Episode 099: Ismail Benhayoun –How AI is changing golf and the world around us for the better, Why using data to drive golf club and shaft design is a wonderful thing, and What is his and Altair’s role in that process?

Ismail Benhayoun is a senior director of engineering and the account director for the golf industry at Altair, a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI). He works shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s leading golf manufacturers like PING, Cleveland Golf, Titleist, Taylor Made, Wilson, and many more to leverage the convergence of simulation technology, high-performance computing, data analytics, and AI to design better performing golf equipment. Based in Irvine, CA, Ismail has 15 years of experience in product design and virtual engineering and has been interviewed by media outlets including Forbes to discuss the methodologies and technologies used to design golf equipment. 

Ismail has a double Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering and applied physics from the National School of Engineering of Nancy (France) and Chalmers University of Technology (Gothenburg, Sweden). Ismail began his career in the automotive industry at General Motors Europe – Saab Automobile AB where he was focused on accelerating the product development cycle by applying simulation-driven design to speed up the time to market while reducing cost. 

Ismail joined Altair in 2012 at its operations in Sweden and has held several technical and leadership roles during his tenure.

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