Engineer · Analyst · Leader

Ibrahim S.
Alfayoumi

Technical & Project Manager — bridging engineering, data, and crisis-resilient systems.

Computer Engineer with a Master's in Data Mining and an in-progress PhD in Crisis & Disaster Management. Eighteen years leading the technical operations of Palestine's national .PS ccTLD registry.

Profile

A bridge between technology and crisis intelligence

For nearly two decades I have led the technical backbone of Palestine's digital identity — operating the national .ps ccTLD registry through engineering, data, and resilience under exceptionally demanding conditions.

My work sits where three disciplines meet: infrastructure engineering, data mining and analysis, and crisis & risk management. That combination shapes how I build systems that stay standing when the environment around them does not.

Alongside practice, I teach, mentor, and publish — translating field experience into research and the next generation of Palestinian technologists.

20+
Years leading technical operations
4
Peer-reviewed & indexed works
PhD
Crisis & Disaster Management (in progress)
+2
Countries of senior practice
Career

Work experience

2007 — Present
Technical Manager
Palestinian National Internet Naming Authority (PNINA) · Gaza, Palestine

Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, and IT specialists operating the national .ps ccTLD registry. Oversee domain registration and administration, server and hosting infrastructure, technical risk and incident management, and technical strategy.

2017 — 2024
Director of User Experience Department
Shared Apps for Information Technology Solutions · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Defined and implemented UX strategies aligned with business goals, managed project timelines and team workloads, and coordinated across development, marketing, and product management.

2021 — Present
Project Manager
TooPopTech for Integrated Solutions · Ramallah, Palestine

Lead project teams across design strategy, execution, feedback cycles, and client collaboration on integrated technology solutions.

2020 — Present
Part-time Lecturer
Islamic University of Gaza & Al-Quds Open University · Gaza, Palestine

Teach in the IT and applied-sciences faculties, connecting academic research with real-world application for emerging digital professionals.

2011 — Present
Strategic Consultant — Digital Transformation & IT
Institutions & Nonprofits

Provide technical and strategic advisory while managing technology modernization and digital-infrastructure development for institutions and NGOs.

2010 — Present
UX/UI Trainer & Mentor
Training Centers, Boot Camps, Startups & NGO Programs

Created and delivered UX/UI training, supported NGOs in applying human-centered design, and mentored students and startups in building user-centered products.

Academic

Education & degrees

In progress · Expected 2029
Ph.D. in Crisis & Disaster Management
The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Palestine
2019
M.Sc. Information Technology — Data Mining
The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Palestine
2006
B.Sc. Computer Engineering
The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Palestine
Scholarly Work

Publications & research

Peer-reviewed work in network security and data mining, a manuscript under review, and an indexed graduate thesis.

Peer-Reviewed Publications Published
01
2017
Improving Premium Domain Names Registration for the .PS ccTLD Based on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Techniques
Journal of Engineering Research and Technology · Vol. 4, No. 1 · IUG
View paper
02
2015
Client-Side Pharming Attacks Detection Using Authoritative Domain Name Servers
International Journal of Computer Applications · Vol. 113, No. 10 · pp. 26–31
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Manuscript Under Review Under Review · 2026
03
2026
Securing the Palestinian Digital Space: An ISO-Based Integrated Management System for the .ps ccTLD Registry
Submitted to The TQM Journal (Emerald Publishing) · Manuscript ID: TQM-06-2026-0405
Currently under peer review; decision and publication anticipated in 2026.
Theses & Indexed Works
04
2019
Measuring Semantic Relatedness between Arabic Terms by Exploiting the Wikipedia Graph
M.Sc. Thesis · The Islamic University of Gaza · Indexed in Dar Almandumah
View record
Expertise

Core competencies

Technical & Infrastructure

  • DNS / DNSSEC & ccTLD operations
  • Server configuration & administration
  • Domain registration & administration
  • Network engineering (CCNA, CCNP)
  • Linux administration · IT service management (ITIL)

Analytical & Research

  • Data mining & knowledge discovery
  • Data visualization
  • Risk & crisis management
  • Business & competitor analysis
  • Product features analysis

Leadership & Design

  • Technical team leadership
  • Project & timeline management
  • User experience analysis
  • Web & app interface design
  • Training & mentoring
Credentials

Courses & certifications

ITIL
ITIL Foundation
PITA ICT Program · Gaza
2018
DNS
DNS/DNSSEC Professional Training
APRICOT · New Delhi, India
2012
CCNP
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Vision Plus Training Center · Gaza
2010
LPIC-1
Linux Professional Institute Certification
PIT Training Center · Gaza
2008
CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
PIT Training Center · Gaza
2005
Global Presence

Attended conferences

New Delhi, India
APRICOT 2012
21 Feb – 2 Mar 2012
Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference — a distinguished regional ICT event for Internet builders, co-hosted by ISPAI and NIXI.
New Delhi, India
APTLD 59
23–24 Feb 2012
Asia Pacific Top-Level Domain Association Members & Board Meeting — networking, training, and exchange of best practices across the ccTLD community.
Muscat, Oman
APTLD 82
23–27 Oct 2022
Asia Pacific Top-Level Domain Association Members Meeting — international collaboration on internet governance and infrastructure policy.