Walid Hassan, D.Eng.

Dr. Walid Hassan is a distinguished Global IT Senior Executive and educator, celebrated for his substantial contributions to both businesses and academia through pioneering technology solutions and insightful leadership. With a Doctor of Engineering from The George Washington University—where he actively advises and teaches—Walid combines technical expertise with strategic vision. His career is marked by leading significant digital transformations and driving the advancement of AI/ML applications, resulting in notable improvements in productivity and operational efficiency across various industries.

Walid's breadth of expertise spans e-commerce, cloud development, AI/ML, digital transformation, and more, achieving significant business through IT innovation. As a Vice President at a leading financial institution, he spearheaded the adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies, significantly enhancing organizational productivity. His leadership roles at a global fortune 100 companies where he implemented strategic technology solutions and M&A systems integrations that unlocked new revenue streams and delivered remarkable efficiency improvements.

An alumnus of the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, with an MBA focused on Finance, and the American University of Beirut with a BE in Computer and Communications Engineering, Walid's professional and academic accomplishments have been recognized with multiple awards. He has also shared his insights as a speaker at industry conferences.

In his advisory and teaching capacity at The George Washington University, Walid is committed to fostering future leaders by sharing his extensive knowledge in using technology to tackle complex business challenges and drive organizational transformation.