May 6, 2026 · Scheman Building, Ames, IA

Hamad Dada

CEO and Lead R&D · SoundSafe.ai

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Galena, IL

Hamad Dada is an AI and cybersecurity expert focused on applying multimodal AI in real-world industrial environments. As CEO and Lead R&D at SoundSafe.ai, he bridges advanced technical architecture with practical deployment, helping organizations transform shop-floor data into actionable intelligence.

Originally trained in cybersecurity and the physics of sound, Hamad specializes in audio, video, and sensor-fusion systems designed for high-stakes operational settings where reliability and human oversight are critical. He architected SoundSafe.ai’s core delivery pipeline, translating complex R&D into scalable, mission-ready solutions.

Drawing on experience overseeing large-scale logistics operations, Hamad approaches AI as operational infrastructure—not experimentation—working directly with industry partners to ensure AI systems remain trusted, verifiable, and practical.

Facilitated DiscussionBusiness Systems & Data — 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM, Room 220-230-240

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## Speaker: Hamad Dada
**CEO and Lead R&D** at **SoundSafe.ai** — Galena, IL
**Conference:** CIRAS AI Summit for Iowa — May 6, 2026

### Bio

Hamad Dada is an AI and cybersecurity expert focused on applying multimodal AI in real-world industrial environments. As CEO and Lead R&D at SoundSafe.ai, he bridges advanced technical architecture with practical deployment, helping organizations transform shop-floor data into actionable intelligence.

Originally trained in cybersecurity and the physics of sound, Hamad specializes in audio, video, and sensor-fusion systems designed for high-stakes operational settings where reliability and human oversight are critical. He architected SoundSafe.ai’s core delivery pipeline, translating complex R&D into scalable, mission-ready solutions.

Drawing on experience overseeing large-scale logistics operations, Hamad approaches AI as operational infrastructure—not experimentation—working directly with industry partners to ensure AI systems remain trusted, verifiable, and practical.

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