Instructor
Husam El-Issa
Bio
Husam El-Issa is an engineering and technology leader with extensive experience in aerospace, defense, and advanced software systems. He has managed multi-million-dollar research and development portfolios, led cross-functional engineering teams, and driven innovation in airborne instrumentation, autonomous systems, and real-time mission operations.Husam’s technical background spans software engineering, system integration, project management, and the development of mission-critical solutions. His industry work includes leading engineering programs from concept through deployment, ensuring technical rigor, operational reliability, and alignment with strategic objectives.
In addition to his engineering leadership roles, Husam has expanded his expertise into modern AI and cloud technologies, including AI-powered SaaS platforms, Azure AI for document analysis and information extraction, and blockchain-based multi-chain portfolio tracking applications.
As a university instructor, he is committed to bridging the gap between academic foundations and real-world engineering practice. Husam teaches courses in software engineering, distributed systems, operating systems, and senior design, emphasizing hands-on learning, modern tooling, and industry-aligned methodologies.