Amir Sani, PhD

AdapData

Consultant - AI | Process Automation
February 2024 - Present

• Specialized consulting focused on alternative data generation, signalling, and commercial value creation.
• Provide deep expertise in machine learning, complex systems modeling, and quantitative finance.
• Architect, deliver and maintain bespoke signaling systems for value creation as APIs.

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Professional Affiliate
September 2022 - Present

External Research Fellow
October 2017 - September 2022

Research Fellow
June 2017 - October 2017

• Conducted research on agent-based model calibration using Machine Learning Surrogates.
• Focused on quantitative decision-making in macroeconomic modeling, complex systems, network modeling, and ESG impact assessment.

Techstars

Senior Vice President of Fund & Investment Analytics
September 2022 - February 2024

• Leveraged quantitative decision-making techniques and AI-driven analytics for fund follow-on and exit management strategy.
• Implemented data-driven processes to enhance investment thesis development, portfolio management, and value creation initiatives.
• Advised on data-driven initiatives and "alpha" generation across business lines.

EY

Partner
July 2022 - August 2022

Associate Partner
March 2022 - June 2022

• Architected a UK-wide private equity intelligence platform built on alternative and proprietary data sources.
• Leveraged language modeling, NLP, and advanced data processing techniques for operational efficiency and strategic insights.

13books Capital

Chief Technology Officer
January 2020 - November 2021

• Developed and deployed machine learning models for sourcing, screening, benchmarking, and tracking fintech startups.
• Implemented data aggregation/cleaning/engineering ETL based on licensed and alternative sources.
• Designed recommender systems and conducted investor fund flow analysis and network modeling.