San Francisco Emerging Leader Profiles

Name	Country	Expertise	Professional Track	Sub-track	Title / Company	Current Focus	Goals
Name:Aibike Mamaiusupova	Country:Kyrgyzstan	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Educational Technology and E-Learning	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Economics	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Project Advisor, Ene-Balaga Tirek Foundation Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Dates: May 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 Responsibilities: Oversaw the planning, implementation and assessment of social projects; compiled progress reports for the foundation's leadership, donors and other stakeholders; mentored and supported the project team Skills: Project management; leadership and decision-making; communication skills	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline Technical project and program manager	Goals: Build skills in managing products that meet user requirements and market expectations. Strengthen research and data analysis skills. Gain insights into startup operations, including business models, growth strategies and effective scaling methodologies.
Name:Aigerim Khalelova	Country:Kazakhstan	Expertise: Graphic Design Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Senior CX Specialist, inDrive Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan Dates: September 11, 2024 – Responsibilities: Lead CX projects to improve customer satisfaction and retention across all macro-regions; designing and updating CX metrics tracking system; designing customer/user journey map Skills: Design CX research projects; CX data collection and analysis; cross-functional project management	Current Focus: HCI/UX/UI Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline Technical product design	Goals: How to build and scale CX strategies across regions Basics of CX analytics using Python, AI and LLM tools Developing leadership skills for managing communities and teams
Name:Aijan Alisherova-Duymaz	Country:Kyrgyzstan	Expertise: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Educational Technology and E-Learning	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Technical Assistance Lead, Accelerate Prosperity Direct Reports: 8 Type: Full-time Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Dates: January 16, 2023 – Responsibilities: Developing structured programs to support startups and SMEs with tailored business support, mentoring, and access to resources; Train businesses in increasing revenue, profitability, and investment readiness; Recruit mentors, trainers, and ecosystem players to provide startups technical assistance and reach growth Skills: Interpersonal communication to build working relationships with partners and networks; Skills in analyzing and improving business models using tools like the Business Model Canvas, and value proposition mapping; Sales	Current Focus: Technical product marketing Technical project and program manager Technical sales	Goals: How to design engaging digital learning experiences STEAM for kids, age-appropriate apps, tablets to teach basic coding, math, art. Technologies for parent communication, progress tracking, and remote learning tools
Name:Aishah Sulaiman	Country:Nigeria	Expertise: Agriculture Food Science and Food Technology Renewable Energy	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Agriculture	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: CEO, Royal Pearls Resources Limited Direct Reports: 7 Type: Full-time Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Dates: September 28, 2020 – Responsibilities: Develop and monitor KPIs for business operations; ensure compliance with local and international quality standards (NAFDAC, FDA, HACCP); implement clean energy integration in agro-processing operations; export naturally processed gluten-free flours; advise agribusinesses; consult on export readiness Skills: Solar PV installation; renewable energy consulting; managing value chains; managing enterprise risk; applying entrepreneurial strategies	Current Focus: Energy, renewable technology or green technology Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees Technical product manager	Goals: Integrate solar energy into agro-processing systems. Develop export market strategies and ensure compliance. Lead the scaling of women-led startups.
Name:Ajui Aseh Massateh	Country:Cameroon	Expertise: Biotechnology Educational Technology and E-Learning Health Sciences and Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Medicine	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Health Officer, Waspito Inc Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Douala, Cameroon Dates: January 1, 2023 – Responsibilities: Provide teleconsultations and medical advice; recruit and train doctors and manage partnerships; oversee customer satisfaction; oversee customer satisfaction Skills: Critical thinking and problem solving; interpersonal communication; program reports	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Educational Technology and E-learning Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes	Goals: Project development from design and implementation to securing funding for start-ups. Explore utilisation of AI tools for better precision in mobile health applications. Enhance my public speaking and team leadership skills.
Name:Alaa Ragab Hani	Country:Egypt	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Health Sciences and Technology Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Artificial Intelligence	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Radiology Specialist and Head of AI Unit, General Department of Radiology, Egyptain Ministry of Health Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Cairo, Egypt Dates: March 27, 2025 – Responsibilities: Lead national project and design strategies for AI-driven diagnostic and screening tools; train and mentor radiologists and researchers on AI literacy and tools; Skills: Strategic planning, leadership and health-tech implementation; build and harmonize teams to collaborate and initiate different AI research and AI-module development projects; scientific writing and medical research coordination; capacity building and professional development	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: How to design AI solutions in diagnostic radiology. Hone strategic project management skills and how to communicate project vision across clinical and technical teams. Gain exposure to managing a hospital or academic center AI unit and understanding its operations.
Name:Albina Bardhi	Country:Albania	Expertise: Computer Security Educational Technology and E-Learning Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Cybersecurity	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Instructional Designer, Hornbill Direct Reports: 1 Type: Full-time Location: Tirana, Albania Dates: October 2, 2023 – Responsibilities: Managing and administering the Academy learning platform; leading the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) program; leading the Professional Certification program Skills: Learning Management System (LMS) Administration; program design and delivery; assessment & credentialing strategy	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Individual contributor leading innovation Technical product manager	Goals: Strategic applications of cybersecurity in organizations. Learn tools for scalable learning design for workforce training. Gain insights for building and leading tech-driven initiatives.
Name:Aline Umubyeyi	Country:Rwanda	Expertise: Computer Networks Computer Science Computer Security	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Cybersecurity	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Information and Cyber Security Officer, Information and Cyber Security Officer Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Kigali, Rwanda, Dates: February 4, 2022 – Responsibilities: Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies aligned with the bank's risk profile; Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures to reduce vulnerabilities; Create and enforce information security policies and procedures Skills: Strategic thinking and policy development; Risk analysis and vulnerability assessment; Cross-functional communication and collaboration with IT and executives	Current Focus: Computer operations and/or security	Goals: Gain cybersecurity leadership skills and executive communication skills. Learn about applying AI/ML to GRC platforms for maximum impact. Gain public speaking and team leadership skills.
Name:Aliya Salimzhuarova	Country:Kazakhstan	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy Resources Renewable Energy	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Green Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: National Consultant, World Bank, United Nations Development Programme, GIZ Direct Reports: Type: Part-time Location: Astana, Kazakhstan Dates: December 7, 2021 – Responsibilities: Advise clients on policy and technical aspects of sustainable development and energy; design and implement climate and energy projects; capacity building and stakeholder engagement Skills: Project design and management; stakeholder coordination and communication; sustainability and climate policy analysis	Current Focus: Energy, renewable technology or green technology	Goals: Hone skills in leadership, public speaking, self-branding and business development. Explore how sustainable development principles can be practically applied in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Learn more about green technology cost modeling and selection.
Name:Amany Dyab	Country:Egypt	Expertise: Educational Technology and E-Learning Engineering, Geomatic or Geospatial Geology and Geological Sciences	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Leadership in Science and Engineering	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Database Engineer, HERE Technologies Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Cairo, Egypt Dates: January 1, 2021 – Responsibilities: Lead backend development, mentoring and guiding teams while leveraging AWS technologies; Deliver internal training and mentorship on all Esri GIS software packages to upskill colleagues; Engineer and govern databases, ensuring data is clean, accurate and highly reliable for operational use. Skills: Mentoring, team leadership and AWS cloud development; Training delivery, mentoring and Esri software expertise; Data cleansing, data reliability and database management.	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Technical project and program manager Technical training and/or learning specialist	Goals: Learn advanced project management skills. Gain tools for leveraging AI for geospatial insights. Learn effective leadership and mentoring techniques.
Name:Assma Benmussa	Country:Libya	Expertise: Computer Networks Computer Science	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Agriculture	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Software Engineer (remote), Medally.io Direct Reports: Type: Part-time Location: California, United States Dates: July 1, 2024 – Responsibilities: Design and implement complex onboarding processes for medical leads and practices; develop and maintain testing pipelines for front-end and back-end systems; lead feature development Skills: Full-stack development with FastAPI and React; write and execute unit and integration tests using Jest and Pytest; set up projects and configure environments using Docker and Linux subsystem	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Energy, renewable technology or green technology Software engineer	Goals: Explore effective industrial cleaning techniques such as sodium bicarbonate blasting and hydrogel pigging. Learn strategies for designing sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural systems for North Africa. Drive and expand green tech initiatives that uplift local communities.
Name:Ayjahan Nedirova	Country:Turkmenistan	Expertise: Educational Technology and E-Learning Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Lecturer, Finance Department, International University for the Humanities and Development Direct Reports: 5 Type: Full-time Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Dates: November 16, 2021 – Responsibilities: Design and deliver finance-related lectures and practice sessions on topics such as money, banking, taxation and international payment systems; advise and support students academically through study sessions and extracurricular engagement; participate in research and represent the university in media discussions and public education initiatives Skills: Curriculum development and finance; public speaking and academic communication; mentorship, youth leadership and collaborative project work	Current Focus: Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline Technical project and program manager	Goals: Learn steps to develop and deploy software applications. Learn steps to create innovative educational platforms and tools. Better understand blockchain and digital payment systems.
Name:Ayna Durdymyradova	Country:Turkmenistan	Expertise: Database Administration Renewable Energy	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Renewable Energy	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Logistics and Customs Manager, Calik Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Dates: August 1, 2008 – Responsibilities: Oversee and manage logistics and customs operations, ensuring compliance with regulations; coordinate supply chain activities for the transportation of energy project components; develop and implement strategies to reduce costs in customs management Skills: Project management to streamline logistics processes; Negotiation skills for securing favorable terms with suppliers and transporters; Analytical skills to assess customs performance and identify areas for improvement	Current Focus: Database/systems/networks Energy, renewable technology or green technology Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees	Goals: Gain exposure to advanced renewable energy technologies. Learn best practices in database management, specifically within SAP software modules such as SAP SCM and SAP TM. Learn about effective team management, decision-making strategies and how to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving common goals
Name:Aziza Talaspayeva	Country:Kazakhstan	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Head of “Safe Way to School” Road Safety Research Project/Independent Contractor, BeginIt by inDrive Direct Reports: 6 Type: Full-time Location: Karaganda, Kazakhstan Dates: March 1, 2025 – Responsibilities: Train and supervise team; train and teach on technical methodology for teachers, participants; guide participants as they develop quality road safety solutions Skills: Management and leadership; Vision Zero teaching; road safety and Vision Zero	Current Focus: Individual contributor leading innovation Technical evangelist Technical product manager	Goals: Scalable IT safety solutions for transport, mobility and road systems Leadership in tech product management within mobility, transport and road sectors Build a strong community of women in the road and transport industry
Name:Bernadette Johnny	Country:Sierra Leone	Expertise: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Biotechnology Health Sciences and Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Medicine	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Medical Officer, Ministry of Health Direct Reports: 5 Type: Full-time Location: Bo, Sierra Leone Dates: April 1, 2019 – Responsibilities: Diagnose and treat patients, including survivors of gender-based violence (GBV); Supervise and mentor junior doctors; Conduct health talk sessions to educate the public. Skills: Clinical decision-making and trauma-informed care; Leadership and supervision of medical teams; Communication and community sensitization.	Current Focus: Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Strengthen Leadership skills and Public speaking Learn about the application of AI in women and reproductive Health Explore digital health product development
Name:Besarta Hoxha	Country:Albania	Expertise: Computer Science	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Computer Programming	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: QA Automation Engineer, Ritech Solutions Direct Reports: 1 Type: Full-time Location: Tirane, Albania Dates: March 15, 2022 – Responsibilities: Designing and overseeing implementation of test strategies; Leading and mentoring QA teams; Ensuring product quality Skills: Test automation and framework development; Team coordination; Foreseeing, finding and reporting bugs	Current Focus: QA and testing	Goals: Scalable test automation strategies Leadership development and team management AI integration in QA processes
Name:Chiedza Rachel Chabikwa	Country:Zimbabwe	Expertise: Engineering, Energy Resources Renewable Energy	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Renewable energy	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Business Development Officer, Africa Greenco Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Dates: March 3, 2025 – Responsibilities: Develop and manage renewable energy project proposals and partnerships; coordinate stakeholder engagement to advance sustainable power markets; deal structuring Skills: Interpersonal communication; strategic business development and market analysis; negotiation and contract management	Current Focus: Energy, renewable technology or green technology	Goals: Learn about innovative energy financing structures. Learn about power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects. Gain insights into cross-border electricity trades.
Name:Chinyere Ihuoma Anyanwu	Country:Nigeria	Expertise: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Computer Science Data Mining and Analytics	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Data Processing and Analytics	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Lecturer & Academic Researcher, Evangel University, Akaeze Direct Reports: 8 Type: Full-time Location: Ebonyi State, Nigeria Dates: December 6, 2016 – Responsibilities: Coordinate & lecture computer science courses at all levels, undergo academic research in computer science, provide academic advisement to final year students	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning IT systems and/or data analysis Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Usage of machine learning (supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement) from data collection, model, training and prediction(s). Data analytics and approaches for gaining insights from data processing. Innovative skills in public speaking and mentorship.
Name:Chioma Ukpabi	Country:Nigeria	Expertise: Digital Media Educational Technology and E-Learning Graphic Design	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track:	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Chief Executive Officer, Suwk Technologies Limited Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Lagos, Nigeria Dates: March 27, 2021 – Responsibilities: Oversee product strategy, content development and platform operations; lead cross-functional teams and manage partnerships with NGOs and institutions; design and implement outreach programs to onboard and support underserved learners Skills: Instructional design for bite-sized, mobile learning; strategic planning and team leadership; community engagement and user-centered design thinking	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning	Goals: Design scalable learning technology systems. Build strategic global partnerships and networks. Learn about enhancing user-centered content experience.
Name:Chorouk Ouanaim	Country:Morocco	Expertise: Architecture Ecology Renewable Energy	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Sustainability	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Architect Founder and Consultant, OC Architecture Studio Direct Reports: 2 Type: Full-time Location: Casablanca, Morocco Dates: January 1, 2024 – Responsibilities: Design all types of buildings, landscape and urban planing projects; plan meetings, set project timelines, assigning tasks; conduct regular site visits, supervise the construction work and provide technical solutions Skills: Computer aided design and 3D modeling; interpersonal skills to ensure good working relationships with clients, partners and team; leadership, management and planification	Current Focus: Design or CAD Energy, renewable technology or green technology	Goals: Learn about new sustainable design methods, approaches and materials Use innovative computer aided design programs and useful AI tools Improve team leadership, time management and planification skills
Name:Daria Sukhodolova	Country:Kyrgyzstan	Expertise: Digital Media	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Leadership in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Country Manager, Yalla Classifieds Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Dates: January 7, 2016 – Responsibilities: Lead in-country operations and cross-functional teams; develop and implement market growth and monetization strategies; manage performance, budgets, and business development initiatives Skills: Strategic planning and data-driven decision making; lead teams and develop people's skills; optimize processes and communicate across teams	Current Focus: Technical product manager Technical product marketing Technical sales	Goals: Learn how to design secure architectures for fintech platforms. Strengthen cross-cultural leadership capabilities in global teams Develop and scale AI-powered digital products from concept to execution
Name:Darya Tyan	Country:Uzbekistan	Expertise: Computer Graphics and Animation Engineering, Software Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Artificial Intelligence	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Engineer-Programmer, Ximavtomatika LLC Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Dates: October 26, 2020 – Responsibilities: Implement automation solutions; front office; business trip management Skills: HMI graphics development for Experion PKS; logic configuration for controllers; site acceptance testing	Current Focus: IT systems and/or data analysis Technical product design Technical project and program manager	Goals: How AI models are developed and used, and how to reduce negative impact Experience firsthand how cross-functional teams collaborate on real-world projects from idea to prototype to implementation Improve public speaking, networking and team leadership skills
Name:Deborah Ishimwe	Country:Rwanda	Expertise: Biotechnology Engineering and Science, Pharmaceutical Health Sciences and Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Health Information Management	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Biomedical Engineer, Rwanda Medical Supply Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Kigali, Rwanda Dates: January 2, 2023 – Responsibilities: Medical equipment contract management; manage the day to day operations of medical equipment; distribution, overseeing installation, training and maintenance Skills: Creative thinking; strategic project management; healthcare supply chain optimization	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Database/systems/networks Technical training and/or learning specialist	Goals: Strengthen leadership skills for managing large-scale health projects. Learn best practices in innovative health technology integration. Build a global network for collaboration in maternal and child health.
Name:Diane Mugunga	Country:Rwanda	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Leadership in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Scrum Master, WiredIn Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Rwanda Dates: December 9, 2024 – Responsibilities: Lead IT project coordination and Agile ceremonies for cross-functional teams; support team members in refining user stories and managing delivery timelines; facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) and track bugs using Azure DevOps Skills: Project planning and team facilitation; communication and stakeholder alignment; technical documentation and issue tracking	Current Focus: Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes Technical product manager	Goals: Become a strong and sharp-spoken person, both in public speaking and team leadership. Explore how to use data science management tools. Manage people and learn how to say no positively.
Name:Fatima Tiji	Country:Morocco	Expertise: Educational Technology and E-Learning Engineering, Software Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Artificial Intelligence	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Digital Lead, UM6P- University Mohammed 6 Polytechnic Direct Reports: 5 Type: Full-time Location: Rabat, Morocco Dates: June 10, 2024 – Responsibilities: Lead digital innovation and AI integration across educational and media projects; manage digital transformation strategy and team operations; oversee product design for immersive and storytelling platforms Skills: Strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration; product development and digital platform management; AI-driven storytelling and education tech innovation;	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Individual contributor leading innovation Technical project and program manager	Goals: Explore AI product strategies in education and communication. Learn how tech companies build ethical AI tools. Strengthen leadership in innovation and digital storytelling.
Name:Gcinithemba Sherilyn Maphosa	Country:Zimbabwe	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Information Systems Management Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Data Processing and Analytics	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Data Operations Specialist, Kendago Direct Reports: Type: Part-time Location: Kiryat Ono, Israel Dates: February 5, 2024 – Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze performance data from digital marketing campaigns; maintain and organize accurate datasets in Excel and internal systems; conduct regular data quality checks and collaborate with teams to resolve data issues Skills: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, dynamic dashboards, conditional formatting); collaboration across remote teams; data validation	Current Focus: IT systems and/or data analysis Individual contributor leading innovation Technical training and/or learning specialist	Goals: Master advanced NLP techniques for real-world applications Strengthen data-driven decision-making with predictive modeling and insights Develop leadership in tech innovation, mentorship and cross-functional collaboration
Name:Gulnara Saryyeva	Country:Turkmenistan	Expertise: Computer Science Data Mining and Analytics Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Artificial Intelligence	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Senior Expert, Strategic Data Processing and Stakeholder Engagement, Central Bank of Turkmenistan Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Dates: June 20, 2018 – Responsibilities: Develop predictive models and advanced data analysis for financial and technological decision-making; oversee integration of new financial technologies by analyzing global practices, creating technical roadmaps and ensuring compliance and network security; coordinate international collaborations, stakeholder engagement and multilingual communications Skills: Advanced data analytics and predictive modeling; multilingual communication; project coordination and international collaboration	Current Focus: Database/systems/networks IT systems and/or data analysis Technical project and program manager	Goals: AI applications to real-world decision systems. How to advance data strategy for innovation. Gain leadership skills to grow cross-cultural, tech-driven projects.
Name:Gulnur Assan	Country:Kazakhstan	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Oil and Gas	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Field Service Engineer, RT Alliance Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Uralsk, Kazakhstan Dates: March 1, 2018 – Responsibilities: Manage technical operations in industrial and energy projects; coordinate teams to follow safety rules; complete tasks on time; prepare project plans, draft procedures, and write performance reports Skills: Planning technical activities; organizing operations; solving field problems during operations; communicating with clients, engineers and team members	Current Focus: Energy, renewable technology or green technology Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline Technical project and program manager	Goals: Explore effective industrial cleaning techniques such as sodium bicarbonate blasting and hydrogel pigging. Develop safer alternatives to strong acids such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, and nitric acids. Gain hands-on experience with operations in an oil and gas company.
Name:Gulnur Esova	Country:Uzbekistan	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Digital Media Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Financial Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Product Marketing Manager, Moneff Direct Reports: 3 Type: Full-time Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Dates: May 3, 2021 – Responsibilities: Develop go-to-market strategies for fintech products; lead product messaging and positioning; manage customer research and competitor analysis Skills: Strategic communication across cross-functional teams; building messaging guidance and UX copywriting; data-driven decision-making using analytics tools	Current Focus: Search optimization Technical product marketing Technical sales	Goals: Automate marketing processes using AI. Build digital presence and customer retention. Learn leadership and strategic task delegation.
Name:Hajer Saoudi	Country:Tunisia	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial Engineering, Chemical Food Science and Food Technology	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Green Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: CEO & Founder, Actifs Précieux S.AS Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Zaghouan, Tunisia Dates: April 21, 2014 – Responsibilities: Lead R&D and product innovation in sustainable extraction technologies; manage cross-functional teams and international operations; develop strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives Skills: Strategic thinking and business development; cross-cultural communication and leadership	Current Focus: Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees Technical product marketing Technical project and program manager	Goals: Learn strategies for scaling a global, deep tech startup. How to build and maintain strategic partnerships. Lead innovation with purpose and impact.
Name:Haya AlBarghouthi	Country:Palestinian Territories	Expertise: Engineering, Software Information Systems Management Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Leadership in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Digital Transformation Project Coordinator, Experts Turnkey Solutions Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Ramallah, Palestinian Territories Dates: March 11, 2025 – August 1, 2022 Responsibilities: Lead digital transformation projects across banking and government sectors using low-code platforms; Coordinate cross-functional teams and align business requirements with technical execution; Oversee stakeholder communication, project timelines and process automation initiatives Skills: Strategic project coordination and leadership; Agile product and process management; Effective stakeholder communication and team facilitation	Current Focus: Individual contributor leading innovation Technical product manager Technical project and program manager	Goals: Lead innovation in tech projects. Develop product strategy and roadmaps. Manage stakeholders and team alignment.
Name:Imen Bassoumi Jamoussi	Country:Tunisia	Expertise: Biology Biotechnology Health Sciences and Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Biotechnology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Research Engineer, Institut Pasteur de Tunis Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Tunis, Tunisia Dates: May 4, 2008 – Responsibilities: Design and conduct experimental protocols using laboratory in vitro and in vivo models for parasitic disease research; prepare and write grant proposals to secure research funding and partnerships; supervise undergraduate students & mentor graduate students in laboratory research. Skills: Model host-pathogen interactions, culture parasites, perform cell culture, conduct ELISA; use optical microscopy; communicate scientific concepts	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Analyze high-throughput imaging data and techniques Apply innovation strategies and technology transfer models Develop leadership and mentoring skills
Name:Jamal Geldiyeva	Country:Turkmenistan	Expertise: Computer Networks Computer Security Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Financial Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Leading Finance Specialist, Turkmenistan State Commercial Bank Direct Reports: 3 Type: Full-time Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Dates: October 1, 2002 – Responsibilities: Document and process financing for capital construction and repairs funded by the budget; Verify documents; Track construction costs; Prepare and submit financial reports; Oversee investment program preparation; Manage reports Skills: Financial analysis; Investment analysis; Use digital banking tools; Operate Colvir; Operate SWIFT; Operate Oracle; Lead cross-functional teams; Facilitate communication	Current Focus:	Goals: Design secure architectures for fintech platforms. Manage IT infrastructure in digital financial systems. Learn management of IT infrastructure.
Name:Julia Kim	Country:Uzbekistan	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Information Systems Management Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Product Manager, TBC Group Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Dates: July 3, 2024 – Responsibilities: Сreate remittance and card management strategies; Develop product roadmaps; Lead cross-functional product teams Skills: Strategic planning; Business development and Growth; Leadership	Current Focus: HCI/UX/UI Individual contributor leading innovation Technical product manager	Goals: Utilize AI tools in fintech and incorporate AI assistance in daily workflows. Create innovations and build great teams in the FinTech sector. Gain exposure to entrepreneurial fintech endeavors.
Name:Kamola Khudoyberdieva	Country:Uzbekistan	Expertise: Chemistry Engineering and Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Mentorship in Green Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: PhD Researcher, Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies Direct Reports: 3 Type: Full-time Location: Navoi, Uzbekistan Dates: January 3, 2023 – Responsibilities: Conduct an original research, chemical data analysis and industrial approach; green synthesis, supervise undergraduates and master's students in lab; lead lectures, workshops on green chemistry or sustainability Skills: Scientific, analytical and critical thinking; STEM education and mentorship; project leadership and innovation	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline Technical product design	Goals: Strengthen scientific and technological expertise in green chemistry. Build a global network for women in STEM and sustainability. Design and launch a scalable STEM mentorship initiative in Uzbekistan.
Name:Kawtar Zerhouni	Country:Morocco	Expertise: Computer Science Engineering, Telecommunications Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Artificial Intelligence	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Associate Professor, Ecole Centrale Casablanca Direct Reports: 3 Type: Full-time Location: Casablanca, Morocco Dates: September 1, 2023 – Responsibilities: Supervise and mentor PhD students on advanced research in AI; design and deliver graduate-level courses in machine learning, signal processing and cybersecurity; lead interdisciplinary research initiatives and build partnerships between academia and industry Skills: Lead and supervise cross-disciplinary project; curriculum development and scientific communication; strategic research design and innovation planning	Current Focus: Electronics or telecommunications Individual contributor leading innovation Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Understand how AI-driven solutions are structured and scaled in tech companies Learn from leadership practices and innovation cultures in high-impact environments Explore ways to translate academic research into industry-relevant, scalable applications
Name:Khadeejah Mohammed Salih	Country:Libya	Expertise: Biotechnology Engineering and Science, Pharmaceutical Health Sciences and Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Pharmaceuticals	Title / Company:	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline Technical product design	Goals: Advance skills in pharmaceutical biotechnology. Learn how to apply data analysis in healthcare solutions. Develop new leadership skills in clinical project management.
Name:Khaoula Mouheb	Country:Algeria	Expertise: Computer Graphics and Animation Digital Media Engineering, Software	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: State Engineer in Computer Science, CGMP Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Algiers, Algeria Dates: February 1, 2024 – Responsibilities: Develop and maintain internal plugins to improve the company's information system; optimize and refactor existing code to enhance system performance; administer and support ERP and CRM platforms for operational efficiency Skills: Software development and debugging (C#, JavaScript, Python); information systems management and integration; problem-solving and process automation	Current Focus: Individual contributor leading innovation Technical product design Technical product marketing	Goals: Management of startup operations and strategies for business growth Gain insight into innovation culture within tech companies Explore creative tech entrepreneurship in media and design
Name:Kristi Shehu	Country:Albania	Expertise: Computer Security Information Systems Management Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Cybersecurity	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Information Security Consultant (remote), Beta80 Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Milan, Italy Dates: October 1, 2024 – Responsibilities: Conduct security assessments and risk analyses and security audits for infrastructure and cloud environments; develop and implement compliance strategies aligned with NIS2, CRA, GDPR and other cybersecurity regulations; support secure software development by integrating DevSecOps practices and vulnerability management processes Skills: Security auditing and regulatory compliance mapping; risk assessment and technical documentation for stakeholders; secure system architecture and DevSecOps automation	Current Focus: Computer operations and/or security Overseeing the delivery of technology products Solutions architect	Goals: Increase skills related to strategic leadership and innovation in cybersecurity teams. Gain exposure to AI-driven cybersecurity automation and innovative optimization approaches. Hone technical expertise in scalable and secure system architecture.
Name:Lucie Uwimpaye	Country:Rwanda	Expertise: Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Leadership in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Enterprise Architecture Division Manager, Rwanda Information Society Authority Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Kigali, Rwanda Dates: July 13, 2023 – Responsibilities: Manage Enterprise Architecture Division team and resources; strategic alignment of IT and business goals; oversight of systems integration and data initiatives Skills: Leadership and cross-sector collaboration; product, project and program management; strategic thinking and systems design	Current Focus: Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes Technical product manager	Goals: Hone strategic thinking, decision-making and leadership skills with an ultimate goal of helping my organization and my country towards being data-driven. Learn how AI can be used to improve delivery of public services. Learn how to advocate for ICT sector policies, strategies and standards that foster collaboration and innovation, and encourage women to actively participate in ICT.
Name:Maria Tsvetkova	Country:Kyrgyzstan	Expertise: Engineering, Software Health Sciences and Technology Mathematics	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Artificial Intelligence	Title / Company:	Current Focus: Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes Software engineer Technical product manager	Goals: Learn how AI tools are developed, deployed and protected. Learn tools for how to overcome women's leadership challenges. Acquire tools for creating influence and driving change.
Name:Mariam Alqam	Country:Palestinian Territories	Expertise: Biochemistry Biotechnology Health Sciences and Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Bioinformatics	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Consultant, Deutsche Gesellschaft fÃr Internationale Zusammenarbeit Direct Reports: Type: Part-time Location: Ramallah, Palestinian Territories Dates: December 22, 2024 – Responsibilities: Plan and organize national-level women's leadership events and dialogues; develop program materials, concept notes and communication content; coordinate with stakeholders, speakers, and media for project implementation Skills: Strategic planning and event coordination; professional writing in Arabic and English; cross-sector communication and stakeholder engagement	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Educational Technology and E-learning Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Applying advanced bioinformatics tools to analyze genetic and rare disease data Designing innovative, zero-budget research projects using open-access bioinformatics in resource-limited settings Building global collaborations to support rare disease research and capacity-building in underserved communities, and how to find investors who can support these initiatives
Name:Mariem Boukari	Country:Tunisia	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Engineering and Science, Environmental Engineering, Geomatic or Geospatial	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Green Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Founder and CEO, Landshape Consulting Direct Reports: 2 Type: Full-time Location: Tunis, Tunisia Dates: August 28, 2024 – Responsibilities: Conduct data analysis and reporting to extract actionable insights from environmental, meteorological and agricultural datasets; process, structure and analyze GIS data to support territorial planning, environmental monitoring and decision-making; conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies for infrastructure planning and sustainable water resource management Skills: Spatial and statistical analysis; data management; hydrological modeling	Current Focus: Civil, water or environmental specialist Database/systems/networks Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Improve self esteem, leadership and communication skills. Improve skills in data processing and analysis. Strengthen project and team management skills.
Name:Marilyn Adesina	Country:Sierra Leone	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Geology and Geological Sciences	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Water Resources	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Senior Water Resources Engineer, National Water Resources Management Agency Direct Reports: 3 Type: Full-time Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone Dates: September 2, 2019 – Responsibilities: Manage water users and borehole drillers; Perform regular site visit of water users and monitoring and lead water resources planning and design projects; Issue water right permits and borehole drillers licenses to customers Skills: Writing monthly reports; Microsoft Office; Knowledge in minor and major construction activities	Current Focus: Civil, water or environmental specialist Design or CAD Energy, renewable technology or green technology	Goals: Explore advance skills in GIS and remote sensing and also explore innovative water management technologies. Learn effective advocacy for water policy reforms and enhance data-driven decision-making skills and have a great experience in tech-industry work. Enhance public speaking skills.
Name:Marwa Al Shamy	Country:Egypt	Expertise: Computer Graphics and Animation Digital Media Educational Technology and E-Learning	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Green Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Founder and CEO at Smart Content, Smart Content Direct Reports: 8 Type: Full-time Location: Cairo, Egypt Dates: February 28, 2022 – Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of Arabic e-learning content focused on sustainability and life skills for youth; Manage marketing strategies and oversee the digital marketing team to grow the platform's reach; Identify new business opportunities and recruit talented professionals to expand and strengthen the team Skills: Instructional design and course creation using e-learning technologies; Strategic communication, digital marketing and partnership development; Talent acquisition, team leadership and creative storytelling	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Technical evangelist Technical project and program manager	Goals: Work towards mastering AI tools for educational content. Learn strategies for building and engaging a youth community. Gain exposure to successful models of scalable, sustainable e-learning platforms.
Name:Meerim Asanalieva	Country:Kyrgyzstan	Expertise: Engineering, Computer Information Systems Management Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Leadership in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Head of BA and IT Project Management Department, Mbulak Direct Reports: 5 Type: Full-time Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Dates: July 5, 2022 – Responsibilities: Team development; lead IT project management and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery; analyze business processes and develop solutions to optimize operational efficiency Skills: Business analysis and process improvement; effective communication and stakeholder management; training and mentoring in digital skills and project workflows	Current Focus: Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes Technical project and program manager	Goals: Learn how AI/ML technologies are applied to drive innovation and social impact. Explore sustainable and efficient practices in industrial and materials engineering. Gain practical strategies for managing tech teams and digital transformation initiatives.
Name:Melody Ndemera	Country:Zimbabwe	Expertise: Biotechnology Food Science and Food Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Leadership in Biotechnology	Title / Company:	Current Focus: Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Expand my knowledge of effective prevention methods of biological threats to food production. Hone risk assessment skills related to biological threats in food for policy development. Leadership skills in policy development in biosafety and biotechnology.
Name:Meriem Benfarhat	Country:Algeria	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Renewable Energy	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Leadership in Green Technology	Title / Company:	Current Focus: Civil, water or environmental specialist Energy, renewable technology or green technology Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Learn how to integrate AI in water sustainability projects. Learn strategies for enhancing leadership in green technology. Master strategies for implementing large-scale sustainable solutions.
Name:Miralda Çuka	Country:Albania	Expertise: Computer Networks Computer Science Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Artificial Intelligence	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Assistant Professor, University of New York Tirana Direct Reports: 7 Type: Full-time Location: Tirana, Albania Dates: January 4, 2021 – Responsibilities: Design and teach AI and data science courses; develop AI-powered monitoring tools for international development projects; lead workshops and mentorship initiatives for women in tech Skills: Applied machine learning and data analytics; data pipeline design and system integration; community building and inclusive tech advocacy	Current Focus: Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline Software engineer	Goals: Gain skills in building scalable AI systems. Learn ways of applying synthetic data for training. Expand my leadership skills to thrive in tech-driven environments.
Name:Naglaa Mohamed	Country:Egypt	Expertise: Agriculture Biology Engineering and Science, Environmental	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Sustainablility	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Chief Science Officer, PVita Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Giza, Egypt Dates: May 11, 2024 – Responsibilities: Manage product development; manage 12 full time team members; responsible for secure fund Skills: Sops writing - product development - market research - protocol development; impact good environment- align the team with the mission - provoke healthy system for tasks follow-up; market research - negotiation - data room adjustment	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Improve public speaking and moderating skills. How to maximize the benefits and adaption of algae strain with different stress to target specific pathway. Eco-friendly extraction process process for plant based solution.
Name:Nancy Nyaradzo Murira	Country:Zimbabwe	Expertise: Bioengineering Educational Technology and E-Learning Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again., Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again. Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Dates: August 1, 2022 – Responsibilities: Community service; Research; Industrialization and commercialization; Skills: Strong communication for engaging diverse audiences, collaboration with community members and organizations and empathy to address local needs. Project management is crucial for planning and executing initiatives; Analytical and research design and familiarity with research software; Provide industry knowledge and entrepreneurial skills	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning QA and testing Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Learn applications of AI in food processing industries and laboratories to enhance product development and ensure food safety. Gain expertise in data analysis techniques, from extraction to insights, specifically for enhancing food quality and production efficiency as well as research. Enhance public speaking and team leadership skills to effectively advocate for and lead projects in food technology advancements, while also developing an appreciation for contract management, human personnel development and financial management in the context of food innovation.
Name:Nasiba Hudaykuliyeva	Country:Turkmenistan	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Engineering, Chemical Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Data Processing and Analytics	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Data Analyst, Garagum Hazynasy IE Direct Reports: 9 Type: Location: Turkmenbashy, Turkmenistan Dates: January 2, 2026 – Responsibilities: Verify PID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) and transmitter data accuracy and PI system integration; train and monitor proper data entry procedures and create live dashboards; troubleshoot system data bugs; Skills: Industrial database analysis (SQL); PID standards expertise, PBI; data integrity problem-solving	Current Focus: Database/systems/networks IT systems and/or data analysis	Goals: Deepen expertise in Big Data architectures like Hadoop and Spark. Practical applications for AI-driven analytics, real-time data processing or automated reporting tools. Master public speaking and pitching skills.
Name:Ngai Elizabeth	Country:Cameroon	Expertise: Computer Science Engineering, Software Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Software	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Software Product Delivery Manager, Digital Media Entertainment Systems Direct Reports: 8 Type: Full-time Location: Douala, Cameroon Dates: April 10, 2019 – Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver software solutions across fintech, gaming and taxation sectors; oversee the full product lifecycle, from planning to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals; led a team of six engineers by delegating tasks effectively, mentoring junior team members and facilitating continuous improvement through regular feedback sessions Skills: Java, Angular, Kubernetes and CI/CD implementation; software architecture and agile project management; technical mentorship and team leadership	Current Focus: Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes Software engineer Technical product manager	Goals: Learn effective team leadership strategies. Gain insights in integrating AI into team workflows. Learn about building secure, scalable software architectures.
Name:Nour Karraza	Country:Libya	Expertise: Computer Security Engineering, Network Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Cybersecurity	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Senior Network Security Engineer, Giga Direct Reports: 2 Type: Full-time Location: Tripoli, Libya Dates: April 1, 2024 – Responsibilities: Lead implementation and maintenance of enterprise-wide security protocols to protect ISP data and infrastructure; design and optimize the Security Operations Center (SOC) for real-time threat detection and incident response; develop and update comprehensive cybersecurity strategies for on-premises and cloud environments Skills: Security architecture design and threat mitigation in ISP networks; incident response, vulnerability management and SIEM analysis; collaboration and communication with technical teams and management to ensure compliance and security awareness	Current Focus: Solutions architect Technical project and program manager	Goals: Learn advanced SOC operations and automation. Learn incident response and digital forensics techniques. Gain leadership strategies for cybersecurity advocacy.
Name:Rahaf Hosari	Country:Palestinian Territories	Expertise: Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Information Technology and Communications	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Software Engineer, AXSOS AG Direct Reports: 3 Type: Full-time Location: Ramallah, Palestinian Territories Dates: September 1, 2022 – Responsibilities: Develop and integrate web services and business process automation using tech frameworks in Java, JavaScript and Powerplatform; lead client communication, gather technical requirements and support tender and proposal development; mentor university trainees and deliver technical knowledge-sharing sessions across teams and academy cohorts Skills: Full-stack development and system integration; technical documentation and client engagement; team coordination and mentorship	Current Focus: Software engineer Technical product design Technical training and/or learning specialist	Goals: Explore geospatial data handling and GIS products end-to-end design Build skills by learning about business process workflows automation and optimization with modern tools Learn about product management roadmaps and user-centered design, as well as product strategies from concept to delivery
Name:Rasha Ghunaim	Country:Palestinian Territories	Expertise: Chemistry Educational Technology and E-Learning	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Nanotechnology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Dean of College and Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Palestine Polytechnic University Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Hebron, Palestinian Territories Dates: September 1, 2019 – Responsibilities: Running administrative work for the college in addition to my academic load; work as connection point between the college and university administration; provide facilities and support for academia and scientific research Skills: Leadership; communication; collaboration	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Gain insights into the implementation of nano-chemistry and material science in research and education, even with limited resources. Build a wider professional network and strengthen international collaboration in related fields. Learn about the effective use of AI tools in research and education.
Name:Raushan Kashkombayeva	Country:Kazakhstan	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Mathematics	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Leadership in Green Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Director of business development, SPD express Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan Dates: October 12, 2012 – Responsibilities: Lead digital transformation initiatives in logistics; manage and coordinate cross-functional teams; develop and implement sustainable urban mobility solutions Skills: Strategic planning and project management; data-driven decision making and analytics; team leadership and effective communication	Current Focus: Technical project and program manager	Goals: Learn about scalable green logistics system design. Learn about data-driven urban mobility solutions. Gain skills in leadership in tech-driven teams.
Name:Salma Mahmoud	Country:Egypt	Expertise: Health Sciences and Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Pharmaceuticals	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Senior Evidence Coordinator, PDC-CRO Direct Reports: 2 Type: Full-time Location: Cairo, Egypt Dates: August 30, 2020 – Responsibilities: Lead and monitor multinational Phase I to III clinical trials across MENA sites; design and conduct health economics studies including cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses; collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and data quality Skills: Research project management and documentation; systematic literature review and data interpretation; stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication	Current Focus: Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Designing fair and comprehensive digital health solutions using AI. Leadership strategies for managing cross-functional research and tech teams. Building scalable models for equitable clinical trial recruitment.
Name:Samia Kerakra	Country:Algeria	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Environmental Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial Engineering, Chemical	Professional Track: Green Technology and Sustainability	Sub-track: Leadership in Green Technology	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Lecturer and Researcher, Bejaia University Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Bejaia, Algeria Dates: December 31, 2019 – Responsibilities: Lecture chemistry, ethics and engineering profession modules; supervise PhD and Master's theses in polymer engineering; manage laboratory synthesis and experiments of advanced materials; Skills: Expertise in polymer synthesis and material characterization; academic mentoring and thesis guidance; effective communication and curriculum development;	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Energy, renewable technology or green technology Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Leadership skills in green technology. Advanced methods for plastic pollution reduction. Networking with environmental science experts.
Name:Samira Ahouar	Country:Morocco	Expertise: Digital Media Educational Technology and E-Learning Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: CEO and Founder, Digitakal Direct Reports: 6 Type: Full-time Location: Kenitra, Morocco Dates: November 15, 2022 – Responsibilities: Design and implement digital strategies for our clients; Develop business and follow up with clients, including creating tailored proposals; Recruit, train, and closely monitor the team to ensure smooth execution of operations Skills: Digital transformation & project management; Communicate effectively; speak publicly; market programs; advocate for initiatives; Lead teams and drive entrepreneurial initiatives	Current Focus: Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees Software engineer Technical product marketing	Goals: Master the art of leading and innovating cybersecurity strategies. Foster effective leadership within tech-driven companies Scale SaaS solutions for global markets
Name:Samira Almegrisi	Country:Libya	Expertise: Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Leadership in IT	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Techno-Functional Consultant (Banking Sector), The Orbit Company for Consultation and Training Direct Reports: 2 Type: Full-time Location: Remote, Jordan Dates: September 1, 2024 – Responsibilities: Create and optimize loan products and workflows for core banking systems;lead technical and functional teams in coordinating core banking project implementations; analyze, address and document system issues and evolving business needs of partner banks Skills: T24 Core banking system analysis and troubleshooting; business needs assessment and translation to technical requirements; cross-functional technical team leadership	Current Focus: Database/systems/networks Software engineer Technical project and program manager	Goals: Leadership in technology project management. Public speaking and team leadership. Exploring database management and administration.
Name:Siham Bouguern	Country:Algeria	Expertise: Digital Media Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial Engineering, Systems	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Founder, Jawsak Direct Reports: 2 Type: Full-time Location: Ain Sefra, Algeria Dates: December 25, 2024 – Responsibilities: Oversee strategic development and operations of Jawsak; design programs and initiatives for entrepreneurial engineers; build partnerships and manage community engagement Skills: Strategic planning and leadership; program and community development; cross-functional communication and collaboration	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes Technical product design	Goals: Understand how to design mentorship programs and how to be an effective mentor. Gain insight into innovation leadership and develop leadership for global expansion. Explore industrial tech business models and understand U.S. startup innovation culture.
Name:Sirine Ben Massaoud	Country:Tunisia	Expertise: Biology Biotechnology Health Sciences and Technology	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Genetics	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Medical Biologist, Chalbi Belkahia National Center of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Tunis, Tunisia Dates: August 31, 2019 – Responsibilities: Run biomedical analyses; conduct biomedical research activities; monitor student interns Skills: Technical laboratory skills; critical data interpretation; mentorship	Current Focus: Bio or medical technology Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Gain better understanding of methods and technologies used in therapeutic drug monitoring in the USA and gain insights about work dynamics in international lab settings. Learn more about the use of molecular techniques in the US such genotyping and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) for genetic investigations and personalized medicine. Link biomedical science to IT for better clinical decisions and tailored medication intake.
Name:Soukaina Ait Errami	Country:Morocco	Expertise: Computer Science Data Mining and Analytics Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Data Processing and Analytics	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: GIS/Geomatics Data Engineering Project Manager, ANCFCC Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Rabat, Morocco Dates: December 13, 2018 – Responsibilities: Design and implementation of scalable data infrastructures for GIS and spatial data systems; applied principles from spatial big data research to improve data workflows and query performance; led data engineering projects from raw data to decision-ready insights, enabling data-driven strategies and operations. Skills: Expertise in designing and optimizing scalable data architectures; proven ability to handle large-scale, multi-dimensional datasets; specialized in spatial analytics, but adaptable to diverse domains	Current Focus: Database/systems/networks IT systems and/or data analysis Software engineer	Goals: Deepen expertise in data engineering practices. Explore development and application of AI tools and models. Strengthen leadership and public speaking skills.
Name:Stephanie Guetchueng	Country:Cameroon	Expertise: Biology Biotechnology Chemistry	Professional Track: Biotechnology and Health	Sub-track: Pharmaceuticals	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Senior Research Officer, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Yaounde, Cameroon Dates: December 8, 2022 – Responsibilities: Manage team members; coordinate projects; control product quality Skills: Diplomacy; leadership; mentorship	Current Focus: Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Build global research collaborations in biotech. Gain industry insights on drug development. Enhance leadership and communication skills.
Name:Sylvie Dufitimana	Country:Rwanda	Expertise: Ecology Architecture Engineering, Civil	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Mentorship in Science and Engineering	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Architect, MASS Design Group Direct Reports: Type: Full-time Location: Kigali, Rwanda Dates: July 4, 2024 – Responsibilities: Assist architectural and landscape design for various building and public space projects; support site supervision to ensure quality construction and design implementation; coordinate with clients, engineers and community members to align design goals Skills: Design and planning using tools like AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Suite; creative problem-solving and adapting designs to local context; strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders	Current Focus: Architecture	Goals: Learn fundamentals of designing and leading impactful mentorship programs. Strengthen leadership and communication skills. Gain a deeper understanding of community-driven design and urban development strategies.
Name:Tafadzwa Muusha	Country:Zimbabwe	Expertise: Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial Mechatronics Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Chief Technology Officer, Inturistic Pvt Ltd Direct Reports: 4 Type: Full-time Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Dates: January 3, 2022 – Responsibilities: Lead product development to create innovative solutions that meet customer needs; manage project timelines and resources to ensure successful execution; drive business development by identifying growth opportunities and building strategic partnerships Skills: User-centered design; project management; networking and communication	Current Focus: Software engineer Technical product design Technical product manager	Goals: Advanced AI Techniques in Robotics Prototyping to tech product development Learn project management for tech innovations
Name:Tasneem Aboughalia	Country:Libya	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Database Administration Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Information Technology (IT) and Communications	Sub-track: Data Processing and Analytics	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Corporate Master Data Manager, OLA Energy Direct Reports: 4 Type: Full-time Location: Tunis, Tunisia Dates: September 23, 2019 – Responsibilities: Oversee and maintain master data across affiliates; lead and mentor the data stewardship team; manage daily operations and report to senior management Skills: Data modeling and mapping; team leadership and development; adaptability and continuous learning	Current Focus: Database/systems/networks IT systems and/or data analysis	Goals: Learn best practices for implementing automated systems to ensure the accuracy and consistency of master data. How to developing live dashboards to provide immediate insights for strategic planning and decision-making. Learn effective ways to utilize artificial intelligence to analyze customer behaviors, predict trends and inform credit assessments.
Name:Ummatoy Yuldasheva	Country:Uzbekistan	Expertise: Educational Technology and E-Learning Information Systems Management	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track: Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering	Title / Company: Current/Most Recent Job Title and Company: Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction Direct Reports: 10+ Type: Full-time Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Dates: March 7, 2025 – Responsibilities: Advise on national strategies for employment and poverty reduction initiatives; Oversee program design and implementation, ensuring alignment with policy goals; Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver impactful social and economic projects. Skills: Strategic planning and policy development; Team leadership and capacity building; Stakeholder engagement and cross-sector collaboration.	Current Focus: Technical product design Technical product manager Technical project and program manager	Goals: Master practical applications of Generative AI Develop strong team leadership skills Enhance management and strategic decision-making abilities
Name:Xhoena Polisi Duro	Country:Albania	Expertise: Data Mining and Analytics Digital Media Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning	Professional Track: Science and Engineering	Sub-track:	Title / Company:	Current Focus: Educational Technology and E-learning IT systems and/or data analysis Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline	Goals: Learn how AI/ML can help create daily life applications for special need kids. Learn how to mentor others in different approaches to data analysis. Learn digital media usage and content creation for better marketing developement.

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