About Toledo Academy

Led by Dr. Abdulaziz Ahmed, we bridge the gap between complex AI technology and practical small business needs.

What We Do

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AI Enablement for Educators

Equipping educators with AI tools and strategies to enhance learning experiences.

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AI Consulting for Small Business

Providing tailored AI solutions to drive growth and efficiency for small businesses.

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Research Translation

Bridging the gap between academic research and practical business applications.

Our Vision

To be the leading partner for small businesses and educators in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for a prosperous and innovative future.

Our Mission

Our core purpose is to empower small businesses through AI-driven transformation. We believe in demystifying artificial intelligence and delivering practical, impactful solutions that foster innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Our Approach

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Practical

We focus on delivering tangible, real-world results that directly benefit your operations and bottom line.

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Ethical

We adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring our AI solutions are responsible, fair, and transparent.

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Documented

We provide comprehensive documentation for all our solutions, empowering you with clarity and control.

About Toledo Academy

Toledo Academy was founded on the belief that the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence should not be confined to large corporations. Small businesses and educational institutions are the backbone of our communities, and they deserve access to the same cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation and efficiency.

Our journey began with a simple mission: to demystify AI and make it accessible, practical, and affordable. We are a team of passionate technologists, educators, and business strategists dedicated to creating bespoke AI solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities of our clients. By focusing on practical applications and ethical implementation, we help organizations thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Dr. Abdulaziz Ahmed

Dr. Abdulaziz (Aziz) Ahmed

Aziz is a researcher, educator, and consultant with more than a decade of experience in Artificial Intelligence, health informatics, and operations analytics. He founded Toledo Academy to bridge the gap between academic AI and practical, measurable outcomes for small and mid-size organizations.

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Professional Journey

2023 — Present

Associate Professor (Tenured)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Leading research in AI applications for healthcare and business optimization.

2021 — 2023

Assistant Professor

UAB School of Health Professions

Developed AI frameworks for emergency department optimization.

2016 — 2021

Assistant Professor & Program Lead

University of Minnesota Crookston

Led Manufacturing Management and Quality programs.

2016

PhD in Industrial Engineering

SUNY Binghamton

Research focus: Optimization and predictive analytics.