AI CERTs^® Announces Appointment of Adnan Syed as New Business Advisory Board Member

New York, USA, 05 June, 2025 – AI CERTs®, a leading global provider of vendor-aligned, role-focused certifications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adnan Syed to its Business Advisory Board. Adnan Syed will help guide the organization’s mission to bridge the global AI skills gap and build future-ready workforces.

Speaking on the appointment, Russell Sarder, CEO of AI CERTs®, said, “We’re proud to welcome Adnan Syed to the AI CERTs Business Advisory Board. Adnan Syed brings over 15 years of visionary leadership at the intersection of talent development, education, and emerging technologies. His transformative work building Canada’s top Talent Accelerators and driving institutional innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University aligns seamlessly with our mission to bridge the global skills gap. His insight will be pivotal as we chart the future of AI education and workforce readiness.”

Adnan Syed brings over a decade of experience building bridges between talent, industry, and innovation. As Director of Talent Accelerators at Toronto Metropolitan University, he has secured over $8M in funding to develop and scale multi-industry talent transition programs, connecting 500+ Canadian companies with industry-ready professionals. His expertise lies in translating complex ideas into actionable systems—from AI-powered talent acquisition services that help startups secure new hires within 10 business days to financial dashboards streamlining access to $80M+ in research funding. With an MBA and MSc background spanning business strategy and molecular biology, Adnan has supported over $40M in funding applications and consistently finds ways to eliminate friction and accelerate outcomes. His collaborative leadership approach, recognized through Toronto Metropolitan University’s Linda Grayson Administrative Leadership Award, centers on bringing diverse stakeholders together to achieve shared goals. He joins AI Certs’ Business Advisory Board to help accelerate the intersection of AI innovation and workforce development.

The Advisory Board plays a critical role in shaping AI CERTs®’ innovation roadmap, ensuring the development of ISO 17024:2012-aligned certification programs that reflect real-world competencies across industries. With Adnan Syed’s appointment, AI CERTs® deepens its commitment to building a globally recognized ecosystem of industry-aligned certifications, empowering developers, strategists, and service leaders alike to thrive in an AI-powered world.

About AI CERTs®

AI CERTs® is a globally recognized certification body specializing in role-based credentials in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies. Aligned with ISO 17024:2012 standards, its programs set a global benchmark for quality and credibility, empowering professionals with practical, job-ready skills through hands-on, real-world application.

Serving a broad spectrum of roles, from developers and data analysts to business leaders and frontline teams, AI CERTs bridges the global tech skills gap with our ever-expanding portfolio.

With 45+ new certifications in development, the organization remains firmly positioned at the forefront of emerging technology education. For more information, visit www.aicerts.ai

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