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Osama (Sam) Khan

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Head, Data Science & AI Innovation at Academy Sports + Outdoors
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Osama (Sam) Khan is a data strategy and analytics executive with over 15 years of experience leading AI/ML adoption and data democratization. Currently the Head of Data Science & AI Innovation at Academy Sports + Outdoors, he has a history of driving revenue growth in aviation, hospitality, and retail sectors.

He is passionate about mentoring aspiring data scientists, emphasizing the importance of understanding business context to translate data into actionable value. He often shares key recommendations and insights for professional development within the data science community, advocating for practical application over theoretical knowledge.

Unique Fact: He has delivered over $150 million in business impact through the implementation of more than 20 AI and machine learning solutions.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head, Data Science & AI Innovation
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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Data Democratization
He has a track record of increasing data-driven decision-making by over 50% and has trained hundreds of users in self-service analytics at major global companies.
AI/ML Adoption
His career highlights focus on implementing AI/ML solutions for personalization, predictive management, and marketing optimization to drive significant business impact.
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Work history

2025
Head, Data Science & AI Innovation
Academy Sports + Outdoors
6-2022 - 1-2025
Head, Data Science and Analytics
Emirates
1-2021 - 4-2022
Director, Enterprise Insights, Strategy and Analytics
Confidential Company
11-2018 - 10-2020
General Manager, Analytics Transformation - Commercial Analytics
Etihad
9-2018 - 11-2018
General Manager, Data Science - Loyalty Marketing
Etihad
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Education
11-2021 - 4-2022
Chief Data Officer Certificate
Carnegie Mellon University
2009 - 2011
MBA
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
2002 - 2005
Master of Science - MS
University of Houston-Clear Lake
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