Wes Ezzeddine

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About Wes Ezzeddine

Cofounder of AI Safety UAE | Facilitator at the EU Network for AI Safety | AI Safety Course Creator & Advocate in the UAE Wes is a recognized leader in AI safety and responsible AI development in the UAE, actively shaping the conversation around AI governance, risk mitigation, and alignment. As the cofounder of AI Safety UAE, he is building a regional community focused on the safe and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence across both public and private sectors. In addition to leading initiatives locally, Wes serves as a course facilitator with the EU Network for AI Safety and is a course provider for AI Safety UAE, educating professionals, policymakers, and technologists on AI alignment, governance, and emerging global frameworks. With over 15 years of experience in technology and innovation, Wes has held senior leadership roles in fast-moving fintech, insurtech, and mobility startups, where he specialized in scaling cloud-native platforms, building high-performing engineering teams, and guiding technical strategy from MVP through hyper-growth. His expertise spans modern distributed systems, AWS/GCP infrastructure, and microservices architecture. Today, he combines his technical depth and strategic vision to help organizations across the Middle East navigate the complex intersection of AI capability and AI safety. Let’s connect if you’re working on AI risk, safety, or governance in the UAE or globally.