Zaid Alali Ph.D.
About Zaid Alali Ph.D.
Zaid Alali, Ph.D., is a software engineer with extensive experience in academia and industry. He has worked at notable institutions including the University of Colorado Boulder and Intel Corporation, and currently holds a position at Ampere in Portland, Oregon.
Work at Ampere
Zaid Alali has been employed at Ampere as a Software Engineer since 2022. His role involves developing software solutions that align with the company's focus on high-performance computing. Ampere is known for its innovative approach to cloud computing and data center technologies, and Alali contributes to these initiatives through his expertise in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Zaid Alali holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, which he completed in 2022. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the same institution between 2016 and 2019. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Network Engineering and Security from Jordan University of Science and Technology, obtained in 2014. His academic background supports his research interests in microservices, Function as a Service (FaaS), and containerized applications.
Background
Zaid Alali has a diverse background in software engineering and research. He worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2016 to 2022, where he joined the Systems Lab to modify the Linux kernel for big data applications. He also held positions at Intel Corporation and Zayo Group, focusing on power and performance engineering and cloud virtualization optimization, respectively.
Research Contributions
Alali has made significant contributions to various research projects. He has published work on topics such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, smart grids, cellular networks, and geo-routing for wireless sensor networks. Additionally, he contributed to the ElasticOS project, which aims to create a scaling abstraction for developers by modifying the Linux kernel, showcasing his commitment to advancing technology in the field.