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Syed Omar Faruk (Towaha) is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project management, research, and software development across various high-impact roles. Currently serving as Project Manager Technical Lead at the Centre for Analytics, Informatics and Research (CAIR), Syed applies data science techniques and oversees the use of high-performance computing resources while exploring quantum computing applications. As a researcher for the Canadian Space Agency, responsibilities include leading project teams and contributing to machine learning and AI components. Syed's background also encompasses impactful positions at Memorial University, the University of Essex, bkoSoft AG, Meta, Evolok, and Authlab, showcasing expertise in data integration, fraud detection, and product management. Syed holds a PhD in Computer Science from Memorial University and a wealth of professional training and degrees in data science and quantum computing from prestigious institutions.