Abdul Ali Muhammad Iqbal

Abdul Ali Muhammad Iqbal is a seasoned professional in network engineering and security with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. Currently serving as the Network Engineering Manager at AST SpaceMobile since January 2022, Abdul leads ground network design and deployment initiatives while implementing cybersecurity measures for next-generation mobile communication. Prior to this role, Abdul was the Sr. Manager of Network Security at Anuvu from June 2012 to December 2021, overseeing connectivity services across air, land, and sea. Abdul’s earlier positions include General Manager IT at ARY Digital Network, where management extended to Pakistan's largest electronic media group, and roles at AMZ Technologies and Wateen Telecom, where foundational experience in network engineering was established. Abdul holds a BS in Electronic Engineering from Sir Syed University, along with earlier academic qualifications in pre-engineering and computer science.