With extensive experience as a software engineer, Masood Sujau is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in AI applications in veterinary epidemiology from Massey University. In his role as a Senior Software Engineer, he has played a key part in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions for various government and private organizations. Leveraging his extensive software industry background and significant experience in the biosecurity space, he hopes to act as a vital bridge between academia and industry, providing invaluable expertise to drive advancements in AI within veterinary epidemiology.