Wael Youssef Email & Phone Number

Doha, Qa

Doha, Qatar

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As a seasoned Security Management and Consultancy Expert with over 20 years in law enforcement and a specialized focus on control room management and smart city technologies, my career has been defined by innovative leadership and strategic vision. My expertise lies in melding practical security operations with forward-thinking consultancy services, particularly in the realms of AI-driven video analytics and smart urban security systems.Key Contributions:- Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the development and management of advanced control room operations, integrating AI and smart technologies. Proven skills in crisis management, emergency response strategies, investigation, and operational excellence.- Consultancy Prowess: Offered expert guidance on integrating smart city technologies for improved urban security, delivering strategic plans and innovative solutions to diverse clients in both public and private sectors.- Security Technology Innovation: Championed the implementation and optimization of CCTV systems and AI video analytics, significantly enhancing surveillance capabilities and incident response effectiveness.-Academic Foundation: Hold a PhD in AI and video analytics, augmenting my hands-on experience with deep theoretical knowledge, facilitating the bridging of cutting-edge research with practical security solutions.- Team Leadership and Development: Excelled in managing cross-functional teams, fostering skill development and high-performance cultures within security operations.Eager to collaborate with Governmental and non-governmental organizations and municipalities aiming to elevate their security frameworks through advanced technological solutions and strategic insights, I am committed to delivering excellence and innovation in every aspect of security management and consultancy.

Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

- Strategic Consultancy & Development: Spearheaded the Beirut CCTV unit's strategic growth. Revolutionized security policies & processes, integrating modern tech solutions.- Leadership & Team Management: Established and directed 11 teams (2 captains, 71 officers) in areas like video analysis, system management, research, data analysis, traffic management and safety.- Control Room Strategy & Operations: Directed Control Room development focusing on strategy, operations, and staffing. Enhanced crime prevention and operational reliability.- Strategic Collaboration with British Policing Support Team BPST: Collaborated with the BPST on the strategic direction for the Beirut Police. I led and consulted the Police station on implementing this strategy, focusing on tech to fight crime & enhance community policing.- Engagement with High-Profile International Entities: Actively collaborated with international representatives, such as the US and British embassies. I played a pivotal role in facilitating cooperation between the Beirut Police and these embassies.- Technological Innovation & Implementation: Created an R&D unit for Computer Vision & Deep Learning. Advanced operational capabilities through innovative tech in data and video analysis.- Process Improvement & Quality Assurance: Implemented process enhancements, boosting output efficiency. Performed control room operator assessments, adapting to new tech advancements.- Project Management & System Integration: Oversaw Command & Control Center CCC project as well as, Geographic Information System GIS, automation projects, including 'Incident Management & Crime Analysis' workflows.- Operational Planning & Reporting: Developed frameworks for effective CCC operation across various timeframes.- Data Management & Analysis: Applied machine learning for data analysis, enhancing decision-making.- Training & Staff Development: Prioritized staff training, & led control room operations in high-pressure scenarios.

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

- Specialized in teaching 'Digital Cultures' encompassing a diverse range of subjects such as Programming, AI/Machine/Deep Learning, and Cyber Security.- Innovatively applied AI principles in the educational process, enhancing the learning experience and engagement for students.- Responsible for the meticulous preparation of course materials, ensuring they are comprehensive, current, and relevant to industry trends.- Provided academic advising to students, offering guidance and support in their academic journey and career aspirations.- Took charge of creating and administering examinations, designed to rigorously assess student understanding and application of the course material.- Carried out detailed grading of exams, with an emphasis on fair and constructive feedback to aid student development and knowledge retention.

Beirut, Lebanon

- Delivered engaging lectures, focusing on AI, Machine and Deep Learning in Biometrics, and Digital Forensics, integrating my extensive industry experience to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both theory and application.- Pioneered and led cutting-edge research initiatives in Computer Science, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.- Developed and proposed new research topics, aligning them with contemporary technological challenges in security and data analytics.- Supervised and guided student research projects, fostering innovation and practical problem-solving skills in AI and video analytics.

Hamra - Beirut, Lebanon

- Evaluation, analysis and assessment of security-related information and intelligence across Lebanon.- Management of personnel and data accuracy.- Managed security tasks, elections, and events on the national level.- Ensure effective working relationships and communications with the Local Control Room and other internal operational teams.- Identify and progress suggestions for process improvements of local control rooms.- Organize and supervise the work of the assigned team to ensure that all work within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner, which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.- Provide guidance and on-the-job training for junior police officers and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate the achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.

Hamra – Beirut, Lebanon

- Maintaining the safety and security of the minister of Interior at all times.- Developing plans, policies, procedures, and instructions to implement security programs.- Surveillance and counter surveillance tasks, intelligence gathering, risk assessment.- Continuous training and improving the mental and physical abilities of the team to better cope with situations resulting from violent crimes, terrorism threats.

Achrafieh – Beirut, Lebanon

Digitalizing the work flow of the Identification Bureau - Scientific Police Division - Judicial Police Unit.

Dbayeh, Lebanon

- Ensuring rapid response and leading the company to deal with any kind of riots or any security issues.- Supervising the development of police officers’ knowledge, physical abilities and tactics.- Developing teamwork and making the work force into a well-functioning.- Leading the company in many significant operations in all the Lebanese territories; as, securing an explosion scene, transferring dangerous prisoners, evacuating foreign communities during war.- Led the protection team for securing the border committee between Lebanon and Syria during the 2006 War.- Demonstrated exceptional crisis management and coordination skills under high-pressure and complex security scenarios.

Baabda, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon

- Teaching full military and vocational courses for a platoon of new police officers.- Training new methods in riots prevention

Jounieh, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon

- Keeping the police officers qualified and ready to intervene immediately.- Supervising the intervention in any security missions, and during natural disasters.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Computer Science And Telecommunications

Activities and Societies: During the thesis: - I was a member of SAMOVA team (Structuration, Analyse et Modélisation de documents Vidéo et.

Master'S Degree, Computer Science, Excellent

Specialized in: Text extraction from Videos Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Video Analysis Image Processing

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics And Computer Science

Specialized in: SQL E/R Database Algorithms C++ Java

Efficiency Certificate, Legal And Vocational Preparing Training, Excellent

Bachelor'S Degree, Military Science, Leadership And Operational Art, Excellent