Summary
Shadi Khalifa is a Senior Analytics Developer and startup founder with 11+ years of hands-on experience building AI-driven, cloud-native systems that scale across industries. He combines PhD-level research in big data analytics with practical expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, DevSecOps and compliance (SOC2, HIPAA) to deliver production-ready platforms that cut costs and processing time dramatically. As co-founder and CTO of multiple ventures, he has secured funding and scaled products into multiple countries while keeping cloud costs lean. At Queen’s University he leads cross-disciplinary projects, mentors engineers, and teaches data science and bioinformatics courses, bridging academic rigor with real-world delivery. His work spans computer vision, blockchain prototypes, and quantum curiosities—showing a willingness to explore emerging tech beyond mainstream stacks. Colleagues describe him as a strategic, inclusive leader who turns complex ideas into compliant, resilient solutions focused on measurable business outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics, A+, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics, A+ at Queen's University
MSc, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, MSc, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Cairo University
Arabic, English