Ahmed El-Shamy

Strategic FinTech Products Leader

Most Innovative AI Leader to Follow in 2025 by ISM

Digital Transformation & Business Intelligence Expert

GenAI, Data Analytics, Agentic AI & ML Analytics Trainer

Ahmed El-Shamy

Strategic FinTech Products Leader

Most Innovative AI Leader to Follow in 2025 by ISM

Digital Transformation & Business Intelligence Expert

GenAI, Data Analytics, Agentic AI & ML Analytics Trainer

About Me

Hello! I'm Ahmed El-Shamy. I have rich experience in artificial intelligence, fraud management, risk analysis, and financial technology. My expertise spans across cutting-edge technologies in AI and machine learning, with a focus on streamlining operations and improving financial institutions. I'm passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to drive business forward while effectively managing risks.

My Specialties
FinTech & RegTech

As an expert and product leader in FinTech and RegTech, I specialize in AI-driven solutions that optimize financial services, streamline compliance processes, and enhance risk management. My deep expertise in FinTech innovation, Value-added Services, combined with advanced knowledge in RegTech, RMaaS, FMaaS, and fraud prevention, enables financial institutions to operate efficiently while confidently navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Data Analytics

I excel at transforming complex data into actionable insights across diverse business scenarios, including FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and fraud detection. Leveraging advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, and Excel, I empower stakeholders with clarity and confidence to drive informed strategic decisions and optimize business performance.

Financial Analytics

I leverage advanced financial modeling and data analysis expertise to drive strategic business decisions and enhance financial performance. Using sophisticated analytical tools including Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python, I deliver comprehensive financial insights across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. My work empowers stakeholders with clarity, enabling proactive strategies to optimize profitability, improve efficiency, and effectively manage financial risks.

Finance Training

As a program consultant and instructor, I design, develop, and deliver targeted finance courses tailored to the evolving needs of professionals and organizations. I specialize in FP&A, XP&A, financial modeling, and Generative AI programs, empowering finance teams to bridge critical knowledge gaps, adopt innovative technologies, and enhance analytical capabilities. My interactive and practical approach helps finance professionals strengthen their expertise, improve decision-making, and drive strategic financial performance across their organizations.

Testimonials
Resume
Experience
Senior Manager - Strategic and Transactional Value-Added Services Products - North Africa 🌍
2025 - Now
Senior Manager - Strategic and Transactional Value-Added Services Products - North Africa 🌍
Network International
  • Product Strategy and Vision
    → Developed and communicated a clear product vision and strategy for value-added services, focusing on data services, analytics, and dashboards.
    → Aligned product strategy with overall company goals and market trends.
    → Managed a total product budgeting of ARR $7.2 million.

    • Market Research and Analysis
    → Conducted market research to identify customer needs and market opportunities in data services and analytics.
    → Analyzed competitive products and industry trends to inform product development.

    • Product Development and Management
    → Led the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, with a focus on data-driven solutions.
    → Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
    → Defined product requirements and created detailed product roadmaps.
    → Developed and managed an impressive portfolio of products:
    1. 3DSecured 2.2
    2. Acquiring Digital Solutions
    3. APIs
    4. Biometric Cards
    5. Card Control
    6. Decisioning as a Service
    7. Digital Wallet
    8. Falcon Fraud Solutions
    9. Instant Card Issuance
    10. Network Advisors
    11. Network Loyalty Offering
    12. Scheme Cost Optimization
    13. Self-service Portal
    14. Tokenization
    15. FMaaS

    • Stakeholder Management
    → Engaged with key stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment with business objectives.
    → Presented product updates and performance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.

    • Customer Focus and Advisory
    → Advocated for the customer by ensuring products met their needs and delivered exceptional value.
    → Provided advisory services to customers, helping them understand and utilize data services and analytics solutions.

    • Client Engagement
    → Worked closely with account managers to present solutions to customers.
    → Translated client needs into high-impact solutions and communicated this information effectively to the product and delivery teams for flawless execution.

Senior AI & Fraud Specialist - Product Management (SERV) - Global 🌐
2023 - 2025
Senior AI & Fraud Specialist - Product Management (SERV) - Global 🌐
mastercard - Global 🌐

As a Senior AI & Fraud Specialist at Mastercard, I lead efforts in enhancing payment security and fraud prevention globally. I optimize customer risk management, maximize fraud prevention tool usage, and analyze trends to drive product development. My work focuses on safeguarding payment integrity across physical and digital platforms, balancing robust security with positive user experiences.

2022 - Present
Agentic AI and Data Analytics Program Director
HOFT Academy - UAE

I worked with HOFT Academy to teach finance professionals. I created and presented programs about financial planning, advanced analytics, and using AI in finance. These courses were for people in middle to senior management roles. I helped them learn about new ways to use data and technology in their finance jobs.

Homepage
2023 - Present
Data Analytics & Generative AI Instructor
360 Business Partners - Saudi Arabia

In collaboration with HOFT Academy, I specialize in training professionals in cutting-edge data analytics and generative AI applications. With a focus on practical, real-world implementation, I empower students by demystifying complex concepts and pioneering innovative teaching methods. My role involves curriculum development, hands-on workshops, and continuous learning to ensure our content remains at the industry’s leading edge, fostering an environment of growth and innovation.

Homepage
2024 - Present
GenAI and Machine Learning Trainer | Leadership and Practical
WellGrow Learning

I worked with WellGrow Learning Academy to create online courses about GenAI Strategies. I made lessons in Arabic and English to help lots of people learn about the practical use of AI in Egypt and the middle east.

AI Strategies for Business Transformation
2023 - Present
Finance and Risk Management Trainer
almentor - UAE

I worked with Almentor to create online courses about business and risk analysis. I made lessons in both Arabic and English to help lots of people learn about finance. One of my courses was about business analysis for banks and financial companies.

Business Analysis for FI - Level 1
GenAI and Data Analytics Trainer
2025 - Now
GenAI and Data Analytics Trainer
Finance Coach

I worked with Finance Coach to create online courses about GenAI Strategies. I made lessons in Arabic to help lots of people learn about the practical use of AI in Egypt and the middle east.

2025 - Now
Strategic AI Trainer | Individual & Corporate
HPA- High Performance Academy

• Conducted AI Workshops: Delivered engaging AI workshops in fields such as Banking, Marketing, and Finance, both in-person and online.
• Collaborated with Top Entities: Partnered with leading organizations in Egypt and the Middle East to provide state-of-the-art AI training solutions.
• Developed AI Strategies: Created and implemented innovative AI strategies to enhance business operations and drive growth.
• Customized Training Programs: Developed customized AI training programs that addressed the specific requirements of individual learners and corporate clients.

HPA Website
2023 - Present
GenAI Instructor
E3mel Business Academy - Egypt

I worked with E3mel Business Academy to create online courses about AI usages in Finance. I made lessons in Arabic to help lots of people learn about finance and AI in the middle east.

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Finance
2025 - Present
GenAI and Machine Learning Trainer | Theoretical and Practical
Light House Training and Consultancy (LHTC)

• Conducted AI workshops in various fields such as Banking, Marketing, and Finance, both in-person and online.
• Collaborated with top entities in Egypt and the Middle East to deliver cutting-edge AI training.
• Developed and implemented innovative AI strategies to enhance business operations and drive growth.

LHTC Website
2023 - 2024
Google Data Analytics Instructor
AMIT Learning & Ministry of Communication and Information Technology - Egypt

In coordination with Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in Egypt, Google, and AMIT Learning, I'm leading multiple groups and clusters under the Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative - DEPI to teach next-generation youth and equip them with the latest skillset to conquer today's digital world. 

Curriculum is based on the famous Google Data Analytics certification. 

Homepage
2022
Instructor and Mentor
FEPS Business Incubator - Cairo University - Egypt

I gave workshops at FEPS Business Incubator for students and new graduates. I taught them about business analysis in FinTech. My workshops helped explain what FinTech is and showed the best ways to do business analysis in this field.

Homepage
AI & Finance Instructor
2024 - Present
AI & Finance Instructor
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As an Instructor at E Youth, I developed and delivered a comprehensive course titled "الذكاء الاصطناعي في الشؤون المالية | AI in Finance and Financial Analysis," designed to educate finance professionals and analysts on the revolutionary impact of AI in the financial sector. This course covered advanced financial analysis techniques, integration of AI-driven tools, and real-world applications of AI in finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Developed course materials, including lectures, assignments, and exams, in collaboration with the curriculum development team.

Delivered engaging and informative lectures on AI in finance and financial analysis.

Provided real-world examples and hands-on exercises to enhance practical learning.

Supported students by answering questions, providing feedback on assignments, and facilitating discussions.

Developed and administered assessments to measure student progress and ensure comprehension of course material.

Gathered feedback from students to continuously improve course content and delivery methods.

Achievements:

Successfully educated finance professionals and analysts on the use of AI in financial practices.

Enhanced participants' understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and their applications in finance.

Fraud Risk Management Officer [E-Payment FRM Unit, Issuer]
2021 - 2023
Fraud Risk Management Officer [E-Payment FRM Unit, Issuer]
Commercial International Bank - Egypt

As a Fraud Risk Management Officer at CIB Egypt, I spearheaded the Fraud Analytics initiative, revamping fraud detection and prevention models. I analyzed suspicious transactions, developed fraud detection methods, and prepared comprehensive reports for stakeholders. My work improved detection rates, reduced false positives, and strengthened relationships with law enforcement agencies, enhancing overall fraud risk mitigation.

Senior Universal Teller | Operations | Retail Management
2018 - 2021
Senior Universal Teller | Operations | Retail Management
Commercial International Bank - Egypt
Education
2025
AI and Data Analytics for Business Leaders
Babson College

In today's ever-changing business landscape, it is more important than ever for leaders to have an understanding of artificial intelligence and data analytics. AI is expected to drive significant growth and value for the global economy, generated by the companies and countries that leverage it over the coming years. With that in mind, it's critical for leaders, managers, executives, and board members to develop their AI skills and understand how to leverage data to make the right decisions to grow their businesses.

This Professional Certificate in AI and Data Analytics, brought to you by Babson College, the #1 school in Entrepreneurship (U.S. News & World Report), will give leaders a basic understanding of AI and how autonomous data can be used to make critical business decisions. The courses in this program will give learners the skills, strategies, and tactics to create AI-powered business models and explain how AI will impact their customers, employees, investors, operations.

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2024 - Present
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Royal Business College

Dual Degree MBA - Affiliated with RB College of United Kingdom and College de Paris
Collège de Paris MBA program is a New Life Project. The goal is to take your career to a new professional dimension:
An international dimension: the program takes place in at least two countries and two universities, and enables you to master at least two languages: French and English.

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2024 - Present
Certified International Financial Planning and Analysis (C-CIFPA)™
European International University - EIU Paris

CIFPA Program by HOFT Academy, endorsed and approved by the prestigious European International University - Paris (EIU-Paris), is meticulously designed to equip you with cutting-edge strategic skills. Join over 6000 global professionals who have transformed their careers with HOFT Academy’s renowned programs.

Learn More
2024 - Present
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Ascencia Business School

Dual Degree MBA - Affiliation between Ascencia Business School, RB College of United Kingdom and College de Paris.

Ascencia Business Schol is EFMD Global, AACSB, and Business Graduate Association Member.

Global MBA programme is designed for individuals seeking to develop a global understanding of the business world. This programme provides students with a general education in business administration and management, including courses in finance, marketing, operations and strategy.

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2024 - Present
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Collège de Paris

Dual Degree MBA - Affiliation between Ascencia Business School, RB College of United Kingdom and College de Paris
Collège de Paris MBA program is a New Life Project. The goal is to take your career to a new professional dimension:
An international dimension: the program takes place in at least two countries and two universities and enables you to master at least two languages: French and English.

Learn More
2023 - 2024
Diploma of Education, Data Science Programme
ExploreAI Academy & ALX_africa

The ALX Data Science program, developed in collaboration with ExploreAI, a global leader in online data science education, is designed for individuals with some background in data who are seeking to enhance their skills.

The program begins with ALX Foundations, a 2-month module that equips participants to excel in the digital workforce. Candidates will develop essential communication, leadership, and career-building skills, shaping them into well-rounded professionals.

Following this, participants embark on their Data Science specialisation, starting with an introduction to spreadsheets, statistics, and data modelling. They will also delve into database management with SQL, data visualisation using Power BI, and programming with Python.

Certification Link
2023
FPWM™ (Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional)
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) - Canada

I earned the FPWM™ certification, which has equipped me with advanced knowledge in financial planning and wealth management. This comprehensive program covered areas such as investment planning, retirement strategies, tax planning, and estate management. With this certification, I can provide holistic financial advice to clients, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their long-term financial objectives.

FPWM™ Certification
2023
SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst using SAS 9 Regression and Modeling
SAS

This certification demonstrates my proficiency in using SAS software for advanced statistical analysis, regression techniques, and predictive modeling in business contexts.

Certification Link
2023
Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certification
Google

Through this certification, I gained expertise in advanced data analytics techniques, including machine learning and data visualization, using Google's tools and methodologies.

Certification Link
2023
Data Science for Investment Professionals Specialization
CFA Institute

This specialization enhanced my skills in applying data science techniques specifically to investment analysis and financial decision-making.

Certification Link
2022
FMVA® (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst)
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) - Canada

The FMVA® certification has significantly enhanced my skills in financial modeling and company valuation. This rigorous program taught me how to build complex financial models from scratch, perform detailed company valuations, and conduct thorough financial analysis. These skills are crucial for making data-driven financial decisions, evaluating investment opportunities, and providing strategic financial insights to organizations.

FMVA® Certification
2022
BIDA® (Business Intelligence & Data Analyst)
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) - Canada

By obtaining the BIDA® certification, I've developed expertise in translating raw data into meaningful business insights. This program honed my skills in data analysis, visualization, and interpretation using various tools and techniques. I can now effectively gather, process, and analyze large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities that drive business growth and inform strategic decision-making.

BIDA® Certification
2022
CFA® Investment Foundation Certification
CFA Institute

This certification provided me with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of investment management, ethics, and professional standards in the financial industry.

Certification Link
2021
CBCA® (Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst):
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) - Canada

The CBCA® certification has deepened my understanding of commercial banking operations and credit analysis. Through this program, I gained comprehensive knowledge of financial statement analysis, risk assessment, and lending practices. This certification enables me to evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses, assess financial risks, and make informed lending decisions, contributing to sound financial management in banking and lending institutions.

CBCA® Certification
2022
IBM Data Analyst Certification
IBM

I acquired comprehensive skills in data analysis, including data wrangling, exploratory data analysis, and data visualization using IBM's tools and best practices.

Certification Link
Helwan University
2014 - 2018
Helwan University
Cairo, Egypt

I earned my Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration from Helwan University, majoring in Accounting, where I was recognized among the top 100 students for three consecutive years in General Accounting Courses.

Certificate
Skills
Overall
  • Financial and Risk Management
  • Data Analysis and Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • FinTech and RegTech
  • Product Management
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Programming and Technical Skills
  • Training and Education
Knowledge
  • Cyber Security
  • Business Intelligence
  • Forensic Investigations
  • GenAI (Generative AI)
  • Data Visualization
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Adaptability
Languages
  • Arabic
  • English
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