Passionate about driving innovation in finance, Mr. Zakiat is dedicated to creating a more inclusive, accessible, and bias-free investment management landscape. As the CEO of BIASafe AI, he leads efforts to leverage artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies to democratize quantitative investing. At BIASafe, the mission is clear: to democratize quantitative portfolio management by building an AI-driven ecosystem that automates and centralizes the investment process from research to execution. This approach enhances decision-making and minimizes biases, providing value across the entire investment spectrum, from retail investors to large institutions. Mr. Zakiat served as Associate Director (VP) and Portfolio Manager at a leading Canadian investment bank until late 2024, where he co-managed over $7 billion in indexing, SmartBeta, and CTA strategies. He oversaw daily trading execution and risk management across various assets, including equities, fixed-income securities, and multi-asset class derivatives. He also led R&D efforts to enhance systematic trading frameworks and develop new Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) such as yield-enhancing option-based strategies. He began his career on the trading floors of Hong Kong as a Quantitative Analyst at a global macro hedge fund, where he built and managed a systematic long/short equity portfolio with $10 million in AUM, focusing on capturing the quality factor premium. He then advanced to an FX Options Trader role at a French investment bank, where he supported its Asia-Pacific Rates and FX Options desk. His responsibilities included executing and managing options inventory, automating volatility pricers, as well as resolving technical issues through cross-departmental collaboration.