Entrepreneur & AI Specialist

About Abdullah Hassan

Abdullah Hassan is a results-driven technologist and entrepreneur operating at the intersection of AI, quantitative finance, and real-world asset tokenization. He leads multi-disciplinary teams to build data products, investor/issuer portals, and Azure-first platforms that turn complex ideas into production systems. His work spans normalizing-flow GARCH research, synthetic data generation, FX & equity modeling, and the architecture of tokenization ecosystems for logistics and real estate. Abdullah blends rigorous analytical training with hands-on full-stack execution to ship valuable, scalable software.

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My Story

Abdullah Hassan is a results-driven technologist and entrepreneur operating at the intersection of AI, quantitative finance, and real-world asset tokenization. He leads multi-disciplinary teams to build data products, investor/issuer portals, and Azure-first platforms that turn complex ideas into production systems. His work spans normalizing-flow GARCH research, synthetic data generation, FX & equity modeling, and the architecture of tokenization ecosystems for logistics and real estate. Abdullah blends rigorous analytical training with hands-on full-stack execution to ship valuable, scalable software.

My approach combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, creating solutions that not only work today but are designed to scale and adapt to tomorrow's challenges. I believe in the power of AI to democratize access to advanced financial tools and create more efficient global trade systems.

Beyond business, I'm committed to sharing knowledge through speaking engagements, research publications, and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. My goal is to build a future where technology serves humanity's greatest needs.

Current Focus

Focus Area 1

Global Edge โ€” tokenization of logistics & RWAs (UAE-first pilot, investor/issuer portals)

Focus Area 2

Global Marketplace โ€” import/export & containerized trade portal

Focus Area 3

Quant/AI research โ€” NF-GARCH, GAN/Flow-based synthetic data for finance

Location & Contact

United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
abdullah.hassan@globalnext.rocks
+27 82 551 1243

Skills & Expertise

Comprehensive technical and business skills across multiple domains

Python

79%

R

69%

JavaScript

99%

TypeScript

80%

Professional Experience

A journey through innovation, leadership, and technological advancement

2022-01-01 - Present

Quant / Financial Engineering (Consulting)

Deloitte (South Africa)

Johannesburg, South Africa (remote-friendly)

3y 10m

Key Achievements:

Built/validated quantitative models across derivatives and risk; documented controls and created reproducible research pipelines.
Produced technical presentations (e.g., embedded derivatives within NPS agreements for electricity) tailored for quant audiences.
Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver analytics and client-facing insights with measurable business impact.

Technologies:

RPythonrugarchTensorFlowPyTorchGitHub ActionsPower BI
2024-01-01 - Present

Founder / CEO (AI & Data Analytics)

Unamani Pty Ltd

South Africa ยท Global

1y 10m

Key Achievements:

Led development of AI-forward data products and consulting engagements.
Shipped dashboards, ETL pipelines, and ML prototypes for clients.

Technologies:

AzureCosmos DBAzure Static Web AppsFunctionsPythonNext.js
2024-01-01 - Present

Founder / Operator (UAE mainland entity)

Petigree Global / Hurayra Halal Pet Foods

UAE

1y 10m

Key Achievements:

Built import/distribution operations; coordinated Montego shipments and MOCCAE compliance.
Negotiated A&P budgets, managed partners (Aleef, etc.), and developed a distribution app.

Technologies:

Next.jsVueShopifyWixAzurePower BI

Education & Credentials

Academic achievements and professional development

MSc (Mathematical Statistics), in progress

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

Evaluating the impact of Normalizing Flows on GARCH models for synthetic financial time series generation

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Status:In Progress
Focus:AI & Statistics
Research:NF-GARCH Models

BSc (Actuarial Science) + AI/Statistics

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Quantitative finance, time-series modeling, ML/AI

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Status:Completed
Focus:AI & Statistics
Research:NF-GARCH Models