ASHREF BERBAOUI / 4th-Year AI Engineering & Data Science Student / ENSIA · Algiers, Algeria
AI · DATA · SOFTWAREBUILDING WITH DATA.THINKING IN SYSTEMS.
I'm Ashref, a 4th-year AI Engineering & Data Science student at ENSIA. I build intelligent applications, explore machine learning, and turn ideas into real-world systems.
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.

05 / Featured
BNP Smart Cafeteria Demand Forecasting
1st Place winning demand-forecasting solution at GDG AI Fest hackathon, followed by an intensive Data Science internship at BNP Paribas El Djazaïr. Modeled high-dimensional daily lunch consumption patterns to eliminate food waste.
04 / Interactive Orbit / 51 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 51 technologies / +
Machine Learning & Forecasting
Python · PyTorch · Scikit-learn · TensorFlow · LightGBM · XGBoost · CatBoost · Pandas · NumPy · Transformers · YOLO · MediaPipe
Computer Vision & NLP
Computer Vision · NLP · Transformers · YOLO · MediaPipe · OpenCV
Data Science & Analysis
Data Analysis · Data Visualization · Feature Engineering · Time Series · Statistical Modeling · SQL · MySQL · PostgreSQL
Product & Software Engineering
C++ · Python · JavaScript · TypeScript · Node.js · Express · Next.js · React · HTML · CSS · Tailwind CSS · Linux · Git · Docker · Networking · REST APIs · Raspberry Pi · Computer Networks · Cybersecurity
Tools & Platforms
GitHub · VS Code · Jupyter · Kaggle · Figma · Google Cloud
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
ENSIA Entrance
Entered Algeria's premier National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence. Curriculum: Linear Algebra, Stats and Proba, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Computer Vision, NLP, Databases, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Time Series, Optimization.
- 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
AI & ML Foundations
Deepened expertise across ML, DL, Computer Vision, NLP, and Time Series through rigorous ENSIA coursework and real projects. Built a CubeSat battery life predictor with Algeria's Space Agency (ASAL), led the Ate food-social app (Flutter BLoC), and won 3rd place at the FORSA Hackathon with a dialect NLP engine built on DZIRIBERT.
- 06 / 2025 – 2026
VP · EBEC
Elected Vice President of the Business & Entrepreneurship Club after serving as HR Manager (2024–2025). Managed team operations, strategic workshops, and external relations.
- 07 / 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.
- 08 / 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.



