Overview
Houssam Fahs is CEO and Founder at KAWA AI[1], a role Fahs has held since October 2021[3]. Fahs brings over 15 years of experience in digital transformation and strategy, with extensive knowledge in financial markets, software development, and data analytics[2]. Prior to founding KAWA AI, Fahs spent approximately 16 years at BNP Paribas in various roles, beginning as a business analyst in 2005[9] and progressing to Global Head of IT Trading Tools and Projects by 2011[5]. Fahs also briefly led a stealth mode startup from July 2021 to December 2023[4]. Educational background includes a Master's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the National School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics of Grenoble[11] and completion of a Data Science Starter Program at Ecole Polytechnique Executive Education[10].
Profile introduction
Connecting the dots between data, tech & people. Digital transformation and Strategy expert with over 15 years of experience in designing and building software products around data, finance and AI using cutting-edge technologies. • Extensive knowledge in Financial Markets, software development and Data analytics. • Expertise in building and leading remote / distributed teams (150+ members across 5 regions) • Held leadership roles across technology and innovation within investment banking Specialities: Team Management | Team Building | recruitment | Leadership | Strategic Planning | Digital T…
Career history
- CEO & FounderOct 2021 to presentKAWA AI
- CEO & Founder @ Stealth Mode StartupJul 2021 to Dec 2023Stealth Startup
- Global Head of IT Trading tools & ProjectsJan 2011 to Sep 2021BNP Paribas
- Head of IT Trading Books Projects2010 to 2012BNP Paribas
- IT Trading BooksFeb 2007 to Jan 2011BNP Paribas
- Assistant traderFeb 2006 to Jan 2007BNP Paribas
- Business analystJun 2005 to Sep 2005BNP Paribas
Education
- Data Science Starter Program, Data Science2019 - 2020Ecole Polytechnique Executive Education
- Master's Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science2002 - 2006National School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics of Grenoble
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