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Marwa Wali

Marwa Wali

AI Expert & Technology Researcher
Riyadh,

Summary

AI and research expert with 12+ years of experience in developing AI & Ml projects. Experienced in conducting primary and secondary research related to emerging technologies. Passionate about exploring the intersection of AI and emerging technologies to shape the future of automation and intelligent systems. Always looking for the next frontier and the possibilities of further development that will help solve current-day problems in a smart and different way.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technology Researcher

Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA)
Riyadh
2020.11 - Current
  • Provide insights & strategic recommendations that support decision-making at the executive level of the organization
  • Conduct extensive research and analysis on emerging technology trends, and how to leverage these technologies to drive national growth and innovation.
  • Conduct audits and reviews of consulting companies' research work to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with requirements.
  • Develop studies that support business cases.
  • An expert in SDAIA Think-Tank.

Co-Founder & CTO

KENAN Tech
Riyadh
2021.12 - 2023.01

KENAN is an award-winning AI-powered parental control application at the Monsha'at Cybersecurity Hackathon 2020 and the foundation behind the company.

AI Consultant

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Advanced Studies (Thakaa)
Riyadh
2021.10 - 2022.07
  • In-depth analysis of current artificial intelligence applications in the GCC and their passable future role in developing educational teaching and learning methods.
  • Conduct primary and secondary research on the different approaches currently applied in GCC schools.
  • Publish a study of findings on Global AI adoption in the education sector (Uploaded at https://www.goaie.org/define-ai)

Freelance Developer

Various
Riyadh
2011.07 - 2017.06
  • Emotion Classification using Deep Neural Network Project (Nov, 2017)
  • Enhance Rannan application (April 2011, March 2012)

AI Researcher & Software Developer

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
Riyadh
2011.03 - 2020.11
  • Conduct R&D in the fields of Data & AI
  • Co-Author and Reviewer of the Governance AI Report
  • Led AIBD center's strategic plan development.
  • Published 3 scientific papers.
  • An inventor and owner of a patented invention (the patent is registered in my name).
  • Worked as a project manager on several research projects.
  • Participated in developing several products and research papers in different areas such as NLP, ML, Simulation, Smart Home, Mobile Apps, and Web applications. (e.g. Semantic Error Detection, Narcotics Control Data Modeling, and SMART KAMP Dashboard)

Senior Programmer

MeduNet
Riyadh
2010.06 - 2011.03
  • Re-Develop the entire Rannan application to fix bugs within two weeks.
  • Add new functions, test, and evaluate the quality of the code during the system-enhancing planning stage.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

King Saud University (KSU)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2014.09 - 2017.11

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

King Saud University (KSU)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2006.05 - 2010.11

Skills

    Machine learning & Data Mining

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Accomplishments

  • 2021 | Winner at Tahadi Munsha'at for Cybersecurity represented by Kenan App.
  • 2021 | Winner in Tahadi SDAIA to improve Tawakkalna App
  • 2016 | Winner in the 7th Scientific Symposium of King Saud University (KSU) for Quality Evaluation Model of Rannan project
  • 2010 | Bronze medal in Ibtikar Exhibition
  • 2008 | The best website certification in web course competition

Publications

  • 2023 | The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Archiving and Preserving Digital Data
  • 2022 | Digital Transformation Competencies and Training
  • 2021 | Digital Identity: Challenges and Solutions
  • 2018 | User-centered Design of a Depth Data based Obstacle Detection and Avoidance System for the Visually Impaired
  • 2017 | Abstract: An Efficient Production Of Breast Cancer Survivability Using Data Mining Techniques
  • 2016 | Obstacle Detection and Avoidance for the Visually Impaired in Indoors Environments Using Google’s Project Tango Device
  • 2015 | Multimedia as a Help for Children with Special Learning Needs
  • 2015 | Recognition of Modern Arabic Poems
  • 2014 | Automatic Arabic Term Extraction From Special Domain Corpora
  • 2013 | New Language Resources for Arabic: Corpus Containing More Than Two Million Words and a Corpus Processing Tool

Timeline

Co-Founder & CTO

KENAN Tech
2021.12 - 2023.01

AI Consultant

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Advanced Studies (Thakaa)
2021.10 - 2022.07

Technology Researcher

Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA)
2020.11 - Current

Master of Science - Information Technology

King Saud University (KSU)
2014.09 - 2017.11

Freelance Developer

Various
2011.07 - 2017.06

AI Researcher & Software Developer

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
2011.03 - 2020.11

Senior Programmer

MeduNet
2010.06 - 2011.03

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

King Saud University (KSU)
2006.05 - 2010.11
Marwa WaliAI Expert & Technology Researcher