Training grounded in research and production ML.
Active Neuron Academy helps teams build real capability in AI and data science through workshops, structured programmes, and mentoring. Delivery is designed and led by practitioners who publish and ship in the same domains they teach.
EU expertise
Doctoral and degree-level study at the University of Porto, university teaching at U.Porto, and professional training under the EU PRR framework with Europe-recognised qualifications.
Faculty
Each profile is for a named instructor. Programme capabilities across the team are summarised once under Core expertise.
Ahmad Naser Eddin
Founder of Active Neuron Academy. Staff data scientist (Mozn, ex-Feedzai), PhD in computer science from the University of Porto, and former invited lecturer in databases and programming. He trains teams in the same topics he researches and ships: LLMs, RAG, graphs, and ML in regulated environments.
Riyadh · Portugal · EN · AR · PT
Founder & lead instructor
Core expertise
Combined topics the academy covers in depth across instructors (not a per-person split). Update this grid when the team’s collective offering changes.
LLMs, RAG & production ML
Integrating generative AI and retrieval into pipelines; Python, SQL, and deployment trade-offs from fintech work at Mozn and Feedzai.
Graphs & AML
PhD on anti-money laundering with graph techniques; GNNs and graph representation learning in industry products.
Data platforms
ETL, data models, reporting (SQL, Alteryx, Gremlin); ex-BNP Paribas data engineer (2016 to 2019).
Teaching
Higher education, PRR professional training, and workshop delivery across the team. View portfolio →
Community
Co-founded the Lisbon Kaggle Meetup (2018 to 2021): hands-on events and Kaggle-style competitions; volunteer.
Individual profiles
Career timelines, education, and instructor-specific notes live on dedicated profile pages so this faculty overview stays scannable as the team grows.
Lead instructor — full profile