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ALAA MALLAH

ALAA MALLAH

Director of Product

Professional Background

Professional Journey

  • Alaa is the architect behind numerous successful digital platforms, where he helps technology-driven teams transform complex ideas into elegant, secure, market-ready solutions. With a foundation in architecture and over 9 years of experience spanning design, product development, and digital strategy, he specializes in building platforms where compliance and security become strategic advantages rather than obstacles.
  • His specialty? Creating digital experiences that balance innovation with trust and security. He understands that effective digital products aren't just about features they're about building systems that inspire confidence while delivering exceptional experiences. With expertise in visual communication and platform architecture, Alaa crafts digital solutions that integrate compliance requirements seamlessly into the user journey. Through strategic design and thoughtful implementation, he helps teams transform regulatory necessities into competitive advantages. Alaa brings a rare blend of creative vision, technical understanding, and systems thinking to an industry often fragmented by specialization. Through his work, he's on a mission to prove that secure, compliant digital platforms can be both powerful and beautifully simple.

Years of Experience

12+

With AskDegree

4+

Country of Origin

Sweden

Areas of Expertise

Digital Strategy, Product Architecture, Secure Platform Development, User Experience Design, Visual Analytics, Decision Mapping, Compliance Integration, Remote Team Leadership, Value Chain Optimization, Brand Development, Rapid Prototyping, Design Systems, AI Automation, Platform Security & Compliance, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Innovation Facilitation

Automation Technologies

  • Design & Experience Systems: Figma, Design Systems, Component Libraries, Design Tokens, Webflow, HTML/CSS, Interaction Design, Storytelling Frameworks, Content Management Systems (CMS), Visual Analytics Tools
  • AI & Automation Infrastructure: AI Engineering, AI Integration Platforms, Agent Development, MCP Systems, Workflow Automation, Orchestration Pipelines, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning APIs
  • Platform Development: Docker, Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind, API Configuration, Platform Development, Security Integration Tools, Compliance Frameworks, Collaboration Tools

Education

  • Master's Degree in Architecture - New Bulgarian University
  • Value Chain Management Specialization - Columbia University
  • Construction Project Management Specialization Columbia University

Professional Experience

Startup & Venture Experience Led product strategy, innovation, and full lifecycle management for digital platforms in regulated industries.

Design Direction, Cofounder – MIRROR & PARTNERS, Dubai, UAE Cofounded design studio, directing brand development and digital projects for global clients.

Spatial UX Architect Designed large-scale experiential environments with a focus on intuitive spatial interactions.

Key Achievements

  • Developed secure fintech platforms with a focus on compliance and user experience

  • Created product roadmaps aligning technical capabilities with market demands

  • Designed data visualization systems for clearer, accessible insights

  • Won first place in a social innovation hackathon (Sofia, 2017)

Community Leadership

  • City Vision Branding branding context culture & community

  • Design Mentor ,Young Entrepreneurs Program

  • Workshop Facilitator, AI & Design Initiatives

  • Visual Storytelling Coach , Nonprofit Communication Program-

  • Kids Coach, AI & Art Initiatives