Creating meaningful impact through data and technology

Dr Nuri Purswani is an experienced data professional with a passion for driving social impact through innovative projects.

  • Career timeline:

    • Started at IBM Research in Nairobi, Kenya in 2015, focusing on data analytics for public health.

    • Relocated to Singapore with IBM, building a machine learning driven compensation advisor that powered salary decisions for 100K+ employees worldwide.

    • Joined Visa in 2019, leading the creation of advanced capabilities for geospatial analysis, responsible AI and Sustainability.

  • Current location: Singapore.

  • Qualifications:

    • PhD in Biological Image Analysis from the University of Cambridge.

    • MSc in Bioinformatics from Imperial College London.

    • BEng in Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London.

  • Additional information:

    • For more details about Dr Purswani's work, please refer to the thought leadership section and her LinkedIn profile.

Professional Background

Public Thought Leadership

Published ideas on how to quantify skills gaps with data.

This strategy and technical approach can help identify organisational learning goals and build more resilient digital economies for the future.

Participated in public education efforts on applying responsible AI design principles.

With the growth of generative AI applications, more human-centric design is needed to mitigate unintended consequences of poorly architected AI solutions.

Collaborated with the Singapore Computing Society to publish a review of the role of data & software in standardising climate disclosures. 

It is critical to use rigorous approaches to make the supply chains powering consumption more sustainable.