Wael E.

Experience

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  Carnegie Mellon University

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2010

  Research Engineer

  Spearheaded research, design, and prototyping of custom computing and robotic solutions. Collaborating closely with professors and resident DARPA research scientists, I contributed to innovative research projects substantially funded by The Qatar Foundation. A key focus of the work was the application of robotics in diverse fields, notably in the development of robotic systems for the corrosion inspection of gas pipelines.

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  Oger Systems

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2013

  Region Project Manager

  Led a specialized engineering team of over 500 personnel in delivering complex, integrated low current system solutions for The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh. My role included overseeing the design, deployment and configuration of advanced smart building technologies, enterprise communication networking, on-premise data centers, and comprehensive security infrastructure. This 5-Star luxury hotel, known for its opulence and strategic importance, has hosted multiple international leaders' summits and a visit from a sitting U.S. President.The project's complexity was underscored by the hotel's vast footprint, spanning over 50,000 square feet. It encompasses numerous entertainment and conference halls, journalist reporting rooms, a dignitary wing, and 492 guest rooms of varying levels of luxury. Managing the technical and logistical aspects of this project required meticulous planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of systems while upholding the highest standards of luxury and security. Show less

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  District 3 Innovation

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2020

  Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

  Established North Scientific Corporation (NSC), a deep tech, research-first company, in collaboration with field experts from ElementAI, TechStars, and Concordia University’s District 3. Our primary objective was to develop a cutting-edge methodology for automating the application of ArcOps (Architecture Operations), DevOps, SecOps, MLOps, and GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) over major cloud providers (Google Cloud Platform, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Digital Ocean, Oracle Cloud OCI, and IBM Cloud), specifically within the Finance and Healthcare sectors. To achieve this, we built a prototype that seamlessly integrated with the Atlassian product line (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket). This integration was powered by a sophisticated custom-built engine utilizing Python and TensorFlow, invoked by a conversational interface built on DialogFlow.NSC platform was meticulously tested and refined in a controlled environment with multiple B2B startup clients under strict NDA and data control agreements. A notable success story was our collaboration with Netra, a Boston-based TechStars startup, which utilized our platform output effectively before its acquisition by Claravine, a 100M valuation company. Show less

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  BrainFinance

  Apr 2022 - now

  As the Chief Technology Officer at Brain Finance, I am privileged to spearhead the technology and engineering efforts at a dynamic, forward-thinking fintech organization. In my role, I am responsible for driving technological innovation, overseeing product development, and ensuring the seamless integration of our financial and technological services.I lead a talented team of engineers and developers in the pursuit of creating impactful financial solutions that are both technologically advanced and user-centric. My objective is to ensure that our technological capabilities are not just robust and secure, but also agile and adaptive in the face of the ever-evolving fintech landscape.In collaboration with other executive members, I contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes at the company, providing the technological perspective necessary to maintain our competitive edge and satisfy our customer needs. Show less As the Chief Information Security Officer at Brain Finance, I am entrusted with the crucial task of safeguarding our technology infrastructure, data assets, and the privacy of our clients. In this dynamic and ever-evolving fintech environment, I drive the implementation of comprehensive security strategies, policies, and practices that mitigate risk, uphold compliance, and promote business continuity.I lead a skilled team of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and threat management. We actively identify vulnerabilities, manage security incidents, and continuously adapt to the growing complexity of cyber threats.In collaboration with the executive team, I play a critical role in shaping the company's strategic initiatives. I ensure that information security is an integral part of our business decisions, helping us to maintain our competitive advantage, and building our clients' trust. Show less

  • Chief Technology Officer

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Chief Information Security Officer

    Apr 2022 - Jun 2024