Our Instructors and Mentors: Empowering Change Agents
At Women AI Academy, our instructors and mentors are not just educators — they are change agents on a mission to transform the tech industry's landscape. Driven by our vision to make AI technologies ethical and accessible to all, our team of experts is passionately committed to empowering women to shatter barriers and create a more inclusive tech world.
Dedication Beyond Profit
Our instructors and mentors are fueled by a shared vision and a deep commitment to creating meaningful change. They are driven by a purpose that transcends financial gain, understanding that true empowerment comes from equipping women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to drive innovation and reshape the future.
Expertise and Mentorship
Each member of our team brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. Our instructors are accomplished professionals in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence, ethics, and technology. Beyond their technical proficiency, they possess the passion to inspire and guide women along their learning journeys.
Transformative Mentorship
Mentorship is at the heart of our approach. Our mentors are industry veterans who have navigated the tech landscape, overcoming challenges and paving the way for future generations. They are dedicated to offering guidance, insights, and support to women aspiring to make their mark in the tech world.
A Shared Commitment
What unites our instructors and mentors is a shared commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive tech industry. Their dedication goes beyond teaching; it extends to igniting a spark of confidence, providing hands-on guidance, and enabling women to break through stereotypes and limitations.
Empowerment in Action
Through their unwavering dedication, our instructors and mentors amplify the impact of Women AI Academy's mission. They are catalysts for change, helping women rise above systemic challenges and harness their potential to drive innovation, ethical practices, and progress.
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Join us in celebrating the remarkable contributions of our instructors and mentors as they empower the next generation of tech leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Together, we are rewriting the narrative and creating a future where diversity, empowerment, and technological advancement coexist harmoniously.
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Prof.Ali Hessami
Ali Hessami is currently the Director of R&D and Innovation at Vega Systems, London, UK. He has an extensive track record in systems assurance and safety, security, sustainability, knowledge assessment/management methodologies. He has a background in the design and development of advanced control systems for business and safety-critical industrial applications.
Hessami represents the UK on the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) & International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – safety systems, hardware & software standards committees. He was appointed by CENELEC as convener of several Working Groups for review of EN50128 Safety-Critical Software Standard and update and restructuring of the software, hardware, and system safety standards in CENELEC.
Ali is also a member of Cyber Security Standardisation SGA16, SG24, and WG26 Groups and started and chairs the IEEE Special Interest Group in Humanitarian Technologies and the Systems Council Chapters in the UK and Ireland Section. In 2017 Ali joined the IEEE Standards Association (SA), initially as a committee member for the new landmark IEEE 7000 standard focused on “Addressing Ethical Concerns in System Design.” He was subsequently appointed as the Technical Editor and later the Chair of P7000 working group. In November 2018, he was appointed as the VC and Process Architect of the IEEE’s global Ethics Certification Programme for Autonomous & Intelligent Systems (ECPAIS).
Ali is also a member of Cyber Security Standardisation SGA16, SG24, and WG26 Groups and started and chairs the IEEE Special Interest Group in Humanitarian Technologies and the Systems Council Chapters in the UK and Ireland Section. In 2017 Ali joined the IEEE Standards Association (SA), initially as a committee member for the new landmark IEEE 7000 standard focused on “Addressing Ethical Concerns in System Design.” He was subsequently appointed as the Technical Editor and later the Chair of P7000 working group. In November 2018, he was appointed as the VC and Process Architect of the IEEE’s global Ethics Certification Programme for Autonomous & Intelligent Systems (ECPAIS).
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