Sofía Ortiz Sánchez

Syed Omar Faruk (Towaha) is an accomplished Software Developer and Systems Integration Specialist currently working at the University of Essex, where significant improvements in data-sharing efficiency have been achieved. With experience spanning multiple high-profile companies, including bkoSoft AG and Meta, Syed Omar has demonstrated expertise in technologies such as C#, Java, MySQL, and data analysis tools. A strong advocate for data-driven optimization, Syed Omar's previous roles include Senior Software Developer at Evolok, Data Analyst and Founder/CTO at HEXit, and contributions to Mozilla as a Rust Engineer. Educationally, Syed Omar holds multiple degrees in Data Science and related fields from prestigious institutions, including the University of Essex and the University of Cambridge, along with a PhD focused on HPC for medical usages from the University of Alberta.