Firas Abuzaid
About Firas Abuzaid
Firas Abuzaid is the Co-Founder and CTO of Neo.Tax, a company that automates R&D tax credits for startups. He has a strong background in computer science, having earned multiple degrees from Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has held various roles at notable companies including Facebook and Microsoft.
Work at Neo.Tax
Firas Abuzaid serves as Co-Founder and CTO at Neo.Tax, a company he co-founded in 2020. Neo.Tax specializes in automating research and development (R&D) tax credits, providing startups with significant financial benefits. Under his leadership, the company has developed a platform capable of processing tax credits in under 15 minutes, streamlining the process compared to traditional CPA methods. Additionally, he has contributed to a system that can refund up to $250,000 per year in payroll taxes for startups, enhancing financial efficiency.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Before his tenure at Neo.Tax, Firas Abuzaid worked at Facebook as a Research Consultant for nine months in 2018. His role involved contributing to various research initiatives within the company, leveraging his expertise in technology and finance to support project goals.
Education and Expertise
Firas Abuzaid has an extensive educational background in computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Stanford University from 2009 to 2013, followed by a Master of Science (MS) from 2013 to 2015. He continued his studies at Stanford, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 2016 to 2022. Additionally, he studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a year, focusing on computer science.
Career Background
Firas Abuzaid has held various positions in the technology sector, including roles at Microsoft as a Research Intern and at Clinkle as an Android Developer. He also worked at Stanford University in multiple capacities, including Teaching Assistant, Teaching Fellow, and Section Leader. His experience extends to Shearman & Sterling LLP, where he served as an Expert Consultant for Technical Patent Litigation, and Lab126, where he worked as a Software Engineer.
Contributions to Tax Automation
At Neo.Tax, Firas Abuzaid has focused on automating tax processes using artificial intelligence. He has played a key role in creating audit-ready tax solutions and simplifying complex financial processes. His work aims to tackle expenses efficiently, making tax-related tasks more manageable for startups.