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Alejandro Soumah

Inspiring Action.
Driving Change.

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I am a keynote speaker passionate about the intersection of data science, soft commodities, and sustainability. Through engaging talks, I share insights on pressing global challenges, such as supply chain transparency, the cocoa industry, and environmental justice. My mission is to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action toward sustainable, data-driven solutions.

My Research

My research delves into applying advanced data science techniques and mathematical modeling to solve pressing global challenges, earning recognition as a TRELS Award Winner and a HDSI  Research Scholar

Cocoa Supply Chain Modeling

Developed an end-to-end model of the Ivorian cocoa supply chain using LLM's  and Knowledge Graphs

Food Insecurity Prediction in Bihar, India

Led a project utilizing climate, financial, and satellite data to predict food insecurity trends.

Collaboration is Key.

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2M Hectares Analyzed

Led geospatial research on cocoa supply chains, enhancing traceability and compliance with EU regulations.

by RISO DATA 2024
$2M+ Impact:

Optimized financial strategies at Goldman Sachs, increasing portfolio efficiency and reducing transaction costs.

5+ Keynotes Annually

Delivered talks at events like TEDx, reaching thousands on topics of sustainability and data-driven change.

UC San Diego TRELS

2 x TRELS Award Recipient

by UC San Diego in 2023