Arel Akauna

Arel Akaunu

Broken Tech Broken Earth

Arel Akaunu is a Data Scientist at IBM Consulting, specialising in data science, machine learning, and enterprise AI, with a particular focus on financial services. He was first introduced to the city’s tech sector while completing his Physics degree from the University of Cambridge.

Alongside his studies, Arel is the Founder and President of Cambridge Black in Tech, where he champions diversity, community, and greater representation across the tech sector. His work spans predictive modelling, data engineering, and the development of AI-powered solutions using large language models, helping organisations unlock practical value from data and emerging technologies.

Guided by the belief that, “Technology has the greatest impact when it’s built with purpose and provides opportunities that empower others to succeed.” Arel is passionate about using AI to solve meaningful problems while helping to shape a more inclusive future for the industry.

This story was shared by a volunteer as part of the Broken Tech, Broken Earth project which aims to co-create events with the local community about the social, historical and environmental impacts of technology. This project is externally funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund as part of the Museum Association. The project is led by the Centre for Computing History, which is a registered educational charity and independent museum located in Cambridge. Our mission is to use our collections, displays, learning programmes, and events to engage the public with the developments in computing over the past 80 years.

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