Bertrand K. Hassani, PhD

Bertrand K. Hassani, PhD has extensive experience in various roles within the fields of AI, analytics, risk management, and financial services. Bertrand K. is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer and R&D leader at QUANT AI Lab, where they focus on utilizing quantum software, advanced mathematics, and AI to develop innovative products and solutions. Bertrand has also authored publications in ESG and risk modeling to establish best practices.

Prior to their current role, Bertrand held positions at Deloitte as Partner, AI and Analytics, where they oversaw organizational change management and conducted cross-sectorial offerings such as fraud detection and supply chain optimization. Bertrand K. also served as VP, Chief Data Scientist at Capgemini, where they orchestrated the company's data strategy and promoted change management.

Bertrand has a strong research background, having worked as an Honorary Reader in Computer Science at UCL and as an Associate Researcher at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Bertrand K. has also contributed to the academic community through their role as a Board Member at IntelliSpeX.

In the financial industry, Bertrand held several leadership positions at Banco Santander, including Global Head of Research and Innovation and Group Head of Advanced and Alternative Analytics. Bertrand K. utilized machine learning and revised credit models to improve credit scoring and compliance with regulations. Bertrand K. also conducted risk modeling, stress testing, and whole sales credit portfolio management.

Earlier in their career, Bertrand worked as a Senior Consultant at Aon Global Risk Consulting, where they provided consulting services in risk management. Bertrand K. also held positions at BPCE, where they focused on operational risk modeling and quantitative analysis, and at Eurocorporate Asset Management, where they specialized in structured products and derivatives analysis.

Bertrand K. Hassani, PhD brings a wealth of expertise in AI, analytics, risk management, and financial services to their current role as Group CEO at QUANT AI Lab.

Bertrand K. Hassani, PhD has a diverse education history. Bertrand K. obtained their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne in 2005. In 2007, they completed their Magistère de Finance from the same university. Following this, they pursued a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Amsterdam, which they successfully completed in 2007.

Driven by their passion for applied mathematics, Bertrand Hassani then earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Mathematics from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne in 2011. Bertrand K. continued their academic journey and obtained their Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches in Applied Mathematics from the same university from 2011 to 2018.

Considering their interest in cybersecurity, Bertrand K. Hassani pursued an MBA in Cybersecurity at Ecole de Guerre Economique – EGE in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, they earned various certifications in different fields. In 2016, they completed the Corporate Finance Essentials course from IESE Business School through Coursera. In 2016, they also obtained a certification in How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC from the London Business School - University of London through Coursera.

Bertrand K. Hassani's commitment to staying updated in the field of machine learning is evident through their completion of numerous Coursera courses. Bertrand K. successfully obtained certifications in Machine Learning, Cryptography I, Neural Networks and Deep Learning, Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter tuning, Regularization and Optimization, Convolutional Neural Networks, Structuring Machine Learning Projects, Sequence Models, and Deep Learning Specialization. Their most recent certification, as of March 2023, is in the Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning from Coursera Course Certificates.

Overall, Bertrand K. Hassani, PhD has a strong educational background in applied mathematics, finance, and cybersecurity, accompanied by a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.