Chief Information Officer
Experience Highlights
With over 35 years in technology leadership, Hassan is a seasoned executive with expertise in blockchain, cloud computing, and digital transformation. As former CTO at CentralTouch Technology, he led the development of blockchain-integrated IoT platforms, including CT IoT Insight, and multi-channel systems like CT IPCC that integrated AI, VoIP, and blockchain-based analytics. At AWS, he spearheaded complex, large-scale initiatives like AWS Snowmobile and AWS Backup, implementing secure, scalable data transfer and protection systems. Hassan’s career includes hands-on experience in interoperability and integration, particularly in high-availability and decentralized environments, and he holds multiple patents in Session Initiation Protocols (SIP). His skills in aligning technology with business goals are complemented by his experience in Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperledger.
Core Expertise
Blockchain and DeFi, digital transformation, interoperability and integration, compliance and cybersecurity, cloud and data protection systems.
Education
Dual MBAs from Cornell University and Queen’s University, focusing on Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation; Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Hardware Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University; certifications in AI and data protection (GDPR, HIPAA).
