About the author

I.S AGHANIFOR

Artificial Intelligence strategist, entrepreneur, researcher and quantitative analyst. Founder & CEO, RAVENS AI Technologies.

I.S AGHANIFOR is an Artificial Intelligence strategist, entrepreneur, researcher, and quantitative analyst with more than nineteen years of multidisciplinary experience spanning Artificial Intelligence, AI Governance, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Econometrics, Informatics, Financial Modelling, and Digital Transformation.

He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RAVENS AI Technologies, where he leads the development of AI-powered enterprise solutions focused on intelligent automation, Generative AI, predictive analytics, AI governance, educational technology, and business transformation.

Throughout his career, I.S AGHANIFOR has worked across academia, government, and industry, applying data driven strategies to solve complex business and organizational challenges, including AI governance and cyber risk analytics, business intelligence, predictive modelling, quantitative research, enterprise systems analysis, financial analytics, and AI-assisted decision support.

I.S AGHANIFOR's academic background reflects a strong combination of business, economics, information systems, and analytics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor in Business Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Walsh University College Michigan and holds an MBA in Business Studies from Dalarna University in Sweden, an MSc in Economics and Econometrics from Örebro University, an MSc in Informatics from the Swedish Business School at Örebro University, and a bachelor's degree in economics and management from the University of Buea.

He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) professional, reflecting his commitment to governance, security, and responsible technology leadership.

Beyond research and enterprise practice, he also serves as a mentor and supervisor to several master's, doctoral and post-doctoral students in the domains of research, data analytics and reporting. He is the founder of the Aghanifor School of Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics, delivered online, and has trained more than 500 students across different parts of the world. He also serves as a consultant to businesses and institutions seeking to embed AI, data strategy and governance into their operations.

Certifications

  • CISACertified Information Systems AuditorISACA
  • CRISCCertified in Risk and Information Systems ControlISACA
Portrait of I.S Aghanifor, author and AI governance consultant
I.S Aghanifor

Education

  • DBADoctor of Business Administration, AI & Machine LearningWalsh University College, Michigan — in progress
  • MBABusiness StudiesDalarna University, Sweden
  • MScEconomics & EconometricsÖrebro University, Sweden
  • MScInformaticsSwedish Business School at Örebro University
  • BAEconomics & ManagementUniversity of Buea

Areas of expertise

Artificial Intelligence & Generative AIAI Governance & Responsible AIBusiness Intelligence & Data AnalyticsEconometrics & Quantitative ResearchFinancial Modeling & Risk AnalyticsInformatics & Enterprise SystemsPredictive ModelingDigital Transformation