Board governance
- Board of Directors
- Board Chair
- International Accreditation & Partnerships Committee
About Us
Mission, leadership & governance
Who is responsible for what — and how quality is assured
Operated by Vanguard AI & Digital Academy Co., Ltd., Phnom Penh.
Vision
To be Cambodia's most trusted institution for education, certification and workforce development in AI, cybersecurity and advanced information technology.
Mission
To build Cambodia's capability from primary school to the executive level through quality curricula, competent instructors, internationally recognised certification and rigorous assessment.
Three layers of accountability
Governance structure
Executive management
- Institute Director
- Head of Curriculum
- Head of Partnerships
- Finance & Administration
Operational delivery
- Head of Academic Programmes
- Head of Professional Training
- Head of Certification
- Test-Centre Manager
- Quality Assurance
- IT
Committee
International Accreditation & Partnerships Committee
- Chaired by a board member; approves partnership applications within delegated authority
- Monitors compliance with obligations, holds accreditation records and escalates decisions above its remit
Governance objectives
What governance is for
- Curriculum relevance
- Instructor quality
- Student welfare
- Exam integrity
- Academic standards
- Compliance with partner agreements
- Continuous improvement
- Ethical use of AI
- Cybersecurity and data protection
Leadership & instructors
The people behind the institute
C
Cheav Piseth Norak
Chief Executive Officer
Institutional leadership, partnership strategy, reporting to the Board.
S
Seang Lypengleang
Head of Curriculum Development / Head of Training & Certification / Lead Instructor
V
Vy Sokhamphu
Instructor
Our Trainers
Our Trainers & Instructors
Industry professionals and certified educators who deliver every AICA programme.
Dr. Ek Bunthoeun
Lead Instructor
Dr. Ek Bunthoeun is a cybersecurity, ICT, and data science expert with extensive experience in academia, research, and public service. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from the University of the Cumberlands, along with master's degrees in Data Science and Nonprofit Management from U.S. universities. Currently, he serves as a Senior Technical Official at the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia, contributing to national cybersecurity initiatives. He is also a lecturer at American University of Phnom Penh and Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Academy (AICA). His expertise spans cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science, digital transformation, and higher education.
Trainer Profile
Mr. Vy Sokhamphou
Lead Instructor
Mr. Sokhamphou Vy is a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, Government ICT Advisor, and Lecturer with over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, AI governance, and digital transformation. He has led cybersecurity initiatives across Cambodia's public sector, contributing to national ICT security, policy implementation, and critical infrastructure protection. As an educator, he teaches ethical hacking and cybersecurity, helping develop future technology professionals. His expertise is backed by numerous internationally recognized certifications from EC-Council, CompTIA, ISC2, Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and other global technology leaders.
Trainer Profile
Mr. Kang Sovannara
Lead Instructor
Mr. Kang Sovannara is a cybersecurity and technology professional with extensive experience in network engineering, project management, cybersecurity strategy, blockchain consulting, and IT solutions. He holds advanced qualifications in Computer Networking and Computer System Technology from Seneca College and has further studies in Business, Economics, and Project Management. Currently serving as Assistant to the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia, he contributes to national cybersecurity initiatives, cybersecurity policy development, SOC implementation, and risk assessment programs. His professional background includes leadership roles in technology startups, IT consulting, blockchain adoption projects, and cybersecurity operations.
Trainer Profile
Mr. Seang Lypengleang
Lead Instructor
Mr. Seang Lypengleang is senior ICT and AI security & infrastructure specialist within 15+ years of experience spanning Cambodian government ministries, higher education, and software engineering. He is an advisor and member of cabinet of Minister of MPTC. He Holds a Master of Computer Engineering from South Korea and completed doctoral coursework and has published 12 peer-reviewed research papers internationally. His long-serving multi-university lecturer in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software development, backed by 40+ recent professional certifications in cybersecurity, AI governance, network and multicloud architecture from various organizations such as EC-Council, CompTIA, ISC2, Cisco, Oracle, Google etc.
Trainer Profile
Mr. Hea Sonetra
Instructor
Mr. Hea Sonetra is a Mobile Developer with expertise in AI-integrated mobile applications and modern software development. He is passionate about creating scalable, high-performance solutions and empowering the next generation of technology professionals through education and innovation.
Trainer Profile
Mr. Tai Nuth
Instructor
Mr. Tai Nuth is a Frontend Developer specializing in modern web technologies, responsive UI development, and performance optimization. With industry experience in React.js, Next.js, and API integration, he is dedicated to creating seamless digital experiences while mentoring aspiring software developers through practical, real-world learning.
Trainer Profile
Quality assurance
Knowing that the work worked
Classroom observation
Every instructor is observed on a schedule against published criteria.
Learner feedback
Collected per cohort, reviewed by QA and acted on before the next intake.
Curriculum refresh
Reviewed annually; technology moving faster than the curriculum is a standing risk.
Claims discipline
No public claim of a partnership, accreditation or outcome without a record in the system.
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