Leadership Team
Our team consists of industry leaders, Microsoft MVPs, and security experts dedicated to making AI knowledge accessible globally.

Hazem Ali
Founder of CognitionX, Community Lead
Microsoft MVP | Distinguished AI & ML Engineer / Architect
Hazem is the founder of CognitionX and a Microsoft MVP with deep expertise in AI and machine learning. As Distinguished AI & ML Engineer and Architect at Skytells Inc, he leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions. He's passionate about building communities and sharing knowledge globally.

Jamel Abed
Microsoft MVP
Senior Developer Advocate
Jamel is a Microsoft MVP and Product Evangelist with a passion for developer advocacy. He brings extensive experience in building and nurturing technical communities, helping developers worldwide leverage cutting-edge technologies.

Hammad Atta
CISA, CISM
AI Security Leader | CISM, CISA | Published Researcher
Hammad is an AI Security Leader with extensive experience in cybersecurity and AI systems. As a CISM and CISA certified professional and published researcher, he has worked with major telecom companies including Rogers, Telus, Nokia, and ZTE, bringing invaluable expertise in securing AI implementations.