Gilad Amar

Gilad Amar is a seasoned professional in the field of data science and machine learning, currently serving as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Lifecheq since August 2025. Prior to this role, Gilad held the position of Senior Data Scientist at AdvanceGuidance from September 2024 to August 2025. Gilad's career at DataProphet spanned from November 2016 to August 2024, where titles included Principal Data Scientist, Senior Data Scientist, and Data Scientist. Earlier experience includes working as a Data Analyst at Business Science Corporation from January 2016 to November 2016, focusing on machine learning, modeling, and optimization for sectors such as SAB and telecommunications. Academic qualifications include an MSc in Astrophysics and Space Science from the University of Cape Town, a Physics Honours degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a BSc in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the same institution.