The Early-in-Career (EiC) community at LebNet supports students and young professionals with five years or less of experience in tech. With over 150 active members across the U.S. and Canada, EiC offers mentorship, networking, and career-building opportunities to help members grow and connect.

Led by a dedicated steering committee, EiC organizes webinars, panels, and community events tailored to early-career needs. We connect members with experienced mentors, collaborate with universities to share job and internship opportunities, and support youth in Lebanon through fellowship and mentorship initiatives.

Our work closely aligns with LebNet’s mission to empower the next generation of Lebanese tech talent and foster global success.

Meet the Steering Committee

The EiC Steering Committee is made up of passionate professionals from a range of tech fields and backgrounds. Each member brings a unique perspective and a shared commitment to building a stronger, more connected community.

Stephanie Ferzli

Transportation Engineer at HNTB, focused on emerging mobility and digital infrastructure. She earned an MS from Ohio State University. Stephanie joined LebNet to connect with the Lebanese tech community and currently leads the Early-in-Career Steering Committee.

Rebecca Adaimi

Research Scientist at Apple in the Machine Intelligence Neural Design group. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UT Austin and has experience at Oura, Google X, and Intel. Rebecca joined LebNet to build a community focused on mentorship, networking, and empowering the youth.

Samer Akiki

Software Engineer at Marvell Semiconductor. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Clarkson University. Samer joined LebNet to give back to Lebanon and help students transition into careers and life in North America.

Teresa Bismar

Strategy Consultant at Mastercard with a passion for Payments and FinTechs. A graduate of UofT, she currently serves on the EiC committee where she supports young graduates through mentorship and career guidance.

Yves Georgy Daoud

Solutions Engineer at Agility Robotics, focused on integrating humanoid robots in warehouses and logistics. He holds a bachelor’s from AUB and a master’s in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. Yves joined LebNet to give back through mentorship and technical workshops.

Joseph Jabbour

Quantitative Analyst at RBC Capital Markets. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Computer Science. Joseph joined LebNet after seeing its impact and now contributes to the EiC Committee to help grow a strong, supportive community.

Tony Shara

Engineer at HRL Laboratories. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from UC Berkeley and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from USC. Tony joined LebNet to connect with the Lebanese tech community and helps organize student engagement initiatives.

Karim Tabaja

Leads Strategic Projects at City Football Group. He is a graduate of AUB and Stanford and has worked at Roland Berger and the NBA. Karim joined LebNet to support rising talent and helps organize programs for the EiC Committee.

Get Involved

If you're a recent graduate, or early-career professional looking to grow your network, gain valuable insights, or simply connect with others in the Lebanese tech community, we’d love to have you join us. The EiC community is open, welcoming, and always looking for new members to participate in events, mentorship opportunities, and leadership initiatives.

To learn more or get involved, reach out to LebNet's Executive Director, Jeanine Akiki, at jakiki21@gmail.com. We’re excited to meet you!