Rakan Z.
About Rakan Z.
Rakan Z. is the Cohort 4 Founder at ZINC, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in business development and data science, with experience in various sectors including technology, finance, and non-profit.
Work at Zinc
Currently, Rakan Z. serves as the Cohort 4 Founder at ZINC, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is involved in a venture builder program that focuses on enhancing mental health for children and young people. His work at ZINC reflects his commitment to addressing social issues through innovative solutions.
Previous Work Experience
Rakan Z. has held various roles across multiple industries. He worked at PerchPeek in Business Development for two months in London in 2019. Additionally, he spent one month at Ericsson in Dubai, focusing on IoT and 5G innovation. His experience also includes a three-month tenure at PwC Middle East in Data Assurance and Analytics in Dubai in 2020. Earlier, he contributed to Dubai Cares in marketing, business support, and fundraising for one month in 2016. He also worked as an Equity Research Analyst at Woozle Research for five months in London from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Rakan Z. studied at King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronic Engineering with Management from 2017 to 2020. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Data Science from 2020 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Rakan Z. completed his high school education at the International School of Choueifat Dubai, where he earned his High School Diploma from 2003 to 2017. His diverse educational background, combined with his work experience in technology, finance, and non-profit sectors, has equipped him with a unique perspective and skill set.
Skills and Competencies
Rakan Z. possesses a blend of technical and strategic skills, particularly in data science and business development. His experience across various roles has allowed him to develop competencies that are applicable in multiple sectors, including technology and analytics. This combination of skills supports his current initiatives at ZINC and his previous positions.