Abdel-Elah Al-Ayyoub

Professional Experience

Dr. Abdel-Elah Al-Ayyoub is a distinguished professor of computer and data sciences, and a senior executive with extensive leadership experience as CEO of multiple companies and founder of several institutions. He has held key academic and administrative positions, including Vice President, Dean, and faculty member at universities in the Middle East and the United States. He has also collaborated with leading international organizations such as UNESCO, the European Commission, UNDP, and USAID on high-impact projects. Over his career, he has received three local and international awards in computer science and published more than sixty peer-reviewed research papers.

Practical Expertise

He is led strategic projects in Saudi Arabia. His expertise spans digital experience, data governance, enterprise architecture, customer experience, and institutional excellence, with advanced application of Forrester guides in digital experience, voice of the customer, and service innovation. He has spearheaded local, regional, and international initiatives in institutional excellence, digital government, customer experience, education, and environmental development.

Educational Background and Training

Dr. Al-Ayyoub holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Middle East Technical University in Turkey, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Yarmouk University, Jordan.