Kian is an experienced AI Researcher (design of Adaptive AI algorithms, and application of AI solutions for intelligent knowledge acquisition processes) as well as AI Business Architect for Smart Spaces, Intelligent Digital Business Transformations & Digitalizations, Standardization and Intelligent Process Automations for of knowledge-intensive organizations. Among others, he has designed National IT Strategies with focus on adequate use of AI & ICTs to address UN MDGs / SDGs and emergent national challenges and designed next generation business architectures for AI-enabled value-chain integrations across business ecosystems for organizations in regulated industries. He has been strategic advisor for governmental steering committees on use of AI & ICTs for Institutional reforms, financed by World Bank, IDB & UNDP.