Sami Rahman

Head of Data Engineering & Data Platform Penguin Random House

Sami Rahman is an innovative and forward-thinking Head of Data Engineering & Data Platform at Penguin Random House. With his background in Computational Psychology, Data Science and Data Engineering, Sami is passionate about using data and technology to drive strategic business initiatives and unlock the full potential of data. At Penguin Random House, Sami leads a team that leverages cutting-edge cloud data technologies and best practices to drive innovation and value creation through data. He is committed to exploring new AI and machine learning technologies to drive intelligent decision-making and enhance business operations. Sami's mission is to empower his organisation to use data effectively and drive innovation through new solutions and processes. He is a passionate advocate of democratising data to enable faster and more intelligent decision-making, while also embracing human-in-the-loop innovation to stay ahead of evolving market demands. He is always on the lookout for new technologies and innovative ways of working to optimise for the future.