Amjad Alkilani, PhD

Dr. Amjad Alkilani serves as the Program Chair for multiple programs within the Global College of Professional Advancement at the University of Arizona Global Campus, including the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Technology, and the Web and Mobile Application Technology and Artificial Intelligence emphases.

With more than 16 years of higher education teaching experience (both on-ground and online), and 10 years of expertise in technology curriculum design and accreditation (ABET and WASC), Dr. Alkilani has made extensive contributions to advancing technology education. He has developed and delivered a wide spectrum of courses—ranging from foundational studies in Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Web and Mobile Application Development, to advanced topics in Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Secure Coding Practices.

In addition to his teaching experience, Dr. Alkilani has over 20 years of industry experience in developing secure and smart software applications, with demonstrated proficiency in managing, directing, architecting, designing, and implementing highly complex secure AI solutions. He has held several technical and managerial positions with software companies and government agencies, including Software Analyst/Developer at A-Z Group Inc. (Irvine, CA), Senior Software Developer with Los Angeles County (Los Angeles, CA), Senior AI Engineer with the State of Tennessee, Departments of Safety and Homeland Security (Nashville, TN), and Project Manager & Senior AI Consultant with CBM Integrated Software Inc. (California, USA).

As a senior AI consultant and recognized expert in secure software engineering and business intelligence analysis, Dr. Alkilani’s research and practice focus on leveraging intelligent and secure system methodologies to address real-world challenges. Among the many AI systems Dr. Alkilani has developed, one notable example in 2015 was for a U.S. government agency, implementing an AI-powered syatem that monitors surveillance zones through integrated video and acoustic technologies to predict suspicious activities before they occur.

Most recently, Dr. Alkilani has developed a comprehensive full-stack training program that integrates software engineering, application development, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, empowering technology students through hands-on, project-based learning. The training is designed to demonstrate how these disciplines can be seamlessly combined to create modern, intelligent, and secure industry systems. It replicates the technical environment of a contemporary technology company, effectively bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, and serves as a valuable alternative to traditional internships for students who may not otherwise have access to such opportunities in the tech industry. In addition, he has developed an innovative platform focused on entrepreneurship development. The platform supports startup growth by cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, and providing intelligent tools that simplify the development of smart and secure applications, enabling students to transform creative ideas into profitable, real-world applications.

Dr. Alkilani is also a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, recognized for his academic excellence and for achieving a 4.0 GPA during his doctoral studies.