Alaa is a seasoned IT & OT expert with over 14 years of experience in driving technical and strategic transformation across private and public sectors. He specializes in governance, research, and development of emerging technologies, and is known for his cross-sector collaboration in multiple domains.
He is the founder of the 4th Dimension of Things, an IoT startup focused on smart city technology solutions. Alaa is also a recipient of the “Best Research in AI Award” and is a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for STEM education.