Principal Data Scientist and Director

Blue Origin

Biography

Ammar Abdilghanie, Ph.D., is a transformative data science leader renowned for his expertise in innovating within high-stakes environments, particularly in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. As the Principal Data Scientist and Director at Blue Origin, Ammar spearheads cross-functional teams to develop and deploy advanced digital solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. He excels in optimizing process parameters for space manufacturing, accelerating and scaling traditional inspection processes using computer vision and image processing, and detecting anomalies in inflight sensor data. At Baker Hughes, Ammar played a crucial role in building digital solutions for energy transition, driving significant advancements in the oil and gas industry. His extensive experience includes delivering high-impact results in product development, AI adoption, and digital transformation. Ammar holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and is a recognized expert in guiding international teams, optimizing processes, and driving technological advancements.