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.

Spoken Languages
Arabic·Native Proficiency
French·C1 — Advanced Professional Fluency
English·Full Professional Working Proficiency

02 / Credentials & Milestones

EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS.

Verified academic tracks, national honors, hackathon podium finishes, and enterprise research partnerships.

Sept. 2023 – Present (4th Year)·Algiers, Algeria

ENSIA — École Nationale Supérieure en Intelligence Artificielle

State Engineering Degree in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Top-tier National Selective School

AI & Data Science TrackDean's List / Major StandingENSIApedia Founder

Rigorous 5-year Grande École curriculum covering advanced mathematics, statistical learning, deep learning, algorithmic complexity, optimization, distributed computing, and software architectures.

July 2023·Algeria

Baccalaureate Examination — Experimental Sciences

National Baccalaureate with Highest Honors

18.28 / 20.00 — 1st of Wilaya (Lauréat)

1st Place Wilaya18.28/20Experimental Sciences

Awarded 1st place across the entire wilaya with highest distinction (Mention Très Bien avec Félicitations), earning entry into the elite National School of AI.

September 2026·Algiers / Remote

Thirduni Apprenticeship

AI Learning Apprenticeship (Supported by U.S. Embassy)

U.S. Embassy InitiativeAI Specialization

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.

BNP Smart Cafeteria Demand Forecasting preview
June 2026 – Sept. 2026

05 / Featured

BNP Smart Cafeteria Demand Forecasting

Data Scientist & Forecasting ArchitectJune 2026 - Sept 2026

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.

▸Engineered lag variables, rolling statistical windows, holiday and climatic interactions
▸Built stacked ensemble blending LightGBM, CatBoost, and XGBoost with calibration
▸Won 1st place out of all competing challenge teams, earning BNP Paribas data science internship
Time-SeriesLightGBMXGBoostCatBoostBNP Paribas1st Place

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.

Orbit / Machine Learning & ForecastingPythonSelect a node to bring it into focus.
12 technologies in this orbit
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.

  1. 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.

    • Baccalaureate
    • 18.28/20
    • Major de Wilaya
    • Sciences
  2. 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.

    • ENSIA
    • AI Track
    • Data Science
    • Higher School
    • Linear Algebra
    • Stats
    • ML
    • DL
    • CV
    • NLP
  3. 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.

    • Web Dev
    • Software Engineering
    • ENSIApedia
    • Full-Stack
  4. 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.

    • Freelance
    • React
    • Next.js
    • Algérie Telecom
    • Python
  5. 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.

    • ML
    • DL
    • CV
    • NLP
    • Time Series
    • Flutter
    • ASAL
    • Hackathon
  6. 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.

    • Leadership
    • Vice President
    • Student Club
    • Management
  7. 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.

    • 1st Place
    • BNP Paribas
    • Demand Forecasting
    • LightGBM
    • XGBoost
    • CatBoost
  8. 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.

    • U.S. Embassy
    • Thirduni
    • Apprenticeship
    • Applied AI