Faculty Members

DR. TAREQ JABER, PHD

Data Science Instructor

Dr. Tareq Jaber has received his PhD in Computer Science from Queen’s University, Belfast, UK in 2008. His doctoral research focused on Information Retrieval (IR), Latent Semantic Indexing (LSI) as a technique used for intelligent IR as an alternative to traditional keyword matching techniques.

After the completion of his doctoral studies, he continued his research work in the area of LSI at Queen’s University Belfast. He submitted and presented a number of papers at major journals and conferences. His area of interests includes Data Science, Machine Learning, Intelligent Search Engines, Pattern Recognition, Image Processing and Social Media Marketing. Recently he started working in other research areas such as Big Data, Social Networks Analysis and Web Semantic. From September 2009 – August 2010, Dr. Jaber worked as an assistant professor in Computer Science at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman – Jordan

Since October 2009, Dr. Jaber has held a position at GETCA Inc., a company specializing in the Semantically/AI Powered Search Engines solutions, as a member of the Technology Strategic Steering Committee. From September 2010 to July 2017, he worked as an assistant professor at School of Computing and Information Technology in King Abdulaziz University (now University of Jeddah). In February 2011, Mr. Jaber was appointed as the dean of Computer Information Systems Department, and served on the Faculty Committees as a curriculum planning and academic advisor.

Since November 2017, Mr. Jaber has been a lead instructor at Metro College of Technology, Toronto – Canada, teaching data science courses for the Data Science and Application program, and supervising student projects in R and Python.

Hamid Rajaee, M. Sc.

Senior Data Scientist and Data Science Instructor

Mr. Hamid Rajaee is a seasoned Data Scientist and AI instructor with over 15 years of experience teaching statistics, mathematics, and advanced analytics. He is the author of 24 books and 7 research papers and is recognized for his ability to turn complex data into actionable insights through AI, machine learning, and statistical modeling.

He holds an MSc in Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and an MSc in Data Science from the University of Arizona. Currently, Hamid works as a Senior Data Scientist at one of the big five banks in Toronto, where he develops AI-driven solutions for the financial sector and supports student career advancement through referrals.

As founder and CEO of Toronto Data Lab, Hamid leads a consulting firm focused on real-world applications of data science and AI. He integrates industry knowledge into his teaching, preparing students for in-demand careers in AI.

Hamid teaches subjects such as machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and business analytics. He currently leads the AI Capstone Project course using SAS and Python and contributes to curriculum development to reflect the latest in AI technologies. Mr. Rajaee has been successful in assisting students to be employed in their field of study and co-op placement that leads to their employment.

In addition to teaching data science and AI project, Mr. Rajaee is currently serving as Director of Academic Affairs and Instructor Training at Metro College of Technology.

PALAWAT SUPHARERK, MBA

Data Science and Project Instructor

Mr. Palawat Supharerk has been a Data Science project practitioner for more than 10 years, has managed large-scale project in support of IBM Global Delivery Services and Ontario government initiatives. In addition he is a SAS Certified Base and Advanced Programmer. He has an MBA in Finance and additional credentials, including PMP and ITIL v3 Foundation. Now Mr. Supharerk is a data science project instructor at Metro College of Technology.

AR KAR MIN, M. P.H.

Data Analysis Instructor

Mr. Ar Kar Min is a Certified Advanced SAS programmer. He has a strong education background with a MPH (Master Degree in Public Health). He has over 10+ years of work experience in the health care and telecom industry with wide range of skills and knowledge including reporting, and high level data analysis. His knowledge of end-to-end data base marketing process and procedures enables him to identify data issues, discrepancies and improve accuracy. He is proficient in using statistical software packages to prepare and write analytical reports. Now he has been working as a senior data consultant and database marketing campaign manager for a Toronto-based telecommunication company since 2011. He received a 2014 Rogers CEO Team Award of the year for launching the NHL Program. On part-time basis, he is a data analysis instructor at Metro College of Technology.

Amit Kukreja, B.Eng. M Sc.

Data Science Instructor

Amit brings over 20 years of experience applying data-driven insights and predictive modeling to solve complex business challenges in areas such as customer acquisition, demand forecasting, media optimization, and product innovation. His industry expertise spans CPG, retail, media, and financial markets, where he has consistently delivered measurable improvements in business performance.

He holds a bachelor degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and a Master’s in Business Management. Amit is highly skilled in Python, SQL, data mining, statistical analysis, machine learning, neural networks, data visualization, feature engineering, machine learning, and neural networks. At Metro College of Technology, he is dedicated to equipping students with both the technical skills and practical problem-solving mindset needed to succeed in today’s data-driven world.

Anupam Malik, B Sc.

Cloud Computing Instructor

Mr. Malik holds a bachelor degree in information technology. He has been a Cloud Engineer/Senior Systems Engineer for 9+ years in the field of cloud computing. His expertise includes in-depth theoretical understanding of cloud computing and solid experience in designing and architecting cloud solutions. Mr. Malik got certified by AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Aviatrix Multi Cloud Network Associate. He is currently working as cloud computing instructor at Metro College of Technology and is acting as a cloud architect in a Winnipeg-based company. His current duties are delivering lectures, providing hands-on lab to students, covering subjects around AWS and other Cloud platforms. He is highly proactive in finding solutions to cloud problems. His students benefit a lot from his could computing work experience that well connects student’s learning experience to the real world.

Harun Rashid B. SC., MBA

Senior Cloud Computing Instructor

Mr. Harun Ur Rashid holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering and an MBA in Finance. With over 16 years of IT industry experience—including more than 11 years specializing in cloud computing, solution architecture, and infrastructure automation—he brings extensive real-world knowledge to the classroom.

He is certified in multiple AWS domains, including Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty, and SysOps Administrator. His expertise spans cloud-native application development, system migrations to AWS, DevOps pipeline implementation, and AI-powered solutions using Amazon Connect. Mr. Harun has also instructed and worked with key technologies such as Terraform, Kubernetes, Lambda, EC2, S3, and AWS AI/ML services like SageMaker and Bedrock.

As a Cloud Computing Instructor at Metro College of Technology, he delivers lectures, hands-on labs, and mentorship in AWS, DevOps, serverless architecture, infrastructure-as-code, and multi-cloud environments. Alongside teaching, he actively consults as a cloud architect for both public and private sector projects, recently leading modernization initiatives in healthcare and finance. This dual role allows him to bridge academic learning with real-world practice, offering students practical insights into today’s evolving cloud industry.

BAYAR ISMAEL, B. SC.

Computer Network Instructor

A Bachelor’s degree holder in information technology, Ms. Bayar Ismael has many professional certifications such as Microsoft MCSA in Servers Infrastructure, MCP, and CISCO CCNA Routing and Switching, COMPTIA A+ among other distinctions in the field.

With over 8 years of industry experience as a network engineer, Ms. Bayar Ismael has mastered the ins and outs of computer networking: building and constructing network projects from small LAN networks to wide scale, cloud-based environments. She has extensive experience of route cause analysis, fault isolation.

Ms. Bayar Ismael is a well-qualified network engineering instructor at Metro College of Technology. She trains students with diversified background to become certified and career- ready in network engineering.

In teaching Ms. Bayar Ismael combines lectures with many hands-on activities to ensure students develop their skills from fundamental to advanced level. She enjoys sharing her knowledge, skills and experience with her students. She is an expert in maximizing student’s potential for their career success.