Yousef Hamedi, Ph.D., P.Eng.

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Advisor, Data Science at Ovintiv

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Yousef Hamedi is an AI and Machine Learning Specialist serving as an Advisor in Data Science at Ovintiv. With a Ph. D. from the University of Alberta, he leads end-to-end data science projects, leveraging expertise in LLMs and predictive modeling to create business-centric analytics for the energy sector.

He has authored several publications on applying machine learning to solve challenges in the oil and gas industry, including real-time monitoring and production optimization.

Unique fact: Yousef has developed a real-time machine learning model to detect changepoints and improve production for unconventional wells using electrical submersible pumps.

Personality Overview

Precise

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.  It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

AI in Oil & Gas
His career is focused on applying ML for production optimization and failure prediction in the energy sector, including speaking at industry conferences on the topic.
Production Optimization
Authored papers on using machine learning for diagnostic analytics and improving Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) production in unconventional wells.
Reinforcement Learning
Holds multiple certifications in Reinforcement Learning, indicating a specialized interest in this advanced area of machine learning.

Media Appearances

Yousef has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Advisor, Data Science at Ovintiv
5-2022 - 4-2025
Senior Data Scientist at Ovintiv
7-2018 - 5-2022
Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer at Computer Modelling Group Ltd.
1-2014 - 7-2018
Reservoir Simulation Engineer at Computer Modelling Group Ltd.
1-2010 - 12-2013
Research/Teaching Assistant at University of Alberta

Education

2010 - 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of Alberta
2008 - 2009
Master of Science (MSc) from IFP School

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Insights For Selling To Yousef

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Yousef is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Yousef

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Yousef move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Yousef take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Yousef

Personality Compatibility


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