Our Mission

At MindStudio Academy, we cater to enterprises, SMBs, and individuals, offering a learning path that helps you build expertise and shape the future of AI! Our program equips a diverse community of learners — from aspiring to experienced AI experts — with advanced skills to innovate and lead in the digital arena. Our core mission is to nurture AI builders capable of driving technological advancement and creative solutions across various sectors.

MindStudio Academy is the official partner for certifying partners.

Our students have come from…

Adobe

Nestlé

NASA

Apple

Salesforce

Affinity X

Meet the team

MindStudio Academy thrives thanks to their dedication and expertise.

Head of Finance

| Jerry Wu |

CTO

| Sean Thielen |

CEO

| Dmitry Shapiro |

Head of Marketing

| Elizabeth Esche |

Director of Product

| Luis Chavez |

Director of Marketing and Operations

| Rick Ahn |

CEO

| Peter Bittner |

Head of Instruction

| Tom Vazdar |

Head of Assessment

| Uros Pesic |

Instructor

| Bennie Mayberry |

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Increased Efficiency

AI automates routine tasks, speeding up processes, reducing errors, and freeing up human resources.

Competitive Advantage

In a rapidly evolving market, understanding and utilizing AI can give businesses a significant competitive edge, allowing them to stay relevant and ahead of trends.

Innovation and Creativity

AI opens up new possibilities for innovation across industries. It can inspire new products, services, and ways of solving problems that weren't feasible before.

Special Instructors

Peter El Khoury

is a dedicated computer science professional with a BS degree in Computer Science and an L3 certification from the prestigious MindStudio program. He is currently an instructor at MindStudio and a developer at iStay, where he applies his expertise to create innovative software solutions.

With a year of experience at iStay, Peter has contributed to impactful software projects and collaborated with his university to develop a functional and user-friendly website. Additionally, his experience as a freelance developer has allowed him to refine his skills in diverse projects, showcasing his adaptability and commitment to excellence.

Peter's technical strengths include backend and frontend development, API architecture, and more, making him a well-rounded developer in the field. 

Outside of work, he enjoys playing badminton as a hobby, embracing a balanced and active lifestyle.

Mathieu Khoury

is a passionate software engineer with a focus on integrating cutting-edge technology like AI into real-world applications. A seasoned software engineer, he thrives on exploring and implementing innovative solutions that bridge complex technological concepts with user-friendly experiences. Mathieu also holds an L3 MindStudio certification. 

In his professional career, Mathieu has gained hands-on experience through various roles:

  • Built a machine learning model to classify spam and ham images.

  • Leveraged pre-trained models like VGG19 and EfficientNetB0.

  • Pre-processed and cleaned large datasets.

  • Gained comprehensive knowledge in machine learning techniques and applications.

  • Designed and developed EduGuide, a MERN stack website that integrates AI using MindStudio to guide students in selecting university majors.

Mathieu enjoys delving into emerging technological trends, problem-solving, and continuously refining his skills through hands-on experimentation. His curiosity drives him to create solutions that blend innovation with practicality, ensuring impactful and seamless user experiences.

Dane Gharib

is a technology consultant and digital transformation enthusiast with a strong background in business management. As an MindStudio AI instructor, I am committed to empowering learners with hands-on knowledge in AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making, bridging the gap between technology and real-world applications.

George Salloum

is a seasoned ICT professional with 29 years of industry experience, bringing his multifaceted expertise to the Université Saint Joseph in Lebanon. Over the course of 27 years, he has specialized as an Oracle Database Administrator, while also training, facilitating, and coaching professionals in AI and Machine Learning, Python Programming, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. Since 1999, George has provided consulting DBA services to leading insurance companies (AxA, LS, Bankers), banks (Credit Libanais, IBL), hospitals (St Georges – Al Roum), educational institutions (AUB, USEK), and telecom operators (Cellis/Alfa, TeleNor, Asiacell).

In addition to his academic role, George serves as the CEO of three companies:

  • I-Stay SAL, a staff augmentation firm providing resources from Lebanon to clients in Europe and the USA

  • Qanoon.ai, an AI-driven platform that helps lawyers and law students search and interpret Lebanese laws

  • Frontal SAL, an IT services company offering specialized consulting in Security and Infrastructure

Drawing on his extensive industry background, he has been a lecturer at IGE-USJ since 2005, where he continues to guide and inspire the next generation of ICT innovators.