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Name Country Expertise Professional Track Sub-track Title / Company Current Focus Goals
Aibike Mamaiusupova Kyrgyzstan
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  • Science and Engineering

Economics

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Technical project and program manager
  • 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.
Aigerim Khalelova Kazakhstan
  1. Graphic Design
  2. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Entrepreneurship in IT

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

  • HCI/UX/UI
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Technical product design
  • 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
Aijan Alisherova-Duymaz Kyrgyzstan
  1. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  2. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  • Science and Engineering

Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering

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

  • Technical product marketing
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Technical sales
  • 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
Aishah Sulaiman Nigeria
  1. Agriculture
  2. Food Science and Food Technology
  3. Renewable Energy
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Agriculture

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

  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees
  • Technical product manager
  • Integrate solar energy into agro-processing systems.
  • Develop export market strategies and ensure compliance.
  • Lead the scaling of women-led startups.
Ajui Aseh Massateh Cameroon
  1. Biotechnology
  2. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  3. Health Sciences and Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Medicine

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

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes
  • 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.
Alaa Ragab Hani Egypt
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Health Sciences and Technology
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Artificial Intelligence

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

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Albina Bardhi Albania
  1. Computer Security
  2. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Cybersecurity

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Individual contributor leading innovation
  • Technical product manager
  • Strategic applications of cybersecurity in organizations.
  • Learn tools for scalable learning design for workforce training.
  • Gain insights for building and leading tech-driven initiatives.
Aline Umubyeyi Rwanda
  1. Computer Networks
  2. Computer Science
  3. Computer Security
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Cybersecurity

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

  • Computer operations and/or security
  • 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.
Aliya Salimzhuarova Kazakhstan
  1. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  2. Engineering, Energy Resources
  3. Renewable Energy
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship in Green Technology

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

  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • 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.
Amany Dyab Egypt
  1. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  2. Engineering, Geomatic or Geospatial
  3. Geology and Geological Sciences
  • Science and Engineering

Leadership in Science and Engineering

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.

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Technical training and/or learning specialist

  • Learn advanced project management skills.
  • Gain tools for leveraging AI for geospatial insights.
  • Learn effective leadership and mentoring techniques.
Assma Benmussa Libya
  1. Computer Networks
  2. Computer Science
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Agriculture

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • Software engineer
  • 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.
Ayjahan Nedirova Turkmenistan
  1. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  2. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Entrepreneurship in IT

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

  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Learn steps to develop and deploy software applications.
  • Learn steps to create innovative educational platforms and tools.
  • Better understand blockchain and digital payment systems.
Ayna Durdymyradova Turkmenistan
  1. Database Administration
  2. Renewable Energy
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Renewable Energy

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

  • Database/systems/networks
  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees
  • 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
Aziza Talaspayeva Kazakhstan
  1. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  2. Engineering, Civil
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Entrepreneurship in IT

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

  • Individual contributor leading innovation
  • Technical evangelist
  • Technical product manager
  • 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
Bernadette Johnny Sierra Leone
  1. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  2. Biotechnology
  3. Health Sciences and Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Medicine

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.

  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Strengthen Leadership skills and Public speaking
  • Learn about the application of AI in women and reproductive Health
  • Explore digital health product development
Besarta Hoxha Albania
  1. Computer Science
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Computer Programming

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

  • QA and testing
  • Scalable test automation strategies
  • Leadership development and team management
  • AI integration in QA processes
Chiedza Rachel Chabikwa Zimbabwe
  1. Engineering, Energy Resources
  2. Renewable Energy
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Renewable energy

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

  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • Learn about innovative energy financing structures.
  • Learn about power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects.
  • Gain insights into cross-border electricity trades.
Chinyere Ihuoma Anyanwu Nigeria
  1. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  2. Computer Science
  3. Data Mining and Analytics
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Data Processing and Analytics

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • IT systems and/or data analysis
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Chioma Ukpabi Nigeria
  1. Digital Media
  2. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  3. Graphic Design
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Design scalable learning technology systems.
  • Build strategic global partnerships and networks.
  • Learn about enhancing user-centered content experience.
Chorouk Ouanaim Morocco
  1. Architecture
  2. Ecology
  3. Renewable Energy
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Sustainability

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

  • Design or CAD
  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • 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
Daria Sukhodolova Kyrgyzstan
  1. Digital Media
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Leadership in IT

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

  • Technical product manager
  • Technical product marketing
  • Technical sales
  • 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
Darya Tyan Uzbekistan
  1. Computer Graphics and Animation
  2. Engineering, Software
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Artificial Intelligence

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

  • IT systems and/or data analysis
  • Technical product design
  • Technical project and program manager
  • 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
Deborah Ishimwe Rwanda
  1. Biotechnology
  2. Engineering and Science, Pharmaceutical
  3. Health Sciences and Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Health Information Management

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

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Database/systems/networks
  • Technical training and/or learning specialist

  • 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.
Diane Mugunga Rwanda
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Leadership in IT

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

  • 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
  • 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.
Fatima Tiji Morocco
  1. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  2. Engineering, Software
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Artificial Intelligence

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;

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Individual contributor leading innovation
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Explore AI product strategies in education and communication.
  • Learn how tech companies build ethical AI tools.
  • Strengthen leadership in innovation and digital storytelling.
Gcinithemba Sherilyn Maphosa Zimbabwe
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Information Systems Management
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Data Processing and Analytics

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

  • IT systems and/or data analysis
  • Individual contributor leading innovation
  • Technical training and/or learning specialist

  • 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
Gulnara Saryyeva Turkmenistan
  1. Computer Science
  2. Data Mining and Analytics
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Artificial Intelligence

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

  • Database/systems/networks
  • IT systems and/or data analysis
  • Technical project and program manager
  • AI applications to real-world decision systems.
  • How to advance data strategy for innovation.
  • Gain leadership skills to grow cross-cultural, tech-driven projects.
Gulnur Assan Kazakhstan
  1. Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial
  2. Engineering, Chemical
  3. Engineering, Petroleum
  • Science and Engineering

Oil and Gas

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

  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Technical project and program manager
  • 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.
Gulnur Esova Uzbekistan
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Digital Media
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Financial Technology

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

  • Search optimization
  • Technical product marketing
  • Technical sales
  • Automate marketing processes using AI.
  • Build digital presence and customer retention.
  • Learn leadership and strategic task delegation.
Hajer Saoudi Tunisia
  1. Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial
  2. Engineering, Chemical
  3. Food Science and Food Technology
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship in Green Technology

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

  • Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees
  • Technical product marketing
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Learn strategies for scaling a global, deep tech startup.
  • How to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
  • Lead innovation with purpose and impact.
Haya AlBarghouthi Palestinian Territories
  1. Engineering, Software
  2. Information Systems Management
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Leadership in IT

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

  • Individual contributor leading innovation
  • Technical product manager
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Lead innovation in tech projects.
  • Develop product strategy and roadmaps.
  • Manage stakeholders and team alignment.
Imen Bassoumi Jamoussi Tunisia
  1. Biology
  2. Biotechnology
  3. Health Sciences and Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Biotechnology

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

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Analyze high-throughput imaging data and techniques
  • Apply innovation strategies and technology transfer models
  • Develop leadership and mentoring skills
Jamal Geldiyeva Turkmenistan
  1. Computer Networks
  2. Computer Security
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Financial Technology

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

  • Design secure architectures for fintech platforms.
  • Manage IT infrastructure in digital financial systems.
  • Learn management of IT infrastructure.
Julia Kim Uzbekistan
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Information Systems Management
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Entrepreneurship in IT

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

  • HCI/UX/UI
  • Individual contributor leading innovation
  • Technical product manager
  • 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.
Kamola Khudoyberdieva Uzbekistan
  1. Chemistry
  2. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  3. Engineering, Chemical
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Mentorship in Green Technology

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Technical product design
  • 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.
Kawtar Zerhouni Morocco
  1. Computer Science
  2. Engineering, Telecommunications
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Artificial Intelligence

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

  • Electronics or telecommunications
  • Individual contributor leading innovation
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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
Khadeejah Mohammed Salih Libya
  1. Biotechnology
  2. Engineering and Science, Pharmaceutical
  3. Health Sciences and Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Pharmaceuticals

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Technical product design
  • Advance skills in pharmaceutical biotechnology.
  • Learn how to apply data analysis in healthcare solutions.
  • Develop new leadership skills in clinical project management.
Khaoula Mouheb Algeria
  1. Computer Graphics and Animation
  2. Digital Media
  3. Engineering, Software
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Entrepreneurship in IT

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

  • Individual contributor leading innovation
  • Technical product design
  • Technical product marketing
  • 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
Kristi Shehu Albania
  1. Computer Security
  2. Information Systems Management
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Cybersecurity

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

  • Computer operations and/or security
  • Overseeing the delivery of technology products
  • Solutions architect
  • 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.
Lucie Uwimpaye Rwanda
  1. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Leadership in IT

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

  • 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
  • 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.
Maria Tsvetkova Kyrgyzstan
  1. Engineering, Software
  2. Health Sciences and Technology
  3. Mathematics
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Artificial Intelligence

  • Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes
  • Software engineer
  • Technical product manager
  • 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.
Mariam Alqam Palestinian Territories
  1. Biochemistry
  2. Biotechnology
  3. Health Sciences and Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Bioinformatics

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

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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
Mariem Boukari Tunisia
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  3. Engineering, Geomatic or Geospatial
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship in Green Technology

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

  • Civil, water or environmental specialist
  • Database/systems/networks
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Improve self esteem, leadership and communication skills.
  • Improve skills in data processing and analysis.
  • Strengthen project and team management skills.
Marilyn Adesina Sierra Leone
  1. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  2. Engineering, Civil
  3. Geology and Geological Sciences
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Water Resources

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

  • Civil, water or environmental specialist
  • Design or CAD
  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • 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.
Marwa Al Shamy Egypt
  1. Computer Graphics and Animation
  2. Digital Media
  3. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship in Green Technology

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Technical evangelist
  • Technical project and program manager
  • 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.
Meerim Asanalieva Kyrgyzstan
  1. Engineering, Computer
  2. Information Systems Management
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Leadership in IT

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

  • 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
  • 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.
Melody Ndemera Zimbabwe
  1. Biotechnology
  2. Food Science and Food Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Leadership in Biotechnology

  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Meriem Benfarhat Algeria
  1. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  2. Engineering, Chemical
  3. Renewable Energy
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Leadership in Green Technology

  • Civil, water or environmental specialist
  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Miralda Çuka Albania
  1. Computer Networks
  2. Computer Science
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Artificial Intelligence

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

  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Software engineer
  • 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.
Naglaa Mohamed Egypt
  1. Agriculture
  2. Biology
  3. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Sustainablility

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

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Nancy Nyaradzo Murira Zimbabwe
  1. Bioengineering
  2. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Science and Engineering

Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • QA and testing
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Nasiba Hudaykuliyeva Turkmenistan
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Engineering, Chemical
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Data Processing and Analytics

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

  • Database/systems/networks
  • IT systems and/or data analysis
  • 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.
Ngai Elizabeth Cameroon
  1. Computer Science
  2. Engineering, Software
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Software

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

  • Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes
  • Software engineer
  • Technical product manager
  • Learn effective team leadership strategies.
  • Gain insights in integrating AI into team workflows.
  • Learn about building secure, scalable software architectures.
Nour Karraza Libya
  1. Computer Security
  2. Engineering, Network
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Cybersecurity

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

  • Solutions architect
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Learn advanced SOC operations and automation.
  • Learn incident response and digital forensics techniques.
  • Gain leadership strategies for cybersecurity advocacy.
Rahaf Hosari Palestinian Territories
  1. Engineering, Civil
  2. Engineering, Software
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Information Technology and Communications

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

  • Software engineer
  • Technical product design
  • Technical training and/or learning specialist

  • 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
Rasha Ghunaim Palestinian Territories
  1. Chemistry
  2. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  • Biotechnology and Health

Nanotechnology

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Raushan Kashkombayeva Kazakhstan
  1. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  2. Engineering, Civil
  3. Mathematics
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Leadership in Green Technology

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

  • Technical project and program manager
  • Learn about scalable green logistics system design.
  • Learn about data-driven urban mobility solutions.
  • Gain skills in leadership in tech-driven teams.
Salma Mahmoud Egypt
  1. Health Sciences and Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Pharmaceuticals

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

  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Samia Kerakra Algeria
  1. Engineering and Science, Environmental
  2. Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial
  3. Engineering, Chemical
  • Green Technology and Sustainability

Leadership in Green Technology

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;

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Energy, renewable technology or green technology
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Leadership skills in green technology.
  • Advanced methods for plastic pollution reduction.
  • Networking with environmental science experts.
Samira Ahouar Morocco
  1. Digital Media
  2. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Entrepreneurship in IT

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

  • Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees
  • Software engineer
  • Technical product marketing
  • Master the art of leading and innovating cybersecurity strategies.
  • Foster effective leadership within tech-driven companies
  • Scale SaaS solutions for global markets
Samira Almegrisi Libya
  1. Engineering, Computer
  2. Engineering, Software
  3. Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Leadership in IT

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

  • Database/systems/networks
  • Software engineer
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Leadership in technology project management.
  • Public speaking and team leadership.
  • Exploring database management and administration.
Siham Bouguern Algeria
  1. Digital Media
  2. Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial
  3. Engineering, Systems
  • Science and Engineering

Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering

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

  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • Leader who is in charge of overseeing the delivery of technology products and processes
  • Technical product design
  • 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.
Sirine Ben Massaoud Tunisia
  1. Biology
  2. Biotechnology
  3. Health Sciences and Technology
  • Biotechnology and Health

Genetics

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

  • Bio or medical technology
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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.
Soukaina Ait Errami Morocco
  1. Computer Science
  2. Data Mining and Analytics
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Data Processing and Analytics

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

  • Database/systems/networks
  • IT systems and/or data analysis
  • Software engineer
  • Deepen expertise in data engineering practices.
  • Explore development and application of AI tools and models.
  • Strengthen leadership and public speaking skills.
Stephanie Guetchueng Cameroon
  1. Biology
  2. Biotechnology
  3. Chemistry
  • Biotechnology and Health

Pharmaceuticals

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

  • Leader who is in charge of managing technical employees
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • Build global research collaborations in biotech.
  • Gain industry insights on drug development.
  • Enhance leadership and communication skills.
Sylvie Dufitimana Rwanda
  1. Ecology
  2. Architecture
  3. Engineering, Civil
  • Science and Engineering

Mentorship in Science and Engineering

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

  • Architecture
  • 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.
Tafadzwa Muusha Zimbabwe
  1. Engineering and Science, Materials and Industrial
  2. Mechatronics
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Science and Engineering

Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering

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

  • Software engineer
  • Technical product design
  • Technical product manager
  • Advanced AI Techniques in Robotics
  • Prototyping to tech product development
  • Learn project management for tech innovations
Tasneem Aboughalia Libya
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Database Administration
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT) and Communications

Data Processing and Analytics

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

  • Database/systems/networks
  • IT systems and/or data analysis
  • 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.
Ummatoy Yuldasheva Uzbekistan
  1. Educational Technology and E-Learning
  2. Information Systems Management
  • Science and Engineering

Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering

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.

  • Technical product design
  • Technical product manager
  • Technical project and program manager
  • Master practical applications of Generative AI
  • Develop strong team leadership skills
  • Enhance management and strategic decision-making abilities
Xhoena Polisi Duro Albania
  1. Data Mining and Analytics
  2. Digital Media
  3. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
  • Science and Engineering
  • Educational Technology and E-learning
  • IT systems and/or data analysis
  • Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline
  • 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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