces risk, and products that actually get used. I work best on problems where data matters, decisions need speed, and impact is measurable in dollars or lives improved.
An engineer who reroutes into data and AI.
I am an engineer who became obsessed with data systems. Eight years building real infrastructure taught me that data is only useful if it helps people make better decisions faster. I spent time with drilling equipment on live water projects, where one wrong prediction meant $50,000/day in downtime. That pressure shaped how I think about reliability and impact.
Now I build AI systems that automate decisions, reduce errors, and save companies serious money. Most recently: I led a team at McGill that built an investor screening platform for Maples Group:saved them $1.39M annually. Before that, I designed real-time monitoring systems that predicted ground conditions on construction sites.
I am ambitious and humble. I love to learn, pay it forward, and ask why before how. How I do one thing is how I do everything. I test ideas fast, fail forward, and focus on what matters most: solving real problems for real people.
- Cloud data systems that scale (Azure, AWS, Databricks)
- AI-powered workflows that make decisions faster
- Real-time monitoring systems for operational data
- Machine learning models that predict and prevent problems
- Dashboards that show what matters (Power BI, React)
- Teams that ship on time and deliver impact
- Financial Services: fund administration, investor screening, compliance
- Infrastructure: tunneling, water management, critical projects
- Mining and Resources: operational monitoring and safety
- Safety and Mobility: ride-sharing, community protection
- P.Eng. Professional Engineer, EGBC (British Columbia)
- PMP Project Management Professional
- Databricks Generative AI Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (in progress)
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Engineering (UBC)
- Master of Management in Analytics (McGill University, in progress)
Completed: Coding Foundations, Math & Statistical Foundations, Database & Distributed Systems, Statistical Foundations for Data Analytics, Data Mining & Predictive Analytics, Decision Analytics, Text Analytics & NLP, Social Media Analytics, Modern ML Practices, Causal Inference & A/B Testing, AI & Deep Learning, Time Series Forecasting, Managing Organizational Change.
Upcoming: Large Language Models, Designing & Developing Agent-Based AI Applications, Operations & Supply Chain Analytics, Managing Data Analytics Teams.
How I operate, at every scale.
I am very ambitious and I love to learn. I always want to pay it forward. My core operating principle: how I do one thing is how I do everything. I ask questions and test them fast for optimization. I understand the why before the how. I get comfortable with discomfort because that is where growth happens.
Every project ships with a measurable outcome.
Maples Group: KYC/AML Automation
Delivered · 30 Apr 2026 · McGill CapstoneMaples Group manages $480B in offshore funds. Their compliance team was manually reviewing every investor application. It took 3 months per onboarding. They flagged so many false positives that real risks got buried in noise.
I built a system that reads investment documents automatically, screens investor names against regulatory databases, calculates risk scores, and surfaces everything to the compliance team in one interface. AI handles the routine work. Humans make the decisions.
Newton Tunnel: Real-Time Ground Monitoring
Delivered · 2025 · BC Water InfrastructureA drilling crew had to tunnel 150 meters underground directly beneath two live water reservoirs serving thousands of people. One wrong prediction meant the tunnel could collapse, the water supply could shut down, and every hour of delay cost $50,000.
I built a system that combined geological surveys, drilling data, and 12 years of historical project data into a model that predicted ground conditions 10 meters ahead of the drill bit. The crew got daily updates on what to expect. We caught every change before it became a problem.
RideSafe Egypt: Community Ride Safety
In Development · 2026In Cairo, 1 million people use rideshare apps every month. Women specifically make decisions about which routes and drivers feel safe. The apps don't surface this. Women share safety tips in closed groups, not on the platform where the data could actually help.
Safety improves when information flows. I'm building a system where riders can report unsafe experiences anonymously, the platform aggregates these reports and maps risk hotspots, and drivers get alerts about dangerous routes. Everyone knows what others have learned.
Where I make a difference.
I build systems that save money, reduce risk, and give people better information faster. Here is what I have delivered.
Maples Group: KYC/AML Automation
Newton Tunnel: Real-Time Ground Monitoring
RideSafe Egypt: Ride Safety Platform
The pattern I follow
What influences my thinking
- Zero to One: on building unique things
- Thinking Fast and Slow: behavioral economics
- Being Mortal: what matters most
- The Hobbit: adventure and courage
- Tim Ferriss Show
- Hidden Brain
- The Balance Theory
- The School of Life
I manage teams and build communities.
In each role, I do the same thing: find what's broken, build something better, measure if it worked.
McGill–Maples Group Capstone
- Led the entire project from client kickoff through final delivery. Managed team dynamics, set priorities, and ensured everyone shipped on time.
- Built the complete business case and financial model: projected $1.39M in annual savings, calculated 287% three-year ROI, developed the 12-month implementation roadmap that the client is now executing.
- Co-architected the entire platform with one senior engineer:defined the five-layer approach, data pipelines, AI agent structure, and security model. Translated business requirements into technical decisions.
- Earned strong feedback from both the project team and the client. The team noted exceptional clarity and leadership. The client specifically praised the business case for being both realistic and actionable.
McGill MMA : Class of 2026
- Established professional development workshops covering analytics applications, career strategy, and industry insights.
- Organized and executed annual cohort learning trip: coordinated logistics, secured faculty alignment, managed full-group programming.
- Secured partnership agreements with industry conferences: negotiated group registration rates and obtained sponsorships for cohort members.
- Administered class budget: allocated funds to events, research projects, and professional development initiatives.
Women in Consulting Engineering Vancouver
- Grew membership from baseline to 1,500 members in two years through targeted recruitment, strategic partnerships, and word-of-mouth momentum from quality programming.
- Identified pain points through surveys: public speaking anxiety, confidence gaps, navigating microaggressions in male-dominated field. Built events directly addressing each.
- Delivered 500+ attendees across mentorship mixers, technical workshops, panel discussions, and professional development seminars.
- Tracked outcomes quarterly: measured attendance, collected feedback, iterated on programming. Data-driven approach ensured events stayed relevant and valuable.
WSP · Infrastructure Design
- 12+ engineers: junior, mid-level, and senior staff across civil, structural, and geotechnical disciplines.
- Large-scale capital projects: watermain and sewer main installations, tunnel design and execution, building foundation engineering, energy infrastructure, and project closure protocols.
- Design through construction oversight: coordinated design decisions with field realities. Newton microtunnel: 150 meters, zero failures beneath two live water reservoirs.
- Team development: mentored junior engineers in technical problem-solving, project delivery, and professional growth.
When I am not building platforms, I am building experiences.
Running
Early mornings with my run club around Vancouver seawall and trails. Joined to stay consistent and build community. Also do strength training for balance and resilience. Both are meditative:they clear the mind and keep me challenged.
Traveling
Love exploring new cities and understanding how different cultures solve problems. Built a mental map of 20+ countries. Favorite so far: Goa, India. The blend of nature, culture, food, and openness there is unmatched. Always looking for the next place that teaches me something new.
Reading
Non-fiction focused. Current favorites: Zero to One (how to build unique things), Thinking Fast and Slow (behavioral economics), Being Mortal (what matters), The Hobbit (adventure). Also reading infrastructure, AI policy, organizational behavior, and engineering stories.
Podcasts
Tim Ferriss is still a favorite. Current rotation: Hidden Brain (human behavior), The Balance Theory (work-life), The School of Life (philosophy), InfoQ Podcast (tech deep dives), Girls That Invest (wealth building). Perfect for runs, commutes, and before bed.
Hosting
Love bringing people together. Dinner parties, game nights, impromptu gatherings. Mediterranean food, especially Egyptian, is my go-to. Biased but honest : it's the best cuisine. Cooking is another form of building and iteration.