Omar Layachi

Omar Layachi is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in human rights, data management, consulting, and project management. Currently serving as a Senior Adviser and Human Rights Data Specialist at the Danish Institute for Human Rights since October 2022, Omar is also a PhD candidate in Conflict Studies at École Polytechnique, focusing on state violence against civilians. Previous roles include Open Data Manager at Direction générale des Finances publiques, Manager at KPMG France, and Business Manager at Nord France Invest, where expertise in investment promotion and strategy consulting was developed. Omar's earlier experience also encompasses project management in Nigeria for vocational training initiatives, a consultant role at BearingPoint, and product engineering at Moody's Analytics, alongside a research assistant position at CNRS. Educational credentials include a PhD, multiple master's degrees in mathematics, computing, and computer science, along with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology.