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Syed Omar Faruk (Towaha) is an accomplished Project Manager Technical Lead at the Centre for Analytics, Informatics and Research (CAIR), with a strong background in data science and high-performance computing (HPC). Currently engaged in multiple roles including Researcher at the Canadian Space Agency and Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Memorial University, Faruk has led projects focused on machine learning, AI, and quantum computing. Previous experience includes significant contributions as a Software Developer at the University of Essex, a Technical Investigator at Meta, and a Senior Software Developer at Evolok, where performance optimization strategies drove customer base growth. Faruk's educational credentials encompass a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from Memorial University, complemented by advanced training in Quantum Computing and Data Science from prestigious institutions.