Ahmed Naufal Abdul Hadee, a seasoned technology professional and advocate of the “Data over Opinion” mindset, holds a PhD in Information Technology. With a wealth of experience in both teaching and practical applications, he has made significant contributions to Higher Education, instructing modules such as Accounting Information Systems, Strategy and Governance in IT, Web Programming, Management Information Systems, and Advanced Artificial Intelligence.

With over 15 years of IT management experience, Naufal seamlessly combines his mastery of the field with his passion for teaching. As a visiting lecturer, he has accumulated an additional 12 years of teaching expertise.

Currently, Naufal serves as the CEO of National Cyber Security Agency of the Maldives.

As a published academic researcher, Naufal’s diverse skill set and research interests in Cybersecurity, Data Science, IoT, LoraWAN, and AI enable him to navigate the intricate digital landscape and drive forward technology-driven solutions.