Osama Alzoubi

MEA Vice President

Phosphorus

Biography

Osama Alzoubi is a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of ICT and
business experience. His expertise spans business and technology; he is known for his in-depth
expertise in cybersecurity, AI, IOT, DC, SW, and infrastructure, and he holds a patent in the field.
Osama held multiple key roles globally, and in the region, the last of which as a CTO for Cisco in
Middle East and Africa; he led the Engineering and Digital Transformation teams across the
region, while driving the digitization initiatives, innovation, and growth across private and public
sector in Saudi, Middle East, and Africa. Osama is the author of “The Digital Disruption” Book
available on Amazon in both English and Arabic; he also has multiple publications in Harvard
Business Review Arabia (hbrarabic.com), in Arabic.
Beyond his professional achievements, Osama is passionate about business and talent
development, fostering growth in individuals and organizations. He also enjoys volleyball and is
an avid reader. His strategic insights and commitment to innovation continue to inspire and
empower individuals, solidifying his legacy as a visionary leader in the business and technology
landscape.
Osama has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of
Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute
of Technology (IIT), in Chicago, Illinois USA.

Topic Name & Synopsis

Securing the xTended Internet of Things.

Unified xIoT Security Management Platform