Ramasamy Srinivasagan
Dr. Ramasamy is an esteemed academic and researcher at the College of Computer Science and Information Technology, King Faisal University. As the first TinyML Academic Lead in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ramasamy has spearheaded numerous workshops on TinyML for students, faculty, and industry professionals across India, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia. With four published research articles in collaboration with the KFU Research Center, he is actively advancing the field of TinyML and edge computing. Dr. Ramasamy is also involved in cutting-edge research projects leveraging edge computing technologies. Serving as an NVIDIA Ambassador since 2021, he has trained over 500 participants, helping them earn NVIDIA certifications. Additionally, he contributed as a Technical Assistant for NVIDIA GTC from 2022 to 2024, showcasing his dedication to empowering the AI and ML community.

Qusay Mahmoud
Qusay H. Mahmoud, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Professor of Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University (Canada). Before Ontario Tech, he spent a decade at the University of Guelph (Canada) as a Professor of Computer Science and Director of the BlackBerry Centre for Mobile Education & Research. Dr. Mahmoud brings a global perspective to his work, having been a visiting professor in the UAE, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the USA. His academic journey includes a BSc in Data Analysis and a Master’s degree in Computer Science (both from the University of New Brunswick, Canada), a PhD in Computer Science (Middlesex University, UK), and leadership training from the University of Manitoba (Canada) and Cornell University (USA). Dr. Mahmoud's research is primarily focused on intelligent software systems and engineering education.