At Booz Allen, Bassel Haidar leads transformative AI/ML initiatives for federal civilian agencies. His mission is to harness emerging technologies to address complex challenges, improve operational efficiency, and drive real impact across critical government functions. 

A key part of his role involves building and guiding a large, high-performing technical team—ensuring they stay at the cutting edge of AI innovation. This includes everything from pioneering next-generation solutions and proof-of-concepts to scaling them for broad adoption in the civil sector. He collaborates closely with cross-functional leaders, aligning AI roadmaps with broader organizational objectives and helping shape the company’s long-term strategic vision. 

With over 25 years of experience designing, integrating, and growing analytics and AI businesses, he understands that robust talent development is crucial to success. Mentoring team members, fostering diverse and inclusive environments, and creating frameworks for discussing complex technical topics are passions he brings to every project. His background also spans project management, client relationships, and market strategy—vital for building trust with stakeholders and ensuring the delivery of tangible outcomes. 

Above all, he is driven by the opportunity to transform how federal missions operate through the power of AI. By combining technical expertise with a proactive, strategic mindset, he aims to solidify Booz Allen’s position as an industry leader—one that consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in civil AI.