ABOUT US
Established in 2023, SAIF CHECK has been focussed on a mission to contribute to the evolution of a responsible AI landscape. The team has procured a simple and easy to use tool that makes governance compliance, AI security and data and model robustness accessible to all.
OUR PEOPLE
The Minds Behind SAIF CHECK
Dr. Shaista Hussain
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Dr. Shaista Hussain, "the algorithm doctor" is an accomplished Machine Learning Engineer, Cybersecurity Specialist, Clinical Pathologist, and researcher, Dr. Hussain has developed advanced algorithms and ethical AI models, and has contributed extensively to fields including data analysis, blockchain, and CRISPR-Cas9 genomics. She is a published scientist and international speaker, recognised for thought leadership in explainable, responsible, and secure AI systems. Trained as a medical doctor at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, she specialised in pathology, and then Machine Learning engineering and cybersecurity at Google, Microsoft, MIT, Stanford, and FourthBrain.
Scott Hilton-Clarke
Business Development & Leadership
Scott Hilton-Clarke, founder of Inspiration Labs, has been unlocking and championing greatness in individuals and businesses for over 35 years. His work revolves around helping people identify and own their signature strengths and unique self-expression. His public service roles include several non-profits and university boards and the launching team of TEDx Trinidad. Scott holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Feda Almutlaq
Chief Legal
Feda Almutlaq is a lawyer specializing in governance, compliance, foreign investment, startup advisory, FinTech, mergers and acquisitions. Feda is recognized for her ability to navigate complex legal challenges and deliver practical solutions that drive business growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Firi Berhane
Lead Engineer
Firi Berhane is an AI Engineer specializing in LLM-powered systems, and agentic workflows. With experience building and deploying end-to-end AI products across model design, evaluation, backend integration, and scalable infrastructure, Firi is committed to developing reliable, secure, and well-governed AI systems, with a focus on safe agent orchestration, robust infrastructure, and trustworthy real-world deployment.
OUR MISSION
Our team is passionate about our work and every team member is committed to providing every client the very best of service and care. We are the first AI risk assessors in the MENA region and through our research & development, we are leading the international community towards safe AI.
Our mission is to see AI & Quantum technologies deployed responsibly and efficiently.
And we are the most qualified to help you achieve optimal system functioning.
