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Syed Omar Faruk (Towaha) is a highly skilled software developer and systems integration specialist with extensive experience in data analysis and software engineering across various industries. Currently employed at the University of Essex, Syed has led projects that improved data-sharing efficiency by over 20% using technologies such as C#, MySQL, and JavaScript. Previous roles include a software engineer at bkoSoft AG, a technical investigator at Meta, and a senior software developer at Evolok, where contributions led to significant increases in customer base and production throughput. Syed's educational background includes a Master's in Data Science from the University of Essex, a Career Accelerator Program in Data Science from the University of Cambridge, and further studies in Quantum Computing at the University of Oxford, complemented by a strong foundation in Physics and Computer Science.