American University College of Science and Technology Alumni

Ahmad Al Rifai

Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
RAN Performance & Optimization Engineer
Telecommunications

Education
Kungliga tekniska högskolan / KTH Royal Institute of Technology   2007 — 2009
Masters, Wireless Systems

American University College of Science and Technology   2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Computer and Communications Engineering

Experience
Ericsson   June 2014 - Present
Ericsson AB   April 2013 - June 2014
Ericsson AB   April 2012 - April 2013
3GIS   March 2011 - April 2012
3GIS   August 2010 - March 2011
LFV   January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Radio, HSPA, Core Network, WCDMA, 3G, Agile Methodologies, Perl Programming, Network Optimization, Radio Network Planning, VoLTE, 4G, GSM, GPRS, Linux, Cellular Communications, UMTS, RNC, 2G, BSS, HSDPA, Telecommunications, NSN, Wireless, LTE, Unix, RAN

Alain Lantoine

Coimbra Area, Portugal
Relex International Organisations team at Frontex
International Affairs

Education
Institut d'Etudes politiques de Bordeaux   2008 — 2013
Diploma (Master's Degree + BA in Political Science), Political Science; Politics, Society and Communication - European Affairs

Universidade de Coimbra / University of Coimbra   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Peace and Security Studies

American University College of Science and Technology   2010 — 2010
Intensive Elementary Arabic; Observation of Lebanese Political Institutions, Language - Political Science - International Relations, Diploma in Intensive elementary Arabic

Sciences Po Bordeaux   2010 — 2011
Master 1 / Advanced Studies, European and International Affairs

Universidade de Coimbra / University of Coimbra   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, International Relations

Experience
Frontex   February 2015 - Present
Observatório Político   May 2013 - Present
RTP   July 2014 - February 2015
Risk Observatory (OSIRIS) of the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra   May 2013 - January 2015
Centro de Estudos Sociais da Universidade de Coimbra   May 2013 - September 2014
Observatório Político   April 2013 - May 2013
Altrad / Freelance   November 2006 - March 2013

Skills
Spanish, NGOs, European Politics, Translation, Social Media, Research, International..., International Economics, Political Science, Comparative Politics, Microsoft Office, European politics, International Security, Public Relations, Human Rights, Policy, European Law, Border Management, French, Foreign Policy, International Political..., European Union, Analysis, Diplomacy, Intercultural..., Economics, Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Portuguese, International..., English, Foreign Affairs, European Studies, International...

Ali Houmani

Stockholm County, Sweden
Embedded Software / FPGA Development
Computer Software

Education
KTH Royal Institute of Technology   2007 — 2009
Master of Science

American University College of Science and Technology   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science

Experience
Sony Mobile Communications   January 2014 - July 2015
Ericsson   January 2011 - September 2013
OGERO   September 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Cadence, Simulations, Miracast, Debugging, PowerPC, Firmware, Android Development, inbyggda, SystemC, Verilog, Specman, Embedded Software, WiFi, TLM, Hardware Architecture, SystemVerilog, I2C, C++, ModelSim, Emulation, SoC, Perl, Android, Linux, Python, Hardware, ASIC, FPGA, Embedded Systems, TCL, Integrated Circuit..., Digital Signal..., Xilinx, Processors, RTL design, inbyggda system, Assembly Language, VHDL, Functional Verification, P2P, C, System C, utvecklare

Ayman Lallous

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Information Specialist at Special Tribunal for Lebanon
Information Technology and Services

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   1999 — 2004
BS, Computer Science

Experience
United Nations-STL   June 2013 - Present
United Nations-ICTY   July 2008 - June 2013
United Nations-MINUSTAH   July 2007 - June 2008
United Nations-MINUSTAH   October 2005 - July 2007

Skills
SQL Server 2000-2008, Software Development, Database Administration, Visual Studio, Information Management, SQL, ITIL, Workflow, Database Design, ERP, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Strategic Planning, Use Case Analysis, Content Management

Christine Eskandar

Paris Area, France
Fashion, beauty, and luxury professional
Apparel & Fashion

Education
ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts et techniques de la Mode   2014 — 2014
Post Graduate Degree, International Fashion Business & Luxury Brand Management, Graduated with Distinction

American University College of Science and Technology   2004 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Damascus University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
ACUMEN EVENTS   July 2015 - Present
Valentino   March 2015 - March 2015
Beyond Beauty Events - ITEC France   September 2014 - March 2015
Qatar Stars League   August 2013 - October 2013
MAK for Consultation & Assets Management (member of Kharafi Group)   May 2006 - March 2012

Skills
Marketing, PowerPoint, Fashion, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Training, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Project Management

Cyrine Sabbagh

Paris Area, France
Marketing & Commercial Assistant
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Ecole supérieure des Affaires   2010 — 2011
Master's degree, Marketing & Communication

American University College of Science and Technology   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Advertising and Marketing

Experience
Sovereign Speed GmbH   May 2014 - Present
Global Logistics Network   October 2013 - April 2014
ADS sas   January 2013 - July 2013
Missions   July 2012 - November 2012
MAC International Beyrouth, LebanonUnder Mac Communication Group   March 2006 - June 2012
Clémentine S.A.L Lebanon   January 2010 - June 2010
LAMEEC for construction CO (France)   September 2005 - February 2006
AS COM – Sales representative/Telecommunication   July 2005 - August 2005
AREVA T&D   September 2004 - June 2005
A2A Production SARL   November 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Market Research, Brand Development, Product Development, Advertising, Administrative..., Strategic Communications, Marketing...

Danielle Khoury

Germany
Food and Beverage Intern at Kempinski Hotels
Hospitality

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Hotel Management

Re...   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Maristes Champville   1980 — 1994
Baccalaureate, Experimental Sciences

Experience
Kempinski Hotels   June 2013 - Present
Primo Espresso   November 2011 - Present
Coffee Club   January 2010 - December 2010
wagamama   2007 - 2010
wagamama   September 2007 - December 2009
wagamama   September 2007 - December 2007
Crowne Plaza Hotel   September 2006 - April 2007
Crowne Plaza Hotel   April 2005 - September 2006
Phoenicia Intercontinental hotel   December 2004 - March 2005
InterContinental Hotels Group   2000 - 2005

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hospitality, Pre-opening, Banquets, Hotel Management, Restaurants, Hotels, Menu Development, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Micros

Eliane Mouawad

Paris 02, Île-de-France, France
Key Account Manager MBA Graduate
Marketing and Advertising

Education
International School of Management   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

American University College of Science and Technology   2004 — 2008
Bachelor’s Degree

Jesus and Mary School   1988 — 2002
Baccalaureate

Experience
The Coca-Cola Company   October 2013 - April 2014
Samsung Electronics   May 2012 - March 2013
Samsung Electronics   February 2010 - April 2012
Samsung Electronics   September 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, FMCG, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Account Management, Business Development, Operations Management, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Management, CRM, Electronics, Business Planning, B2B, Business Analysis, Marketing Communications, Training, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Sales Presentations, New Business Development, Project Management, Advertising, Management, Leadership, Market Planning, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Media Planning, Digital Marketing, Communication, Product Marketing, Digital Strategy

Fares Fares

Ireland
Fine Art | Travel Photographer, Visual Artist, Curator
Arts and Crafts

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design / Visual Communications

Adobe Certified   2012 — 2012

National Media College
Digital Media / Web Design

Experience
Silk Road Photo Exhibition   2014 - Present
Fares Fares Photography & Visual Arts - www.faresfares.photography   2000 - Present
PhotoNET Magazine   February 2006 - August 2006

Fares Fares

Ireland
Partner Success Manager for Veritas at Symantec
Information Technology and Services

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2000 — 2005
BA with honors, Graphic Design

Adobe Certificate   2012 — 2012
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

New Media Technology College   2007 — 2007
City & Guilds, Digital Animation

Experience
Veritas Technologies Corporation   June 2015 - Present
arvato Finance contracted for Google   January 2014 - June 2015
Morgan McKinley contracted for Google   September 2012 - August 2013
FINEBRA OY   August 2010 - August 2012
ServiceSource   2007 - 2010

Skills
Solution Selling, International Sales, Sales, Google Analytics, Customer Service, New Business Development, Metrics Reporting, Translation, Reporting & Analysis, Microsoft Office, Arabic, Account Management, Strategy, Project Management, Outsourcing

Francesco Arnone

Italy
Operation Manager at SOLO Solo.sh
Financial Services

Education
InnovAction Lab   2014 — 2014

Politecnico di Milano   2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Biomaterial

   2010 — 2011
Master, Business and Administration

Politecnico di Milano   2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Biomedical Engineering

Experience
InnovAction Lab   October 2014 - Present
SOLO - Solo.sh   March 2014 - Present
Politecnico di Milano   April 2013 - July 2014
Politecnico di Milano   February 2012 - December 2012
Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda   2007 - 2010

Skills
Project Management, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Clinical Research, Strategic Planning, Biotechnology, Matlab, Medical Devices, English, Business Planning, Research, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Product Development

Hani El Khoury

Milano, Lombardia, Italy
MSc Smart Grid Engineering
Information Technology and Services

Education
Politecnico di Milano   2014 — 2016
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Electrical Engineering - Smart Grid

American University College of Science and Technology   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Communications Engineering

Collège des Pères Antonins   1995 — 2010
BAC II, General Sciences

Experience
Politecnico di Milano   October 2014 - Present
CHIP   July 2014 - September 2014
Casper & Gambini's   August 2012 - August 2014

Skills
Java, Smart Grid, Microsoft Excel, Electronics, Dolphin, PowerPoint, C++, Networking, Electricity Markets, Microsoft Office, Electromagnetic..., Power Systems, English, Matlab, Sensors, Wireless Communications..., Smart Metering, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Green Engineering, Electric Power

Hussein Daher

Madrid Area, Spain
Student at Schiller international university Madrid campus
International Affairs

Education
Schiller international university Madrid campus   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, International Business

American University College of Science and Technology   2011 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Business management

Experience
Banque du Liban   June 2014 - July 2014

Skills
Goal orientation, Team Leadership, Communication and..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, able to solve problems..., Research, Customer Service, Sales, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, International Business, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management, Enthusiastic, Public Speaking, Training, Microsoft Excel, positive and..., Self-confident, Time Management

Hussein Khraibani

Gloucester, United Kingdom
Senior Interactive Developer at Mosaique
Internet

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2004 — 2008
Bsc, Computer Science

College st elie Btina   1999 — 2002
economics, economics

Experience
Mosaique   June 2010 - Present
Freelance   2009 - 2015
PreScript Communications   December 2009 - June 2010

Skills
moogaloop 2, Papervision3D, CSS, Animation, HTML, ActionScript 3, OOP, MVC, Web Applications, Flash Video, css3, LESS, Sun Certified Java..., JavaScript, molehill, MySQL, Gruntjs, Jav, youtube api, RobotLegs, Java, Flex, Away3d, Flash, jQuery, AMFPHP, Design Patterns, Eclipse, User Interface, Node.js, AGAL, XML, Stage3D, HTML 5, RIA, Subversion, ActionScript, Titanium Mobile, Flex Builder

Jean Atik

Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Digital & Dealer Marketing Manager, Overseas Region
Automotive

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2001 — 2004
Bachelors, Marketing

American University of Beirut   1999 — 2000
Freshman, Sciences

Chouiefat Sharjah   1984 — 1999

Experience
Jaguar Land Rover   January 2015 - Present
Jaguar Land Rover   February 2014 - January 2015
Jaguar Land Rover MENA   April 2010 - February 2014
BBDO   December 2004 - December 2009
Grey Worldwide   May 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Market Planning, Digital Marketing, Management, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management

Jean-Paul Rizkallah

Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Student at Politecnico di Milano
Computer Software

Education
Politecnico di Milano   2015 — 2017
Engineer's Degree, Computer Science and Engineering

American University of Science and Technology   2010 — 2014
BS, Computer and Communications Engineering, 3.53/4

Notre Dame des Anges, Badaro   1995 — 2010
Bac II, General Sciences

Experience
Computer Technologies and Services   August 2014 - January 2015
Beirut International Airport   August 2013 - August 2013

Skills
PowerPoint, English, Microsoft Office, Programming, SQL, Customer Service, Java, Social Media, Troubleshooting, Arduino, HTML, Microsoft Word, Windows, Networking, Android Development, Computer Hardware, JavaScript, C++, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork

Michel Hawat

Derby, United Kingdom
Computer & Network Security Professional
Computer & Network Security

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2004 — 2008
Faculty of Engineering

Saint Joseph School - Byblos Lebanon

Experience
Self-employed   2004 - Present

Michel Makhoul

Cologne Area, Germany
Visual Interaction Designer
Design

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

Experience
Deutsche Telekom AG   July 2014 - Present
Deutsche Telekom   October 2013 - July 2014
Novium Collective   January 2011 - July 2013
Azadea Group   July 2008 - July 2013
Driven Apps (acquired by STACK Media 2014) & MARKET8   January 2009 - 2011
Edgineers   January 2007 - 2009

Skills
Digital Marketing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Photo Manipulation, Web Design, User-centered Design, User Interface, Interactive Advertising, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Mobile Interface Design, Facebook Marketing, Customer Service, Gamification, Creative Coding, Art Direction, Online Advertising

Nabil Al Saidi

Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Master's Student at Lancaster University
Management Consulting

Education
Lancaster University   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), nformation Technology, Management & Organisational Change

Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Strategic Management

American University College of Science and Technology   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Experience
Lancaster University   October 2014 - Present
Vallon GmbH   August 2014 - August 2014
Vallon GmbH   December 2013 - December 2013
SRE Sound Resistance   April 2010 - February 2013
Box Productions (Beirut Eyes and Ears)   May 2009 - April 2010
Pharmanet   September 2008 - March 2009
MediaTech/ETV   July 2005 - November 2007

Skills
Market Research, Advertising, Research, Business Strategy, Analysis, Team Leadership, Business Planning, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Management, Social Media, English, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Strategy

Naji Allam

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Shelter Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council
International Affairs

Education
Webster University Leiden   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, International Relations (International Political Economy)

American University College of Science and Technology   2008 — 2012
BS, Banking & Finance

Michigan University
Diploma; S, English proficiency; General Accountant

Ashrafieh secondary school Beirut

GBES

Experience
Norwegian Refugee Council   December 2014 - Present
Norwegian Refugee Council   January 2014 - Present
Norwegian Refugee Council   August 2013 - December 2013
Norwegian Refugee Council   April 2012 - December 2012
Al Sayegh Group   September 2009 - January 2011
Isha Foundation   2001 - 2011
Banque du Liban   July 2009 - August 2009
Arab Bank   2008 - 2009
Rapid Foal General Trading   July 2006 - November 2007
Mackenzie Retail Spinneys Dbayeh   November 2005 - January 2006

Skills
International..., Boy Scouts, Program Management, Management, Political Science, Research, Leadership, Human Rights, Diplomacy, International Relations, Training, Finance, Economics, International..., Analysis, CDR Collaborative..., Volunteering, Risk Management, Political Economy, Project Planning, NGOs, Nonprofits, International Security, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Banking, Strategy, Cash Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Investments, Emergency Market..., Security, Teamwork

Reine khalil

France

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Richard Semaan

Cyprus
Business Development for the Arab Market Hello Markets
Financial Services

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, marketing

Experience
Self-employed   March 2012 - Present
Purchasing Manager   February 2008 - February 2012

Skills
Finance

Roger Hanna

Utrecht Area, Netherlands
Requirements Engineer at Wincor Nixdorf
Information Technology and Services

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

St. Therese high school   1985 — 1999
High School Diploma

Experience
Wincor Nixdorf   March 2015 - Present
QuanTech   November 2005 - February 2015
Eduware Corporation   June 2005 - August 2005
TWT television   October 2004 - March 2005

Skills
Databases, SQL, Electronic Funds..., ATM, Business Analysis, Integration, Web Services, Consulting, Project Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Development, SQL Server, EMV, Networking, Management, Requirements Analysis, ATM networks, Software Project..., Team Leadership, Core Banking, Banking, Consultancy, Team Management, .NET, Payments

Samer Saad

Romania
Business Development Manager at Maxima Family SRL.
Food & Beverages

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Maxima Family SRL.   October 2013 - Present
Apa Maxima - Cedru International SRL.   March 2012 - August 2013
Whisky Mist   March 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Market Research, Team Management, Microsoft Excel, Food & Beverage, Analysis, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Business Planning, Business Strategy

Tarek El Halabi

Brussels Area, Belgium
General Banker Professional at ING Belgium
Banking

Education
L’Université de Namur   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

esa Namur   2004 — 2007
2008, Graduate Marketing-Management

American University College of Science and Technology   2001 — 2002
NA, Computer Science

Experience
ING Belgium   January 2014 - Present
ING Bank   April 2009 - December 2013
ING Bank   October 2007 - April 2009
Easydentic   January 2007 - September 2007
SOTRFEU SPRL   November 2003 - November 2005
InterContinental Hotels Group   March 2000 - October 2002

Skills
Cash Flow, Public Relations, Prospection, Credit, Retail, Customer Relations, Negotiation, Decision Making, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Cross Selling, Account Management, Analysis, Customer Service, Banking, Credit Risk

Vicken Tarpinian

Paris Area, France
Auther, Composer, Interpreter, Performer, Creation, Events,
Arts and Crafts

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   1973 — 1975
BA, Advertising Design

Experience
Studio Vicken   April 1979 - Present
Agence Saint Paul   March 1977 - April 1980

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Digital Photography, Fine Art, Art, Brochures, Logo Design, Typography, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Drawing, Web Design, Photography, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Painting, Marketing Communications, Art Direction, Advertising, Documentaries

Wissam Maarouf

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Computer & Network Security

Education
American University College of Science and Technology   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

American University College of Science and Technology
B.S; B.A, Computer Science

Experience
Al Fajer BVBA   September 2009 - Present
UNRWA   May 2007 - December 2008
UNIFIL IMSMA Sector   May 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Mobile Devices, Algorithms, Computer Maintenance, Security, Web Development, Networking, Network Administration, C++, Network Security, Linux, Programming, Java, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Systems Analysis, Computer Security

Zeina Shoueib

Paris Area, France
Market Research Professional
Market Research

Education
   2001 — 2004
BS, Marketing and Advertising

Experience
Martpoint Lebanon   February 2005 - September 2008

jim ramadan

United Kingdom
Sales Manager Retired at SUMIKA POLYMER COMPOUNDS (FRANCE) SA
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
American University College of Science and Technology
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General