Firas Sassi
Senior Director of National Security & Geo-Strategies at IPASSS/IPA3S - Institute for Prospective and Advanced Strategic and Security Studies- Claim this Profile
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Mélanie Bissonnette
To whom ever this may concern, During my third semester in the Business Administration Core program at Algonquin College, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Firas Sassi as my Global Business Professor. Throughout my many weeks in Mr. Sassi's classroom, he demonstrated that he was well educated in the field of global business by explaining into detail the lectures from the curriculum, offering personal job related examples that helped myself and many of the other student further understand the information and he did not hesitate to answer any asked questions. Mr. Sassi demonstrated professionalism, interest and always presented himself in the classroom with a suit and tie and a positive attitude. Furthermore, Mr. Sassi showed a true caring personality when it came to the education of his students. He made sure that the lectures, work, and exams were fairly presented to the students and our grades reflected our work. If there was ever a grading issue or if information was not clearly presented to the students, Mr. Sassi would do everything in his power to ensure that all students were graded fairly and that all the material was fully presented in detail before any tests or exams were given. Mr. Sassi offered career advice and guidance to his students. He was a wonderful professor and I had the honor of having him teach my third semester class. I would fully recommend Mr. Firas Sassi to any College he chooses, for he is an outstanding teacher and has really helped me in my college experience. Yours Sincerely, Melanie M Vivarais Business Administration- Human Resources Student Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON.
Norman Hotchkiss
Firas is a rarity: a visionary combined with the practical common-sense and work ethic to turn the vision into reality.
Mélanie Bissonnette
To whom ever this may concern, During my third semester in the Business Administration Core program at Algonquin College, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Firas Sassi as my Global Business Professor. Throughout my many weeks in Mr. Sassi's classroom, he demonstrated that he was well educated in the field of global business by explaining into detail the lectures from the curriculum, offering personal job related examples that helped myself and many of the other student further understand the information and he did not hesitate to answer any asked questions. Mr. Sassi demonstrated professionalism, interest and always presented himself in the classroom with a suit and tie and a positive attitude. Furthermore, Mr. Sassi showed a true caring personality when it came to the education of his students. He made sure that the lectures, work, and exams were fairly presented to the students and our grades reflected our work. If there was ever a grading issue or if information was not clearly presented to the students, Mr. Sassi would do everything in his power to ensure that all students were graded fairly and that all the material was fully presented in detail before any tests or exams were given. Mr. Sassi offered career advice and guidance to his students. He was a wonderful professor and I had the honor of having him teach my third semester class. I would fully recommend Mr. Firas Sassi to any College he chooses, for he is an outstanding teacher and has really helped me in my college experience. Yours Sincerely, Melanie M Vivarais Business Administration- Human Resources Student Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON.
Norman Hotchkiss
Firas is a rarity: a visionary combined with the practical common-sense and work ethic to turn the vision into reality.
Mélanie Bissonnette
To whom ever this may concern, During my third semester in the Business Administration Core program at Algonquin College, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Firas Sassi as my Global Business Professor. Throughout my many weeks in Mr. Sassi's classroom, he demonstrated that he was well educated in the field of global business by explaining into detail the lectures from the curriculum, offering personal job related examples that helped myself and many of the other student further understand the information and he did not hesitate to answer any asked questions. Mr. Sassi demonstrated professionalism, interest and always presented himself in the classroom with a suit and tie and a positive attitude. Furthermore, Mr. Sassi showed a true caring personality when it came to the education of his students. He made sure that the lectures, work, and exams were fairly presented to the students and our grades reflected our work. If there was ever a grading issue or if information was not clearly presented to the students, Mr. Sassi would do everything in his power to ensure that all students were graded fairly and that all the material was fully presented in detail before any tests or exams were given. Mr. Sassi offered career advice and guidance to his students. He was a wonderful professor and I had the honor of having him teach my third semester class. I would fully recommend Mr. Firas Sassi to any College he chooses, for he is an outstanding teacher and has really helped me in my college experience. Yours Sincerely, Melanie M Vivarais Business Administration- Human Resources Student Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON.
Norman Hotchkiss
Firas is a rarity: a visionary combined with the practical common-sense and work ethic to turn the vision into reality.
Mélanie Bissonnette
To whom ever this may concern, During my third semester in the Business Administration Core program at Algonquin College, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Firas Sassi as my Global Business Professor. Throughout my many weeks in Mr. Sassi's classroom, he demonstrated that he was well educated in the field of global business by explaining into detail the lectures from the curriculum, offering personal job related examples that helped myself and many of the other student further understand the information and he did not hesitate to answer any asked questions. Mr. Sassi demonstrated professionalism, interest and always presented himself in the classroom with a suit and tie and a positive attitude. Furthermore, Mr. Sassi showed a true caring personality when it came to the education of his students. He made sure that the lectures, work, and exams were fairly presented to the students and our grades reflected our work. If there was ever a grading issue or if information was not clearly presented to the students, Mr. Sassi would do everything in his power to ensure that all students were graded fairly and that all the material was fully presented in detail before any tests or exams were given. Mr. Sassi offered career advice and guidance to his students. He was a wonderful professor and I had the honor of having him teach my third semester class. I would fully recommend Mr. Firas Sassi to any College he chooses, for he is an outstanding teacher and has really helped me in my college experience. Yours Sincerely, Melanie M Vivarais Business Administration- Human Resources Student Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON.
Norman Hotchkiss
Firas is a rarity: a visionary combined with the practical common-sense and work ethic to turn the vision into reality.
Experience
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IPASSS/IPA3S - Institute for Prospective and Advanced Strategic and Security Studies
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Tunisia
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of National Security & Geo-Strategies
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Apr 2020 - Present
IPASSS think-tank operates in the field of National Security, Defense, and Geo-Strategy. The Institute brings together an exceptional group of multi-disciplinary, multi-faceted experts composed of former Senior Military Officers, Diplomats, Researchers and Experts in the fields of National Security, Intelligence, Public Policy, Cyber Security, Socio-Political Influencers, and Economic Intelligence Experts. Www.IPA3S.org IPASSS think-tank operates in the field of National Security, Defense, and Geo-Strategy. The Institute brings together an exceptional group of multi-disciplinary, multi-faceted experts composed of former Senior Military Officers, Diplomats, Researchers and Experts in the fields of National Security, Intelligence, Public Policy, Cyber Security, Socio-Political Influencers, and Economic Intelligence Experts. Www.IPA3S.org
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Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor & Coordinator of the SGBM Graduate Program
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Sep 2014 - Present
I teach courses in Undergrad and Graduate Levels: World Issues and Political Economy/Geography Cyber Security and Information Management Geo-Strategy Feasibility of International Trade Mastering International Business Operations Global Business Environment E-Business Applications I teach courses in Undergrad and Graduate Levels: World Issues and Political Economy/Geography Cyber Security and Information Management Geo-Strategy Feasibility of International Trade Mastering International Business Operations Global Business Environment E-Business Applications
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United Citizens Initiative
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Chelsea, Quebec, Canada
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Board Member
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Jan 2018 - Present
United Citizens is a charity to further unite people of the world through our similarities, and shared human experiences. From food, to dance, to music, and all the hidden magical places there are in the world, we want to create a community of people that embrace one another. www.unitedcitizens.ca United Citizens is a charity to further unite people of the world through our similarities, and shared human experiences. From food, to dance, to music, and all the hidden magical places there are in the world, we want to create a community of people that embrace one another. www.unitedcitizens.ca
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Umami Trading Inc
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Ottawa, Canada Area
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Founder, CEO
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Mar 2012 - Present
UmamiTrading is an online system that allows exporters and importers of raw primary commodities to conduct, track, and manage their trading transactions from a single user friendly platform. www.umamitrading.com UmamiTrading is an online system that allows exporters and importers of raw primary commodities to conduct, track, and manage their trading transactions from a single user friendly platform. www.umamitrading.com
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Consultant/Speaker/Strategic Advisor
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May 2023 - May 2023
National Security: Dangers of Deepfakes and other esoteric NATSEC matters State-Craft and Modus Operandi Structuring AI/ML based threat anticipation systems (C^ISRs) Strategic Defense Methods of Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Cognitive Warfare Advanced Warfare Technologies' Capacity Development National Security: Dangers of Deepfakes and other esoteric NATSEC matters State-Craft and Modus Operandi Structuring AI/ML based threat anticipation systems (C^ISRs) Strategic Defense Methods of Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Cognitive Warfare Advanced Warfare Technologies' Capacity Development
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Firon Roofing Inc.
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7508 Dawn Tara Dr.
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Co-Founder, Director of Relations and Business Development
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Apr 2009 - Jan 2015
2013 Fastest Growing Company Award (Ottawa Business Journal) http://obj.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx #9 out of 50 Most Profitable Companies (PROFIT HOT 50 Magazine RANKING GROWTH COMPANIES in Canada) http://www.profitguide.com/microsite/profithot50/2012/09-Firon-Roofing 2013 Fastest Growing Company Award (Ottawa Business Journal) http://obj.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx #9 out of 50 Most Profitable Companies (PROFIT HOT 50 Magazine RANKING GROWTH COMPANIES in Canada) http://www.profitguide.com/microsite/profithot50/2012/09-Firon-Roofing
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TRADOGRAM
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Director
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Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
In charge of all business and market development activities for Africa, Middle East, and South East Asia. -Creating strategic partnerships and alliances. -Establishing and maintaining profitable relations with Int'l Trade organizations and bodies around the world -Facilitating global trade for Agro-commodities (Oil Seeds, Grains, Pulses, Edible Nuts, Herbs and Spices, Coffee and Sugar) In charge of all business and market development activities for Africa, Middle East, and South East Asia. -Creating strategic partnerships and alliances. -Establishing and maintaining profitable relations with Int'l Trade organizations and bodies around the world -Facilitating global trade for Agro-commodities (Oil Seeds, Grains, Pulses, Edible Nuts, Herbs and Spices, Coffee and Sugar)
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Business Development Manager
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
PIBCI offers a wide range of business development solutions from planning to execution. Depending on our clients’ needs, PIBCI can act as any of the following: Broker, Agent, Distributor or as a Consultant. PIBCI offers a wide range of business development solutions from planning to execution. Depending on our clients’ needs, PIBCI can act as any of the following: Broker, Agent, Distributor or as a Consultant.
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Education
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MIT Sloan Executive Education
Executive Program, Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy -
2020 - 2021
Harvard University
Cybersecurity and Information Management, A -
2012 - 2013
University of Saskatchewan
Master's degree, International Trade -
2010 - 2011
Nipissing University
Bachelor Of Commerce, Commerce -
2007 - 2010
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Business Administration-3 year Advanced Diploma, International Business
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