Leading Creative Innovation & Automation at TikTok across AMA (Asia, Middle East & Africa), with engineering & entrepreneurial background & drive.► ► ► Academics ◄ ◄ ◄I graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from AUB with High Distinction. I decided to intern at a start-up building Jounieh Floating Island, a floating touristic resort that cruises along the Lebanese coastline.► ► ► Post Graduation ◄ ◄ ◄I started my career by joining the start-up community that offered exceptional mentorship and skills.I first joined Formidable Industries, a company whose DNA revolved about customisation for better performance building Generics, the first custom-made 3D printed earphones. Stayed there for 3 years, then the company shut down after running out of cash.I then moved to Band Industries, a company building next-generation musicians' toolkit - Roadie Tuner being its most popular hit. As a Product Manager, I led the development of an innovative education platform teaching people how to play an instrument at their own pace.Finally, I joined ByteDance as an SMB marketing executive aiming at bringing the entrepreneurial mindset into a growing multinational and impacting our community and region and building a relevant skillset for the social landscape.► ► ► Music ◄ ◄ ◄I have been playing the Qanun instrument since 2003, an ancient oriental instrument that dates back to 500 B.C.I demonstrate this passion through teaching and performing: