Summary
Al Qahtani is a senior academic leader and computer scientist with over a decade of experience bridging research, teaching, and curriculum leadership in Saudi Arabia. Currently Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at Al Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and an assistant professor, he holds a PhD in Computer Science from Concordia and an MSc in Information Assurance, with research roots in ambient software engineering. His technical strengths span software security, machine learning, databases, and Java-driven systems, and he has led program development for graduate degrees including an AI master’s and a PhD in CS. Known for turning research into practical curricula and accreditation-ready programs, he combines deep academic rigor with hands-on program management. Based in Riyadh, he brings a rare mix of international doctoral research experience and sustained institutional impact in higher education.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
Master's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Master's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at Concordia University