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Sahir Maharaj is a Lead Data Scientist who leads the design and deployment of end-to-end AI solutions that drive strategic decisions at scale. As South Africa’s first Kaggle Grandmaster and ranked among the Top 25 data scientists globally, Sahir blends elite technical expertise with a passion for building accessible, business-driven solutions. Throughout his career, he has partnered with a wide range of industry leaders, including BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, SAP, EY, Cisco, Intel, and IBM to solve complex challenges. Sahir is also a Microsoft Super User, a Top 1% Credly certification holder, and a technical Subject Matter Expert for Coursera and SureSkills. As a prolific mentor, he’s hosted over 900 sessions on Topmate.io, guiding analysts, data scientists, and senior leaders across the world.
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