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Badar Al Lawati

Badar Al Lawati
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O'Brien Hall, 448L

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-6896
Curriculum Vitae

Program Director, Business Analytics

Assistant Professor of Practice – Information Systems, Business Analytics, & Applied Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Badar Al Lawati is an accomplished educator and technology leader with extensive expertise in computer and information sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer & Information Sciences from DePaul University in Chicago, bringing over 15 years of rich academic, research, and industry experience spanning domains such as Telecommunications, Technology Consulting, Digital Transformation, Product Management, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Currently, Dr. Al Lawati serves as the Director of Business Analytics and an Assistant Professor of Practice in Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Applied Artificial Intelligence in the College of Business Administration at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, where he is actively involved in shaping the future of analytics and information systems education. In addition, he is an NMDSI-affiliated faculty member and co-chair of Community Partnerships & Engagement for the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute (NMDSI). In these roles, he fosters collaboration between academia and industry, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical applications to address complex, data-driven challenges.

Dr. Al Lawati brings a wealth of industry experience as a Business Systems Analyst and Product Manager, leading transformative ICT projects, digital transformation initiatives, and IT systems integration. His leadership in executing mid-large scale projects has earned him recognition for achieving significant cost savings, driving product innovation, and managing high-impact accounts for organizations such as the University of Chicago and Oman Telecommunications Company (OmanTel).

In addition to his professional expertise, Dr. Al Lawati holds certifications in Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO) from Scrum Alliance, underscoring his commitment to agile methodologies and effective product management in educational and business settings. Additionally, as a Certified Scrum Professional-Product Owner (CSP-PO), he integrates agile practices into his curriculum and projects, preparing students with industry-relevant skills.

Dr. Al Lawati’s unique ability to blend academic rigor with practical industry insights positions him as a forward-thinking leader dedicated to nurturing the next generation of technology innovators. His research and teaching focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems, making a lasting impact in the fields of business analytics and information systems. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, he remains committed to advancing the role of business analytics, data science and artificial intelligence in business and society.

Education

  • Ph.D., Computer & Information Sciences, DePaul University (U.S.A.), 2022
  • M.S., e-Commerce Technologies, DePaul University (U.S.A), 2011
  • B.Sc. (Hons), e-Commerce & Digital Business, University of Nottingham (U.K.), 2007

Research Interests

  • User Adoption of Internet of Things Technologies
  • Impact of Artificial Intelligence on human behavior
  • Success factors of Digital Payments adoption
  • Role of Video Games in education, training, & rehabilitation

Professional Affiliations

  • Affiliated Faculty – Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute, NMDSI (2023-Present)
  • Member – Scrum Alliance (2021-Present)
  • Member – Association for Information Systems, AIS (2018-Present)
  • Member – Project Management Institute, PMI (2009-Present)