Sherif Halawa is a technology and AI leader with 11+ years of experience building online learning platforms and educational data systems, currently serving as Chief AI Officer at Ultimate Learning Academy. He previously led engineering and research at Edraak after earning a PhD from Stanford focused on machine learning for MOOCs, and has hands-on experience developing platform components like video streaming, assessment, and collaboration systems. Sherif combines academic rigor with product delivery—translating learning-science research into scalable features and data tooling that support regional educational research. He also advises and builds startups (founder of Green Meadow Studios, senior consultant at Istidama) and moves between strategic leadership and hands-on engineering. Outside work he recharges in nature and prioritizes family time, often turning even a short walk with his wife and children into a creative reset.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Alexandria University
Middle School, Middle School at AlSanawbar School, AlAin, UAE
Highschool, Highschool at Alexandria Language School, Alexandria, Egypt
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Online learning, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Online learning at Stanford University
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Sherif Halawa - Chief AI Offier at Green Meadow Studios