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Sahar Gebril

Sahar Gebril

Dubai

Summary

Conversational AI Specialist with over 5 years of experience, primarily at the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in Dubai. Skilled in developing and optimizing AI-driven chatbots solutions using advanced Natural Language Understanding (NLU) and Nuance tools. Expertise in Tax content, VAT systems, and digital transformation. Proven ability to enhance chatbots performance and drive seamless user experiences while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Chatbot & Conversational AI Expert

Federal Tax Authority
10.2020 - Current

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Continuous Engagement with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
Consulting via:

  • Dubai Technologies LLC (December 2022 – Present)
  • SUNDUS Recruitment & Outsourcing Services (November 2020 – January 2022)


  • Led the enhancement of chatbot content, improving accuracy and engagement in handling tax-related inquiries, with a focus on VAT and corporate tax.
  • Expertly utilized Nuance tools, including Nina IQ Studio, Experience Studio, and Nuance Analytics, to develop and optimize chatbot capabilities.
  • Applied advanced Natural Language Understanding (NLU) techniques within Nuance systems to enhance chatbot comprehension and response accuracy.
  • Continuously developed and refined FTA’s AI-driven chatbot integrations, ensuring the seamless functioning of the chatbot across platforms.
  • Employed prompt engineering and other AI tools to create chatbot content.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient communication of tax-related information through the chatbot.
  • Provided technical support for AI and chatbot deployments, ensuring the system’s stability and reliability.
  • Played a pivotal role in integrating chatbot services with Planet, BrandSync, and the EmaraTax platform, improving the overall user experience and system functionality.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of new services, including the ‘Check Application Status’ feature, improving service accessibility for users.
  • Supported the implementation of chatbot features at Planet.ae for tourist VAT refunds and enhanced live chat designs, facilitating effective tourist-agent communication.
  • Advised FTA on its digital transformation strategy, leveraging Omni-channel AI, Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to drive efficiency.
  • Applied in-depth knowledge of FTA legislation and services to ensure accurate and compliant responses through the chatbot.
  • Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly analyses of taxpayer interactions with the chatbot, providing actionable insights to optimize NLU performance.
  • Delivered regular reports and project status updates, ensuring transparent communication with FTA leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensured compliance with government regulations in chatbot responses and implemented enhancements to key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Worked with tax policy teams, content writers, business analysts, and product managers to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the Virtual Assistant.
  • Contributed to the collection and analysis of data and procedures, enhancing information security and ensuring compliance with the nature of the entity’s work.

Consultant Engineer - Chatbot Expert at FTA

Servion Global Solutions-
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Rich working experience in using Nina the Nuance Intelligent Virtual Assistant Chat-bot tools for Arabic and English platform
  • Enhance Tara (Tax Aware Robot Assistant) behavior for federal tax authority
  • Focusing on enhancing the customer experience by automating & integrating customer interaction channels
  • Engage with FTA content writers and Constructing it in NIQS to design a Conversational AI to meet the requirements of FTA
  • Confirm the correct annotation, fix intent inconsistency and manage module accuracy test in NES
  • Check metrics, HTML and Nina script
  • Update the content of the Virtual Assistant and provides quality control and testing after each content update on the VA
  • Testing of FTA platform in prep-rod and in production environment after designing and building the Virtual Assistant's new content
  • Testing of Nuance NES and NIQS system on various technologies based on AI and NLP
  • Prepare daily, weekly, monthly conversational analysis reports and sending to respective stakeholders
  • Analyze taxpayer conversation and their queries on TAX and VAT that we receive daily on the chat-bot
  • Advice the government requirements for Final Answer Provided and intent recognition on the chatbot VA beside enhancing the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

IT Account executive

WEBS Electronics
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Managed Zoho VAT software, providing regular reports to management.
  • Administered e-commerce platforms (Alibaba and Amazon) and improved website functionality using CPanel and Magento.
  • Led online marketing efforts and streamlined shipping processes via FedEx and DHL.
  • Responsible for VAT return filing on FTA eService.
  • Provided financial and accounting reports.

IT ASSISTANT

Ain Shams University - Faculty Of Women
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Testing a new website for the collage based on WordPress and web design technology.

Robotics and Arduino Teacher

Discovery Training Center
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Taught robotics and Arduino programming to children.
  • Managed and tested robotics systems for competitions.
  • Organized scientific events and solar cell workshops.

Robotics and Scientific member

AIIS
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Volunteer in teaching and introducing a scientific content.

Education

Bachelor - Physics and Computer Science

Ain Shams University
01.2017

Skills

  • AI & Machine Learning: NLU, Conversational AI, Generative AI
  • Chatbot Platforms: Nina (Nuance), IBM Watson
  • Nuance Tools: Nina IQ Studio, Experience Studio, Nuance Analytics
  • Programming: Python, HTML, CSS, C, C, MATLAB, Arduino
  • Tools: Zoho VAT, Atlassian Jira, WordPress, Magento, Microsoft Office Suite
  • Testing & QA: Manual Testing, AI System Testing, Software Testing Life Cycle
  • Domain Expertise: FTA Legislation and Services, EmaraTax e-services platform

Certification

  • AI Engineering: Scrimba certified, 08/2024
  • Artificial Intelligence: How Project Managers Can Leverage AI, LinkedIn, 09/2022
  • Diploma in artificial intelligence, INSTANT Software Solutions I, 11/8
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira, Atlassian, Coursera, 11/2021
  • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming (Using IBM Watson Assistant), IBM, Coursera, 04/2020
  • Mirsal 2 - DUBAI TRADE & E-SERVICES TRAINING, DUBAI TRADE, 01/2019
  • Innovation Program ( Innovation & Technology Management - Ideation - Entrepreneurship ), TIEC InnovEgypt, 06/2017
  • Cisco Networking Academy "Online Courses", Cisco Systems, Inc, 10/2016
  • Third Summer School on Basic Physics and Lab view workshop, Center for Fundamental Physics in Zewail City for Science and Technology, 09/2016
  • The 14 Modules of Building your Business, Microsoft, 08/2016
  • CCNA & CCNA Security Course, Creative Group, 05/2016
  • Intro to AI Engineering, Coursera, Scrimba, 2024-9

Accomplishments

  • Arduino Robot control Via Mobile APP via Bluetooth, 04/2017
  • AI Chat bot Projects, 06/2019
  • FTA chatbot TARA "Tax Aware Robot Assistant", 10/2019
  • Online Library Management System using Python and OOP, 08/2022

Timeline

Chatbot & Conversational AI Expert

Federal Tax Authority
10.2020 - Current

Consultant Engineer - Chatbot Expert at FTA

Servion Global Solutions-
08.2019 - 09.2020

IT Account executive

WEBS Electronics
08.2017 - 09.2019

IT ASSISTANT

Ain Shams University - Faculty Of Women
08.2017 - 12.2017

Robotics and Arduino Teacher

Discovery Training Center
10.2016 - 08.2017

Robotics and Scientific member

AIIS
10.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor - Physics and Computer Science

Ain Shams University
Sahar Gebril