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Glasgow, Gb

Oxford, Oxfordshire, Gb

Confinity helps you nurture meaningful connections, cherish memories and create a lasting digital legacy for future generations. ⭐ Fun fact: Confinity.com was once the initial Paypal domain owned by Peter Thiel & Elon Musk. Supported by: NVIDIA, Google, AWS, Microsoft, Hubspot, Bhuman.ai, Oxford AI, Cambridge AI, Oxford Law, Verbalate, AICC, ONCE UI, Parapet, and FolkAdvisors & board: senior executives from Visa, McKinsey, Dubai Bank, NewNative, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Forbes, UAE Council, Royal Group Cambodia, Emirates BD, BAE, Credit Suisse, Qatar Bank, New Native, Oxford, and many more ⭐ Investment opportunities: https://www.confinity.com/investor-overview

Oxford, Gb

I'm excited to be a part of the Oxford Law Society team, where my role is to lead the redesign and development of an innovative website & membership system. Additionally, I'll be responsible for supporting the content, marketing, and e-commerce strategy.Other work:Skillfully designed an eye-catching and persuasive sponsorship brochure for the esteemed Oxford Law Society's Trinity Term 2023, under the direct request of the President, to showcase the society's value and attract vital sponsorship opportunities for a thriving community of future legal professionals.- All social media graphics designed- All event graphics designed.- New membership system integratedAbout us:The Oxford Law Society is one of the largest and most established student societies at the University of Oxford, serving as students' primary resource to gain insight into the legal profession.'LawSoc' enjoys a reputation for holding some of the most popular and successful social events in Oxford. Sponsored social events are designed to enable our members to engage with working legal professionals in a more informal setting.What's more, our efforts have received the backing of some of the biggest names in the legal industry, as several world-renowned law firms have generously provided sponsorship to support our vision.

Selected from a competitive pool of top-tier students at Oxford and Cambridge Universities through the Oxbridge Development Human Research Group, I serve as a Senior Legal Research Panellist for the Refugee Status Determination Section at UNHCR. In this role, I conduct advanced legal research on complex cases regarding refugee status and country of origin information (COI), working directly with confidential UNHCR research prompts.Having undergone specialized training and certification provided by the UNHCR, my contributions support the humanitarian mission of protecting displaced populations and assisting in crucial refugee status decisions. This role underscores my capability to handle high-stakes, sensitive legal matters within an international framework.

New York, Us

A network for professionals to address workplace challenges amid the Israel-Gaza conflict, promoting inclusivity and safety. Founded with Salah Zalatimo (CEO voice.com/CDO Forbes)

Oxford, Gb

Established the first Discord community channel for members of the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Society, fostering real-time communication, collaboration, and engagement among members.

Oxford, Gb

Delighted to maintain my role as secretary whilst supporting the Sponsorships team once again at the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Society, the largest student-led AI society in the world, for the 2023-2024 term. Alongside President Jessie and our extended team, we aim to provide seamless administration and revitalise sponsor relationships, enhancing our society's global impact.Our strategic initiatives include driving influential AI events, fostering our dynamic online community, and promoting AI safety research and education.Sponsors pending:NVIDIAC3.AIPARTNERSHIPS ON AI

Oxford, Gb

Promoted by President Roxana to Secretary and Sponsorship Lead at the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Society (OxAI), the largest student-run AI organization in the UK. Recognized for adeptly managing dual roles, fostering influential partnerships, curating landmark AI events, and driving global engagement in the AI sector.Society AchievementsForged key alliances with prominent organizations, including JP Morgan, OneReach, and NewNative.Balanced dual roles as Secretary and Sponsorship Lead, managing grants, records, handovers, and social media efforts.Facilitated engaging networking events, connecting innovators, VCs, accelerators, and start-ups.Contributed to the organization and execution of 50+ OxAI events, attracting over 5,000 attendees.Society ImpactFostered vibrant online communities: ~6,000 followers on Facebook, 1,500 on Twitter, and 3,000+ active email subscribers.Enabled the publication of 5 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious ML journals.Launched industry-mentoring programs with Microsoft, Google, and McKinsey’s QuantumBlack.Organized high-profile events, such as the OxBridge AI Pitch Competition and Start-Up Hackathons.Oversaw a comprehensive Machine Learning lecture series.Arranged speaker events featuring AI experts, such as Geoffrey Hinton and Stuart J. Russell.Advocated for AI safety research, emphasizing the importance of risk mitigation in advanced AI systems.

Oxford, Gb

Sponsorship, partnerships, and careers team member for 22-23'Sponsorships include Dell Technologies, Quantumblack (McKinsey company), Darwin, New Native, Scale.aiPartners include UNESCO, Oxford Foundry, Oxford Maths Institute, Oxford Saïd Business School, Oxford Future of Humanity Institute, Ada Lovelace Institute, and moreCreated ethics compliance and consent forms to ensure alignment of values and objectives with partners.

London, Gb

With Parapet, we're uniting the brightest from top universities like Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial, equipping them with the skills to transform ideas into real-world products.

Selected to join Cambridge University Artificial Intelligence (CuAI) committeeResponsible for overseeing website development and design, campaigns, communications, and coordinating and promoting events with leading AI companies such as Google- DeepMind, Microsoft, DellDeveloping online presence and web strategyCuAI is a university society that aims to inspire and educate people in the fields of machine learning and AI, and to ensure that AI works for the benefit of everyoneOrganizes talks from high caliber speakers and provides platform for technical and ethical experts to discuss their workCollaborated with Google on NLP WorkshopSponsored by Invenia Labs and Microsoft ResearchLearn more at cuai.org.uk/committee

Build a solution to a local problem using Google technologies in accordance with one or more of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals- Solution involves; data collection, mapping, examining patterns, presenting advice & support based on findings, resolutions, and communication with authorities based on findings.- Using Google Cloud, and Flutter to deploy an interactive application.

Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) at Oxford University for university students interested in Google developer technologiesResponsible for choosing sponsors, organizing events, and collaborating with diverse talentSuccessfully obtained Morgan Stanley as global partner and set up successful Finance Accelerator program with full turnoutObtained sponsors including Kinsta.com, Newnative.ai, Mind Foundry, Genei, and OxboticaLearn more about GDSC and how to engage with the community at https://developers.google.com/community/gdsc/storiesInterested in sponsoring our club? Please get in touch.

- Organised and hosted the first ever Google solution challenge at the University of Oxford - Christ Church College, on topics ranging from using tech for good in alignment with the United Nation's SDGs, Flutter, and providing free web/app hosting services through our sponsor Kinsta so the students can work in teams and develop a project.

Cambridge, Gb

As the president & CTO at Cambridge University International Development Society (CUID), I am responsible for overseeing the society, team structure, executive decision making, website development, hosting, and designing artwork for our publications using AI. I also play a key role in setting the foundation for the future of the organization.CUID is the largest society at Cambridge University, and we organize speaker events, panel discussions, and open debates to stimulate dialogue on international development matters. Our termly magazine, Vision, provides a platform for students to explore and voice their views on these issues. We prioritize inclusivity and do not charge any fees to our members, relying on the generosity of sponsors to fund all of our activities.https://www.cuid.org----https://www.devstudies.cam.ac.uk/https://www.facebook.com/CUiDSoc/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_University_International_Development

West Hollywood, California, Us

Oversee billing issues reported by customers and ensure resolutionAchieved and maintained highest satisfaction rating of 98.2%in teamProactively research and troubleshoot potential customer billing issuesMonitor overdue subscriptions and plan cancellations to ensure appropriate removal of sites from serversMonitor Stripe or other payment gateways/merchant accounts for charge disputes and respond appropriatelyMonitor reporting channels daily to ensure failed subscription signups and upgrades are investigated and resolvedDocument billing-related workflows, processes, troubleshooting instructions, and problem resolution steps for internal useSpearhead billing-related investigations and projects as neededOversee and review fraudulent sign ups, investigate phishing attempts, mail spam, and stolen credit cardsHandle Wire, ACH, PO payments

West Hollywood, California, Us

Achieved and maintain the highest satisfaction rating of 98.7% Oversee 30k+ clients/subscriptionsOnly employee to hold a dual role.41.8% customer base growth in 2021 compared to previous year47% increase in revenue in 2021 compared to 2020 and 60 times more than 2015Work with 400+ international and fully remote teamRelationship management and account reviews for assigned customersEngage with assigned customers to address repeat issues and improve Kinsta experienceGenerate custom plan proposals based on customer needsDetermine customer needs regarding dedicated servers and create proposalsSchedule and hold regular calls with assigned customers, perform onboarding calls for new customersInvestigate reasons for customer churn and communicate trends to Director of Client SuccessAddress needs and concerns of Enterprise level clientsPartner with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)====I organized the very first Google student club solution challenge at Christ Church College, University of Oxford, under the Sponsorship of Kinsta. My presentation covered how students can use tech for good in alignment with the United Nations SDGs, where I delivered a workshop to engage with their initiatives using our services actively.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

As the Chief Technology Officer at the Cambridge Blockchain Society, I am responsible for overseeing the design, development, and hosting of the organization's new website. The Cambridge Blockchain Society was founded by students in 2018 with the aim of fostering a thriving Blockchain ecosystem at Cambridge by connecting students, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners. We are a student-run society at the University of Cambridge and work to scale the Blockchain space at Cambridge and beyond. Our sponsors and network include Binance, Ripple, Huobi Global, Ethereum Foundation, Near, Forward Protocol, Lunco, 1kx, Messari, GSR, Coinbureau, DAOMaker, Bloczio, CUDOS, Outlier Ventures, Testnet Ventures, and smb.

Stockholm, Stockholm, Se

World's first and largest global generative AI community. Win top AI company in Europe & acknowledged in person by Bill Gates. At NewNative/Lablab AI, we are an investment group focused on empowering AI entrepreneurs and creating outsized returns. We believe that AI can play a crucial role in solving global challenges and offer significant wealth-creation opportunities for early adopters. Our team comprises experts in both AI and investment management, and we work with top labs, talent, and companies to facilitate innovation and progress.Our vision is to become the go-to talent community for AI, the fastest-growing investment fund in AI companies, the top launchpad for AI projects, and the leading marketplace for AI tech, talent, and quality transfers. We are dedicated to building the most conducive environment for top talent, companies, and investors to come together and innovate.https://newnative.ai/team

Birmingham, Alabama, Us

As the SEO Manager at WPMU DEV, I am responsible for overseeing the company's digital strategy and traffic growth. This includes preparing the annual master plan for the company's direction and implementing web marketing, analytics, content strategy planning, link building, and keyword strategy. I also use Ahref to identify content and link opportunities for WPMU DEV and work with the blogs team to ensure we have the right content for related opportunities. In addition, I network with companies in the WordPress space and implement the skyscraper strategy to grow our traffic and leads.WPMU DEV hosts millions of sites across Incsub and has tens of thousands of paying subscribers each month, with most traffic coming from organic searches. We have achieved 1 million backlinks with 940,000 dofollow links and an average Domain Rating (DR) of 55, according to data from Ahrefs.

Birmingham, Alabama, Us

As a member of a large international team at WPMU DEV, I handle support, accounts and billing, sales, communications, review platforms, and link building for our blog. Our company offers WordPress plugins, dedicated hosting, and 24/7 support through forums, email, and live chat. We host millions of websites across WPMU DEV, Edublogs, Campuspress, and have tens of thousands of actively paying subscribers. We are currently ranked number 1 in the world on all primary review platforms, such as TrustPilot, review.io, WP.org, and have the world's largest WordPress blog. I also represent WPMU DEV at WordCamp Europe.In my role, I work with DigitalOcean and Amazon Web Services (AWS) as our hosting providers.

Advanced Diploma, It Systems Analysis And Design (Software Engineering)

Advanced Diploma, Reseach Theory And Practice (Philosophy & Economics)

Professional Certificate, Google Data Analytics

Level 7 (Masters), Chartered Institute Of Management (Cmi) : Strategic Management And Leadership

Advanced Diploma, Coaching & Development

Scqf Level 7, Hospitality Supervision And Leadership