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We make the Digital Society School

The Digital Society School is made by many of us. Students, researchers, relations in business and government and university staff form an ever growing network of kindred spirits. However, below are the people that work on making DSS a success on a day to day basis. Do you have a question? One of these people is sure to answer it.

Ehsan Kakhani
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ehsan Kakhani

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Architect with PhD in Architecture and over 7 years of combined experience in design, teaching, and project management. Skilled in Revit, BIM coordination, AutoCAD, and visualization tools. Experienced in both academic and professional environments, working with international teams. Currently based in Amsterdam and eager to contribute to projects in architecture, construction, and design with a strong combination of technical and conceptual expertise.

Portfolio
Ali Rahbarimanesh
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ali Rahbarimanesh

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Partnerloket HvA meets AI - Project
Ali Rahbarimanesh
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ali Rahbarimanesh

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Ali Rahbarimanesh
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ali Rahbarimanesh

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Mona Chanani
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Mona Chanani

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Rebecca Mulira
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Rebecca Mulira

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Morpheus Seedo
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Morpheus Seedo

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

A creative and passionate fourth-year Communication and Multimedia Design student at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, known for being versatile and adaptable. With a strong drive to create meaningful work, they are currently contributing to a project closely connected to their hometown of Amsterdam-West—a place that continues to inspir

Portfolio Project: Samen Nieuw-West Amsterdam
Stephen Oppong
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Stephen Oppong

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Business Analytics and Cloud Services professional with experience in data analysis, reporting, and cloud-based business solutions. I work at the intersection of analytics, technology, and decision-making to help organizations turn data into actionable insights.

Portfolio Project: Samen Nieuw-West Amsterdam
Moses Kolleh Sesay
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Moses Kolleh Sesay

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Sustainable AI Use
shamila Sohaei
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
shamila Sohaei

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Partnerloket HvA meets AI - Project
Reza Salehi
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Reza Salehi

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Data Discovery
Nastaran Zareei
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Nastaran Zareei

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio Project: Partnerloket HvA meets AI - Project
Debra Nhokwara
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Zimbabwe
Debra Nhokwara

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Zimbabwe

Communications Specialist with 7+ years of experience using storytelling, digital platforms, and project management to help organisations communicate clearly and with impact. Experienced across non-profits, agencies, research institutions, and independent consultancy, translating complex ideas into accessible narratives.

Portfolio Project: Samen Nieuw-West Amsterdam
Ali Rezaei
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Iran
Ali Rezaei

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Iran

Software engineer with expertise in .NET development, application and solution architecture, and enterprise architecture, working across complex systems and digital transformation initiatives.

Portfolio Project: Sustainable AI Use
Sherifat Oshoala-Lamina
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Sherifat Oshoala-Lamina

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio Project: Coverti - Access to information in repressive regimes
Sherifat Oshoala-Lamina
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Sherifat Oshoala-Lamina

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio
Zahra Ansari
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Zahra Ansari

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Sustainable AI Use
ABDUL-RAHEEM UMAR
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Ghana
ABDUL-RAHEEM UMAR

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Ghana

No bio

Project: Impact Nexus
Ehsan Kakhani
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ehsan Kakhani

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Architect with PhD in Architecture and over 7 years of combined experience in design, teaching, and project management. Skilled in Revit, BIM coordination, AutoCAD, and visualization tools. Experienced in both academic and professional environments, working with international teams. Currently based in Amsterdam and eager to contribute to projects in architecture, construction, and design with a strong combination of technical and conceptual expertise.

Portfolio Project: Impact Nexus
Ermia Nazarian
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ermia Nazarian

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Multidisciplinary designer blending creativity with strategy to craft brand experiences that connect and perform. With more than five years of experience across digital campaigns and identity design, creating visuals that balance beauty with business impact. Each concept begins with insight, grows through collaboration, and evolves into work that sparks engagement and measurable change.

Portfolio Project: Impact Nexus
Hamidreza Samsami
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Iran
Hamidreza Samsami

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Iran

Senior Software Developer

Project: Impact Nexus
Shiva Ganesan
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Shiva Ganesan

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Coverti - Access to information in repressive regimes
Shiva Ganesan
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Shiva Ganesan

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Anna Charron
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Anna Charron

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Coverti - Access to information in repressive regimes
Elahe Rezapour
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Elahe Rezapour

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Coverti - Access to information in repressive regimes
Nastaran Zareei
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Nastaran Zareei

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio
Iris Kreike
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Iris Kreike

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio Project: Partnerloket HvA meets AI - Project
Ayotunde Owolabi
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ayotunde Owolabi

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Ayotunde Olayinka Owolabi (PhD) a lecturer at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria from 2015 to 2025 has been a consistent recipient of grants from Orange Knowledge Programme, Netherlands for several courses related to agricultural practices and teaching from the ICRA, to being a current researcher at the Digital Society School Amst

Portfolio Project: Partnerloket HvA meets AI - Project
Kehinde Adeseun Fayomi
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Nigeria
Kehinde Adeseun Fayomi

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Nigeria

Data Scientist/Data Engineer

Project: Data Discovery
Soheil Azaripour
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Soheil Azaripour

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio Project: Data Discovery
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