Dr. Mouza Ahmed Al Shemaili
Ras Al Khaimah
Summary
Dr. Mouza is a visionary educational leader with over 15 years of experience, committed to transforming traditional education to better serve modern learners. Her career has spanned roles from Assistant Professor to Senior Manager of Academic Services, enriching her experience with stakeholders such as industries, parents, students, and faculty. Her accomplishments include publishing influential research, engaging in educational initiatives, and contributing to organizations like Mufakiru Alemarat. With expertise in programming languages (Python, AVR), mobile development, and network security (Nessus, firewall configuration), Dr. Mouza also lectures on advanced topics like IoT and cryptography.In addition to her strong technical background, Dr. Mouza is an AI and future foresight expert with extensive skills in data analysis and strategy development. She utilizes AI-driven insights and foresight methodologies to analyze educational trends, identify challenges, and create actionable strategies that align with the evolving needs of learners. Her dedication to a skills-focused, technology-enhanced education ensures students are equipped for a dynamic future.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Manager - Academic Services and Advising
Higher College of Technology
Sharjah
08.2023 - 11.2024
- The Senior Manager—Academic Services and Advising is responsible for supporting students throughout their academic experience from admission to graduation. This includes but is not limited to, admission and registration, advising students on their careers, scheduling classes and exams, and maintaining student records in close coordination with Student Affairs Central Services.
- Managed conflict resolution within teams, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Managed daily workflow, delegating tasks to support seamless operations.
- Directed project management activities for the timely delivery of projects.
- Led strategic planning meetings, resulting in clear business objectives.
- Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for identifying work placement opportunities for students within the campus.
- Streamlined operations by introducing efficient resource management strategies.
Computer and Information System Faculty (Assistant Professor and Dean Academic Operation)
Higher College of Technology
RAK
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Manages and oversees the execution of all operations needed to deliver academic programs and curricula at the specific campus
- It is a key position that reports directly to the Campus Director with ultimate responsibility for ensuring all campus academic and operational goals are accomplished to deliver quality learning experiences for students
- The DAO supervises three functions that provide the infrastructure for effective academic operations: Labs and Workshops, Academic Services and Advising, and Learning Resources
- The core performance goal for the DAO is to ensure the effective delivery of academic programs and curricula through the optimum utilization of the campus teaching and learning resources and infrastructure with a minimum disturbance to the planned schedule
- The Dean of Academic Operations will have operational oversight for all Program Chairs at the campus within a Dotted Line reporting relationship
- The Dean of Academic Operations is expected to act in the absence of the Campus Director
Computer and Information System Faculty (Assistant Professor and CIS Program Coordinator)
Higher College of Technology
RAK
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Support division chair in curriculum, assessment and faculty development
- Supervise faculty and students in the program to ensure achievement of the program learning outcomes
- Coordinate with the concerned curriculum team leader in all aspects of curriculum development and implementation
- Work within HCT guidelines to ensure students success and monitor the effective implementation of the quality assurance system
- Teaching Information security courses such as Ethical Hacking (penetration test), Security and risk management, etc
- Worked on project with Saqr Hospital to track the health equipment using RFID
- Developed 3 curriculums related to IoT (two of them for Bachelor level and one for Master level)
Research Assistant / Teacher Assessment
Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi
11.2009 - 05.2015
- Along with my Master and PhD research I worked as a teacher assessment for the following courses
- Associated Term Course Title: Fall 2014 Introduction to Computing, Fall 2014 Web & Mobile App Development, Spring 2014 University Physics I, Spring 2013 Introduction to Computing, Fall 2012 IT Skills, Fall 2012 Preparatory Mathematics I, Fall 2011 Intro Information Technology, Fall 2010 University Physics I
Archiver
Palace of H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi
Ras Al Khaimah
05.2007 - 04.2008
- Convert the paper based system into an electronic based system
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi
07.2006 - 08.2006
- Fill up the stock information and other administrative tasks
Ministry of Interior Naturalization and Residency
Ras Al Khaimah
02.2005 - 05.2005
- Design website, design booklet, programming a DB program and other administrative duties
Education
PhD - Engineering in Secure Smart Real Time Freight Tracking System for Radioactive Sources
Khalifa University
11.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Computer Engineering RFID security, Privacy and authentication for smart E-Travel
Khalifa University
11.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Information Security
College of Information Technology, UAE University
09.2001 - 06.2006
Higher School Certificate -
Julfar High School
09.1989 - 06.2001
Skills
- Designing and developing business plans
- Website improvement development and redesigning
- Lecturing
- Internet of things (IoT)
- Security for Ubiquitous Networks
- Internet Security
- Mobile application
- Cryptography
- Public speaking
- Discovering vulnerabilities using Nessus
- Programming using different languages
- Mobile application programming
- AVR programming
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi microcontroller
- Python
- Configuration of Routers
- Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Performance metrics analysis
- AI and Power BI
- Banner 9
Affiliations
- Member of Mufakiru Al Emarat
- AI expert
- Future foresight expert
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 08/14/83
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: UAE
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Senior Manager - Academic Services and Advising
Higher College of Technology
08.2023 - 11.2024
Computer and Information System Faculty (Assistant Professor and Dean Academic Operation)
Higher College of Technology
08.2020 - 06.2023
Computer and Information System Faculty (Assistant Professor and CIS Program Coordinator)
Higher College of Technology
09.2015 - 12.2019
PhD - Engineering in Secure Smart Real Time Freight Tracking System for Radioactive Sources
Khalifa University
11.2010 - 05.2015
Research Assistant / Teacher Assessment
Khalifa University
11.2009 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Computer Engineering RFID security, Privacy and authentication for smart E-Travel
Khalifa University
11.2008 - 09.2010
Archiver
Palace of H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi
05.2007 - 04.2008
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
07.2006 - 08.2006
Ministry of Interior Naturalization and Residency
02.2005 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Information Security
College of Information Technology, UAE University
09.2001 - 06.2006
Higher School Certificate -
Julfar High School
09.1989 - 06.2001
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