Sofía Sacchi

Syed Omar Faruk (Towaha) is a highly experienced Project Manager Technical Lead at the Centre for Analytics, Informatics and Research (CAIR) since November 2025, focusing on data science, high-performance computing, and quantum computing. Alongside this role, Towaha serves as a Researcher at the Canadian Space Agency and as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Memorial University, with responsibilities including leading project teams, mentoring students, and implementing research methodologies. Previous positions include Software Developer at the University of Essex and Technical Investigator at Meta, where Towaha made significant contributions in data integration, fraud detection, and operational efficiency. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science from Memorial University, along with professional programs in quantum computing and data science from prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.