Ali Mazaheri

Director at Microsoft

I lead a high-performing team of technical architects who engage with customers and help them learn about the art of the possible with Microsoft technology. I have over four years of experience in this role, and I am passionate about enabling digital transformation and innovation for enterprise customers and ISVs across various domains and industries. Additionally, I am a certified DevOps practitioner, a SharePoint Master, and an open source enthusiast. I have expertise in AI infused application modernization and cloud native. I am proud to be part of the Microsoft Services and CAB/STLP alumni, and a recipient of the FY15 Gold Club and FY17 Outstanding Technical Architect awards.

Fazilat Nassiri

Founder of Gold Talent

Faz has a strong background in helping mission-driven companies grow by finding and hiring the right people. She has worked with startups from their early days through later stages of growth, building recruiting teams and processes that support a wide range of roles. During her time at Entangled Group, an EdTech venture studio, she led the effort to expand the team from 5 to 100 employees in just three years by developing hiring systems that enabled rapid growth. After Entangled was acquired by Guild, Faz took on the role of leading the Go-To-Market recruiting team. At Teamshares, she focused on finding CEOs for small businesses across the U.S. Faz believes in using data to make smart hiring decisions, always aiming to find the best fit for high-growth companies. Over the past two years, she started her own recruiting business, Gold Talent, specializing in early-stage and mission-driven startups. Her experience makes her a valuable partner for founders looking to build strong teams. Outside of work, Faz enjoys reading, growing plants and orchids, painting, and watching football.

Nazli Alaghband

Sr. Director - Google

Nazli is Sr. Director of Ads Strategy, Planning and Operations lead and Chief of Staff to the General Manager of Google Ads - a $250B+ business. In this role, she and her team work with the Ads leadership team to plan and execute annual strategy, run organizational operations for thousands of Ads Googlers and lead strategic x-Ads projects. She has been at Google for 15+ years working on various teams in Ads, Google Cloud and Google Core. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and a master’s degree in electrical engineering.

Raghad Alnouri

Field Solution Architect, Generative AI - Google

Experienced AI/ML Field Solutions Architect at Google Cloud with a background in mathematics and data science. I'm passionate about empowering others to innovate with technology, especially in the exciting world of Generative AI! I'm thrilled to be a mentor at the Women Of MENA In Technology "Tech Career Lab 2024" event. Let's connect and explore how we can accelerate your tech career!

Shiva Sharareh

Founder & CEO, Rekovar

A seasoned scientist with extensive experience in both large medical device companies and entrepreneurial startups, Shiva has successfully guided numerous engineering teams through product development, including design, prototyping, manufacturing, and operations. With expertise in medical device technology, she has held executive roles such as CTO and VP. At Johnson & Johnson, she led an incubator focused on imaging and sensing, launching over 15 medical devices across multiple fields. She is currently CEO and Founder of Rekovar for the past 5 years.

Negin Hayatbini

AI Labs Team Lead, Apple

Dr. Negin Hayatbini is an AI scientist and machine learning expert, specializing in Generative AI. She earned her Ph.D. in 2020 from the University of California, Irvine, with a focus on applying Deep Learning and Computer Vision techniques to enhance rainfall forecasts from satellite imagery. During her Ph.D., she received a NASA JPL research fellowship, recognizing her work in utilizing big data and Generative Adversarial Networks to develop precipitation characterization tools. In her latest role as a Sr. Manager of Data Science for Core NLP capabilities at American Express AI Labs, she contributed to projects aimed at advancing automation in enterprise ChatBot technology and conversational AI.

Darius Vasefi

CEO & Founder, Visional

Darius is a venture builder, author, and hands-on angel investor who creates software products that transform retail, ecommerce, and B2C experiences. He’s led enterprise turnarounds and scaled startups from 0 to $1B+ in sales, building and managing teams from 10 to 10,000. A lifelong student, he shares his expertise in AI strategy, product innovation, and entrepreneurial growth as a mentor and educator. He is currently the CEO of Visual Commerce.

Sara Eshaghi

Lead Data Scientist at HP

With over 8 years of experience at HP, Sara Eshaghi brings deep expertise in data science, AI, and leadership in the tech industry. She currently leads data-driven innovation as a Lead Data Scientist in Irvine, California, and has previously served as a Data Science Manager and Data Scientist. Sara holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s from the University of Zanjan. Her diverse background—from engineering to advanced analytics—makes her a passionate mentor for those looking to launch or grow their careers in tech.

Mohad Baboli

Sr Technology Development Engineer

Mohad Baboli is a Senior Technology Development Engineer at Micron Technology, where she works on advancing the next generation of Memory Chips. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Microsystems Engineering. She brings a commitment to first-principles thinking and a passion for developing innovative solutions to complex challenges. She is the inventor on a portfolio of U.S. patents spanning microelectronic devices, brain-computer interfaces, and virtual reality technologies. She looks forward to supporting mentees in their professional growth and sharing insights gained through her experience in technology and innovation.

Hannah Kalantari

Chief Marketing Officer

Hannah Kalantari is a technology and commercial leader and community builder serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Persona Biomed, where she also leads the internal AI team. Beginning her career in software engineering, Hannah later founded an Internet of Things (IoT) consulting firm, advising on products from prototype to deployment. She has operated in both the startup world and corporate environments, giving her a dual vantage point on speed, structure, and scale. Known for bridging innovation and execution, she translates complex technologies into products customers love, builds high-performing cross-functional teams, and creates operating frameworks that accelerate adoption, revenue, and customer success across global markets. Hannah is especially passionate about AI and the future of biotechnology and longevity. She created the largest IoT community and has been supporting the Women of MENA in Technology organization for over six years, advancing its mission to close the diversity and gender gap in STEM; she also actively mentors other women in technology and leadership. Outside of work, she plays table tennis, enjoys chess and golf, hikes, reads books, occasionally hits the drum studio, and spends quality time with her dog, Milo, family, and friends.

Hannah Shams

Senior Product Manager

Hannah (Hengameh) Shams is a Senior Product Manager at Salesforce AI Research, where she drives the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for enterprise applications. With an engineering foundation, an MBA, and a Master’s from Stanford, she brings a rare combination of technical depth and business strategy to product innovation. Over 10 years of experience across product and project management—including transformative work at Zoom and other ventures—she has led AI initiatives that delivered measurable impact, from driving adoption at scale to enabling new go-to-market strategies. Passionate about the intersection of AI, enterprise technology, and user experience, Hannah focuses on building products that translate research breakthroughs into business value.

Nika Esfahani

Senior Global Commodity Manager

Nika Esfahani is a Senior Global Commodity Manager at NVIDIA, where she leads strategic sourcing and supply chain management for semiconductors used in AI data centers. She brings over a decade of experience driving supply chain innovation and scaling emerging hardware technologies across leading tech companies. Prior to NVIDIA, Nika held leadership roles at Wing (an Alphabet company), Meta, and Apple, where she oversaw sourcing and operations for advanced technologies including imaging systems, optics, audio, and displays. An electrical engineer by training, she began her career in manufacturing and test development and is passionate about building resilient supply chains and strong supplier partnerships to enable next-generation hardware. Nika holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from UCLA.

Huma Hamid

AI Product Manager

Huma Hamid is a dynamic product and community leader dedicated to building inclusive products, diverse teams, and thriving global communities. With over 16 years of experience at leading tech companies, she has driven engineering and product initiatives that deliver scalable digital solutions across construction, network communications, customer experience, and digital learning. As Senior AI Product Manager at Cisco U., Huma is shaping the future of AI-powered digital learning, transforming how learners engage with knowledge. Beyond her professional role, Huma is a passionate advocate for underrepresented communities in tech. She co-founded Pakistani Women in Computing (PWiC), launching Pakistan’s first AI-powered virtual hiring platform, GetHired, during COVID to connect thousands of early-career STEM candidates with global tech opportunities. Her impact has earned her the STEM Community Leadership Award from Global Women Asia and recognition from wogrammer, AnitaB.org, and TechTalent South. Huma also serves as Board Co-Chair for Women of Cisco Americas, advises Cisco-WISE, and mentors others while speaking on inclusive product development and career transitions

Behnaz Zaribaf

Global Sustainability Manager, Master Builders Solutions

Behnaz is a Global Sustainability Manager at Master Builders Solutions, where she leads the integration of innovative technologies into sustainable construction practices. Her work provides sustainable solutions using chemical admixtures technology and life cycle assessment to reduce the carbon footprint and other environmental impacts of construction materials. Behnaz holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, along with master’s degrees in civil and environmental engineering from the University of South Florida and in Sustainable Infrastructure from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Her academic and professional background enable sustainable construction development. She also teaches at California State University, Long Beach, where she brings her technical knowledge and industry experience to her classroom. As a coach at the Career Tech Labs, she assists her mentees in topics such as sustainability, engineering, and technology, and helps develop practical, forward-thinking solutions.

Sepideh Nasiri

Founder, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate, Startup Advisor, Entrepreneur

Sepideh (“Sepi”) Nasiri is an award winning serial Entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience working in the Tech Industry, the Founder of Women Of MENA In Technology (previously known as Persian Women In Tech), the former Vice President at Women 2.0 and a life-time advocate for women, diversity and inclusion. Mrs. Nasiri started her career as a Co-founder and Managing Editor of a digital and print Los Angeles Magazine and later joined a number of successful startups in Silicon Valley. In 2014, she was recognized by San Francisco Business Times/Journal “40under40” and Diversity Journal’s 2014 “Women Worth Watching”. Currently, Mrs. Nasiri advises early stage startups including at global initiatives such as WeMENA (a program by the World Bank) and mentors globally many female entrepreneurs and founders in technology serving as an advisor to initiatives such as TechWomen, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

Hosna Tashakkori

Technology Advisor, Digital Transformation Enabler, Product Manager

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! I have recently moved to Toronto from Melbourne, Australia and am eagerly looking to build new connections and find my next exciting challenge! So let's connect ... you can even ask me about the Kangaroos :) I am an energetic and passionate Technology Advisor and Product Manager with more than 7+ years of experience as an enabler between Technology & Business/Client teams helping stakeholders develop and achieve Digital Transformation visions. I lead the orchestration of interdisciplinary, local, remote, and offshore teams from strategy to successful delivery. My super powers are C-Suite & Stakeholder Engagement, Enterprise Services, Cloud Solutions, rallying & leading teams to delivery, Product Management, & Project Management.

Poliana Geha

Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager - Google

Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager

Mojdeh Hashemian

Senior Consultant - Deloitte

Senior Consultant

Atefeh Yousefi Attaei

Senior Cloud Network Engineer @ Oracle

My name is Atefeh(Ati) Yousefi Attaei, and I’m a Senior Cloud Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing cloud, networking, and security solutions across OCI, Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.

Mehrsa Golestaneh

Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager