
Menna Ayad
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About me
Founder at Fosha فسحة Experiences | Tourism & Travel Tech | Cisco | CCIE | BSc in Computer Science
Education

Pembroke-King's Summer Programme 2014, University of Cambridge
2014 - 2014Study Abroad
The American University in Cairo
2012 - 2016Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science High HonorsActivities and Societies: Special Projects Committee Head at FYE, Project Committee Member at Mashroo3 Kheir, Peer Leader at FYE Graduated with a High Honors Computer Science Degree. Coursework included: Mobile Applications Development, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Programming in Java, Big Data Analytics, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analysis and Design of Algorithms, Fundamentals of Database Systems, Software Engineering. Besides academics, I was keen to contribute in various extracurricular activities. One of my main contribution was developing an iOS and Android version of AUC's first mobile… Show more Graduated with a High Honors Computer Science Degree. Coursework included: Mobile Applications Development, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Programming in Java, Big Data Analytics, Data Structures and Algorithms, Analysis and Design of Algorithms, Fundamentals of Database Systems, Software Engineering. Besides academics, I was keen to contribute in various extracurricular activities. One of my main contribution was developing an iOS and Android version of AUC's first mobile application called "AUC101". AUC101 acts as a portable tour guide for every AUCian freshmen. It gathers most of the information, experiences and tips from all around the campus, hence, with just few touches, you can be informed about almost every question you have related to AUC. AUC101 app was downloaded by 1000+ AUCians. Show less
Experience

Google
Sept 2013 - Jun 2014Google Student AmbassadorAttended a one week training by Google in Jordan which included both technical and skills development sessions by Googlers. Planned more than an event for Google at AUC campus which were attended by more than 100+ attendees from AUC community. Created a group for Google at AUC which had about 600+ connections and posted all Google new product and activities news.

University of Cambridge
Sept 2014 - Sept 2015PKP Program AmbassadorCollaborated with the office of International Students and Study Abroad and my team to promote for Pembroke-King's Program (PKP) at AUC and provide all essential information for the interested students.Created a group of about 350+ AUC members to facilitate the process of applying to PKP program.

UN World Food Programme WFP
Aug 2016 - Sept 2016IT VolunteerDeveloped an internal Android mobile application which served one of WFP School Feeding projects. The mobile application is responsible for first retrieving students' names from remote database server, allowing user to enter attendance of the students and finally submitting attendance to the database.

Cisco
Mar 2017 - Jun 2021Being a trusted network advisor for Cisco customers through gathering their technical business requirements and proposing and implementing new designs for customer’s network that will meet their needs and solve their technology challenges.Established with my colleagues Early in Career Network (ECN) in Cisco Egypt office which aims to connect early in career colleagues from all around the world to help each other advance in our career. Completed Cisco Services Academy program with my Associate Network Consulting Engineers colleagues from all over EMEAR. Gained technical knowledge and experience throughout the program in topics like Routing and Switching technology, Cloud, VMWare and Python.Enhanced my soft skills through attending a variety of soft skills workshop that focused on developing our leadership, communication skills and personal-growth.
Network Consulting Engineer
Sept 2017 - Jun 2021Associate Network Consulting Engineer
Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

TechWomen
Sept 2019 - nowTechWomen Fellow
Fosha فسحة
Jul 2021 - nowFounderPassionate about mobile applications development as well as the travel & tourism industry & I combined both passions and founded Fosha فسحة . Awarded by UN Tourism, Fosha فسحة is your go-to app for discovering & booking must-do tours & authentic experiences in Egypt.Fosha فسحة is a digital marketplace connecting travelers with local experience providers in Egypt so that they can easily discover & book experiences, tours & hidden gems in few taps & help local experience providers digitize their bookings & payments & boost their revenues ⚡️.Fosha فسحة has been awarded by several international organizations including UN Tourism, Plug and Play, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Egypt. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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DevNet Class of 2020
CiscoDec 2020 
CCNP Routing & Switching
CiscoOct 2017- View certificate

Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
CiscoDec 2020 - View certificate

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching (CCIE Routing and Switching)
CiscoJul 2018 
CCNA Routing and Switching
CiscoMar 2017- View certificate

C# Essential Training
Lynda.comJan 2015 
CCNA Cloud
CiscoMay 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Menna AyadDean’s List Award for Academic Achievement AUC Jun 2016
- Awarded to Menna AyadMagna Cum Lauda High Honors AUC Jun 2016
Languages
- enEnglish
- arArabic
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