Amjad Zaim

Overview

Amjad Zaim is Founder & CEO at Cognitro AI[1][4], an artificial intelligence firm with offices in the US and the UAE that works across healthcare, insurance, finance, security, telecom, retail and transportation sectors[2]. Zaim also founded Cognistic in February 2023, a Vision AI company that integrates data from 2D and 3D cameras and IoT sensors for AI-powered safety solutions[2][3]. Zaim holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Toledo[10], a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Wright State University[11], and an MBA in Management and Finance from The University of Texas at Arlington[9]. Prior roles include Director of Vision & Intelligence Group and Professor at the University of Texas, Brownsville[6], and Chief of Party for a USAID-funded Palestinian Health Sector Reform & Development Project[5].

Career history

1. CFounder and CEOFeb 2023 to presentCognistic
2. Founder & CEOJan 2009 to presentCognitro AI
3. UPChief of PartyJul 2013 to Oct 2014USAID-funded Palestinian Health Sector Reform & Development Project (Flagship)
4. UODirector of Vision & Intelligence Group / ProfessorSep 2005 to Jul 2008University of Texas, Brownsville, TX, USA
5. ILCTO/Consultant of Medical InformaticsFeb 2003 to Mar 2005InfoMD, LLC
6. ZOCo-Founder/PresidentFeb 1997 to Apr 2003ZaimNet Online, Toledo, OH, USA

Education

1. TUMBA, Management and Finance2007 - 2008The University of Texas·at Arlington
2. TUPh.D, Biomedical Engineering1996 - 2000The University of Toledo
3. Master, Electrical and Computer Engineering1994 - 1995Wright State University