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Ming-Chien Chyu is the founding president of the Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society (HEALS), grace the cover of the renowned Worldu2019s Leaders Magazine as one of World's 10 Most Influential Engineering and Technology Leaders in 2023
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Vol. 10 | Issue 17 | October 2023 www.worldsleaders.com 1 ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Leaders in 2023 World’s Most Influential As healthcare changes rapidly and becomes increasingly complex under technological, economic, social, and regulatory impacts, it is anticipated that healthcare engineering will play a role of growing importance in almost every aspect of healthcare and will also be a major factor that advances healthcare. Ming-Chien Chyu A Pioneer in Healthcare Engineering
World's 10 Most Inuential Engineering and Technology Leaders in 2023 Leading Tech Experts of the World This is not necessary to be the smartest guy in the room or the team's finest coder to be a leader, in the IT industry or any other. Far more crucial are sincerity, trust, communication, decisiveness, and the capacity to give people confidence. Apply your current abilities and a curious mind to a profession you're interested in, ready to pick up the rest as you go—there are more tech jobs available than there are qualified applicants. Assume a corporation employs 150 individuals. For example, a person holding the position of Chief Technology Officer will need to possess an entrepreneurial attitude and be highly hands-on. Anyone who has merely held employment in an organization with a large organizational structure may lack the necessary abilities. Being a tech leader who is a technological whiz is no longer adequate. They require a leadership style that is both emotionally astute and "techno-commercial." Effective tech executives are adept at making strategic decisions. They understand stakeholder participation and cultivate the proper culture. engineering students and engineers for careers in the field, and assisting healthcare professionals in using engineering to address healthcare issues. All service platforms in HEALS were initiated by and established under the leadership of Dr. Chyu. Dr. Chyu has spent years assisting doctors and other healthcare professionals whose inventions, based on their clinical experience and knowledge, have advanced to the point where they require assistance from engineers, researchers, consultants, or businesses to elevate to a level more conducive to FDA approval, manufacturing, and commercialization. Also, while you flip through the pages, don't forget to read the articles created by our in-house editorial staff and industry experts. World Leader's latest edition “World's 10 Most Influential Engineering and Technology Leaders in 2023”has featured tech experts who have steady hands-on technology and business leadership. The cover features Dr. Ming- Chien Chyu, the founding president of the Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society (HEALS), a global organization founded in 2016 with the goal of bridging the gap between engineering and healthcare, educating Have a lovely read!
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08 Cover Story Ming-Chien Chyu A Pioneer in Healthcare Engineering
18 Alex Circei 22 Bhavani Thuraisingham 26 Haden A. Land Hala Tfayli 32 36 Henrik Hautop Lund 40 Layne Lewis Maqbool Al Wahaibi 46 Pola Goldberg Oppenheimer 50 Samer A. Samad 54
Alex Alex Alex Circei Circei Circei Helping engineering leaders improve engineering efficiency 18 | October 2023
A lex Circei, CEO & Co-Founder at Waydev, is determined to identify problems, is passionate about discovering solutions, is a risk taker and aims to provide something people need. Way towards Waydev Alex Circei is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with a diverse academic background in economics, marketing, organizational leadership, and entrepreneurship. He has launched and successfully managed numerous companies over the past decade. Alex's entrepreneurial journey began in 2007 when he founded the IT & C online store LiveMag. The following year, he established Copimaj, which focuses on creating online services and businesses that specialize in internet marketing. Through Copimaj, he has worked with leading fashion, child safety, beauty, and healthcare companies, including UNICEF, Gucci, Paul & Shark, Burberry, and Prada, among others. In addition to his previous ventures, Alex founded StoreBeez, a marketplace platform that earned him a three-month internship at Birmingham Oxygen, an intensive business accelerator for tech entrepreneurs. Throughout his career, Alex Circei has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation, establishing himself as a highly respected figure in the world of entrepreneurship. In 2013, Alex Circei traveled to Silicon Valley to present Lupsale, an innovative email marketing platform, at TechCrunch Disrupt. Following this, in 2014, he founded Billme, a powerful invoicing tool for freelancers. However, in 2017, he recognized a significant problem that he believed he could tackle and solve. A company that was struggling to understand engineering needed a tool to gain insight into software delivery, pinpoint process bottlenecks, and align engineering activity with business objectives. The primary challenge was the lack of visibility and insight into engineering efforts, which made it difficult to validate assumptions with data and improve performance. To address this problem, Alex created Waydev, which provides the necessary metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to improve software engineering performance and help companies achieve their goals. worldsleaders.com | 19
Redefining the industry by its own approach Waydev is a pioneer in the software development analytics market, being one of the first tools in this category. believes that one must be sincerely passionate about what one does. Every day Alex looks forward to going to work, and his enthusiasm for expanding Waydev and getting everyone to pursue their passions can be seen in the final product. He sees himself as a dedicated individual who constantly seeks solutions to issues, which is one of the reasons Waydev was created. As the CEO and co- founder of Waydev, Alex manages the company's overall operations. "My greatest achievement as a leader is happily coming to work each day alongside an amazing team. That's the happiest part of everyday as a leader at Waydev," Alex says. Waydev is a software development analytics platform for engineering leaders. Waydev connects to Git Repositories (like GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket), Issue Tracking Systems (Jira, Azure Boards), CI/CD tools (CircleCI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions etc) and generates metrics, KPIs, and dashboards that give engineering leaders insight into the software development processes. Waydev offers leaders visibility into the DORA Metrics, the Cycle Time, Sprint Progess, and Progress Costs and the ability for leaders to customize their own custom dashboards. Power of Data Alex has a strong conviction in the transformative power of data. Waydev leverages data-driven insights to help businesses ship products more quickly and align engineering efforts with business goals. Alex believes that Silicon Valley is not just a physical location but also a mindset, and he has infused this mindset into Waydev's company culture. Waydev is backed by Y Combinator, one of the most prominent startup accelerators globally, known for supporting successful companies such as Stripe, Airbnb, Dropbox, and others. Outside of the office, Alex is a huge sports fan. He competes in long- distance triathlons frequently. He competed in his first triathlon back in 2013, and recently completed Ironman 70.3 in Bahrain. Most of the software development reports are related to manual input from engineers, Waydev generates useful reports for engineering leaders and high level executives, without any manual input. Waydev provides value with real-time reports and dashboards for DORA Metrics, Lead Time for Changes, Deployment Frequency, Change Failure Rate, Issue Cycle Time and more. With the help of Waydev, Fortune 500 companies accomplished - a 28% faster Cycle Time, 21% less Unplanned Work and a decrease of 28% in Code Churn. Optimize team processes Alex highlights that Waydev is a valuable tool for engineering leaders, enabling them to assist their teams in identifying bottlenecks, recognizing achievements, and reducing time spent on meetings and reporting. By leveraging data-driven insights, leaders can optimize team efficiency and enhance team operations. The platform's thorough measurements enable leaders to integrate business objectives with technical work, streamlining team operations and maximizing team efficiency. In today's competitive landscape, it is more crucial than ever for leaders to integrate business objectives with technical work, and Waydev can assist them in achieving this. “Running triathlons teaches you a lot of lessons that you can utilize in business because the mental challenges you confront in an endurance event are similar to those you face every day in the workplace.” Recommendations for newbies Alex is passionate about achieving his dreams and advises everyone to have the patience to reach their destination. He recommends trying YC Startup School - an online free program similar to the Y Combinator program, to every aspiring business leader. "Finally, love what you do because when you love your work, you're not really working," says Alex. By understanding work patterns and spotting blockages or irregularities using factual data, engineering leaders can isolate what's not working and replicate successful models. The only way to improve something is by measuring it. In this day and age, when data is everywhere and can be easily accessed, a platform that aggregates only the most valuable pieces of data is a must-have for any organization that aims for greater efficiency. Passionate Individual Alex is a highly motivated and passionate individual who firmly 20 | October 2023
Haden A. Haden A. Haden A. Land Land Land A Tech Proficient with Diverse Exper?se in Na?onal Security and Related Industries worldsleaders.com | 27
W With a professional experience spanning over four decades, Haden Land possesses a diverse range of expertise that caters to the requirements of businesses and government agencies working in national security and related industries, as well as beyond. As both the CEO and CTO of S2P, Haden's responsibilities are comprehensive, covering all aspects of the business, from start to finish. These responsibilities are similar to those held by the CEO and CTO of a startup software company. Haden takes great pleasure in witnessing successful business execution outcomes from optimizing and establishing processes, people, and technology in all essential aspects of S2P's business operations. He also relishes coaching and mentoring people within the enterprise, collaborating with strategic partners, and engaging with customers. 28 | October 2023
Dr. John Norris | Founder & Executive Chairman | S2P Dr. Bradford Sims | President| Capitol Technology University worldsleaders.com | 29
Hala Tfayli A Female Entrepreneur Redefining Boundaries in the Advertising Industry Founder & CEO The Channel MENA 32 | October 2023
S tep into the world of Hala Tfayli, the remarkable Founder and CEO of The Channel MENA, whose career trajectory defies convention. Breaking away from the traditional path of advertising agency founders, Hala brings a unique perspective as a former client-side professional. With an illustrious background as the head of marketing for a renowned architecture and engineering consultancy in Kuwait, Hala honed her skills in selling professional services and gained invaluable insights into the construction sector at large. Additionally, her tenure at Al Shaya, a prominent conglomerate, provided her with an in-depth understanding of the rules and fundamentals of the dynamic retail world. In 2017, feeling the call of entrepreneurship, Hala boldly stepped away from the corporate realm to embark on her own business venture. Since then, she has relished every moment of her journey, eagerly anticipating the future that lies ahead. 34 | October 2023
From Research to Retail Hala embarked on her professional journey as a research analyst at Zawya Reuters, a role that provided her with invaluable exposure to the research sector. Recognizing the significance of research in shaping effective strategies and business plans, she developed a strong foundation in this field. Seeking to broaden her horizons, Hala transitioned to Alshaya, the leading retailer in the Middle East. This opportunity allowed her to acquire fundamental knowledge and insights into the retail industry. Immersed in this dynamic environment, she gained a comprehensive understanding of the essentials of retail operations. Driven by her passion for exploring new avenues, Hala then ventured into the professional services realm, joining SSH, a prominent architecture and engineering consultancy. In this role, she took on the challenge of establishing and nurturing the marketing department to support the regional expansion initiatives of a newly appointed international team. These experiences proved to be transformative for her, shaping her into the capable individual she is today. Driving Growth and Innovation proven immensely beneficial for the agency. The Channel MENA, a boutique advertising and marketing agency, first originated in Beirut back in 2018 and has since expanded its operations to Kuwait and more recently, KSA. Despite being a relatively young agency, it adopted a flexible and remote business model ahead of its time, recognizing the effectiveness of such an approach. This foresight has With a strong creative foundation, The Channel MENA consistently provides strategic insights and input for every creative brief, demonstrating a deep understanding of our clients' commercial needs. As a result, the agency has garnered a reputation for being one of the fastest-growing agencies in Kuwait today. Throughout her career, Hala consistently demonstrated a keen interest in sales and business development. She relished the art of negotiation and took pleasure in fostering connections and bridging gaps between different stakeholders. These skills and interests have been an integral part of her professional growth. worldsleaders.com | 35
Eng. Maqbool Al Wahaibi CEO Oman Data Park 46 | October 2023
Maqbool Al Wahaibi Leading by diversified Experience in ICT Engineering, So?ware Development, Business Startups and Leadership Eng. worldsleaders.com | 47
L Life prior to Starting Professional Work Maqbool attended the Royal Guard School of Technology, an Oman- based military technology boarding school, for his secondary and primary education. Later, he received a government Maqbool Al Wahaibi is the Chief Executive Officer of Oman Data Park (ODP), the first managed and cloud service provider in Oman. He was a key contributor to the creation of solutions specifically suited to the needs of banks, financial institutions, the oil and gas industry, the healthcare industry, the government, the educational system, and the professional services sector. He is a member of the executive management team and a founding team member of ODP. His diverse experience spans more than 20 years in ICT engineering, software development, business startup, and leadership. scholarship to pursue his further education, including a bachelor's degree in engineering in information technology from Staffordshire University in the UK, a master's degree in software engineering from York University in the UK, and an MBA from Strathclyde University in Scotland. He began working for the government as a software developer and advanced through the ranks to general manager of an IT division. Oman Data Park Maqbool was a member of the founding team (shareholders) of Oman Data Park SAOC (ODP), which was established in 2012. Maqbool helped ODP develop and become a success story. The stockholders approached him about starting the first cloud service provider in Oman. He jumped out of the government sector to bring up ODP because he thought the idea was good. Maqbool has an MBA from Strathclyde University in the UK and a Master of Science in Computer Software Engineering from the University of York. At the 2018 Annual AIWA Awards, he was named Technology Person of the Year. In 2019, Oman Data Park received the Excellence for Global Cloud-Based Services award. ODP currently provides services to 600 corporate clients, including big, medium-sized, and small businesses. It was difficult to start a business from scratch in a tiny, conservative market like Oman with a brand-new set of services like cloud services and data center services. It calls for intense concentration driven by enthusiasm, a thorough awareness of the risk variables, and a great deal of attention. Maqbool was fortunate to possess all of those qualities, which were undoubtedly helpful. He shares, "Our first client was a bank. In Oman, the first Islamic bank (Nizwa Bank) was established. We sold the idea to the bank to collocate all of their infrastructure in ODP, rather than building a data center of their own, it was an opportunity we didn't want to miss." However, having to deal with all the legislative and security components was not an easy thing to do. Before 48 | October 2023
A Leader with Values and Ideals discussing the financial benefits and the total cost of ownership that the bank would have by getting their IT core banking infrastructure into ODP—something that hadn't been done in the region before—the company had to make the case to the legislative bodies and challenge the risk and security departments of the bank. Oman Data Park has managed to accumulate a tremendous amount of experience in offering cloud managed services over the past ten years while serving more than 600 organizations. Maqbool takes care of his team and gives them the most respect and self- confidence possible in his role as a leader. When it comes to his consumers, he makes sure they receive the greatest possible service. The next group of people are his partners; ODP could not succeed without them. His board of directors, who must be supportive and in agreement, comes last. Maqbool is a guy of action, and he frequently exemplifies this for his colleagues. He makes the most of every chance to ensure that the business has a culture of discipline toward execution with excellence and the highest level of customer service. With quality service, Maqbool and his team win new clients and maintain them forever. He makes certain that the team sees that on him personally so that they can follow. He asserts, "To me, discipline comes first, and that really helps the execution part of the vision. worldsleaders.com | 49
Professor University of Birmingham POLA GOLDBERG OPPENHEIMER Advancing Micro-Engineering and Bio- Nanotechnology to Bring About a Revolution 50 | October 2023
