Mehrab Ali
Data Scientist, Researcher & Entrepreneur
Mehrab Ali is a data scientist, researcher, and entrepreneur with 17+ years of experience building technical solutions for compliance and audit professionals worldwide.
Founder of ARCED Foundation, ARCED International, and Solutions of Things Lab (SoTLab). Built FolderManifest to help teams protect file integrity and stay audit-ready.
Areas of Expertise
Data Science
Machine learning, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making
Research Methods
RCTs, field experiments, and evidence-based development
Enterprise Compliance
SOC 2, GDPR, and regulatory audit frameworks
File Integrity Systems
Cryptographic verification, audit trails, and compliance documentation
Leadership & Initiatives
ARCED International
Global research and learning studio delivering technical solutions across sectors
Supporting institutions, universities, and governments in 40+ countries
Visit WebsiteFolderManifest
Windows software for folder audit manifests, file integrity verification, and duplicate detection
Used by IT professionals, compliance officers, and audit teams
Learn MoreARCED Foundation
Research foundation established in 2013 in Bangladesh
Collaborates with globally renowned researchers, universities, and agencies
Visit WebsiteSolutions of Things Lab (SoTLab)
Open source technical solutions for global research community
Enables better measurement and improved data quality
Visit SoTLabAbout Mehrab
Mehrab Ali founded ARCED Foundation in 2013 with a vision to bridge rigorous research with real-world impact. Under his leadership, ARCED has grown from a Bangladesh-based research foundation to a global organization serving institutions, universities, and governments across 40+ countries.
He also established Solutions of Things Lab (SoTLab), which builds open source technical solutions that enable global researchers to achieve better measurement and improved data quality. SoTLab continues to develop innovative tools for the research community, bridging the gap between academic research and practical technical implementation.
Today, through ARCED International, Mehrab leads development of technical tools and SaaS products — including FolderManifest — that bring research-grade precision and audit capabilities to professionals beyond the academic community.
His work spans data science (machine learning, statistical analysis, data-driven decision making), file integrity systems (cryptographic verification, audit trails, compliance documentation), and enterprise compliance (SOC 2, GDPR, regulatory frameworks). Mehrab holds academic credentials from the University of Dhaka and actively collaborates with researchers worldwide through open source initiatives.
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