With more than 16 years in IT leadership, Ali specializes in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), aligning with ISO 27001, NIST and SOC 2 to build secure and compliant infrastructures. His expertise spans IT security, risk management, and developing high-performing teams.

In post-secondary education, he has taught at institutions across Canada, including Algoma University, Sheridan College, and York University, and served as Academic Chair for IT at the University of Fredericton. He also led the expansion of Durham College's Cybersecurity Innovation Center and established AI & Cybersecurity labs.

His experience includes senior roles at ORION, managing connectivity projects and leading cybersecurity initiatives across Ontario, from tabletop exercises to keynotes at Graylog GO. As a strategic advisor at SiberX and VP of Cybersecurity and Technology at Computek College & 369 Global, he also led cyber training for Youth Employment Services, shaping talent through specialized programs.