Ismail Azam

Ismail Azam is the Head of Construction Technology and Applications at NEOM, where he oversees all design and construction technology enterprise-wide including PMIS systems, GIS, and 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.