DATA & AI GOVERNANCE · PARIS, FRANCE

Oussama
Elmerrahi.

Helping organizations connect trusted data with responsible AI.

I design practical governance frameworks, accountability models, assessments, and implementation roadmaps across data and AI.

Governance connects the system.Trusted data. Responsible AI. Public-interest technology.
DataQuality · ownershipAIRisk · oversightInternetRights · participationTrusted decisionsAccountable outcomes
Governance connects data quality and ownership, AI risk and oversight, and internet rights and participation to produce trusted decisions and accountable outcomes.
Oussama Elmerrahi
Oussama ElmerrahiData · AI · Governance
Clear ownership. Practical controls. Accountable outcomes.A little more about me ↓

HOW I HELP

From governance ambition
to operating reality.

I help organizations assess where they are, design how governance should work, and equip decision-makers to put it into practice.

01

Data and AI Governance Readiness Assessment

Understand where governance is strong, where risk is accumulating, and what to address first.

Problem
AI initiatives are moving faster than ownership, controls, documentation, and data readiness.
Outcome
A maturity baseline, prioritized risk map, and practical action plan for data and AI governance.
Who it's for
CDOs, data leaders, Responsible AI, risk, compliance, and transformation teams.
02

Governance Operating Model and Roadmap

Connect responsibilities, decision rights, controls, and governance forums across the organization.

Problem
Accountability is fragmented across business, technology, legal, privacy, risk, and compliance.
Outcome
A connected operating model with clear roles, decision paths, controls, and an implementation roadmap.
Who it's for
Organizations formalizing or scaling enterprise data and AI governance.
03

Executive Workshops and Advisory

Turn complex governance questions into shared understanding and concrete executive decisions.

Problem
Leaders need a common language and practical direction—not another abstract policy document.
Outcome
Focused workshops, executive briefings, and ongoing advice tied to real priorities and use cases.
Who it's for
Leadership teams, governance councils, boards, and digital transformation programs.

Have a governance challenge that does not fit neatly into one category?

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EXPERIENCE ACROSS ORGANIZATIONS

ABOUT ME

A practical perspective. A broader commitment.

My work connects business priorities with data and AI governance: clear ownership, practical controls, maturity assessments, and implementation roadmaps. I bring experience in analytics and data architecture to conversations across business, technology, legal, and compliance teams.

Alongside my consulting work, I contribute to international digital policy through youth leadership, speaking, and research collaboration. These perspectives inform how I approach governance in practice.

  • Data & AI governance
  • Data quality & trust
  • Lineage & metadata
  • Responsible AI

EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY

Experience & engagement

My work in business, data, and AI. Most recent roles first.

  1. Aug 2026 — PresentCurrent

    Ozel Systems

    Co-Founder

    Co-founding Ozel Systems.

  2. Nov 2025 — PresentCurrent

    DataNovaQ

    Data & AI Governance Lead

    Designing governance frameworks, clarifying ownership and controls, and translating maturity assessments into implementation roadmaps.

  3. Nov 2024 — Nov 2025

    Scale AI

    Senior Data & LLM Reviewer

    Evaluating language models for accuracy, bias, and responsible use.

Earlier experienceShow less3 roles
  1. Feb 2024 — Sep 2025

    Cargill

    Data reliability & warehouse analytics

    Connected operational and warehouse data, improved data quality, and automated reporting.

  2. Sep 2022 — Feb 2023

    Worldline

    Data Analyst

    Built databases and dashboards to help teams understand transaction activity.

  3. Jun — Sep 2021

    Renault Group

    Assistant Maintenance Manager

    Improved data traceability and automated operational reporting.

SELECTED RECOGNITION

ICANN87 Fellow

Selected for the fellowship

Official selection

Internet Society

Youth Ambassador · 2025

Ambassador profile

CONVERSATIONS & IDEAS

Talks

Conferences, panels, and conversations on governance, digital policy, and innovation.

Youth and Alumni Leaders Shaping the Internet

Voices and leadership shaping the future of the internet.

WRITING & PERSPECTIVES

Articles & Research

Perspectives on data governance, responsible AI, and digital ethics.

LET’S CONNECT

Good conversations start with a hello.

For governance advisory, research collaboration, or speaking invitations, get in touch.