Qusay F. Hassan, PhD, is an independent researcher and technology evangelist with over 20 years of industry experience in information communication technology (ICT). Throughout his career, he has held various roles in software development, IT services, and teaching. He is currently an independent technical consultant, advising on emerging ICT trends and enterprise systems. In his previous position as a systems analyst at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), he implemented and managed large-scale data and software systems and actively contributed to digital transformation initiatives, helping to adopt new technologies and deliver innovative solutions across sectors. He received his PhD in computer and information sciences from Mansoura University, Egypt, in 2015. His technical experience and research interests span the areas of software engineering, big data engineering, and distributed systems. He has authored several publications and reviewed many articles and books in these areas. He is also the editor of several academic and research books, including his latest: Advances in the Internet of Things: Challenges, Solutions, and Emerging Technologies (CRC Press, 2025). He is a senior member of IEEE.