AI Transformation Leader · Serial Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur, AI transformation leader, and keynote speaker. Canada's Top 30 Under 30 — founder of four organizations across three continents, building ventures that connect people, technology, and opportunity at scale.
I am a serial entrepreneur and AI transformation leader who has spent over a decade building organizations, shaping industries, and connecting people with opportunity. From founding Yemen's largest educational platform to driving enterprise AI adoption across North America and the MENA region, my work has always been about creating real, lasting impact at scale.
I operate at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and human performance — designing AI transformation strategies, building digital ventures, and leading organizations through the complexity of change. I have founded four companies, spoken at global stages including the United Nations and UNESCO, and built programs that have reached tens of thousands of people across three continents.
"The biggest opportunity in AI is not the technology itself — it's helping people and organizations actually use it well."
Prospect Human Services Society
Leading AI enablement and adoption initiatives across the organization. Designing and delivering AI training programs for staff, management, and leadership — covering responsible AI use, productivity tools, and workflow automation. Building Power Automate and n8n automation workflows to eliminate manual processes, and serving as the internal go-to advisor for AI tool selection, risk governance, and change management.
CurrentABM College
Led the full digital transformation of workforce development operations, implementing automation systems that improved employment outcomes for 1,500+ learners annually. Spearheaded government licensing initiatives that secured approval for new Cybersecurity and Software Engineering programs, directly contributing to over $12M CAD in additional revenue for the college. Leveraged data-driven digital tools to streamline program delivery and client engagement at scale.
Knawat
Drove adoption and integration of SaaS platform capabilities across partner networks in the MENA region. Led digital operations alignment, onboarded strategic partners, and built scalable growth frameworks connecting e-commerce infrastructure with regional market demand.
EduYemen
Founded and scaled the first and largest educational platform and opportunities search engine in Yemen. Built the technology infrastructure, developed the digital product roadmap, and grew the platform to 90K followers. Forged 50+ global institutional partnerships, facilitated 450+ fully funded scholarships to destinations including Germany, USA, Canada, UK (Chevening), and Turkey, and reached 70,000+ attendees across 70 events.
Alhudhud Educational Aids Trading
Co-founded and drove the digital transformation of Al Hudhud Academy's operations across three markets — Saudi Arabia, UAE, and North America. Architected the shift from in-person to fully online delivery during COVID-19, implementing digital learning systems and building institutional partnerships that positioned the academy as an early leader in blended education across the MENA region.
Sbber
Co-founded Sbber and led the technical build of a fully automated internal video communication platform during COVID-19. Engineered a proprietary solution to replace public tools like Zoom — prioritizing data security and internal control. Mobilized cross-functional project teams, oversaw full-cycle technology implementation, and deployed the platform across educational and corporate environments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
United Nations Youth Assembly
Represented Yemen as a Youth Delegate at the UN General Assembly in New York, elevating the voice of Yemeni youth in international dialogues and advocating for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
UNESCO ESD Youth Conference
Selected as a delegate to the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development in Paris, representing Yemen and contributing to global dialogue on innovative approaches to ESD.
Four organizations founded across three continents, each driven by a mission to connect people with opportunity through technology and education.
Founder & Executive Chairman · 2017 – 2023
The first and largest educational platform and opportunities search engine in Yemen. A non-profit NGO that helped 15,000+ people access scholarships (Germany, USA, Canada, UK Chevening, DAAD, Turkey) and employment opportunities.
15,000+ people helped · 90K followers · 50+ global partnerships
A professional services company serving 10,000+ professionals with career consultations, CV writing, LinkedIn optimization, and ATS navigation. Also drives digital transformation and AI integration for businesses, real estate companies, and legal firms.
10,000+ professionals served · Big 4 & Fortune 500 placements
Co-Founder & Business Development Manager · 2020 – 2022
Co-founded an educational institution that bridged the gap as education shifted from in-person to online during COVID-19. Built partnerships across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and North America.
3 markets · Saudi Arabia, UAE & North America
Co-Founder & Project Management Consultant · 2021
Co-founded Sbber and led the technical build of a fully automated internal video communication platform during COVID-19. Engineered a proprietary solution prioritizing data security and internal control — deployed across educational and corporate environments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Proprietary tech · Deployed in UAE & Saudi Arabia
An educational guidance and scholarship platform for Arab students, providing major analysis, scholarship discovery, and consultation services to help students navigate their academic futures.
Scholarship guidance · Major analysis · Arab students
Designing and leading enterprise AI transformation programs — from strategy and stakeholder alignment to full implementation. Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, n8n, and responsible AI governance at scale.
End-to-end digital transformation leadership — architecting the shift from legacy operations to intelligent, automated, cloud-native systems across organizations in North America and the MENA region.
Founded and scaled four organizations across three continents — from non-profit EdTech platforms serving 15,000+ people to AI-driven consulting firms and professional services companies.
International keynote speaker at global conferences including the United Nations, UNESCO, and the World Open Access Conference. Translating complex AI and transformation topics into compelling, human-centered narratives.
Leading cross-functional teams of 50+ across three continents, driving organizational change, and building high-performance cultures that embrace technology and continuous learning.
Through ThinkIN — building professional ecosystems that connect talent with opportunity. Career consulting, LinkedIn optimization, and digital branding for executives, professionals, and organizations.
From the United Nations in New York to keynote stages in Toronto and media appearances across the Arab world.
New York, USA
Represented youth voices on sustainable development goals and education access at the highest international forum.
Paris, France
Participated in the Education for Sustainable Development youth conference, contributing to global education policy discussions.
Toronto, Canada
Delivered a keynote on open access to education and how technology can democratize learning opportunities for youth in conflict zones.
Virtual / International
Keynote speaker at OpenCon, organized by SPARC and the Right to Research Coalition, addressing open access and early-career academic professionals worldwide.
Online
Presented at the international forum on Blended Learning: New Challenges and Innovative Practices, sharing insights on hybrid education delivery.
Yemen
Featured on Yemen TV to discuss education as the foundation for rebuilding Yemen, reaching millions of viewers across the Arab world.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Guest on the ALGHAD Channel to discuss opportunities and obstacles for studying abroad, reaching a pan-Arab audience.
Stockholm, Sweden
Selected among 25 young leaders worldwide by the Swedish Government for a leadership and global impact programme.
Practical perspectives on AI transformation, entrepreneurship, and building organizations that last.
Organizations spend millions on AI tools and see minimal returns. The problem is rarely the technology. Here is what separates AI programs that stick from those that quietly disappear.
When I founded EduYemen in 2017, I had no funding, no team, and no roadmap. What I had was a clear problem and a community that needed a solution. Here is what I learned.
After implementing Copilot across multiple organizations, I have seen both the wins and the pitfalls. Here is an honest breakdown of what it delivers, where it falls short, and how to maximize it.
Every failed digital transformation I have witnessed had one thing in common: leadership treated it as an IT project. The organizations that succeed treat it as a cultural shift.
People often ask how I ended up recognized in Canada while building organizations in the Middle East. The honest answer is that I stopped optimizing for recognition and started optimizing for impact.
Before any organization can successfully adopt AI, it needs to honestly assess where it stands. Here is the five-dimension framework I use to diagnose readiness and build a realistic transformation roadmap.
Whether you need AI enablement programs, digital transformation consulting, keynote speaking, or career development services — I'd love to connect and explore how we can create real impact together.