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Omar Gadir

Omar Gadir, Ph.D. - Founder/CEO Omar is an entrepreneurial, accomplished results-focused executive with over 20 years in experience in various engineering positions. His experience spans both startups and established companies. At Photon Dynamics he managed the flag product MPS that resulted in the company’s IPO. At Kazeon, he led the platform team for a security/regulatory compliance product (Kazeon was acquired by EMC). Omar is the main author of 5 patents. He received his Ph. D. in Artificial Intelligence, University of Loughborough, UK, ranked in top 10 out of 119 in all UK national league and M. Sc. Digital Signal processing, University of Wales, UK.

Founder/CEO · Sunnyvale, CA, USA

About Omar

Omar Gadir, Ph.D. - Founder/CEO
Omar is an entrepreneurial, accomplished, results-focused executive with over 20 years in experience in various engineering positions. His experience spans both startups and established companies. He is adept at turning conceptual ideas to shipped products. He directly managed 6 complex shipped products. At Photon Dynamics he managed the flag product MPS that resulted in the company’s IPO. The product was AI based with 96% accuracy. At Auspex, he was responsible for the first shipped NAS Head (storage virtualization) high availability scalable enterprise data servers. The servers tore down data silos to access all data including custom data. At Kazeon, he led the platform team for a security/regulatory compliance product (Kazeon was acquired by EMC).

Omar is the sole author of four patents about scalable data management, virtualization, distributed processing and the main author of a patent about High Availability Cluster Virtual Server System. Losing three close relatives to cancer motivated Omar to learn about the disease by assiduously studying biomedical data. Omar has experience in all software disciplines needed for the Iteru Platform: software architectures, AI algorithms, AI open source, REST web services, UI, data digestion, and integration, cloud computing data security and full text search. Omar received his Ph. D. in Artificial Intelligence, University of Loughborough, UK, ranked in top 10 out of 119 in all UK national league and M. Sc. Digital Signal processing, University of Wales, UK.

Company

Funding Stage

Pre-Seed

Funding Raised

$500k to $1M

Team Size

1-5 employees

Annual Revenue

$0 to $100k

Location

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Founded

2019

Industry

Healthcare

Skills

EducationEarned Ph.D.Earned M.Sc.FounderPatent HolderProduct ManagementPatent AuthoringEntrepreneurshipDoctoral DegreeArtificial IntelligenceData IntegrationTechnologyPhD ObtainedScalable SystemsBiomedical DataData ManagementStartup ManagementHigh Availability Cluster SystemsData VirtualizationProprietary Algorithm DevelopmentHigh Availability ClusteringAI AlgorithmsPlatform DevelopmentCompany AcquiredDistributed ProcessingCEOEngineering ManagementSoftware ArchitectureScalable Data ManagementVirtualizationCompany IPOLeadershipBig DataData EngineeringManagementAI Platform DevelopmentBiomedical Data AnalysisMaster's DegreeProduct DevelopmentProprietary AlgorithmsEngineeringHigh Availability SystemsExecutive LeadershipPlatform LeadershipHealthcare IndustryData ClassificationNetwork Attached Storage (NAS)Data LabelingData SecurityBiotechnology IndustryProject ManagementStrategyAccuracy OptimizationData ConsistencyData StorageHealthcareResearch & Development (R&D)Large-scale Data ProcessingPharmaceuticalsData CleansingPetabyte Scale DataData DigestionEnterprise SoftwareLearning AgilityPharmaceutical IndustryStorage VirtualizationVirtual Server SystemsScalable Enterprise Data ServersMSc ObtainedSoftware EngineeringCorporate ManagementSecurity SoftwareData Silos ManagementPharma DigitizationIPO ContributionOpen Source AISecurity Product DevelopmentCloud ComputingREST Web ServicesDark Data ManagementBiotechnologyData Silo ManagementDigital Signal ProcessingEnterprise Software DevelopmentDigital TransformationIPO ManagementPharmaceutical R&DAPI DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceCompany AcquisitionUI DevelopmentBiotech IndustryAcquired Company ContributionPreclinical DataStrategic PlanningClinical DataHealthcare TechnologyFundraisingPharma 4.0Full Text SearchUser Interface (UI)User Interface (UI) DevelopmentBiomedical Data StudyMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Semiconductor Industry

Education

Holds both Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees from reputable UK universities.

Earned Ph.D.

Obtained a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Loughborough, UK.

Earned M.Sc.

Obtained an M.Sc. in Digital Signal Processing from the University of Wales, UK.

Founder

Founded and leads Iteru Systems as CEO.

Patent Holder

Sole author of four patents and main author of another, focusing on data management and virtualization.

Product Management

Directly managed 6 complex shipped products, including a flagship product that led to a company's IPO.

Patent Authoring

Sole author of four patents and main author of one patent, demonstrating significant intellectual property contributions.

Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Iteru Systems, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial drive.

Doctoral Degree

Awarded a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from a top-ranked UK university.

Artificial Intelligence

Holds a Ph.D. in AI, developed AI-based products, and possesses expertise in AI algorithms and open-source AI.

Data Integration

Highly skilled in integrating messy, inconsistent, and diverse data types, including preclinical and clinical data.

Technology

Possesses over 20 years of experience in various engineering positions across the technology sector.

PhD Obtained

Earned a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Loughborough, UK.

Scalable Systems

Developed scalable enterprise data servers and an AI platform scalable to 1 petabyte.

Biomedical Data

Assiduously studied biomedical data and developed a platform to overcome its inherent challenges.

Data Management

Authored patents about scalable data management and excels in handling complex datasets.

Startup Management

Experience in managing and growing startups from conceptual ideas to shipped products.

High Availability Cluster Systems

Main author of a patent concerning High Availability Cluster Virtual Server Systems, demonstrating expertise in resilient system design.

Data Virtualization

Authored patents and has experience in data virtualization, particularly with storage virtualization and virtual server systems.

Proprietary Algorithm Development

Developed and patented proprietary algorithms for solving complex data problems.

High Availability Clustering

Main author of a patent about High Availability Cluster Virtual Server Systems.

AI Algorithms

Experienced in developing and applying AI algorithms for product functionalities.

Platform Development

Led platform teams for security products and developed the Iteru AI platform.

Company Acquired

Led a platform team at Kazeon, which was subsequently acquired by EMC.

Distributed Processing

Holds patents in distributed processing, indicating deep knowledge in this area.

CEO

Serves as CEO of Iteru Systems, demonstrating executive leadership and strategic direction.

Engineering Management

Possesses over 20 years of experience in various engineering leadership roles, adept at turning conceptual ideas into shipped products.

Software Architecture

Proficient in designing software architectures for complex systems, including the Iteru Platform.

Scalable Data Management

Holds patents and possesses expertise in scalable data management.

Virtualization

Authored patents related to virtualization and worked on storage virtualization and virtual server systems.

Company IPO

Managed the flagship product (MPS) at Photon Dynamics, which resulted in the company's IPO.

Leadership

Led platform teams and served as Founder/CEO, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities.

Big Data

Developed a platform scalable to 1 petabyte, demonstrating expertise in managing large data volumes.

Data Engineering

Comprehensive experience in data digestion, integration, cleansing, labeling, and management for complex datasets.

Management

Over 20 years of experience in various engineering management and executive positions.

AI Platform Development

Founder/CEO of Iteru Systems, developing a sophisticated AI platform for the pharma industry.

Biomedical Data Analysis

Solves challenges related to messy, inconsistent biomedical data for pharmaceutical applications.

Master's Degree

Obtained an M.Sc. in Digital Signal Processing.

Product Development

Adept at translating conceptual ideas into shipped products and managing their lifecycle.

Proprietary Algorithms

Developed and utilized patented proprietary algorithms to solve complex data problems for Iteru's platform.

Engineering

Possesses over 20 years of experience in various engineering capacities, spanning startups and established companies.

High Availability Systems

Authored patents and developed high availability cluster virtual server systems.

Executive Leadership

Accomplished, results-focused executive with a track record of success in engineering and product roles.

Platform Leadership

Led the platform team for a security/regulatory compliance product at Kazeon.

Healthcare Industry

Founder/CEO of Iteru Systems, operating in the healthcare and biotech industry.

Data Classification

Expertise in automated data classification and labeling, particularly for biomedical data.

Network Attached Storage (NAS)

Key contributor to the development and shipment of the first NAS Head.

Data Labeling

Developed solutions for automated classification and labeling of complex data.

Data Security

Expertise in data security, including cloud computing data security and security products.

Biotechnology Industry

Developing an AI platform for biotech and healthcare applications.

Project Management

Directly managed 6 complex product development projects.

Strategy

Accomplished, results-focused executive skilled in strategic planning.

Accuracy Optimization

Developed AI-based products like MPS with 96% accuracy and addresses data accuracy challenges in biomedical data for Iteru.

Data Consistency

Iteru's platform ensures data consistency across diverse biomedical data types.

Data Storage

Responsible for the first shipped NAS Head and worked on scalable enterprise data servers.

Healthcare

Motivated by personal experience, founded Iteru Systems to address challenges in healthcare and pharma R&D.

Research & Development (R&D)

Integral to pharma R&D through the Iteru platform, focusing on innovation and digital transformation.

Large-scale Data Processing

Manages and processes data scalable to 1 petabyte within the Iteru platform.

Pharmaceuticals

Iteru Systems specifically targets the Pharma 4.0 market and pharma R&D.

Data Cleansing

Developed solutions to eliminate biomedical data barriers to accuracy, involving data cleansing.

Petabyte Scale Data

Developed a platform scalable to 1 petabyte, capable of handling large volumes of cleansed, integrated, and labeled data.

Data Digestion

Skilled in processing and preparing data for various applications.

Enterprise Software

Experienced with enterprise data servers and security/regulatory compliance products.

Learning Agility

Demonstrated a strong ability to learn and master new complex fields like biomedical data due to personal motivation.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Focuses on Pharma R&D and digitization through an AI platform.

Storage Virtualization

Developed and implemented storage virtualization technologies, including NAS Head for enterprise servers.

Virtual Server Systems

Authored patents and has practical experience with virtual server systems.

Scalable Enterprise Data Servers

Developed scalable enterprise data servers at Auspex, capable of tearing down data silos for comprehensive data access.

MSc Obtained

Obtained an M.Sc. in Digital Signal Processing from the University of Wales, UK.

Software Engineering

Possesses over 20 years of experience in various engineering positions, spanning startups and established companies.

Corporate Management

Experience working in established companies, contributing to their success.

Security Software

Led the platform team for a security/regulatory compliance product.

Data Silos Management

Developed solutions to break down data silos, enabling comprehensive access to all data.

Pharma Digitization

Focused on digitizing pharmaceutical processes and data through the Iteru AI platform.

IPO Contribution

Managed the MPS product at Photon Dynamics, which played a significant role in the company's successful IPO.

Open Source AI

Has experience utilizing and integrating open-source AI solutions.

Security Product Development

Led development of a security/regulatory compliance product at Kazeon.

Cloud Computing

Experienced with cloud computing principles and data security within cloud environments.

REST Web Services

Skilled in developing and integrating REST web services for platform functionality.

Dark Data Management

Iteru's platform addresses the challenge of inaccessible 'dark data' stored in silos.

Biotechnology

Developed the Iteru platform for biotech and healthcare applications.

Data Silo Management

Implemented solutions at Auspex to integrate disparate data sources by tearing down data silos.

Digital Signal Processing

Holds an M.Sc. in Digital Signal Processing.

Enterprise Software Development

Developed enterprise data servers and security/regulatory compliance products.

Digital Transformation

Iteru Systems addresses the digital transformation aspect of the Pharma 4.0 market.

IPO Management

Managed a flagship product (MPS) at Photon Dynamics that contributed to the company's IPO.

Pharmaceutical R&D

Iteru's AI platform is specifically designed to contribute to pharmaceutical R&D efforts.

API Development

Experienced in developing REST web services for platform integration.

Regulatory Compliance

Experience in developing products for security and regulatory compliance.

Company Acquisition

Led the platform team for a product at Kazeon, which was subsequently acquired by EMC.

UI Development

Has experience in user interface development for software products.

Biotech Industry

Iteru's platform is designed as a product of choice for biotech applications.

Acquired Company Contribution

Contributed to a company (Kazeon) that was successfully acquired by EMC.

Preclinical Data

Iteru's platform integrates critical preclinical data types for pharmaceutical R&D.

Strategic Planning

Adept at turning conceptual ideas into shipped products and defining strategic direction for companies.

Clinical Data

Iteru's platform integrates critical clinical data types for pharmaceutical R&D.

Healthcare Technology

Iteru's platform is a strong solution for various healthcare applications.

Fundraising

Currently seeking $1.5M in funding for Iteru Systems.

Pharma 4.0

Addresses the Pharma 4.0 market through Iteru Systems, focusing on digital transformation in pharmaceuticals.

Full Text Search

Experienced in implementing full text search functionalities.

User Interface (UI)

Experienced in UI development as part of comprehensive software disciplines.

User Interface (UI) Development

Possesses experience with UI components as part of software development.

Biomedical Data Study

Independently studied biomedical data due to personal motivation related to cancer research.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Involved with Kazeon, which was acquired by EMC, providing insight into M&A processes.

Semiconductor Industry

Worked at Photon Dynamics, a company often associated with the semiconductor or display industry.

Experience

education

Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence

University of Loughborough, UK

Conducted advanced research and study in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Earned a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from a university ranked in the top 10 nationally.

job

Founder/CEO

Iteru Systems

Leading an AI platform for pharma R&D and digitization, focused on eliminating biomedical data barriers to accuracy, integrating critical data types, and ensuring scalability.

Founded Iteru Systems in 2019, developed patented proprietary algorithms to solve biomedical data problems, built a scalable AI platform (1 petabyte), and is actively seeking $1.5M in funding.

milestone

Patent Author

Omar Gadir

Authored multiple patents related to advanced data management and system architecture.

Sole author of four patents and main author of one patent covering scalable data management, virtualization, distributed processing, and high availability cluster virtual server systems.

job

Platform Team Lead

Kazeon

Led the platform team responsible for a security/regulatory compliance product.

Guided the platform team for a product that contributed to Kazeon's acquisition by EMC.

job

Product Manager

Photon Dynamics

Managed the development and deployment of the flagship product, MPS, a complex AI-based system.

Successfully managed the MPS product which achieved 96% accuracy, a key factor in the company's successful IPO.

education

M. Sc. Digital Signal processing

University of Wales, UK

Pursued graduate-level studies in Digital Signal Processing.

Obtained an M. Sc. degree in Digital Signal Processing.

job

Engineer / Lead

Auspex

Responsible for the development and shipment of the first NAS Head (storage virtualization) for high availability scalable enterprise data servers.

Successfully launched the pioneering NAS Head, which tore down data silos and enabled access to all data, including custom data.

education

Ph. D. in Artificial Intelligence

University of Loughborough

Pursued advanced research and study in the field of Artificial Intelligence, resulting in a doctoral degree.

Awarded a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from a top-ranked UK university.

education

M. Sc. Digital Signal processing

University of Wales

Completed Master's level studies in Digital Signal Processing.

Obtained an M.Sc. in Digital Signal Processing.

milestone

Patent Holder/Inventor

Authored and co-authored patents in areas including scalable data management, virtualization, distributed processing, and high availability cluster virtual server systems.

Sole author of four patents and main author of one patent, demonstrating significant intellectual property contributions in advanced computing.