When: March 02, 2023 at 7:00-10:00 PM Eastern Time
Where:
Montgomery College Rockville: Cafeteria: Faculty Dining Room
Campus Center: CC 158
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Speaker: Ahmad Taheri
Director, Enterprise Applications Support & Development at George Mason University
Language: Parsi/English
Synopsis:
The presentation will start with an explanation and clarification of the concept of the “Cloud” and cloud computing and its various types, the underlying technology and architecture, their connection to our daily lives, and ways we can better position ourselves to take advantage of its benefits and minimize potential issues. Next will cover the topic of cybersecurity principles and the best practices to reduce risk, improve awareness of threats & practical countermeasures, and followed by Q & A.
About the Speaker:
A seasoned and strategic IT leader with over 2 decades of extensive and progressive IT experience in planning, formulating, leading, implementing & supporting enterprise IT projects, services & solutions in various settings. Adept at using emerging technologies and strategies in delivering effective and transformative solutions and services. Holds MS degree in Information Systems, an MBA, and Ph.D. studies in Computational Data Sciences and Informatics. Ahmad Taheri completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in the US at Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Middle Tennessee State University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at George Mason University. In addition to professional IT experience, he also has 20 years of university teaching experience in the IT field as an adjunct faculty.