Omar Maher

Director, Artificial Intelligence
Esri Inc., US

Omar Maher is a world-leading specialist in the application of GeoAI and machine learning for utilities, government and multinational companies. As the Director of Artificial Intelligence at Esri, he holds more than a decade of experience in analytics and AI. Previously, Omar co-founded two tech startups that applied machine learning principles to provide smart user recommendations and personalised experiences.

Blog Q&A with Esri Global Director of AI: Machine learning for disaster response and recovery

Machine learning has proven to be an effective tool to help authorities mitigate flood and bushfire threats and accelerate community recovery by detecting damaged structures, optimising routing and improving resource allocation.

Podcast Demystifying Machine Learning - Part Two

Omar Maher cracks open his playbook, giving Wayne and Josh some practical advice for introducing machine learning to established workflows. From kicking off with an agile approach, to saving time with pre-trained AI models - these are the need-to-know tips from a Machine Learning master.

Podcast Demystifying Machine Learning - Part One

Join Wayne and Josh for part one of a two-part series with Esri's Global Director of Artificial Intelligence Omar Maher as they discuss the fundamentals of how to incorporate ML into your everyday GIS.

Blog Replacing 50,000 man hours with AI Discover how one utility implemented a state-of-the-art approach to detecting overhead powerlines with deep neural networks. Learn more

Blog A business guide to AI and location intelligence Business executives, pressed to deliver on strategic goals like market growth and risk mitigation, find important context in combining artificial intelligence with location intelligence technology. Learn more

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