Dr. Mouwafac Sidaoui

Dean, School of Business
Professor, Business Analytics & Data Science

Education Background

Post-Doctorate in Business Administration, University of Florida, Gainesville
Ed.D. in Education, University of San Francisco
M.B.A. in Innovation and Technology, Boston University
B.S. in Technical Management, Wentworth Institute of Technology
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Minor Degree in Mathematics, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Biography

Dr. Mouwafac Sidaoui is the Dean of the School of Business at Menlo College and a Professor of Business Analytics and Data Science. A teacher and innovative problem solver, he has nearly 20 years experience in bringing people together across different organizations and sectors to develop globally-savvy managers.

Dr. Sidaoui has created several successful contemporary management programs, including masters degree programs in information systems and entrepreneurial management, a bachelor’s degree major and minor in business analytics, and global immersion programs focused on portfolio management and resource allocation.

Dr. Sidaoui has partnered with both corporations and higher education institutions to broaden student exposure to the world of business analytics and data science. He co-designed and led three hackathons with www.GoodData.com and www.Emirates.com.

In addition to his academic work, Dr. Sidaoui has nearly 30 years of consulting expertise in Silicon Valley and abroad in strategic management, product development, data analytics, and online solutions. Some of his former clients include: HP, Oracle, SAP, Yahoo, and USA Olympics.

Dr. Sidaoui has been a guest professor at universities in South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He has provided academic consultancy with Ministries of Higher Education on these continents as well.

Professional Activities

Courses Taught

Thinking Like a Data Scientist
Turning Big Data Into Business Power
Big Data Strategy and Visualization
Academic Global Immersion: UAE and Turkey
Resource Allocation and Portfolio Management
Decision Modeling Data Analysis for Executives
Spreadsheet and Business Analytics
Statistical Reasoning
Introduction to Computer Systems & Applications
Forecasting, Analyzing, and Summarizing Data

Research Interests

Business Analytics, Design Thinking, and Data Science
Future of Smart Cities
Education without Borders and Erasing the Digital Divide
Bridging the Gap Between Higher Education And Corporations

Selected Publications

Grossman, T. A., Mehrotra, V., Sidaoui, M. M. (2017). Alternative Spreadsheet Model Designs for an Operations Management Model Embedded in a Periodic Business Process. European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group Symposium Proceedings. Published: July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 6, 2017
Sidaoui, M, Schmarzo, B. (2017). Applying Economic Concepts to Big Data. (Sidaoui & Schmarzo); White Paper; September, 2017
Grossman, T. A., Mehrotra, V., Sidaoui, M. M. (2016). A Student-Centered Approach to the Business School Management Science Course. INFORMS Transactions on Education, 16(2), 42-53.
Sidaoui, M. M., Woodbury, G. (2005). Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. Addisson-Welsely Publishing Company. Published: 2005
Sidaoui, M. M. (2004). Compelling Conversation with Jennifer Turpin, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences, at the University of San Francisco. Published: 2004
Sidaoui, M. M. (2003). Joyful Conversation with Rev. Stephen Privett, S.J, 27th President of the University of San Francisco. Published: 2003

Recent Presentations/Event Appearances

2020 – The Right Data, The Right People, at the Right Time, TV One
2019 – DataOps Fundamentals, Workshop partnership between Hitachi Vantara and University of San Francisco
2019 – Smart Cities, TV One
2019 – Panelist, Manufacturing Leadership Council Is the Data Tsunami Slowing Down Decision Making?
2018 – My civil right in smart communities MTV Lebanon (in Arabic)
2018 – Panelist of the Role of CDO and CTO at the 5^th Annual Smart Data Summit 2018, Dubai UAE
2017 – Key Note Speaker at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Conferencia Taller – Tendencias en Big Data & Analytics, Bogotá Colombia

Awards & Honors

2010 – HEDLEY International Emirates, Dubai; United Arab Emirates
2013 – Zayed University Executive education best award; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2014 – Student Life Faculty, University of San Francisco; CA
2015 – Big Data Advisory Board Award; Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2015 – Learn iT! Hall of Fame; San Francisco, CA
2016 – Academic Global Immersion Professor of the Year, University of San Francisco; CA
2016 – Undergraduate Faculty Student Engagement Award, University of San Francisco; CA
2018 – Smart Data Summit; Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2019 – STEAM Fair; Beirut Lebanon

Areas of Expertise