Hi, I'm Saif.
Data engineer and AI developer with 3+ years of enterprise experience. I build scalable data platforms, AI-powered applications, and research intelligent building automation systems.
About Me
I'm a data engineer and AI developer with 3+ years of experience designing and deploying data-driven platforms in enterprise environments. I specialise in translating complex technical challenges into scalable, user-focused solutions across academic, enterprise, and start-up settings.
Currently, I’m pursuing a PhD in building automation and semantic ontologies at Birmingham City University, where I also teach postgraduate modules in sustainable construction. I co-founded Sharedish, a meal-sharing donation platform that won BCU's Hatchery program and earned me the Entrepreneurial Hero of the Year award.
I'm passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical applications that make a meaningful impact. Whether it's optimising building energy performance and occupant comfort through my research or helping SMEs embrace digital transformation, I thrive on turning ideas into scalable, useful tools.
My Experience
Professional experience that I have accumulated over several years.
PhD Researcher
- Developing semantic ontology for adaptive occupant-centric lighting systems in commercial buildings
- Formalising concepts: visual comfort, energy efficiency, control strategies for balanced automation decisions
- Integrating multi-source building and occupant data to evaluate control impacts on wellbeing and performance
- Advancing ontology-driven evaluation of comfort versus energy trade-offs
Visiting Lecturer
- Delivering postgraduate modules in BIM and digital construction technologies
- Developing and delivering lectures, workshops, and practical assignments
Co-Founder & Developer
- Built MVP of award-winning meal-sharing donation platform
- Won BCU's Hatchery program with innovative social impact solution
- Delivered full-stack architecture connecting donors, restaurants, and recipients
- Designed intuitive user experience for dignified food sharing
Digital Innovation Practitioner
- Led Innovate UK-funded programme bridging SMEs with academic resources
- Delivered workshops on digital transformation for West Midlands businesses
- Helped SMEs adopt practical digital tools and technologies
- Facilitated knowledge transfer between academia and industry
Azure Data Engineer
- Developed and managed Azure-based enterprise data migration platform (Velocity)
- Led design and implementation of metadata-driven platform for Al-Futtaim Group (UAE)
- Supported large-scale data migration and pipeline orchestration
- Implemented comprehensive observability and governance frameworks
- Delivered scalable solutions for enterprise-level data workflows
My Projects
Projects I worked on. Each of them containing its own case study.
Sharedish
Award-winning social enterprise platform that connects donors, restaurants, and individuals facing food insecurity to make meal-sharing seamless and stigma-free.
Claro
Centralized productivity platform that helps users manage events, reminders, and notes all in one place. Built with modern web technologies, it offers a seamless experience across desktop and mobile devices.
Profylr
A comprehensive AI-powered career coaching platform that combines intelligent resume building, job tracking, and personalized career guidance in one seamless experience.
Get In Touch
Please contact me directly at saifbramahi@gmail.com or through this form.