Life at SAIT
Rami joined the School of Business in 2023 and teaches diploma and degree courses for leadership, training and development, conflict and negotiation, project management, and entrepreneurship. He is a dedicated believer and practitioner of authenticity, self-growth, and physical and mental wellbeing. As a student in his class, you can expect to see the art of humor, storytelling, and applied learning in full display. Having travelled to and experienced the cultural nuances of well over 65 countries, Rami brings a uniquely intercultural dynamic to his classes.
Outside of work, Rami is a dedicated music, food, mixed martial arts and jujitsu enthusiast. His next extra-curricular venture is to explore Canada.
Education
Rami has a master's in business strategy, leadership and change from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, a bachelor’s in english literature from Lebanese University, Lebanon, and a Diploma in aviation security management from Edith Cowan University, Australia. He is an Emotional Intelligence Certified Assessor, a Reiss Motivation Profile Master, and is Learning Experience Design certified.
Professional Accomplishments
Prior to joining SAIT, Rami worked in the aviation industry where he led flight operations for Emirates Airlines. He has also worked in various leadership capacities for Training and Development Consultancies, First Aid Training Providers, and Parks and Recreation organizations.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.