Khalid Alasiri
Co-Founder & CTO | PhD Researcher | AI Solutions Architect
Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science (Cybersecurity) with expertise in AI tools, cloud infrastructure, and startup technology strategy. Experienced in building and deploying GenAI agents, SaaS platforms, and secure cloud solutions. Co-founder and consultant guiding startups in selecting, integrating, and scaling AI/automation tools. Passionate about bridging research, product building, and consulting to help startups innovate faster.
Work Experience
PhD Researcher
Arizona State University
Developing CTF-P framework: Capture-the-Flag platform logging attacker behavior and personality traits. Researching cyber deception, attacker profiling, and proactive defense strategies.
Co-Founder & CTO
Loops
Building a SaaS platform for multi-marketplace integrations (Amazon, Noon, Jahez, Zid, Salla, etc.) and foodtech. Leading system architecture and technical strategy, including AWS infrastructure (Lambda, EC2, API Gateway, RDS, S3) and MongoDB backend. Integrating AI-driven automation and predictive insights into merchant workflows. Applied n8n and Vibe Coding Agents for real-time order, inventory, and analytics automation.
Startup & AI Tools Consultant (Freelance)
Independent
Advise early-stage startups on AI adoption, automation, and tool selection. Leverage expertise from building SaaS (Loops) and AI research projects to deliver practical recommendations tested in real startup workflows. Designed AI-powered automation workflows for e-commerce, coding, and data analysis. Delivered tutorials and training workshops on AI agents, cloud best practices, and DevOps for startups.
Data and Research Analyst
Portland State University
Analyzed 50,000+ student engagement records, improving program content effectiveness by 30%. Designed AI-powered dashboards for program development and student success.
Instructor
King Khalid University
Taught programming fundamentals and data structures to 500+ students. Mentored 30+ students on career paths in software development and AI.
Co-Founder & Full Stack Developer
Mqsfna
Built peer-to-peer ordering platform for school cafeterias, processing 500+ daily transactions. Optimized business model, improving operational efficiency by 25%. Designed and scaled a cloud-based ordering system, improving order accuracy by 40%.
Independent Consultant
Udacity
Reviewed projects in computer science and data analytics. Guided learners on coding tools, design practices, and career progression.
Education
PhD, Computer Science (Cybersecurity)
Arizona State University
MS, Computer Science (Security)
Portland State University
BS, Computer Science
King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
Research Interests & Current Work
Current Research Project
Profiling Attacker Behavior through CTF Challenges (CTF-P)
Analyzing attacker behavior based on their personality traits using Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges. Exploring how personality traits influence attack patterns and decision-making during CTF competitions.
Key Research Areas:
- Deceptive Cybersecurity and Proactive Defense
- Attacker Profiling through Personality Traits and CTF Challenges
- Predictive Modeling of Attacker Behavior
- Adaptive Deception Techniques in Digital Security
- Cloud Infrastructure Security and Secure Digital Solutions
- AI Agents for Business Process Optimization
- Generative AI Applications in Enterprise Workflows
- Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics
- Automated Decision-Making Systems for E-commerce
Selected Projects
- Loops Agents (2024–2025) – AI agent hub for merchants (product listings, automation, predictive analytics)
- Research Workspace Infrastructure (2025) – Cloud-based isolated environments for research
- Web Scraper AI Agent (2025) – Scrapes and answers questions from any webpage
- Research Blogger Agent (2025) – Auto-summarizes research papers into blog posts
- AI Agent Starter Kit (2025) – Template for building LangChain agents with Flask & Docker
- Honeypot AI Agent (2024) – Simulates attacker behavior for incident response
Technical Skills
Entrepreneurial Experience & Achievements
Loops - Co-Founder & CTO (Concurrent with PhD)
Leading the technical vision and execution for a startup building AI-powered integration platforms while pursuing PhD studies. Successfully scaled SellerHub (e-commerce) and OneHub (foodtech) platforms, integrating with major marketplaces and implementing AI-driven automation for business optimization.
Key Achievements:
- Built scalable integration platforms serving multiple marketplaces (Amazon, Noon, Keeta, Jahez, Zid, Salla)
- Implemented real-time order, inventory, and analytics workflows
- Designed AWS-based infrastructure with Lambda, EC2, API Gateway, S3, RDS, and MongoDB
- Developed AI-driven automation and predictive insights for business optimization
- Led technical strategy and product development across multiple verticals
Academic & Professional Recognition
- Hero Training Program, Draper University (2019) – Intensive entrepreneurship program, Silicon Valley
- Best Graduation Project (2018) – First place recognition in Computer Science Department