Professional Journey

Head of Technology Transfer Office - UIR

Current

Leading technology transfer at UIR, Morocco's top university for patent filing, managing innovation commercialization and industry partnerships.

Technology Transfer
Patent Management
Innovation Commercialization

Head of Innovation Sourcing and Partnerships - Azur Innovation Management

Full-Time

Identified high-potential startups, established strategic partnerships, and led marketing strategies to enhance portfolio visibility and drive international growth.

Innovation Sourcing
Partnerships
Marketing

Entrepreneurship Program Manager - UM6P, Benguerir

2.5 Years

Created and managed entrepreneurship programs like AGRIYOUNG INNOVATE at UM6P, fostering innovative solutions with economic and social impact.

Program Management
Innovation
Ecosystem Development

Gardening Startup Founder - Janat Al Fath

Entrepreneur

Founded Janat Al Fath, developing an AI-powered app and sensor to translate plant language, paused due to funding but remains my most exciting venture.

AI Innovation
Gardening
Entrepreneurship

Open Innovation Program Manager - LaStartupStation

Full-Time

Developed partnership strategies and created the MEPI-approved Scalarator program, connecting startups with investment firms to drive growth.

Partnerships
Program Development
Startup Growth

RedCross Volunteer - AIESEC Turkey

Volunteer

Volunteered for two months with AIESEC Turkey, teaching English and chess to Syrian refugees, fostering integration and building friendships with people from 27 nationalities.

Volunteerism
Cultural Integration
Teaching

Basketball Caravan Leader - TIBU Africa

2018

Led Morocco's largest basketball promotion caravan, managing 36 coaches and logistics across 31 cities from March 4-31, 2018, with successful social media outreach.

Event Management
Team Leadership
Logistics

Financial Officer - Outlierz Ventures

Full-Time

Managed financial reporting and screened African startups for investment opportunities at Outlierz Ventures, supporting startup growth and innovation.

Financial Reporting
Startup Screening
Investment

TedTalk: The Art of Being Yourself

2018

Inspired by the TedTalk 'The Art of Being Yourself,' which profoundly influenced my approach to personal and professional authenticity.

Personal Growth
Inspiration
Authenticity

CFO - Ceramic Tiles Company

Full-Time

Managed accounting and finance, conducted internal audits, and implemented a cost-based accounting system. Invested in IT infrastructure to support company growth.

Financial Management
Auditing
IT Infrastructure

Runner Between Two Jobs - UIC & MySchool Maroc

Part-Time

Balanced two part-time jobs: managing university clubs at UIC and tutoring at MySchool Maroc to support personal goals.

Multitasking
Tutoring
Club Management

Trainer - Heure Joyeuse

University

Designed workshops for young unemployed individuals at Heure Joyeuse, teaching them to create micro-businesses and achieve self-employment.

Training
Micro-Business
Youth Empowerment

Entrepreneurship Club Founder - Enactus Club

University

Founded the Enactus Club during university, inspiring students to use entrepreneurship for social impact and fostering a community of innovative thinkers.

Entrepreneurship
Social Impact
Leadership

Master's Degree in Management and Finance

University

Earned a Master's Degree in Management and Finance, fulfilling a promise to my father by graduating first in my class.

Academic Excellence
Management
Finance

Gardener - Neighbor Plant Nursery

Favorite Job

Worked as a gardener at a neighbor's plant nursery, developing a passion for plants and sustainable practices. This remains my all-time favorite job.

Gardening
Sustainability
Plant Care

Sales Representative - Family Ceramic Tiles Shop

Early Career

Worked as a sales representative in the family ceramic tiles shop, gaining early experience in customer service and sales.

Sales
Customer Service
Family Business

Early Life in Ifrane, Morocco

1992

Grew up in Ifrane, Morocco, a small town surrounded by big trees and mountains. Moved to multiple locations with family, learning the value of hard work in a competitive, loving household.

Small Town Roots
Family Values
Work Ethic