Dr. Iyad Abu Doush Professor of Computer Science at American University of Kuwait
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Dr. Mussaad Al-Razouki Operating Partner at Deerfield Management
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Dr. Faisal Al-Refaei Acting Director-General and Chief Operating Officer of Dasman Diabetes Center
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Layth Alissa Partner at Everyware Pro Information Technology Consulting WLL
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Lama Chalhoub Country Lead for Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain at MSD -Merck
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Abdelrahman Elkhouly General Manager at J&J
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Ali Fenjan Instructor in Computer Science and Engineering at American International University
Ali Fenjan Instructor in Computer Science and Engineering at American International University Mr. Ali Fenjan is an instructor in Computer Science and Engineering at the American International University, where he teaches critical subjects such as Computer System Security and Digital Forensics. His recent research endeavors have focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with cybersecurity. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Fenjan has been dedicated to imparting knowledge on these subjects, with a strong emphasis on practical engagement and hands-on experience, including advanced techniques like Reverse Shell Attacks and Steganography.
Alaeddine Karim Country General Manager at Microsoft Kuwait
Alaeddine Karim Country General Manager at Microsoft Kuwait As a Country General Manager for Microsoft in Kuwait, Alaeddine Karim is responsible for landing the company strategy, ensuring the execution of the mission as well as leading the company’s operations. Alaeddine joined Microsoft back in 2007 as a Partner Account Manager and then served through different senior capacities in Kuwait and most recently in the Gulf region where he helped the company establish strong partnerships with Key customers in the region.
Naeem Mirza Vice President, Sales | AI, Robotics & Cloud Modernizations at Ai Doctrine
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Mona Salem Acting General ICT Supervisor at Ministry of Education
Mona Salem Acting General ICT Supervisor at Ministry of Education Ms. Mona Salem is a leading Kuwaiti professional currently serving as the Acting General ICT Supervisor at the Ministry of Education. With a Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics from Kuwait University, her career is marked by significant contributions to integrating technology into education. Mona is a certified instructor with extensive training in areas such as online learning, cybersecurity, and AI application programming. She actively engages in key roles within workshops, courses, and international competitions, emphasizing her dedication to educational innovation.
