Faculty & Staff

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The Senior Executive

Jebril Hussan Zurbtan - Program Director
Jebril has over 19 years teaching experience, working in the technical college system in Saudi Arabia before taking up his position with the Jazan Economic City Polytechnic. He commenced his teaching career after a working professionally in industry for companies such as the Jizan Electric Company and the desalination power plant.
Jebril received his Master in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Power) from Newcastle Upon Tyne University in the United Kingdom.

Senior Administrative

Steve Moores - Dean JECPT
Steve has over 25 years’ experience as an educator in the Secondary and Postsecondary education systems in Canada. Originally trained as a Tool and Die maker in the United Kingdom he has experience as an Instructor, Curriculum Developer, Program Chair, Project Manager and Associate Dean. Additionally he has completed international consulting assignments developing customized training programs for the Oil and Gas sector. Steve has a B.Ed. in Vocational Education from the University of Alberta and an M.A. in Educational Leadership and Supervision from San Diego State University.

Registrar Office

Mohamad Al-Lakis - Head of Registration
Setup and implemented the Registration system in JECPT, enhanced and modified the college operating software (AMP), currently managing the admission, registration, and reporting processes.
Graduated from the Lebanese International University, Beirut, with Bachelor of Science - Communication Engineering, Master of Engineering - Computers and Telecommunications. Currently enrolled at University of Calgary as Ph.D candidate - Distributed Systems.
Seven years cumulative experience in IT - technical support, programming, database systems development, and teaching.
Assistant Professor at the Lebanese International University 2002-2004 - CSI Instructor / Coordinator of O.M.E.C international secondary school. Courses taught: Programming Languages (C.sharp, Visual Basic), Databases (Access, SQL, Oracle), MS Offices 2007, and Introduction to Computer Science.
Ayman Muhsen Sawadi - Registration Asst
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Mohammed Nasir Hamdi - Registration Asst
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Alhassan Mlahwie - Registration Asst
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Hassan Otifi - Registration Asst
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Human Resources

Iftekhar Ahmed - HR Development Manager
Iftekhar Ahmed is an MBA in Human Resource, having an incredible experience of over 7 years in the Human Resource Industry, including nearly 6 years in the Middle East market. He holds a vast stretch of knowledge in his professional field covering almost every sphere of HR Industry, ranging from Employee Relations, Recruitment, Drafting Policies and Procedures, Payroll, Performance Management, Vendor Management and much more. He holds a positive attitude towards his trade, enjoys his responsibilities and believes that “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work”.
Sharique Faiz - H.R. Assistant
Having Bachelor Degree in IT from India with 4 years plus of working experience in India & KSA.

HRDF Department

Ayman Sawadi - HRDF Consultant / Webmaster
Ayman Abudullah Sawadi has master degree in Information Technology, from the University of Newcastle, Australia in 2010. Also he has Bachelor degree in Computer Science from Jazan University in 2007. He Worked in several international project management groups since 2009, and achieved a professional diploma of PM from AGS Consulting & Training in Sydney. Taught Computer Science in Abu Arish High School, and worked as a system analyst in Jazadco Company.

Preparatory Year Program

Rick Casper - Vice Principal Academic
Rick Casper has 20 years of college teaching experience in composition, literature, business and technical writing, and American and world history. His last two years of teaching in America focused on English composition and reading for ESL students from India, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Ethiopia, Iran, Ukraine, and Korea for two colleges in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. He served as Chair of the English Department for Harrisburg Area Community College from 2005 to 2007 and Secretary of the National Association for Developmental Education from 2004-2006.
Graham Mannion - ICT Coordinator
Graham Mannion has an MSc. in Computer Based Information Systems and a BSc in Technology Management as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Education specializing in the F.E. Sector. He has taught Computing and ICT in the F.E. Sector in the UK since 1998, from beginners to degree level, and he has also taught Business Studies and Mathematics. He has also worked as an Examiner for AQA examining body in the UK for both Computing and ICT. Graham has taught at JECPT since September 2011 and has found the experience of working in Saudi Arabia and JECPT enjoyable and challenging. He enjoys a good relationship with his students all of whom like I.T.
Jerry Anderson - Teacher
Taught high school Chemistry & Physics for 10 years in Iowa public / private schools. Engaged in various "self - employed " business ventures until moving to Ukraine in 2003. There I began my ESL training and enjoyed the classroom so much that I once again decided to teach full-time and ventured to Saudi Arabia in 2009. I have taught at Najran University and Dammam Technical College prior to JEC-PT.
Ayman Ameen - Teacher
Graduated in 2001 from the faculty of Education, Ain Shams University in Cairo. Ayman has a BA in Arts and Education and he also completed the CELTA Cambridge Course in September, 2009. He has over ten years of experience in teaching the English Language. In the past two years, he worked at the University of Dammam as English Instructor. While he was there, he taught English to the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering and Applied Medical Sciences. Prior to that, he had taught English to adults, officers and cadets at Alfaisal International Academy in Riyadh. He is keen on reading, linguistics, etymology and history. He coaches Greco-Roman Wrestling as well.
Felix Felisizwe Silundika - Teacher
Has a robust experience in teaching ESL at various institutions across Canada. He obtained his BA Degree in Political Science from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He also obtained the TESL Certificate from Algonquin College in Canada. Before joining JECPT in August 2012, he taught ESL in the International Program at Algonquin College for 3 years
Philip Irwin - Teacher
From Ireland, Philip was educated at the University of Limerick and graduated top of his class before working in the private sector planning and developing online courses for Fortune 500 clients. From there he entered teaching and over the last number of years has taught in South America, Spain and in Al Hasa and Riyadh.
Andrew Williams - Teacher
Graduated from SOAS (University of London) in 2002 with a BA in Indonesian studies, before doing a CELTA course the same year. I have ten years experience in teaching English to foreign students in London before joining JEC-PT.

A sympathetic and patient teacher, my studies in Indonesian mean that I can better appreciate the problems associated with learning a language.
Curtis Wright Diggs - Teacher
Since the summer of 1992 he has spent most of his life abroad teaching English. First in Hong Kong, then four stints in Taipei, Taiwan, two stints in Thailand, and a year in Jakarta, Indonesia.

His latest work & life adventure has brought me all the way to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, where he has been since May 2012.

His hometown is San Antonio, Texas, home of the 4-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs, the historic Alamo and the popular downtown Riverwalk.

He is a 1997 graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio (master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, and also earned a bachelor of arts degree in Communications from Rowan University in 1985.
Hani Yousef - Teacher
Hani Youssef is a highly energetic and enthusiastic teacher, specializing in English linguistics and literature. Dedicated to providing the best education and care to learners, Hani worked in many places in Saudi Arabia providing a unique teaching experience to people of different age groups.

Currently working as an informal curriculum designer, Hani is responsible for developing the learning objectives and teaching strategies for level 100 students.

On the personal side, Hani is the father of two beautiful kids (Toqua and Abdullah), and he is a decent table tennis and soccer player. His favorite athlete is Messi, and his favorite dish is stuffed cabbage with meat balls.
Hassan Kay Mohammad - Math Instructor
Hassan K. Mohamed has 10 years of secondary and college teaching experience in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statististics and Mechanics. His last six years of teaching in United Kingdomfocused on further mathematics and developing and writing the scheme of work for Key Stage 3. He served as the Coordinator of Gifted and Talented in the Mathematics Department for St.Mary’s CE High School, London from 2008 to 2010. He graduated from University of Hertfordshire with BSC(Hons) Mathematics, Post graduate certificate in Secondary Mathematics and MA in Education and International Development from University of London.
Jacob Santos - Teacher
Jacob Santos is a mature and experienced English teacher. Toronto, Canada is his home base. He worked with several international Medical Diagnostics and Pharmaceutical firms in technical sales and marketing. He obtained a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at Montreal´s Concordia University, a Bachelors in Administration at Toronto's York University and a Degree at Ecuador's UTPL in English Education, as well as a Masters in Tourism Management in Spain.
Mohammad Ahmir Nawaz - IT Instructor
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Wael Maher Galal - Teacher
Wael has been an English Instructor for the past 10 years. He has a wide experience in teaching all levels of English Learners. He has taught General English, Business English and Technical English at some of the most prominent educational institutions in Saudi Arabia, including KSU and Riyadh College of Technology.He achieved proficiency level in the IELTS Exam ,2012. He has also prepared a lot of students pass their IELTS Exam .He is pursuing his Masters of English and Education .
Yasser AlShahawi - Teacher
Yasser is an enthusiastic and performance-oriented foreign language teacher with a unique mix of experience gained in the Middle East and the US – cementing strong cultural awareness. He has enjoyed 18+ years’ experience teaching in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. He has a BA Education: TEFL English literature/ linguistics, Mansoura, Egypt in 1994. He is also a CELTA accredited, 2009. In the past four years, he taught at King Saud University and Institute of Public Administration in Riyadh. He also taught at Salman Bin Abduaziz University in Al- Kharj. Prior to that, he had taught students of varying levels at Al- Faisal International Academy for four years.
Yousef Akanan - Teacher
Yousef Akanan has a BA in English Language and Literature in 2002. Also has a MA in TESL form the USA in 2007, and a CELTA in 2011.
He`s been an English language teacher since 2003, taught in New York, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia - many different curriculum, and students` different ethnics and backgrounds.
Gomma Mansour - Teacher
Graduated in 2001 from the faculty of Arts University in Alexandria, Linguistics & translation section. Gomaa has a BA in Arts and he also completed the CELTA Cambridge Course in September, 2009. He has over eleven years of experience in teaching the English Language. He worked at King Saud University as English Instructor. Prior to that, he had taught English to adults, officers and cadets at Alfaisal International Academy in Riyadh.
Mahmoud Elbadrawy - Teacher
Graduated in 1998 from the faculty of Arts, Tanta University in Egypt. Mahmoud has a diploma in education from the faculty of Education, Ain Shams University in Cairo. He got ICDL in 2007. He also completed the CELTA Cambridge course in September, 2009 and IELTS in April, 2012. He has over 14 years of experience; ten of those years are in Saudi Arabia. He worked in the preparatory year program at a number of differentSaudi universities; King Saud, Albaha, and Salman Bin Abdulaziz Universities. He is famous for his love of technology and computers. He is a good chess and tennis player.
Osama Mohamed Yousri - Teacher
Osama was graduated in 1997 from the Faculty of Education, Mansoura University, Egypt. He has a BA in Arts and Education and he also completed the ITTC course at Amid East, Cairo, in 2004. In addition, he took the CELTA Cambridge Course in May, 2011. He has over fourteen years of experience in teaching the English Language. In the past 7 years, he worked at the Al-Jazeera International Academy in Riyadh as an English Instructor. While he was there, he taught English to the trainees of Saudi Electricity Company and the Supreme Commission of Tourism. Also, he worked at Riyadh College of Technology. Moreover, he trained Saudi students who were awarded scholarships to study abroad in King Abdullah Program for Scholarships.

Electrical Program

Stephen FInnagan - Chair
Stephen Finnagan, Chairman of Electrical Programs. Stephen has taught and coordinated electrical engineering diploma and electrician programs extensively at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada since 1988. From 2000 to 2009 hedeveloped, managed and chaired apprenticeship, diploma, advanced diploma and undergraduate programs including electrical, mechanical, optoelectronics, microelectronics, and aerospace programs for Algonquin College. Stephen has worked extensively in international education and has established programs in the Philippines and India and was the Algonquin College manager for international partnerships at Algonquin College until October 2011. Stephen has a Master of Business Administration Graduate Degree from Queen’s University in Canada and has extensive technical experience as a Master Electrician, Construction and Maintenance Red Seal Electrician, Industrial Electrician, and Mechanical Systems Technician. Stephen sits on technical sub-committees setting standards and regulations for the Canadian Electrical Code.
Antti Saari - Instructor
Antti brings more than 25 years of post-secondary teaching experience to JECPT, most recently at Laurentian University and Cambrian College in Sudbury. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, with a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto and an M.Sc. in Physics from Laurentian University. He has worked in various areas in Electronics, from designing industrial instrumentation to conception, installation, and repair of computer networks. In his spare time he enjoys making music, reading, learning languages, and working with computers.
Ian Poff - Instructor
I am an Electrical Instructor for the JEC PT technical program and this is my first opportunity to teach in a full time capacity. This past September I graduated from Wrocław University of Technology in Poland with a Master’s of Science in Engineering and Ryerson University in Toronto with a Master’s of Electrical Engineering. In 2009, I completed a post graduate certificate in electronics design at Seneca college in Toronto. In 2006, I graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering.
Abdurahim Hamili - Lab Technician - Electrical
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Joey Mercier - Laboratory Technologist
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Mechanical Program

Jim Riddell - Chair
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‪Shamun Noorbhai‬ - Instructor
PROFESSIONAL: Licensed Industrial Millwright . EDUCATION: Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Auto - Cad Certificate - Consultancy Certificate - Desktop Publishing Certificate.
Over 20 years experience in Millwrighting in Canada.
Have trained personnel from all walks of life at Canadian Plastics Training Centre( Humber College ,Toronto )
and Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology,Guelph ,Canada.
INTERESTS: Fishing, swimming, travelling, reading,table Tennis, Billiards/Snooker
Keith Crichlow - Instructor
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Barry Thompson - Mechanical Instructor
After a successful and enjoyable twenty-six year career as an Industrial Millwright, I was able to begin a new career as a professor at one of Ontario’s Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. I have been teaching mechanical technicians and millwrights for five years now. As part of this new career, I have completed two undergraduate degrees, one in English Literature and the other in Adult Education (AE). I will soon be starting a Master’s degree in AE because I firmly believe that an education should never end.
Michael McMullin - Lab Technician - Mechanical
Michael McMullin has a 2 Year Tool Making Technician Diploma from Algonquin College, Ottawa. 4 Year Mould Maker Apprenticeship Certificate from Durham College, Oshawa. 1 Year Sessional teacher at Algonquin College , 15 years Technical Officer at National Research Council of Canada, 10 years Business Owner in Manufacturing.
My interests are exploring the back country of Algonquin Provincial Park, Fly Fishing, and Music

Maintenance Department

IT Department

Maher Fouad Abufarha - IT Coordinator
Maher Abufarha has 7 years of experience in IT. He holds Certificates in Oracle Database, a Web Applications, and a BA in IT. He Holds skills in Microsoft, Networking configure and Troubleshooting ,Hardware configure and Troubleshooting ,Oracle Database ,Visual basic 6, Visual basic.net.
Abduaaziz Jaber Moafa - IT Technician
He graduated from king fahad high school in eastern province , then he joined to jubail technical institute one semester , after that he moved to Yanbu technical college. He studied 2 years and half in ( information technology ) he got 4 excellence certificates from dean of the college ,after that he applied in General Damad hospital 4 months , then he joined to jecpt as technical support to help them , if they facing any problem related with my specialisation finally.
Albader Khawaji - Network Specialist
Albader Khawaji has a master degree in Information Technology Security from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology 2011. He is an IT professional with a short yet impressive experience track record in providing high-tech IT/network solutions, seeking a challenging position with a dynamic organization with ample opportunities for performance based growth. He has accomplished and motivated professional offering expertise in Information Technology, IT Security, Network Security Area, and Malware Detection and Prevention. One of his biggest jobs was installing and configuring JECPT servers and computer lab designing.

Administration

Ibrahim Ben Ahmed Awaji - Service Manager
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Abdullah Ali Ahmed Saleh  - General Services Assistant
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Ahmed Mohamed Maachi - General Services Assistant
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Bander Ben Mennaji - Purchasing Officer/Administrative Coordinator
Bander Menaje has Diploma in car mechanics from the General Organization for Vocational Training in Jizan. He worked in Abdu Hakami car agency. Then he continued his study, and has Diploma in Business Administration Office from the Technical College in Jizan.
Syed Aleemuddin - Admin Assistant
Syed Aleemuddin is an M.B.A in Finance and Marketing, Working as Admin Asst. Has a vast knowledge in Accounts, Marketing and Administration. He has 11 years professional work experience which includes in K.S.A, U.A.E & in India.

Accounts

Zouhair Sadouqi - Senior Accountant
Zouhair is responsible for the daily activities of accounting functions at JEC-PT which includes the preparation of monthly financial statements and maintenance of the general ledger, account payable, payroll and related accounting and finance functions.Zouhair holds a Bachelor degree in Business administration with Finance major from the Institut Supérieur de Gestion in Paris, France and another degree in Economics from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.

Councellor

Student Activities Program

Waseem Frieslaar - Student Activity Coordinator
He is from Cape Town, South Africa. He has a National Diploma in
Public Relations & Journalism from Damelin College Cape Town, South
Africa. Working in a corporate environment for 12 years he has gained
immense experience in the various managerial positions he has held.
This experience was transferred into the educational field as he
lectured Business Management at his Alma mater. He is a very
passionate teacher and loves being in Saudi Arabia. He has taught at
JECPT for 9 months and counting.
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