Dr. Ismail Mohamed Ali is a lecturer and researcher at SIMAD University. He obtained his first degree from SIMAD, then his second degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). He earned a PhD in Information Systems from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), published a number of research articles and mentored a bunch of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Dr. Ismail likes the entrepreneurship and growth mindset, and is inspired by optimistic and positive attitudes. His research interests include Big Data Systems, Performance Measurement, and Elearning. He has the hobbies of writing, travelling and volunteering.