Ismail Azam

Ismail Azam is the Acting Director of Construction Technology and Applications at NEOM, where he oversees all PMIS systems and leads Adassa, the largest AI platform built and owned by NEOM. With a background spanning Microsoft, New Relic, and Stanford-backed startups, Ismail specializes in AI, geospatial intelligence, and digital transformation for large-scale infrastructure projects. A graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard University, Ismail brings an AI-driven, data-centric approach to solving large scale complex problems. Passionate about leveraging AI for efficiency and innovation, Ismail is at the forefront of redefining how cities and mega-projects harness technology for smarter, more scalable development.