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NuForm: Led development of a generative AI product for human made structures. The model is trained on large data sets of publicly available floor plans and civil engineers and architects are able to prompt the model using LLMs to generate new floor plans that are physics realizable and meet all regulatory and economic requirements.Provided product strategy and advisory for technology products. Specialties in generative AI, data analytics, deep and machine learning, fintech, banking, wealth management, consumer finance, and crypto.

Investifai was a spun out of Stallion.AI as its own separate company. Developed a proprietary AI hedge fund platform outperforming the IVV index in annualized return with double its Sharpe ratio—signifying half the risk. Utilized ultra-large public and proprietary data sets for training the AI trading models. Led efforts that successfully secured an SEC RIA license.

Victoria, British Columbia, Ca

Stallion is a major AI products company in MENA. Clients included Canadian, UAE, and Saudi governments.• Oversaw securing investment advisor license with SEC and compliance with global regulations.• Developed data infrastructure to leverage ultra large public/private datasets for Stallion's AI products.• Managed distributed product teams across time zones to rapidly develop and launch multiple AI products.• Product launches included: an SEC-Registered hedge fund (later spun off as separate company), Fraud detection AI using KYC data for financial institutions, Arabic/English AI chatbot for banks and financial institutions, AI systems for seaport surveillance and military drone applications, Anti-drone missile defense technology, and Budget prediction platform for government clients.

MAS Holding is a Private Equity firm (AUM > 1 billion USD) in Qatar with investments in MENA, Europe, and USA. Portfolio includes real estate, banks, oil, media and film production.• Served on the investment committee for technology investments of the PE fund, led technical and business due diligence. • Managed distributed product engineering teams across time zones.• Spearheaded the launch of multiple new products and platforms, including: Akly.co, a healthy food subscription platform with 3 star Michelin chef-cooked meals.. Achieved hyper-growth, scaling to 100% monthly customer growth within 6 months.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Served as Subject Matter Expert with technology and digital transformations that cater to multiple high-profile clients across different locations from GCC, North America, and Europe. Key Achievements:►Recognized for providing the most efficient business strategies and high calibre technology consultancy and advisory services to executives, board members and technology companies ranging from early-stage start-ups to established players. ►Counselled companies’ executives and boards to clarify their vision, key objectives, and priorities.Sample Project: Next Frontiers Digital Investments, Dubai UAE►Spearheaded major technical and operational activities of the company including internal and external communication, hiring, strategy and execution as well as funding and investor relations. Generated long-term technology and product roadmap through conduction of thorough and detailed market research.►Created the E-commerce strategy for the platform and it's portfolio of products. ►Led Product development and delivery, vendor recruitment, technology, business development and product marketing teams, and filled internal roles including UX Development, product and development teams.►Successfully managed the Engineering Team in building mobile proximity marketing app prototypes using beacons hardware►Successfully delivered SaaS Ad campaign management enterprise web prototype.

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

A globally known technology and digital consulting company, with Fortune 500 clients to its credit including McDonald's, Lucas Films (Star Wars), NBC Universal, Nokia, Microsoft, Google, and Mattel (makers of Barbie and Hot Wheels). It has received numerous awards for the creation of mobile and digital & cloud applications.Managed the company's most critical program “McDonalds” utilizing cutting edge Augmented Reality technologies with budget greater than 10 million USD per year. The apps from this program all reached the # 1 position in their category in all app markets where they were launched, a total of 30+ markets around the world.Key Achievements:►Managed a portfolios of Cloud & Mobile projects with budgets of $10Million+ per annum, ensuring increased ROI and profitability with reduced costs. ►Pioneered new business activities to close key contracts with major clients including DreamWorks and Warner Brothers, after the successful delivery of McDonald’s program. ►Managed and delivered data-driven, decision-making enterprise analytics / BI project of McDonald's large-scale analytics and BI system reducing data analytics costs for McDonald's by over 80%. ►Managed cross-functional teams across Fuel and its clients including technical leads, developers, QA, DBAs, creative (arts, illustration, UI/UX), Game Designers, and Senior Account Managers. ►Enhanced client services significantly by leading the development of Fuel's internal development platform that cut delivery time of client projects by up to 50% and increased profit margins by up to 40%.

Coursemodo developed the world's first API for real time interactive teaching that worked across all mobile devices: feature, smart phones, laptops and tablets. It was acquired in 2013 by a Fortune 100 company (one of the top 10 technology companies in the world).► Raised funding with the CEO.► Recruited the CTO and setup the advisory board. ► Established & led the product, project management, & customer support departments with 20 employees. ► Established and implemented the product roadmap for Coursemodo as a real-time & modular apps E-commerce based platform. ► Created and executed the E-commerce strategy for Coursemodo's platform including the pricing options for the apps for the students and professors market segments.► The API worked across all mobile devices: smart, feature, tablet, & laptop ensuring maximum engagement & consistent learning feedback for all students. ► Delivered product 50% faster, with 25% budget, & 40% less engineers compared to competitors. ► In first semester of launch (4 month), Coursemodo was used in over 15 universities in US & Canada.► Coursemodo was featured on TV, TechCrunch, Business News Network (BNN), & CBS.► Led the product integration as part of a partnership with a Fortune 100/Top 10 technology giant which subsequently acquired Coursemodo & utilized its technology in their educational products.

DoubleTake was a Canadian fashion technology companies and was profiled by regional news organizations including the Ottawa Business Journal. ► Led DoubleTake from the founding phase to acquisition by a Canadian company in 2011.

AnQuest was one of the first startups in the world to launch successful apps on the iOS platform in 2008.

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BTI Systems is global telecommunication provider with over 380 clients in 40 countries around the world. BTI was acquired by Juniper Networks

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Internet Of Things

Master'S Degree, Electrical Engineering

B.A.Sc, Electrical Engineering