Ala Abu Alkheir

Ala Abu Alkheir has a diverse work experience in the field of analytics and research. Ala currently serves as the Director of Analytics at Lytica Inc., starting in January 2020. Prior to this, they were a Data Scientist at the same company from March 2019 to December 2019.

In 2018, Ala worked as a Research Assistant at Carleton University, where they utilized Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze early-stage ventures assessment reports. Ala also supervised machine learning to model the assessment process during their tenure.

From 2013 to 2018, Ala held positions at the University of Ottawa. Ala first worked as a SOSCIP-TalentEdge Postdoctoral Research Fellow, where they built an infrastructure-less indoor tracking solution for emergency responders. Ala then became a Postdoctoral Fellow, utilizing future generation wireless technologies to revolutionize emergency response and collaborate with policymakers and first responders to identify technological needs and develop state-of-the-art solutions.

In 2017, they served as a Mitacs Globalink Mentor at uOttawa, mentoring international students from various countries.

Before joining the University of Ottawa, Ala worked as a Research Intern at APX Building + Onsite Data Solutions in 2016. Ala was involved in building the Statement of Operational Requirements (SOR) for SMARTVIEW, a software solution for emergency responders.

Ala also gained experience as an External Consultant at KAUST in 2014, where they built a research roadmap and grant proposal for High Efficiency Wireless (HEW) LAN.

Ala began their career as a PhD Candidate at Queen's University in 2008, specializing in Cognitive Radio and Wireless Sensor Networks. Their research focused on PHY layer aspects of Cognitive Radio technology, spectrum sensing, and Cognitive relay networks. Ala also had an interest in LTE and LTE advanced systems.

Ala's earliest work experience was as a Teaching and Research Assistant at Texas A&M University in 2007. Their research there primarily focused on MIMO systems and spectrum analysis studies for indoor and outdoor environments.

Throughout their career, Ala has showcased a strong background in analytics and research, particularly in the field of wireless technologies and emergency response solutions.

Ala Abu Alkheir completed their Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 1999. Ala then pursued a Master's degree in the same field from the same university, which they completed in 2004.

In 2008, Ala enrolled in Queen's University, where they obtained their Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Their doctoral studies at Queen's University lasted for five years, until 2013.

Later, in 2016, Ala attended the University of Ottawa, where they earned a Certificate in University Teaching, focusing on Higher Education Administration. This program concluded in 2018.

During this time, from 2017 to 2018, Ala also pursued a Master of Entrepreneurship (M.Ent.) at Carleton University, specializing in Technology Innovation Management.

In addition to their formal education, Ala obtained two certifications. In January 2017, they completed the "Academic and Professional Communication for New Researchers" program offered by the Ontario Consortium for Graduate Professional Skills. Ala also obtained the "Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation" certification from the same institution in the same month and year.

The provided information does not indicate any further education beyond their listed degrees and certifications.