Dr. Ali Olow Jimale is an Associate Professor at SIMAD University’s Faculty of Computing in Mogadishu, Somalia, and a leading scholar in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Software Development. He holds a PhD in Intelligent System Techniques from Universiti Sains Malaysia, specializing in machine learning, deep learning, and human activity recognition. He also earned a Master’s in Computer Science focused on natural language processing and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from SIMAD University. As Chief Information Officer at Idman Community Bank, Dr. Jimale has led digital transformation, ICT policy development, and cybersecurity enhancement. Formerly Director of SIMAD’s Center for Research and Development, he promoted global partnerships, research grants, and academic conferences. A prolific researcher, he has published widely in AI, telemedicine, and data analytics. His honors include the Best Paper Award at CEST2018. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Somali, he advances digital innovation in Somalia and beyond.