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Akademie für Frauen in der KI: Unsere Stärke liegt in der kollektiven Kraft unseres engagierten Teams. Es besteht aus Experten mit unterschiedlichen Hintergründen, wobei jedes Mitglied ein gemeinsames Ziel verfolgt: Frauen mit dem Wissen, den Fähigkeiten und den Möglichkeiten auszustatten, um in den dynamischen Bereichen Data Science und künstliche Intelligenz erfolgreich zu sein.
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Meet Our Empowering Team
At Women AI Academy, our strength lies in the collective power of our dedicated team. Comprising experts from diverse backgrounds, each member shares a common goal: to empower women with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to excel in the dynamic fields of data science and artificial intelligence.
UNSER MANAGEMENT TEAM
Naz Cilo-van Norel
Founder of WAIA
A passionate advocate for ethical AI and gender equity in tech, Naz weaves her immigrant background and motherhood journey—with two children and three foster kids—into her advocacy. Holding dual expertise in electronics engineering and political science, and with over 30 years in tech, she effortlessly blends technology with societal challenges. Naz’s vision? Ethical AI that’s accessible to all, particularly underprivileged groups. To bring this vision to life, she founded both the Women AI Academy and Big Data Queens. These institutions mentor underprivileged women, guiding them towards AI careers. In partnership with IEEE, Naz works tirelessly to establish ethical AI standards. True to her roots, the Academy emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring every graduate, regardless of background, secures a place in the tech landscape.
Oliwia Walewska
Head of Business Development
With a diverse experience ranging from Business and Data Analysis to Artificial Intelligence and Project Management, Marketing and Finance, she leads as our Head of Business Development. Her business acumen, collaborations with international professionals from over 100 countries, and strategic foresight offer a unique combination of expertise which equips her with a holistic understanding of the business landscape enriched by a deep appreciation for cross-cultural nuances. Driven by the goal of leveraging technology to bring positive impact to both community and planet, she powers our mission to champion women in the tech sphere.
Melanie Stuchlik
Head of Marketing
With more than 6+ years of experience in performance marketing, brand development, and external communication, she’s a true versatile professional in our organisation.
Her dynamic skill set propels our brand to new heights and fosters efficiency through cross-team collaboration. She’s a driving force, blending performance marketing expertise with strategic vision. What truly sets her apart is her ability to bridge brand-building and external communication, creating a compelling narrative that resonates far and wide.
Sarah Haq
Head of Bootcamp Instructor, Machine Learning Engineering Expert
Sarah Haq is a Computer Science and Creative Computing Lecturer at Leuphana University
She was previously a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at the world’s largest online art marketplace, Artsy, where she shaped the personalisation strategy and built a recommendation engine to connect collectors with artworks they truly loved.
Erum Afzal
Consultant & Mentor, Artificial Intelligence Expert
Erum is a Ph.D. scholar specializing in AI tools for teacher training at Justus Liebig University, Germany, with a strong background in Information and Computational Technology.
Beyond academia, she is a mentor and speaker, passionate about educating in AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning. Her collaborations with esteemed organizations like Women AI Academy, ETHOS AI, Women Who Code, Omdena, and Neuro Match Academy showcase her commitment to knowledge sharing. Erum’s academic pursuits and industry engagement make her a valuable asset, driving innovation in AI and Data Science.
Meltem Başoğlu Serranò
Admission & Learner Support
With a diverse background across different domains, Meltem brings a unique blend of skills, experiences, and a global perspective to her role as our Admission & Learner Support Specialist.
She holds a master’s degree in Development Economics and a bachelor’s in Computer Science. This dual academic foundation equips her with a deep understanding of the intersection between technology, socio-economic development, and education. With a global perspective honed through studying and working in diverse countries, Meltem excels at performance and delivering solutions that transcend borders. She takes prompt action to support our learners with her open-mindedness, keen insight, and quick thinking. Her commitment to SDGs related to gender equality, decent work, and economic growth further underscores her dedication to our mission.
Özlem
Digital Marketing Manager
With a decade of international experience in marketing communications, she possesses a versatile skill set that she continually enhances through marketing technology.
With a decade of international experience in marketing communications, she possesses a versatile skill set that she continually enhances through marketing technology.
Theresa Engelhardt
Quality manager
She is a seasoned quality management professional with a specialization in ISO 9001 standards. With an extensive background spanning three years in this domain, she has established herself as a trusted expert in assisting companies with the optimization and enhancement of their processes. Theresa’s unwavering commitment to process excellence serves as the cornerstone of her work, ensuring that organizations attain and maintain the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency.
Our Training Instructors
Hier finden Sie einige unserer Dozenten. Darüber hinaus arbeiten wir auf Anfrage mit Dozenten unserer Kooperationspartner für spezifische Schulungsprogramme zusammen.
Prof. Ali Hessami
Director of R&D and Innovation at Vega Systems, London, UK.
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.
Patricia Shaw
CEO and Founder of Beyond Reach Consulting Limited, UK
Trish advises and trains organisations internationally on Responsible AI (AI/data ethics, policy, governance), and Corporate Digital Responsibility.
Shailvi Maheshwari
Instructor, Data Visualisation Expert
With over 4 years of extensive experience in Data Analytics, Shailvi is a seasoned professional. She is proficient in Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Google Data Analytics and has a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s intricacies. Known for her passion for teaching, Shailvi has been guiding students at WAIA for the past year. She firmly believes that practical application is the key to effective learning and thus focuses on hands-on experience rather than a theoretical approach.
Salma Aziz
Instructor & Mentor, Machine Learning Expert
Drawing from her international journey and data science expertise, Salma dedicates herself to mentoring and teaching, blending practical experience with academic wisdom to inspire future data enthusiasts. Salma embarked on her academic path with a strong base in Mathematics and Physics, which led to an Engineer Diploma in Statistics and Applied Economics. She then earned a Master’s in Data Science. Alongside her core studies, Salma also undertook an innovative Student-Entrepreneur program. She holds a fervent belief: in the vast world of data, every pattern tells a story, and every analysis reveals a new insight. Salma’s goal extends beyond mere instruction; she aims to spark a quest among learners to decode these stories, driving them toward impactful decisions.
Zubia Khan
Instructor & Mentor, Data Analytics Expert
Zubia Khan is working as a Data Scientist for multiple business clients. She is teaching UK students at the undergraduate level.
She has more than 4 years of experience working with large volumes of data to perform exploratory data analysis, feature selection, feature extraction, predictive analytics, and model deployment for healthcare and training organisations. She has experience working as a lecturer at the world’s best university, Anglia Ruskin University, where she taught undergraduate students Computer Science, specifically cipher challenges in various programming languages. She has completed Computer Science training at the University of Cambridge with the founder of the Raspberry Pi, Alan Mycroft. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from the world’s top 100 university, the University of York.
Our Mentors
Julia Barden
Career Coach
Julia Barden is a German psychologist who worked in the HR department of well-known companies such as Commerzbank and Deutsche Bahn. As a career coach she assists in all areas of the application process, especially in the creation and optimization of documents like CV and cover letter, preparation for job interviews or assessment center and coaching for the successful conduct of salary negotiations. Besides coaching 1:1 and in group settings she also offers books and Udemy courses on the topic of job application and career coaching. As she has studies in the US and Brazil she is fluent in English and Portuguese, as well as her mother language German.
Marina Burton
Career Coach
A specialist in career transition coaching, Marina is passionate about helping individuals from all professional backgrounds unlock their potential, realise their career aspirations and ultimately find their ‘why’ in life. Marina works with mid-career professionals to help them find fulfilling, meaningful work. She brings a wealth of experience managing operations for small businesses and tech start-ups and combines it with her coaching expertise. She is proud to be partnering with the Women AI Academy to support women transition into tech careers, regardless of their background.
Sarah Mestiri
Career Coach
Sarah is a Data Scientist and a Certified Career & Interview Coach. She has 6 years+ experience in Tech, working at international companies, financial companies (FIS), and startups. Sarah’s experience of going through a career transition and her natural drive to support other women in following their professional dreams inspired her to become a certified career coach. She is on a mission to support more women find the right job for them and achieve their full potential. As a career coach, She has been supporting women getting back to work after a career break and women in transition to the data field.
FÜR SINNVOLLE VERÄNDERUNG
Was unser Team auszeichnet, ist unser gemeinsames Engagement für nachhaltige Veränderungen. Wir sind nicht nur Trainer und Mentoren; wir sind leidenschaftliche Befürworter von Chancengleichheit, Vielfalt und ethischer Innovation in der Wirtschaft. Unser Fokus liegt darauf, kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMUs) bei ihrer digitalen Transformation zu unterstützen. Begleiten Sie uns, während wir unser Fachwissen nutzen, um KMUs zu stärken, Barrieren abzubauen und eine Geschäftswelt zu schaffen, die Inklusivität, Innovation und ethische Standards feiert. Mit unseren maßgeschneiderten Schulungsprogrammen helfen wir Unternehmen, ihre Teams für die Zukunft auszurüsten.
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