I'm Dr Saad Attieh

Founder, AI Researcher and High-performance software developer

My career spans from theoretical AI research to practical high-performance software development. During my PhD in Constraint Programming at the University of St Andrews, I developed novel approaches to complex optimisation problems across vehicle routing, shift scheduling, resource allocation, and supply chain management. My research culminated in ATHANOR, a constraint local search solver that outperforms existing solutions like Google’s OR-tools on large-scale problems through innovative dynamic scaling constraint techniques.

High-Performance Software Developer

In financial markets where microseconds translate directly to competitive advantage, a comprehensive understanding of the entire tech stack is crucial. I have experience designing and maintaining both low-level C++/Rust applications and high-level multi-service, distributed systems.

Agents, LLMs and Automation

Through my ventures Fielder and SmartRev, I’ve developed sophisticated AI agents for lead nurturing, appointment setting, sales automation, and staff management. This work has expanded into consulting, where I help businesses implement AI solutions to streamline their operations—from automated procurement to intelligent customer service systems.

Only a Human

Beyond technology, I find joy in playing piano, maintaining an active lifestyle at the gym, and exploring the culinary arts. I’m always open to discussing challenging technical problems or potential collaborations. Feel free to reach out.

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Leadership

Fielder
Fielder

Founder

AI-powered staffing agency

SmartRev
SmartRev

Cofounder

Leveraging AI for more sales, higher profits and happier customers

Skills

Constraint Modeling

C++

Java

Python

Rust

my experiences

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educational HISTORY

2016 – 2021

University Of St Andrews

PhD in Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence.

Automatically exploiting high-level problem structure in local-search

2012 – 2016

University Of St Andrews

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Degree classification: 1:1 .

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Work HISTORY

https://www.jpmorgan.com
July 2015

Summer intern, Global Technology Infrastructure

News Clippings

Blind Lifter Saad Inspires UP Trainers with Immense Strength Gains
posted 14 Dec 2016

Everyone who comes to Ultimate Performance has their own struggles to overcome as they work to revolutionise their...

Principal recognises outstanding achievements
posted 22 Jun 2016

In addition to crossing the stage of the Younger Hall to accept their degree certificates, two extraordinary students...

Saad Attieh's musical vision
posted 27 Sep 2009

A pupil from the Royal Blind School will perform his own piano composition at the Scottish Royal Variety...