BERBAOUI Ashref / 4th-Year AI & Data Science Engineering Student / ENSIA · Algiers, Algeria
FORECASTING SYSTEMS.SHIPPED PRODUCTS, AND APPLIED CRYPTOGRAPHY ON THE SIDE.
4th-year engineering student at ENSIA specializing in Machine Learning, time-series demand forecasting, and robust full-stack software delivery.
01 / Engineering Trajectory
BUILT ON RIGOR. COMMITTED TO IMPACT.
I engineer end-to-end solutions that bridge mathematical precision, high-performance predictive models, and intuitive user experiences.
The Engineering Trajectory
My pathway in technology is anchored in quantitative rigor and hands-on craftsmanship. From topping the wilaya at the Baccalaureate (18.28/20) to entering Algeria's premier National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA), I have consistently pursued challenges at the frontier of machine learning and software engineering.
Rather than treating machine learning as isolated notebooks, I specialize in the full lifecycle: robust data extraction, statistical feature engineering, gradient-boosting ensembles (LightGBM, CatBoost, XGBoost), calibration, and deploying models into real-world production constraints — from cloud backends to resource-constrained edge devices such as Raspberry Pi.
Academic Foundation at ENSIA
At ENSIA, our curriculum demands mastery across computational linear algebra, discrete mathematics, stochastic processes, and advanced algorithmic design. This intense training enables me to dissect foundational papers, reason about convergence properties, and build custom mathematical formulations rather than blindly applying black-box APIs.
Beyond coursework, I founded ENSIApedia in 2024 to consolidate peer-reviewed study materials, past examinations, and collaborative engineering documentation, directly benefiting hundreds of fellow engineering undergraduates.
Leadership & Community
High-impact systems require effective teams. As Vice President of the Business & Entrepreneurship Club (2025–2026), following my tenure as HR Manager (2024–2025), I structured cross-functional initiatives, mentored younger students, and coordinated large-scale events.
In competitive hackathons (FORSA, GDG AI Fest), I have repeatedly led technical pods under strict 24–48 hour deadlines, aligning data pipelines with tangible product deliverables to secure podium finishes.
02 / Credentials & Milestones
EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS.
Verified academic tracks, national honors, hackathon podium finishes, and enterprise research partnerships.
ENSIA — École Nationale Supérieure en Intelligence Artificielle
State Engineering Degree in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Top-tier National Selective School
Rigorous 5-year Grande École curriculum covering advanced mathematics, statistical learning, deep learning, algorithmic complexity, optimization, distributed computing, and software architectures.
Baccalaureate Examination — Experimental Sciences
National Baccalaureate with Highest Honors
18.28 / 20.00 — 1st of Wilaya (Lauréat)
Awarded 1st place across the entire wilaya with highest distinction (Mention Très Bien avec Félicitations), earning entry into the elite National School of AI.
Thirduni Apprenticeship
AI Learning Apprenticeship (Supported by U.S. Embassy)
Selected for specialized hands-on technical learning track focused on contemporary AI architectures, applied engineering pipelines, and global industry standards.
03 / Selected Works
FEATURED PROJECTS.
04 / Interactive Orbit / 37 Tools & Technologies
MY SKILL
UNIVERSE.
Select an orbit discipline to explore specialized tools, libraries, and frameworks.
Time-series demand forecasting, feature engineering, gradient-boosting ensembles (LightGBM, XGBoost, CatBoost), ARIMA/SARIMA, calibration & model blending.
View the complete technical toolkit 37 technologies / +
Machine Learning & Forecasting
Python · scikit-learn · NumPy · Pandas · LightGBM · XGBoost · CatBoost · Matplotlib · Anaconda
Product & Software Engineering
TypeScript · JavaScript · Next.js · React · TailwindCSS · Flutter (BLoC) · Flask · Vite · MySQL · Supabase · Oracle · Raspberry Pi · Arduino · C · C++ · Java · PHP · HTML5 · CSS3
Leadership & Collaboration
Git · GitHub · Vercel · Jira · Trello · Notion · LaTeX · Render · Netlify
05 / The Story So Far
MEASURED STEPS.
CONTINUOUS DELIVERY.
A chronological account of academic milestones, hackathons, client projects, and executive leadership.
- 01 / July 2023
National Baccalaureate Laureate
Graduated high school in Experimental Sciences with an average of 18.28/20, ranking 1st in the wilaya (Major de Wilaya). Earned nationwide admission to ENSIA.
- 02 / September 2023
Entry into ENSIA (Algiers)
Initiated rigorous 5-year engineering studies at the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA) on the AI & Data Science track.
- 03 / 2024
Foundational Software Engineering & ENSIApedia
Mastered core full-stack web development and software engineering paradigms. Conceptualized, architected, and launched ENSIApedia to serve the student body.
- 04 / Apr. 2025 – Oct. 2025
Freelance Web Engineer · Zidny Digital Agency
Delivered 4 client systems end-to-end remotely alongside studies: Algérie Telecom Incubator website, an e-learning platform, corporate agency portals, and e-commerce.
- 05 / Sept. – Dec. 2025
CubeSat Battery Prediction with ASAL & Ate App
Partnered in a team of 4 with the Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) to predict State of Health (SOH) and Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of nano-satellite lithium-ion batteries. Simultaneously led a team of 4 building the Ate mobile food social app with Flutter.
- 06 / December 2025
3rd Place · FORSA Hackathon (Algérie Telecom)
Won 3rd place podium among 60+ national engineering teams, developing an NLP and sentiment analysis engine for Algerian dialectal feedback.
- 07 / 2025 – 2026
VP, Business & Entrepreneurship Club
Elected Vice President of the Business & Entrepreneurship Club after serving as HR Manager (2024–2025). Managed team operations, strategic workshops, and external relations.
- 08 / Early 2026
Edge AI Driver Safety with Qareeb
Led development of the Drive Fatigue and Compliance Detection project with Qareeb, shipping computer vision drowsiness detection onto Raspberry Pi edge hardware.
- 09 / June – Sept. 2026
AI Fest 1st Place & BNP Paribas Internship
Won 1st place in the Smart Cafeteria Demand Forecasting challenge (3rd place overall out of 8 challenges) at GDG AI Fest hackathon. Earned a Data Science internship at BNP Paribas El Djazaïr.
- 010 / September 2026
Thirduni Apprenticeship (U.S. Embassy)
Commenced selective AI learning apprenticeship supported by the U.S. Embassy, focusing on applied intelligence architectures and production systems.
