Alumni & Executive Members
Our Executive and CAIO alumni don’t just complete the program—they co-create it. By applying our frameworks inside their organizations and launching high-impact AI use cases, these leaders continuously refine the curriculum and raise the bar for what AI can achieve across business, government, and society.
Hussein Dajani
Group CMO & CCO Officer
Petromin Corporation - Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Hussein is Group CMO & CCO at Petromin and a former Partner & CMO at Deloitte, Red Bull, and Nissan. With 24+ years across global brands, he fuses CX, marketing, and AI to drive transformation at scale—turning customer obsession into strategy and tech disruption into business growth.
Eng. Ulises Martins
Product Manager, DialPad
CAIO, Centro de e-Learning UTN FRBA - Argentina 🇦🇷
Ulises leads Product Management at Dialpad and serves as CAIO at UTN, where he built an AI Center of Excellence powering GenAI tools for 60K+ students. With 25+ years in product and a knack for turning ML into intuitive, high-impact solutions, he fuses tech fluency with an educator’s mindset to scale AI for learning and business.
Eng. Samuel Martinez
Senior Product Developer
Epicor - Mexico 🇲🇽
Samuel is a senior product engineer at Epicor with 10+ years in system design and DevOps. He builds scalable AI-driven automation using Azure, Python, Snowflake, and LLMs—translating business needs into deployable, impact-driven solutions.
Eng. Muteb Al Yosef
Director of AI
Saudi Civil Defense - Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Muteb is Director of AI at Saudi Civil Defense. With a background in computer science and cybersecurity, he brings 15+ years of tech leadership—spanning SharePoint systems, e-services integration, and now AI for national-scale public safety.
Subhi Ghazal
VC - SME Relationship Management
QNB Group - Qatar 🇶🇦
Subhi is a 15-year SME-banking strategist and VP at QNB, commanding a USD 220 M portfolio. He drives credit growth, restructures multimillion-dollar loans, and delivered Qatar’s QAR 400 M NRGP program—sustaining <3% NPLs and building stakeholder trust.
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Dr. Fabrizio Degni
Chief of AI, webuild–
AI governance & Ethics Expert - Italy 🇲🇽
Fabrizio is Chief of AI at Webuilt Italy, championing responsible innovation. An evangelist for AI governance and ethics, he merges deep tech insight with a “should we?” mindset to drive frontier solutions that uplift society through transparent, freely shared knowledge.
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Houmed Mohomed Ali
Chief Operating Officer
Djibouti Port Community Systems (DPCS) - Djibouti 🇩🇯
Houmed is a digital-logistics leader with 18 years turning ports into smart, revenue engines. As COO of Djibouti PCS he digitalized customs-to-bank flows, monetized platforms, and deployed AI for demand and route optimization. DBA candidate exploring AI-powered sustainable last-mile logistics.
Rogie Cruz
Chief Executive Officer
Post Shadow Media - USA 🇺🇸
Rogie is a media visionary and CEO who blends production craftsmanship with creative technology expertise to pioneer generative AI and agentic workflows, redefining how stories are conceived, assembled, and distributed for Post Shadow Media’s clients across film, advertising and streaming.
Eng. Elier Cruz
Global Enterprise Security Architect
Check Point Software Technologies - Mexico 🇲🇽
Elier is a cybersecurity strategist with 25+ years of experience, trusted by governments and enterprises to design secure, future-ready solutions. He combines deep expertise in AI, cloud, and quantum tech with top frameworks and elite certifications to drive impactful innovation.
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Eng. Anas Abu Ghoush
Head of Information Services, Dubai Campus
Heriot Watt University - UAE 🇦🇪
Anas is a recognized digital transformation leader in education. With decades of hands-on experience managing IT infrastructures, he drives innovative solutions that enhance academic and administrative efficiency.
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Dr. Karine Megerdoomian
Principal AI Engineer/Consultant
Zoorna Technology Solutions - USA 🇺🇲
Dr. Karine Megerdoomian is an AI/NLP expert advancing low-resource language tech at Zoorna. She’s a former MITRE engineer, founder of Women Who AI, and has taught at top universities.
Eng. Anthony Hammad
Chief Technology Officer
Cayman Islands Government 🇰🇾
Eng. Anthony Hammad, CTO of the Cayman Islands Government, is a seasoned IT leader with 20+ years driving digital transformation. He excels in AI strategy, cybersecurity, and scalable tech solutions across public and private sectors.
Eng. Karmil Asgarally
Deputy Director, IT
Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority 🇶🇦
Eng. Karmil Asgarally is a strategic tech leader driving enterprise transformation through cybersecurity, GRC, and cloud innovation. With global experience across MENA and CEWA, he blends sharp business acumen with deep technical and program management expertise.
Dr. Haider Al-Lawati
Senior Manager - Artificial Intelligence
Oman Data Park - Oman 🇴🇲
Telecom and AI executive with a track record of leading high-impact teams, aligning tech with business goals, and reducing costs through data-driven strategies. He bridges industry and academia, bringing AI to life through leadership and teaching.
H.E. George El Hashem
Chief AI Officer
Global ACME - Kuwait 🇰🇼
Visionary leader and Innovation Master with global experience across industries, known for driving bold strategies, building inspired teams, and forging strategic alliances. He blends business insight with a passion for mentoring and ethical leadership.
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Dr. Ramprabananth Sivanandan
Consultant Radiologist , Clinical AI lead
Vestre Viken HF - Norway 🇳🇴
AI Radiologist with 14+ years in body imaging, leading AI integration at Baerum Hospital and shaping healthcare policy in Norway. He blends clinical, regulatory, and academic expertise to advance AI in radiology and improve patient care.
Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili
Director, AI & Advanced Tech
Ministry of Transport, Comm. & IT - Oman 🇴🇲
PhD in ICT with expertise in eGovernment transformation, he leads strategic planning and digital innovation. Skilled in IT systems, business development, and training, he bridges academia and real-world execution to drive impactful change.
Eng. Abdulla Jassmi
Technical Advisor President Office
Communication Regulatory Authority - Qatar 🇶🇦
Eng. Abdulla Ahmed Jassmi is a senior tech strategist and advisor at Qatar’s CRA, leading digital transformation and ICT policy. He chairs national councils on AI, blockchain, and Internet governance, shaping innovation and regulatory strategy.
Corlette Grobler
Principal Specialist: Cyber Security
Vodafone Financial Services (VFS) - South Africa 🇿🇦
Eng. Karmil Asgarally is a strategic tech leader driving enterprise transformation through cybersecurity, GRC, and cloud innovation. With global experience across MENA and CEWA, he blends sharp business acumen with deep technical and program management expertise.
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Diaa ElSayed
Director Strategic Development
National Technology Enterprises Company 🇰🇼
Diaa is leading strategy at NTEC, he specializes in turning bold visions into real-world impact through AI, digital transformation, and practical execution. Known for simplifying complexity and driving change, he works closely with leaders to embed AI into business models and deliver results
Eng. Martin Cortes
Head of Industrialization
Worldline Merchant Services - Belgium 🇧🇪
Martin is an experienced IT/ICT manager with 10+ years leading global, cross-functional teams and complex tech projects. He excels in IT governance, service management, and turning strategic proposals into real business outcomes.
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Dr. Salem Al Gharbi
Principle Engineer, AI & Data Science
Ma'aden - Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Dr. Salem is passionate about turning enterprise AI visions into reality. With a PhD in Energy-AI and dual master's degrees, he’s published 70+ works and actively mentors, shares knowledge, and leads in AI and energy communities.
Pooja Misra
Associate Senior Counsel, Litigation
Co-operators - Canada 🇨🇦
Pooja is a skilled Litigation Counsel with 7+ years in insurance defense, known for sound judgment, sharp negotiation, and claims management expertise.
Ali Ezletni
Financial Planner
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) - Canada 🇨🇦
Ali leverages AI and financial expertise to help clients build personalized strategies aligned with their goals. He combines human insight with smart tech to deliver practical, goal-driven financial solutions.
Yash Shah
Operational Analyst
TD Bank - Canada 🇨🇦
Yash is an experienced Technical Support Analyst with a strong background in customer service, HRIS, and project management. He combines IT expertise with a human resources foundation from George Brown College.
Eng. Ayed Almahan
Chief Information Officer,
FNRCO Group - Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Eng. Ayed is a seasoned CIO and former CISO with 10+ years of experience driving IT strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. As the CIO of FNRCO Group, he leads tech innovation aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Ziad Kablawi
Business Development Consultant
Kablawi Real Estate Development - Canada 🇨🇦
Ziad is a business leader with 20+ years in payments and financial services, including leadership roles at Visa and American Express. He’s known for driving growth, launching key products, and leading high-impact teams..
Vivek Kumar
Assistant Vice President
EXL - United States 🇺🇸
Vivek is a Responsible AI and Privacy expert with deep experience in AI governance, data protection, and compliance. He’s led enterprise privacy programs across industries and shaped global standards as a former Privacy Council rep.
Aisha Hilal Al Khuroosi
Specialist Operations and Quality
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing- UAE 🇦🇪
Aisha is a seasoned AI strategist with extensive expertise in HR analytics, digital transformation, and workforce optimization.
Rahul Domadia
Director - Digital Transformation
Crowe - UAE 🇦🇪
Rahul, Crowe UAE’s Director of Digital Transformation, leverages 22 years of tech expertise in app deployments, cybersecurity, and efficiency optimization.
Shantanu Chakraborty
Director of Digital Services
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure - New Zealand 🇳🇿
Shantanu is a tech leader with 20+ years of experience driving business growth through cloud, SaaS, and modern architectures.
Eng. Loai Abushawar
Co-founder an Executive Director
Maidan AI - Canada and Oman 🇨🇦 🇴🇲
Loai is a Chief AI Officer specializing in AI strategy, GenAI consulting, and education-focused AI solutions. He drives innovation by building tailored AI roadmaps that empower organizations and learning ecosystems.
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