Ayman Jarwan
Qualifications & Certifications
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) May 2001, Davenport University Detroit, MI
- MS Engineering Management, August 1998, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- BS Nuclear Engineering Science, May 1995, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Languages:
- English
- Arabic
Background
Ayman is a businessman, inventor and the Founder and CEO of YohoWork (www.yohowok.com) with over twenty-eight years of progressive and broad experience in project, program management and consulting worldwide. A forward-thinking, highly motivated and creative innovation person with a passion for driving business growth through innovative solutions. Proven track record of success in developing and executing strategies that drive increased customer engagement and market share.
Ayman was born in 1970 and moved to the United States in 1989. He attended and graduated with BS in Nuclear Engineering from Kansas State University in 1995, Master in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1998, and MBA in entrepreneur management from Davenport University in 2001.
Ayman has over twenty-five years of experience in social-sector aid projects focusing on education and economic empowerment with NGOs, UN Agencies, and bilateral aid agencies. Expert in implementing new technology to manage the company’s projects and programs.
Ayman organized, managed, and developed various information technology projects such as developing software tools for customization and integration with third-party IT systems. Also, he designed specific management dashboards to facilitate executive leadership.
Work Experience
- Managing Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) project portfolio from 2018-2020 $2.5 Billion with expenditure of $900 million annually.
- Designed and implemented the comprehensive project/program methodology and its corresponding tools including templates, workflows, policy & procedures for Qatar Fund for Development QFFD.
- Fonder of epicTrack a cloud project management application (www.epicTrack.org)
- Founder and President of the bluHub youth capacity building initiative world-wide (www.bluHub.org)
- Founder and Board Member of eSoupKitchen a pay it forward application to buy hot meals to people in need worldwide (www.esoupkitchen.org)
- Board member at World Refugee School (WRS) 2016-2018.
- Master in capacity building on project management for United Nation UNRWA in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine.
Michael Olmsted
Qualifications & Certifications
- Doctor of Law 1981, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- AB Harvard University 1978
Languages:
- English
Background
A former career U.S. prosecutor. He began his career in private practice in 1981, focusing on white collar criminal defense work, government investigations, and civil litigation. He left private practice in1987 and served in the White House Counsel’s Office, representing the President in the Iran-Contra investigation. Following that assignment, he served as a Trial Lawyer in the Fraud Section and as Special Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. There he specialized in complex white-collar investigations and prosecutions, particularly those involving classified information. In 1992, he became an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of New York, where he continued to focus on complex white-collar cases, including those involving government procurements, OFAC violations, tax offenses, fraud and money laundering. He interrupted his tenure in New York to serve as an Attorney Advisor to DOJ’s Inspector General (1999-2001), investigating a political corruption matter in South Carolina, and as a Director of INTERPOL (2009 – 2011), where he helped in the early stages to establish the International Anti-Corruption Academy in Austria, and later represented INTERPOL at the United Nations in New York City. In 2014, he was designated as Senior Counsel for the European Union, serving in Brussels as DOJ’s representative to the EU. His tasks included serving as a negotiator establishing an agreement with the EU on data privacy in the context of multi-national criminal investigations. He also assisted in providing U.S. assistance to Belgium following the terrorist attacks on the Brussels airport and metro station. While in that post, he also served as Liaison Prosecutor for the United States at Eurojust in The Hague. At the conclusion of that assignment, he returned to the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute cases in the Anti- Kleptocracy Initiative within the Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Section. Cases in that initiative focused on matters involving bribery, sanctions violations, fraud, other crimes constituting predicate offenses to money laundering. He retired from the Department of Justice in 2023.
Mr. Olmsted has also taught as an adjunct professor in a U.S. law school, and has been a frequent panelist on a wide variety of topics in the U.S., in the EU, and elsewhere.
Work Experience
- U.S. Department of Justice
– Senior Counsel, Brussels, Belgium (EU)Brussels, Belgium (EU)
– Assistant U.S. Attorney
– Special Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General/Trial Attorney
– Criminal Division – Main Justice, Washington DC Criminal Division – Main Justice, Washington DC
- INTERPOL
– Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations; Head of Transition Team for International Anti-Corruption Academy
- White House Counsel Office
– Representation of the President Ronald Reagan in the Iran-Contra Investigation
Tarek Akel
Qualifications & Certifications
- MBA Banking and Finance 1996, Baylor University, Texas
- Masters in Economics 1995, Texas Tech University, Texas
- Bachelor of Science in Internation Economics 1993, Texas Tech University
Languages:
- English
- Arabic
Background
A seasoned banker, financial advisor, and sustainable finance specialist with over 20 years of experience in commercial and Islamic banking, modernizing banking sectors, and mobilizing blended finance across the Middle East and North Africa. Tarek is the lead advisor for UNDP’s Green Finance Platform. He has advised central banks on supervisory reform and designed innovative Islamic and conventional financial products to unlock capital for green infrastructure, SMEs, and inclusive growth. His career began in corporate and investment banking, where he originated and executed project finance and trade finance transactions.
Tarek has served as the CEO of Egyptian Arab Land Bank and Rajhi Bank in Jordan. In his extensive banking career, Tarek designed, implemented, oversaw, and complied with the full range of policies, procedures, and compliance rules applicable to Islamic and conventional banks in several jurisdictions. Tarek experienced this role both as a bank CEO, as a member of the Board of Directors, and as a member of the Audit and Compliance Committees at different times and in different institutions. Tarek was also the managing Director and Founder of AZ Investment LLC (AZI) a specialized financial advisory and investment firm focused on providing financial solutions for renewable energy, green investments, and related projects. At the Arab Banking Corporation (ABC) in Bahrain and Jordan, Tarek was instrumental in setting up the bank’s Project and Structured Finance practice which soon became a leading regional player in arranging and advising on project and asset finance. In 2006, Tarek moved on to serve as a Deputy CEO of ABC’s Jordanian subsidiary where he successfully upgraded and modernized the bank’s commercial lending, retail, investment and treasury operations. Tarek has spoken in several regional conferences on project finance and capital markets development as well as on the financial aspects of investing in renewable energy and the green economy. Mr. Akel has served on the boards of directors of several banks and companies.
Work Experience
- United Nations Development Program (UNDP) – Bureau of the Arab States
– Senior Advisor, Green Finance Platform
– Banking and Finance Specialist
- Independent Financial & Banking Consultant
– Project & Structured Finance, MENA
– Central Bank Advisory Engagements
– Payment system design and supervision
- Commercial, Islamic & Investment Banking Roles
– CEO of an Islamic bank
– CEO of a convectional bank
– Investment and development banking experience
Amr Karzon
Banker
Qualifications & Certifications
- B.A in Business Administration -Finance and Banking Services
Amman Private University
Languages:
- English
- Arabic
Background
Amr is a banker with 28 years of solid banking experience at reputable financial institutions in Amman-Jordan .
Strong background in financial analysis, business development ,and knowledge of international accounting practices.
Expertise in credit analysis, procedures and approvals.
Knowledge of lending laws , banking regulations and underwriting techniques.
Expertise in trade finance transactions, with ability to design profitable credit structures and monitor overall portfolio performance.
Expertise in managing business units (Corporate ,Commercial, SMEs, Retail, Treasury).
Work Experience
- DGM Business Units Egyptian Arab Land Bank 2019-nov2024.
- AGM Corporate Banking Egyptian Arab Land Bank 2018-2019.
- Unit Manager Corporate Banking Cairo Amman Bank 2006-2018.
- SRM Corporate Banking Jordan Ahli Bank 1999-2006.
- RM Corporate Banking ANZ Grindlays Bank 1996-1999.
Scott E. Augenbaum
Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- MBA in Information Technology, American Sentinel University
- BA in Liberal Arts, City College of New York
- Graduate Certificates: Villanova (Cybersecurity), Northwestern (Strategic Change)
- FBI Certification in Crisis Negotiation
- GIAC Certified: GSEC, GISP, GAWN, GCCC, GSLC, GICSP
AUTHORSHIP & MEDIA
Author: The Secret to Cybersecurity: A Simple Plan to Protect Your Family and Business from Cybercrime
Media Contributor: Featured expert on CNN, FOX Business, USA TODAY, NewsNation, HLN, BBC, Dr. Phil, GMA, and more
Background:
Scott Augenbaum is a nationally recognized cybersecurity expert and retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent with over three decades of experience in cybercrime prevention, investigations, and strategic training. With deep roots in federal law enforcement and the private sector, he has helped thousands of organizations across the U.S. understand and defend against today’s most devastating cyber threats. Since retiring from the FBI, Scott has become a leading keynote speaker, expert witness, and author focused on turning complex cybersecurity issues into practical, real-world solutions
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cybercrime Prevention & Response, Business Email Compromise (BEC), Ransomware, & Financial Fraud, Security Awareness Training for Corporate & Government Clients, Law Enforcement Partnerships & Crisis Negotiation, Cyber Risk Education for Non-Technical Audiences
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Cybersecurity Prevention Trainer & Keynote Speaker
2018–Present | Nationwide
- Delivers high-impact cybersecurity training to corporations, healthcare systems, financial institutions, universities, and nonprofits.
- Featured speaker for major associations including the Tennessee Bankers Association, Florida Bankers Association, and Mortgage Bankers Associations across multiple states.
- Notable clients include Lowe’s, Regions Bank, Caterpillar, CDW, Texas A&M, Acadia Healthcare, and Vanderbilt University.
- Expert witness and cybersecurity consultant for law firms and organizations seeking trusted guidance in cyber incident response.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Special Agent | 1994–2018
- Investigated major cybercrime cases involving ransomware, BEC, identity theft, and insider threats.
- Led the Nashville Cyber Task Force and managed the FBI InfraGard alliance with 1,000+ public-private members.
- Conducted over 1,000 cybersecurity threat briefings nationwide.
- Created and led FBI’s first Public-Private Alliance program in Syracuse, NY.
- Served as FBI Crisis Negotiation Coordinator for the Albany Division.
- Oversaw national coordination of FBI Cyber Task Forces while assigned to FBI HQ in Washington, D.C.
Deema Akel
Banking and Finance Expert
Background:
With more than 30 years of banking experience in the top banks in Jordan, Deema brings an in depth knowledge in different banking functions including strategy and digital transformation.
Work Experience
Leading the project of opening a branch of Bank Al Etihad in Iraq, the project included applying for the license, and working on the different banking and technology requirements of the project
Led the project of establishing SME banking offering in Bank Al Etihad, this project included strategy development, product development, recruitment and training
Developed women banking offering in Bank Al Etihad (products, delivery and launch)
Participated in strategy development and digital transformation projects with the rest of the management team