Rakan Zabian
About Rakan Zabian
Rakan Zabian is the Cohort 4 Founder at ZINC, where he has focused on mental health innovation since 2021. He has a background in electronic engineering and data science, with previous experience in marketing, business support, and analytics across various organizations.
Work at Zinc
Rakan Zabian serves as the Cohort 4 Founder at ZINC, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on driving initiatives that aim to address mental health challenges among children and young people. His involvement in ZINC's venture builder program emphasizes innovation in mental health solutions. This role builds on his previous experience in various sectors, including marketing and business support.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at ZINC, Rakan Zabian worked at Dubai Cares from 2016 to 2017, where he was involved in marketing, business support, and fundraising. He also held positions at PwC Middle East as a Data Assurance & Analytics professional in 2020, and at Woozle Research as an Equity Research Analyst from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes a brief stint at Ericsson in the IoT & 5G Innovation Hub and business development at PerchPeek.
Education and Expertise
Rakan Zabian 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 at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Data Science from 2020 to 2021. His academic background includes research in computer vision and deep learning, which complements his professional experience in data analytics and technology.
Background
Rakan Zabian 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 journey laid the foundation for his subsequent studies in engineering and data science, equipping him with the skills necessary for his roles in technology and innovation.
Focus on Mental Health Innovation
Rakan Zabian is committed to addressing mental health challenges among children and young people through his entrepreneurial efforts. His participation in ZINC's venture builder program reflects his dedication to developing innovative solutions in this critical area. His work aims to create impactful change in the mental health landscape.