Samreen Haridi is an accomplished Payroll Manager based in UAE, renowned for her expertise in streamlining payroll processes and enhancing operational efficiency. With over a decade of experience in the financial sector, she has successfully led her team to implement cutting-edge payroll systems, reducing processing time by 30%. Samreen is a certified payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for fostering a collaborative work environment. Her leadership and innovative approach have earned her recognition as a key contributor to the company's financial success.More...
Aman Mudhar
IT Service Delivery Manager@New York University Abu Dhabi
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Aman Mudhar is a seasoned Information Technology (IT) professional, currently serving as the IT Service Delivery Manager at New York University Abu Dhabi. With over a decade of experience in the field, Aman specializes in overseeing IT service management, project coordination, and technical support. His expertise spans areas such as ITIL, service delivery management, and business process improvement. Aman's strong leadership and strategic planning abilities have enabled him to successfully implement various IT projects and improve overall operational efficiency. Prior to NYU Abu Dhabi, he held several IT roles in different organizations, honing his skills in service management and customer service. Aman holds a degree in Computer Science, reflecting his deep understanding of the technological landscape.More...
Rita Oramadike
Project Delivery Manager@New York University- Abu Dhabi
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Rita is a seasoned Project Manager with 9 years of comprehensive experience spanning both infrastructure and software domains. Her career has been marked by successful leadership of cross-functional teams and delivery of complex projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Key Highlights:
Infrastructure Expertise: Led the implementation of enterprise-wide network upgrades at New York University, improving system reliability.
Software Development: Managed Agile development teams in creating cutting-edge SaaS solutions.
Cloud Migration: Spearheaded cloud migration projects, successfully transitioning on-premise systems to AWS and Azure.
Stakeholder Management: Developed strong relationships with C-level executives, vendors, and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and buy-in across diverse groups.
Risk Mitigation: Implemented robust risk management strategies, reducing project risks and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery for projects.
Team Leadership: Built and mentored high-performing teams of up to 25 members, improving team productivity through targeted training and process improvements.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and MBA from Edinburgh Business School. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Safe Agilist and Six sigma Black belt. My unique blend of technical acumen and leadership skills positions me as a valuable asset in driving technological transformation and delivering measurable business results.More...
Rami Aljundi
Assistant Director of Innovation@New York University Abu Dhabi
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Serial Entrepreneur founding 3 companies. I now work at the intersection of emerging tech, entrepreneurship, and impact- with a focus on harnessing Al to solve real-world problems and accelerate growth.
At startAD, NYU Abu Dhabi's global accelerator, |lead programs that help startups & research projects plug into government, industry, and capital - translating cutting-edge technologies into scalable solutions. My work spans Al in healthcare and the future of work, public-private innovation, and market access strategy across the UAE and beyond.
With 15+ years as a founder, operator, and ecosystem builder,I bring a practical, partnership-driven approach tO turning big ideas into real-world momentum.More...
Adnan Dekedek
Founder & CEO@UpstartBar
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8+ years of experience as an entrepreneur and innovator. I wore many hats in my career and took on multifaceted projects that required a variety of skills, including fractional CFO, public policy consulting, training & development, recruiting, startup scaling & strategy development, bespoke innovation programs.
I founded UpstartBar with the mission of supporting corporates and startups all around the world to achieve their most ambitious targets and goals. We follow an entrepreneur in residence model, and offer our expertise end to end.More...
Sharanya Venkataraman
Psychologist@Mental Health
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Sharanya Venkataraman is a licensed psychologist known for her trauma-informed and culturally responsive work across the U.S. and UAE. She has presented at leading conferences in India and UAE, including MENATA and IPCD, with talks on trauma healing, decolonizing therapy, and compassionate parenting. Sharanya has served on scientific and logistics committees for conferences, contributed to community outreach through webinars and workshops, and was featured as a MENATA Trauma Responder for her work with at-risk populations in the MENA region. Her focus remains on expanding access to care through innovation, collaboration, and public education.More...