Executive Consultant
AI Strategy

Sari
Kassar

Strategic storyteller and business leader specializing in AI innovation, emerging technology strategy, and enterprise value creation.

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Sari Kassar
"Strategic storyteller bridging the worlds of engineering, business, and AI."

I am a business leader with over 9 years of experience spanning research, engineering, and management consulting. My work is grounded in rich industry experience at IBM and Ford Motor Company, where I've turned complex data and insights into actionable strategies that drive measurable results.

I specialize in AI strategy, autonomous systems, and enterprise transformation — working across business and technical teams to tackle tough challenges and make big ideas happen. I'm also a certified Gen AI Consultant and Project Manager.

9+
Years Experience
3
Industries Served
$25M+
Cost Savings Delivered
2
U.S. Patents
Recognition & Awards
03
American University of Beirut
2016
Dean's Creative Achievement Award
American University of Beirut
University of Michigan
2018
Michigan Difference Maker Awardee
University of Michigan–Dearborn
Beta Gamma Sigma
2023
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Ross School of Business
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Journey So Far
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IBM
Jan 2026 — Present
Managing Consultant, Enterprise AI and Cybersecurity · Full-time

Work within the Strategic Sales and Enterprise Strategy group with special focus on AI and Cybersecurity solution sales, development and deployment.

IBM
Oct 2023 — Jan 2026
Senior Strategy Consultant

Serve as trusted advisor to C-suite executives on AI strategy, transformation programs, and enterprise value realization. Designed and delivered ROI/value case models underpinning $100M+ pursuits, shaping industrial product strategies, and driving cost savings and new revenue opportunities.

Ford Motor Company
Aug 2021 — Oct 2023
Project Lead & Senior Engineer — ADAS Cloud Analytics

Led an 8+ person team to launch Ford's first ADAS cloud analytics platform, automated scenario extraction, and delivered $5M hard savings. Scaled L2+ simulation by 10× via Kubernetes-based framework and partner ecosystem.

Ford Motor Company
Aug 2018 — Aug 2021
Systems Safety Research Engineer — ADAS Applications

Pioneered scenario-based MBSE method for SOTIF verification, saving $10M in testing. Advanced data governance for ML assets, led university research collaborations, and contributed to SAE J3187 best-practice standardization.

Education
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2016
Bachelor of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
American University of Beirut
Distinction
2018
Master of Science in Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, Dearborn
High Distinction
2023
Master of Business Administration
Strategy & Finance
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Distinction
Skills & Expertise
06
Business Strategy
Value Case Development Executive Storytelling Project Management Client Relations Design Thinking
Technical
Python Agentic AI Frameworks Algorithmic Bias Simulation Cloud Computing SQL Data Analytics
Industry Expertise
Automotive Energy & Utilities Manufacturing Autonomous Systems
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Publications & Research
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2019 · International Journal of Solids and Structures

Mg AZ31B: Anisotropic Plasticity & Damage Coupling

Continuum damage coupled plasticity model and validation for magnesium alloy AZ31B with time-dependent and anisotropic behavior.

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2016 · ASME IMECE

Towards a Safer Design of Helmets: FE & Experimental Assessment

Finite element and experimental evaluation framework for safer helmet design with improved energy absorption and impact mitigation.

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