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Dr. Michael Ibrahim
Dr. Michael Ibrahim
Founder & Owner of MAS ERP · PhD in CS (Cybersecurity & AI) · Enterprise Systems Architect
Business Leader PhD · BUiD 20+ Years Exp
Cairo, Egypt Founder & Chairman Since 2005
20+Years Exp
10Positions
PhDDegree
50+Clients

A visionary entrepreneur and technology leader with over two decades of experience building and scaling businesses across Egypt, Italy, Vatican City, and the UAE. From founding MAS ERP — a full-scale enterprise resource planning platform — to serving as Cybersecurity Consultant for the IOR Bank of Vatican and leading Bel Trend as CEO, Michael has consistently demonstrated an extraordinary ability to bridge deep technical expertise with strategic business leadership. He holds a PhD in Computer Science specializing in Cybersecurity & AI, and has successfully delivered enterprise software to 50+ international clients including major hotel chains and industrial corporations. His career is defined by relentless innovation, cross-border impact, and a rare combination of academic excellence and real-world entrepreneurial execution.

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Founder & Chairman — MAS ERP
May 2025 – Present
Self-employed · New Cairo, Egypt · On-site
Enterprise-grade ERP solutions architect and business leader, driving digital transformation across organizations.
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Head of Research Lab — Michael Lahzi Gaid Ibrahim's Lab
Oct 2018 – Present
Research Leadership · Dubai, UAE
Leading a specialized cybersecurity research lab focused on developing high-performance secure translation systems using FHE and Seq2Seq Neural Networks.
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Cyber Security Consultant — IOR Bank of Vatican
Jul 2019 – Nov 2025
Freelance · Vatican City · 6 yrs 5 mos
Cybersecurity consulting for the IOR Bank of Vatican.
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Chief Executive Officer — Bel Trend
Jan 2016 – Nov 2025
Cairo, Egypt · 9 yrs 11 mos
An international group of companies based in Egypt, working in different fields.
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HR & Information System Consultant — Ceramica Verdi
Jan 2011 – Nov 2025
Contract · Cairo, Egypt · 14 yrs 11 mos
HR: Led and directed HR department functions including hiring, pay, benefits, leave administration, and enforcing company policies.

IT: Designed and developed in-house ERP. Performed security investigations to detect & prevent threats and data leakage. Led enterprise-wide disaster recovery project. Implemented MAS Mini-ERP software. Implemented HR-Assistant. Designed and developed the company website.
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IT Consultant — Aba Al Dahab Trading Company
Jan 2011 – Nov 2025
Contract · Cairo, Egypt · 14 yrs 11 mos
IT operations and infrastructure management for trading operations.
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Software Engineer — Saint Peter's Center
Jan 2005 – Nov 2025
Programming and Publishing · Freelance · 20 yrs 11 mos
Full-stack development for publishing systems and internal tools.
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Teaching Assistant — The British University in Dubai
Jan 2020 – Jun 2020
Part-time · Dubai, UAE · 6 mos
Responsible for performing teaching or teaching-related duties to assist faculty members, professors, department heads and other faculty.
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Cyber Security Analyst — Prime Minister of Italy
Jul 2019 – Aug 2019
Internship · Rome, Italy · 2 mos
Security analysis and vulnerability assessment for government networks.
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IT Consultant — INFORDATA SPA
Jul 2018 – Jan 2019
Contract · Rome, Italy · 7 mos
Network infrastructure consulting including firewalls, Cisco switches, servers, and telephony in Windows and VMware environments. Software application development.
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Project Director — Setup Sys Software House
Jun 2008 – Jul 2015
Full-time · Cairo, Egypt · 7 yrs 2 mos
Started as a junior developer and rapidly progressed to Operation Director. Re-wrote 1000+ page software analysis documents. Re-developed the software using modern technologies. Led the company to become a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner.
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PhD in Computer Science (Cybersecurity & AI)
The British University in Dubai
2019 – 2021 Excellent

Achieved the highest academic distinction by completing a rigorous PhD program specializing in the critical intersection of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. This elite qualification cements Michael's position as a visionary leader capable of applying cutting-edge academic theory to solve complex, real-world enterprise security and automation challenges.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
2025 – 2026 In Progress

Currently pursuing an advanced MBA to further refine executive leadership, strategic planning, and global market operations. This degree demonstrates a continuous commitment to continuous learning, directly bridging his profound technical expertise with top-tier corporate strategy and governance.

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Master of Computer Science
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
2016 – 2018 Excellent

Graduated with an "Excellent" rating, establishing a deep foundational mastery of computer science principles, advanced software architecture, and secure system design. This foundational mastery served as the catalyst for his rapid ascent from software developer to Chief Executive Officer.

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Diploma in Computer Science
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
2014 – 2016 Excellent

Initiated his formal postgraduate academic journey with a rigorous diploma program, distinguishing himself with an "Excellent" grade. This early academic success laid the groundwork for his extensive career in enterprise software and technology consulting.

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Enterprise Systems Architecture
Engineered and deployed MAS ERP across 50+ international clients, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency at scale.
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Cybersecurity Leadership
Trusted advisor for highly sensitive environments, including the IOR Bank of Vatican, securing critical infrastructure and preventing data leakage.
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Artificial Intelligence
Leveraging advanced AI and machine learning techniques, backed by a PhD in CS, to integrate intelligent automation into business workflows.
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Executive Strategy
Demonstrated success steering international groups of companies toward sustainable growth, market leadership, and operational excellence.
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Project Management
Delivered complex IT and software implementation projects on time and budget, leading multidisciplinary teams across different countries.
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Academic Research & Teaching
Responsible for performing teaching-related duties to assist faculty, proctoring exams, and grading. Passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic theory and practical enterprise application.
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Teaching
Dedicated to education and knowledge sharing in computer science and technology fields.
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Cybersecurity
Expertise in securing systems and preventing cyber threats, with advanced knowledge in cybersecurity practices.
Technologies & Tools
💾SQL Server C# .NET 🌐ASP.NET 📜JavaScript 🎨CSS3 🔷VB.NET 🖥️VMware 🔒Firewalls 🌉Cisco 📊Telerik 🪟Windows Server 🗄️ERP Systems
Certifications
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MCDBA
Microsoft · 2010
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MCTS
Microsoft · 2010
About
A seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in designing and building enterprise-grade digital systems. His career spans from software development to ERP architecture, cybersecurity, and executive leadership. He has led large-scale ERP implementations, working closely with C-level executives to drive organizational governance and operational strategy through technology.
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Michael Lahzi Gaid Ibrahim's Lab

Head

Leading groundbreaking research in Cybersecurity, specializing in Secure Translation protocols using Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and AI Neural Networks.

This study introduces a 'refresh' function to reduce noise in encrypted layers, significantly decreasing computational time for secure translation without affecting quality.

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Case Study of ERP Implementation in Ceramic Company
Published Research
2021 Publication

A detailed implementation of an ERP integration system (specifically SAP ERP) for Quality Management within the heavy industrial ceramic sector.

This paper proposes a C# implementation of Seq2Seq algorithms, resolving activation function limitations through polynomial simplification.

An exploration of testing rates versus total cases in GCC countries, analyzing healthcare preparedness and testing volume correlation.

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Homomorphic Encryption: Properties and Evolution
Published Research
2021 Publication

A review of the history and unique properties of Homomorphic Encryption, tracing its evolution from theoretical concept to practical construction.

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Using the PRISMA methodology, this study reviews 250 papers on FHE schemes to identify efficient noise reduction strategies.

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A comprehensive survey of Seq2Seq models (RNN, LSTM, GRU), locating the best implementation strategies for translation applications.

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Foundational research proposing the combination of FHE with Seq2Seq networks to allow the translation of sensitive governmental data.