Biography

Mohan Pudasaini is a Project Officer at the World Customs Organization (WCO) and a WCO-accredited Technical and Operational Advisor in Customs Risk Management and Data Analytics. He has more than a decade of experience in Customs and the public sector, including nine years as a Risk and Data Analyst at Nepal Customs.

His work focuses on applying data analytics and artificial intelligence to Customs risk management, trade facilitation and Customs modernization. He has contributed to capacity-building programmes globally on behalf of the WCO, and works with SQL, R, Python and Power BI.

International Experience

Countries I've worked in through WCO missions, workshops, and international programmes. Click a highlighted country to see programmes there.

Recent Programmes

Nov 2026

Havana, Cuba

WCO National Workshop on Data Analytics for Cuba Customs

WCO National Workshop on Data Analytics for the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba (AGR), held in Havana from 2 to 6 November 2026 under the BACUDA Project, covering AI, data quality and governance, risk management, and generative AI and computer vision in Customs.

WCO Presentation at the 6th WCO RTC Indonesia International Conference – Jakarta, Indonesia

Oct 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia Virtual

WCO Presentation at the 6th WCO RTC Indonesia International Conference

Virtual presentation on behalf of the WCO on artificial intelligence and machine learning for the predictive supervision of prohibited goods, at the 6th WCO RTC Indonesia International Conference, October 2026.

Oct 2026

Lomé, Togo

WCO-WTO Data Analytics Workshop for Niger and Togo Customs

Joint WCO-WTO workshop on data analytics and AI for the Customs administrations of Niger and Togo, held in Lomé, Togo, from 5 to 7 October 2026.

WCO Presentation at the International Seminar on Trade Facilitation in Peru – Lima, Peru

Jul 2026

Lima, Peru Virtual

WCO Presentation at the International Seminar on Trade Facilitation in Peru

Virtual presentation on behalf of the WCO at the International Seminar on the Trade Facilitation Agreement in Peru, on the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics in Customs risk management.

Jun 2026

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

WCO Workshop on Risk Management and Data Analytics for Uzbekistan Customs

WCO Workshop on Risk Management and Data Analytics for the Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, held in Tashkent from 15 to 19 June 2026, focusing on strengthening risk management capabilities and Customs modernization.

Mar 2026

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Co-facilitated WCO Data Analytics Workshop in Sri Lanka

As a WCO expert, I had the privilege of co-facilitating the WCO National Workshop on Data Analytics for Sri Lanka Customs from 23 to 27 March 2026 in Colombo, focusing on AI, data analytics, and evidence-based decision-making.

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Credentials

Accreditation

WCO Accredited Technical and Operational Advisor on Data Analytics

World Customs Organization · Jan 2026

Officially accredited by the World Customs Organization as a Technical and Operational Advisor on Data Analytics.

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Accreditation

WCO Accredited Technical and Operational Advisor on Risk Management

World Customs Organization · Jul 2025

Officially accredited by the World Customs Organization as a Technical and Operational Advisor on Risk Management.

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Award

Certificate of Honour, Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal · Jan 2026

Honoured by the Finance Minister of Nepal on International Customs Day 2026 for contributions to the global Customs community as a WCO-accredited expert.

Areas of Practice

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Applying machine learning to Customs fraud detection, HS classification and risk targeting.

Data Analytics & Visualization

Turning trade and Customs data into clear insights and dashboards for evidence-based decisions.

Customs Risk Management

Building risk profiles, selectivity and targeting approaches in line with WCO standards.

Trade Facilitation

Supporting faster, more predictable border clearance under the WTO TFA and WCO instruments.

Customs Modernization & Digital Transformation

Helping Customs administrations move to data-driven, digital ways of working.

Project Management & Capacity Building

Delivering WCO workshops, missions and training programmes for Member administrations.

Experience

Project Officer

World Customs Organization

Jun 2026 – Present
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the design, development, and implementation of AI-powered data analytics solutions, risk management models, and digital transformation initiatives to strengthen Customs operations and support evidence-based decision-making across WCO Member administrations.
- Developing technical guidance, policies, standards, and capacity-building programmes on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and risk management in alignment with WCO strategic priorities and international Customs best practices.
- Managing end-to-end delivery of international projects and training programmes, including workshops, e-learning courses, scholarship programmes, expert coordination, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance missions.
- Designing and maintaining innovative Customs analytical tools and platforms, including fraud detection, HS code recommendation, synthetic data generation, image analytics, and digital learning solutions to enhance operational efficiency and modernization.
- Collaborating with Member administrations, international organizations, academic institutions, and industry experts to drive policy implementation, promote innovation, strengthen institutional capacity, and advance data-driven Customs modernization.
Data Analyst/Risk Analyst

Department of Customs, Government of Nepal

Jul 2017 – May 2026
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Collecting and analysing large sets of data to identify patterns and trends related to Customs operations.
- Creating reports and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitoring and analysing key performance indicators.
- Identifying, assessing, and analysing potential risks to Customs operations.
- Developing and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks.
- Advising on compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to risk management and security.
- Using statistical and machine learning techniques to build predictive models that can be used to forecast future trends and identify areas of risk.