Selected work

Transformation and ecosystem work

FINTECH.TV & The Global Markets Studio

Turning an external opportunity into an education–industry platform

Mohammad identified an opportunity to connect an international financial media network with the university environment and initiated the collaboration with FINTECH.TV.

The relationship developed into the Global Markets Studio on campus, creating a live connection between students, global financial media and the world of work.

Students gained access to internships and professional exposure, while the partnership created a new form of industry presence within the university.

Why it mattersThe initiative demonstrates an ability to recognise opportunities beyond formal remit, connect stakeholders who do not naturally sit within the same structure, and turn an external relationship into a working platform for institutional and student value.

Mohammad Elmoshnib and Troy McGuire stand behind the presenter's desk in the studio, in front of a screen showing the FINTECH.TV name — In the Global Markets Studio on campus, with Troy McGuire, Co-Founder and Global Head of Content and Operations at FINTECH.TV.

Enterprise Systems & Digital Transformation

Building the infrastructure behind institutional operations

Across university roles, Mohammad has worked with ERP and student information systems, institutional reporting, digitisation and process automation.

At the University of Modern Sciences, he co-led the ERP implementation with the IT Director and the vendor, supported staff adoption, automated reporting and led the digitisation of forms and core processes.

Technology should improve the process, not merely reproduce it electronically.

Institutional Data & Self-Service

Moving information closer to the people who need it

Mohammad has worked on reporting and analytical approaches designed to make institutional information more accessible to academic and administrative decision-makers.

His focus is on moving away from repeated manual requests and towards self-service access, clearer reporting and faster operational decision-making.

This extends increasingly into the use of AI-supported analysis and rapid data retrieval for time-sensitive institutional needs.

GED 106 · Smart Decisions: Data Literacy & Visualization

Making data capability part of every graduate's toolkit

Mohammad designed GED 106, Smart Decisions: Data Literacy & Visualization, as a practical general education course for students across disciplines.

The course combines Excel analytical skills, Power BI, survey design, data cleaning, visualisation, data ethics, interpretation of misleading figures and evidence-based decision-making.

It is now live and being taught, giving students practical experience with surveys, real datasets, analytical tools and data-driven communication.

AskDesign a survey
GatherWork with real datasets
CleanClean and analyse data in Excel
ShowBuild visualisations in Power BI
QuestionInterpret misleading figures and data ethics
DecideCommunicate findings to support decisions

From reading data to reasoning with data, and using it to make better decisions.

Why it mattersThe initiative reflects a broader principle in his work: when a capability becomes essential to modern professional life, it should be embedded into the learning experience rather than left for graduates to acquire afterwards.

North Dakota State University Partnership

Connecting institutions around a shared research agenda

As Acting Executive Director for International Development at the University of Modern Sciences, Mohammad supported the institution's collaboration with North Dakota State University around intelligent transportation research for the UAE.

His contribution focused on outreach, relationship development and partnership coordination, including participation in the university delegation to Fargo for the partnership agreement.

Why it mattersIt added international partnership-building to a career originally rooted in university operations and reinforced the value of connecting institutions around shared agendas.

Mohammad Elmoshnib standing behind a bench that carries the North Dakota State University name, on the university's campus — At North Dakota State University, Fargo, 2016.

Mohammad Elmoshnib beside a banner reading UMS-NDSU No Limits, Intelligent Transportation Solutions — With the project banner for intelligent transportation solutions for sustainable smart cities in the United Arab Emirates.

Twelve people in formal dress stand in a row in front of North Dakota State University banners and a University of Modern Sciences banner — The two university delegations at North Dakota State University, Fargo, for the partnership agreement, 2016.

Beyond the university

External influence and industry engagement

Oracle
AI for UAE's Next Gen: Bridging the STEM Skills Gap
Invited panellist at Oracle Women's Leadership UAE, contributing to discussion around AI, universities, future skills and the UAE's emerging workforce.
WETEX & Dubai Solar Show
Education, sustainability and the future of skills
Participated in a cross-sector discussion linking education, sustainability and the future of skills.
FINTECH.TV
From Dubai to Wall Street: The New Nexus of Talent, Media and Global Finance
Panellist at the launch of the Global Markets Studio.

Mohammad Elmoshnib speaking on a panel, in front of a slide reading Panel Discussion: AI for UAE's Next Gen, Bridging the STEM Skills Gap — Speaking at Oracle, Dubai Internet City, on 14 January 2025.

The wider signalMohammad's public engagements increasingly sit at the intersection of education, technology, future skills, sustainability and industry, extending his contribution beyond the formal boundaries of his university role.

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