Dr. Awel Dico

Dr. Awel Dico currently serves as the Head of Architecture at Riyadh Air since January 2023, bringing extensive experience in enterprise architecture and technology innovation. With a strong research focus on Web 3.0, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence since November 2016, Dr. Dico has held significant roles at prominent organizations, including Senior Manager of Enterprise Architecture, Technology & Innovation at Etihad Airways, where contributions included leading digital transformation efforts and overseeing agile architecture practices. Previous positions include Principal Architect at Emirates Airlines and Senior Enterprise Architect at BMO Financial Group, alongside academic roles as an adjunct lecturer and faculty advisor at Addis Ababa University. Dr. Dico holds a PhD from Memorial University and an M.Sc. from the University of Bergen.