Tariq Salameh leads the Solutions Engineer team in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. With two decades of expertise at Oracle, Informatica, and Cloudera, he possesses extensive knowledge in AI, ML, Data Management, and Cloud computing. Tariq has actively collaborated on digital transformation projects in the data-driven domain, engaging with top clients and maintaining a consistent passion for cutting-edge technology, all driven by a commitment to customer success.

Wim Stoop is Senior Director of Product Marketing at Cloudera, the only true platform for data, analytics, and AI. In this role, he leads the marketing direction and strategic vision for Cloudera’s mission to help organizations transform complex data into clear and actionable insights at scale. With over two decades of experience, Wim has been instrumental in guiding blue-chip companies such as IBM, BP, and HSBC in solving their most data-intensive challenges, always aligning solutions with business objectives and real-world usage scenarios. As a thought leader in the field, Wim is a frequent speaker at industry events where organizations are shaping their data and AI strategies. His expertise spans the evolving landscape of data platforms, analytics, and artificial intelligence, making him a valuable voice in discussions about the future of enterprise data management and utilization.

Dr Christopher Royles FBCS is the Field CTO for EMEA at Cloudera and Fellow of the British Computer Society. He helps organisations innovate through the use of data, working across industries that are regulated and organisations where data privacy is critical. Chris’s focus is on the development of skills and methods for migration to the Enterprise Data Cloud. Chris holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from Liverpool University which he subsequently applied to voice recognition and voice dialogue systems. Chris has advised on Government Open Data initiatives as part of the Open Data User Group (ODUG) and sat on the quick wins stream of the UK Government Cloud Program (GCloud). Previously Chris has held Executive roles at Oracle, Pitney Bowes and Vicorp.

Bassel AlHalabi is the founder of TecCentric, a company dedicated to driving organizational development and agility in Qatar. With expertise in expansion strategies and digitalization, Bassel brings together global expertise and local insights to deliver tailored solutions for the Qatari market. In addition to TecCentric, he also established Tridy Consultancy and Training Services to support leadership development and professional growth, reflecting his commitment to innovation and excellence.