Professor | Speaker & Practice Leader | Data Analytics Consultant | Passionate about transforming organizations through data-driven solutions

I am a Professor at McGill University and a Technical Consultant focused on: Moving AI from Discussion Rooms to Full-Fledged Production, and i’m very passionate about helping all stakeholders get there.

Overall, through my work, i see a massive gap between "AI Hype" and the practicality of "Applied data, analytics and AI" in the Canadian market. I’ve identified 3 major opportunities in the market today, where my work focuses on bridging these divides.
    1. Canadian Industry Productivity Declines
    2. Hollowing out of Entry Level jobs for new Graduates
    3. Relevance of Universities in the Age of AI

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THE TRACK RECORD:   I don’t just teach theory; I run a 'living lab' of practical application.
>> 2 Enterprise Production Level Solutions (DataSphere Lab): Our team has built fully operational ‘in-production’ data and AI solutions 
>>12 Enterprise PoCs (DataSphere Lab): Hands-on development for Canadian manufacturers and service firms, focusing on a wide variety of use cases including demand forecasting, process automation, and cost optimization and others
>>80+ Student-Led Builds (Masters of Analytics): I lead teams of complementary talent (SMEs, Technologists, Quants) to deliver technical solution specifications that solve real business problems

MY PHILOSOPHY:   After overseeing nearly 100 builds, I’ve found that AI projects rarely fail because of the math or the tech. They are merely stuck because of poor scoping and success metrics definition, lack of creativity around thinking about Data Strategy, and iterative growth planning.

I help organizations:
1. De-risk the Technology: We build the Proof-of-Concept (PoC) first to prove value before you invest in Hiring or Contracting with vendors.
2. Train the Talent: I connect industry partners with top-tier student teams who act as a "special ops" unit for your data challenges, and who can become your talent-pipeline.
3. Build in Iterations: We focus on delivering real ROI.  No matter how small it is, if you make improvements, we help you build and scale.

HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER: If you are a Canadian leader looking to advance beyond buzzwords and looking for a technical blueprint to make your organization more efficient:

Consulting: Strategic advising on AI roadmaps and PoC architecture.
Partnerships: Accessing university talent for specific project builds.

We have the best pound-for-pound talent in Canada, who are learning the Latest Tools and Best Practices. Let’s leverage our assets and become a model for the world!

Shoeb Hosain

Concordia University

Steering Committee Academic Lead @ Quebec Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Concordia University - John Molson School of Business

Director, M.Sc. Program in Business Analytics & Technology Management

Associate Professor of Business Technology Management

Assistant Professor,  Business Technology Management, John Molson School of Business

Smith School of Business at Queen's University

Postdoctoral Fellow

Fall 2017 - Upper year undergraduate-level MIS course - IS Strategy: Maximizing Business Value
Fall 2017 - Undergraduate-level MIS course - Working in Teams and Projects (2 sections)

Adjunct Professor

Information Systems Strategy & Innovation

Ph.D. Candidate in Management Information Systems

Fall 2016 - Teaching Fellow for upper year undergraduate-level MIS course - IS Strategy: Maximizing Business Value
Fall 2015 - Teaching Fellow for second year undergraduate-level MIS course - Empowering Business With Information Systems

Graduate Teaching Fellow

- Assisted Dr. Yolande Chan in the development of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Insight Development Grant "Exploring IT-enabled Frugal Innovation"​ -- Awarded funding July 2015 ($59,875).
- Continued working on Dr. Chan's research grant funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada titled “Digital Technology Strategy and Business Innovation” (Note: SSHRC is the Canadian equivalent of the National Science Foundation)

Graduate Research Assistant

- Lead TA for for undergraduate MIS course - Enabling Business with Information Systems
- ERPsim Instructor (Level 1) Certification from ERPsim Lab @ HEC Montreal

Graduate Teaching Assistant

- TA for Accelerated MBA course - Maximizing Return from IT Investment
- Responsible for assessment of case assignments and providing feedback

- Worked as RA for Dr. Yolande Chan on a research grant funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada titled “Digital Technology Strategy and Business Innovation” (Note: SSHRC is the Canadian equivalent of the National Science Foundation)
- Assisted with literature reviews, site visits, data collection, interviews, and qualitative data analysis

Purdue University

Worked as IT liaison between the OVPR and Central IT. Responsible for OVPR web systems and collaborative technologies for development and support of interdisciplinary initiatives both internal and external to the university.

Applications Analyst, Office of the Vice President for Research

Worked as Research Assistant for Dr. Lorenzo Martino and Dr. Elisa Bertino on a National Science Foundation sponsored project – Security Services for Healthcare Applications
► Award: IT Summit 2008, Graduate Poster Competition - Purdue University

Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS)

Orlando Regional Healthcare

►  Recommended end-point security guidelines for physicians and other users in order to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
►  Coordinated with the CMIO, CISO, CIO and lead physicians to develop a new SOA based approach for clinical documentation – a re-engineering project with future patent potential

Technical Analyst

Cerner Corporation

►  Configured security/privacy auditing and reporting tools for HIPAA compliance 
►  Drafted plan for integration of Millennium Mobile module with a mobile transaction platform for potential commercial use as a universal mobile healthcare application

Academic interest in issues at the intersection of business, society, and technology. Digital platforms, ecosystems, digital transformation, responsible innovation, frugal innovation, and community innovation. Love challenges of teaching and academic leadership. Students come first, no matter what! Often distracted by strong inclination of fostering conversations and dialogues among academia, industry, and government at panels, conferences, and other fora. Actively educating myself on indigenous populations and enriching business curriculum with indigenous wisdom, specifically within the Canadian and Indian contexts. Avid reader of India, Indic, and Indology literature during my spare time. Unapologetically long on India! Enjoy cricket, distance running, cycling, and BBQ.

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