Mostapha Kalami Heris🇬🇧
CEO and Co-founder at FaraDars
About Mostapha Kalami Heris
CEO and Co-founder at FaraDars
Hello, I am Mostapha, the Co-founder and Director of FaraDars, one of the largest EdTech platforms in the Middle East, serving over 4.4M learners with 3,000 instructors. With more than 20 years of experience, I have led large cross-functional teams, scaled digital platforms to millions of users, and applied AI and machine learning to improve products and business processes. Alongside this, I am a Lecturer in Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems at Sheffield Hallam University, where my research focuses on applied AI and large language models. I mentor founders, engineers, and business leaders who want to scale digital products, adopt AI in their organizations, or navigate careers in technology and innovation. On ADPList, I help mentees connect strategy, technology, and leadership to create real-world impact.
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Sessions with Mostapha Kalami Heris
- Career Growth in AI/ML (30 min): Guidance for engineers looking to grow in AI/ML, covering career paths, essential skills, research vs. industry opportunities, and strategies to move from experimentation to real-world deployment.
- AI Strategy for Leaders (30 min): A practical session for executives and managers on how to identify high-impact AI use cases, assess ROI, manage AI teams, and integrate AI into business strategy responsibly.
- Building AI-Driven Startups (30 min): Lessons from scaling bootstrapped companies with AI. We will cover identifying your first AI use case, building scalable architectures, managing early technical debt, and finding product-market fit.
- Practical AI for Business (30 min): A plain-language introduction to applying AI in your sector. We will explore automation, workflow optimization, and industry-specific opportunities for using AI effectively without technical jargon.