AI & Data Science Advisor
Turn AI and data opportunities into practical, production-ready solutions.
I help businesses identify where AI can create real value, review technical approaches, and solve complex data science problems across machine learning, forecasting, optimisation and production AI.
Senior data science leadership experience across manufacturing, FMCG and applied AI.
Services
How I can help
Focused advisory engagements designed to give you senior technical input without committing to a large consulting project.
01
AI Opportunity Review
From £500
For businesses that know AI could help but are unsure where to start.
- 60–90 minute discovery session
- Review of current processes and pain points
- 3–5 practical AI opportunities
- Assessment of value, complexity and risk
- Recommended next steps
Outcome
A clear, prioritised AI opportunity roadmap.
02
AI / ML Technical Review
From £750
Independent technical review of an existing AI project, architecture, model or vendor proposal.
- Architecture and technical approach review
- Model and data assessment
- Deployment and scalability considerations
- Cost, governance and delivery risks
- Written recommendations and playback session
Outcome
Independent senior technical guidance before further investment.
03
Data Science Advisory Sprint
From £1,500
Focused support for a specific machine learning, forecasting, optimisation or production data problem.
- Problem framing
- Data and technical review
- Recommended modelling approach
- Architecture and implementation guidance
- Prioritised action plan
Outcome
A practical technical direction for a complex data problem.
Final pricing depends on scope and complexity. I’ll confirm the scope before any work begins.
Experience
Real-world AI, not just prototypes
My background is in building and leading applied data science solutions in complex operational environments, where models have to work outside notebooks and create measurable business value.
- Manufacturing optimisation
- Machine learning and optimisation for industrial production processes, balancing operational performance and real-world constraints.
- Forecasting & commercial analytics
- Data science applied to forecasting, promotional uplift, demand planning and commercial decision-making.
- Production machine learning
- Design and deployment of cloud-based ML pipelines, APIs and production decision systems.
- Responsible AI & adoption
- AI strategy, governance, vendor evaluation and practical frameworks for adopting AI responsibly inside organisations.
Common situations
Problems I can help with
The conversations I have usually start with one of these sentences.
“We know AI could help, but we don’t know which use cases are worth pursuing.”
“We have an AI vendor proposal and need an independent technical view.”
“Our model works in a notebook but we don’t know how to productionise it.”
“Our forecasting or optimisation problem needs stronger technical direction.”
“We have lots of data but no clear path to turning it into decisions.”
“Leadership wants an AI roadmap, but we need something grounded and practical.”
If any of those sound familiar, a short conversation is usually the fastest way to find out whether I can help — book a 20-minute conversation (opens in a new tab).
About
About Dhaif
I’m a senior data science leader specialising in applied AI, machine learning and optimisation.
My work has focused on turning complex technical problems into practical systems that can be used by real teams and embedded into real business processes.
I work across technical strategy, machine learning, forecasting, optimisation, cloud ML architecture and responsible AI.
Through independent advisory work, I help businesses get experienced technical input quickly — whether they are exploring AI for the first time, reviewing an existing approach or trying to solve a difficult data problem.
Working style
Practical, independent advice
Independent advice
No incentive to recommend a particular AI vendor or platform.
Senior-level input
Direct access to experienced data science leadership rather than a junior delivery team.
Practical scope
Focused engagements designed to answer a specific question or unblock a decision quickly.
Confidential
Client information and technical material are treated as confidential.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you work with small businesses?
Yes. These engagements are specifically designed to give smaller businesses access to senior AI and data science expertise without requiring a large consultancy project.
Do you build the solution as well?
Sometimes. My initial focus is advisory, technical review and problem definition. If implementation makes sense, we can discuss the most appropriate next step.
What happens after the introductory call?
If there’s a good fit, I’ll recommend a clear scope, expected outcome and price before any work begins.
Can you review an existing AI vendor?
Yes. I can provide an independent technical view of a proposed solution, architecture or vendor approach.
Is the initial call free?
Yes. The initial 20-minute conversation is free and there is no obligation to proceed.
Do you work remotely?
Yes. Advisory engagements can normally be delivered remotely.
Contact
Have an AI or data problem you’re trying to solve?
The first 20 minutes are free. We can quickly establish whether I can help and what the most useful next step would be.
Book a 20-minute conversation (opens in a new tab)Prefer to send some context first? Get in touch by email.