Qwasar

A full member of Woolf, a Higher Education Institution in Europe.

Accreditation:

Qwasar is a dynamic hub where innovation, hands-on learning, and technology converge to shape the future. With remote-first programs, engineering labs, and industry-renowned training, we offer a transformative learning experience that equips students with the skills and expertise needed to excel in the rapidly evolving world of software. Our modern program design focuses on immersion, hands-on projects, real-world simulations, and a collaborative ecosystem that fosters creativity and experience vital to today’s digital economy.

Degrees

Master of Science in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science

Dean

Kwame Yamgnane

Chief Executive Officer at Qwasar Silicon Valley, Qwasar Co-founder, 42 co-founder.



Skilled in Perl, Virtualization, Management, Pre-sales, and Leadership. Strong business development professional with a Master's degree focused in Information Technology.

Academic board members

Tiphaine LiU

Researcher & Professor, ESCP Business School.



Tiphaine Liu, a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of Education Sciences, brings exceptional expertise to ESCP Business School Paris. Holding a Ph.D. in Education Sciences, she stands out for her passion for designing innovative training and her commitment to cooperative ethics.



As a teacher, she inspires and guides bright minds at ESCP, thus shaping the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Her teaching skills are bolstered by her role as a researcher at the Professional Training and Learning Laboratory (FoAP), where she contributes to advancing knowledge in the field of learning and professional development.



Furthermore, Tiphaine Liu is an influential voice as a member of the editorial board of the prestigious journal “Entreprendre & Innover,” where she contributes to the dissemination of innovative research and the evolution of entrepreneurial practices.



Her journey exemplifies a profound commitment to education, innovation, and ethics, making her an outstanding educator and researcher who is shaping the future of higher education and entrepreneurship.

Mehdi Amini

Distinguished Engineer, NVIDIA.



After a PhD in automatic parallelization for graphics processing units from MINES ParisTech, Mehdi Amini has been working on Clang/LLVM at Apple where he authored ThinLTO (link time optimization) for scalable link-time optimizations. After taking a break from compilers to work on Tesla Autopilot for a while, he joined Google to be one of the main architects behind the MLIR (framework for compiler development) project. Now he’s a distinguished engineer at NVIDIA contributing to Deep Learning Frameworks.



Mehdi is considered an expert in High Performance Computing, has two Master’s in addition to his PhD, and is always interested in emerging technology, including hardware and GPUs!

Faculty, Instructors and Professional Experts

Gabriel Catani

Experienced Product Manager transitioning to a career in Software Engineering with a passion for creating innovative solutions. With a strong foundation in product management and a deep understanding of customer needs, I am equipped to drive the development of cutting-edge software products that delight users and deliver business value. Skilled in C/C++, Java, Python, Lua. I thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments and excel at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. As a Product Manager turned Software Engineer, I bring a unique perspective that combines strategic thinking with technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Let's connect and collaborate on building the next generation of software products!

Tiphaine LiU

Researcher & Professor, ESCP Business School.



Tiphaine Liu, a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of Education Sciences, brings exceptional expertise to ESCP Business School Paris. Holding a Ph.D. in Education Sciences, she stands out for her passion for designing innovative training and her commitment to cooperative ethics.



As a teacher, she inspires and guides bright minds at ESCP, thus shaping the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Her teaching skills are bolstered by her role as a researcher at the Professional Training and Learning Laboratory (FoAP), where she contributes to advancing knowledge in the field of learning and professional development.



Furthermore, Tiphaine Liu is an influential voice as a member of the editorial board of the prestigious journal “Entreprendre & Innover,” where she contributes to the dissemination of innovative research and the evolution of entrepreneurial practices.



Her journey exemplifies a profound commitment to education, innovation, and ethics, making her an outstanding educator and researcher who is shaping the future of higher education and entrepreneurship.

Gaetan Juvin

Gaetan Juvin is the Chief Technology Officer at Qwasar Silicon Valley.



Programming for 25+ years.



Strong technical leader and successful entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in software development.



Great business acumen with 10+ years in engineering management, strategy, and execution. Highly respected and award-winning innovator and engineer with significant background in AI/ML, data, and low-level programming. Strong foresight for applying emerging technologies to tomorrow’s business.

Mehdi Amini

Distinguished Engineer, NVIDIA.



After a PhD in automatic parallelization for graphics processing units from MINES ParisTech, Mehdi Amini has been working on Clang/LLVM at Apple where he authored ThinLTO (link time optimization) for scalable link-time optimizations. After taking a break from compilers to work on Tesla Autopilot for a while, he joined Google to be one of the main architects behind the MLIR (framework for compiler development) project. Now he’s a distinguished engineer at NVIDIA contributing to Deep Learning Frameworks.



Mehdi is considered an expert in High Performance Computing, has two Master’s in addition to his PhD, and is always interested in emerging technology, including hardware and GPUs!

Kwame Yamgnane

Chief Executive Officer at Qwasar Silicon Valley, Qwasar Co-founder, 42 co-founder.



Skilled in Perl, Virtualization, Management, Pre-sales, and Leadership. Strong business development professional with a Master's degree focused in Information Technology.