ALAA MALLAH
Director of Product
Fractional Roles:
Product Architect, Design Strategist, Innovation Consultant, Experience Director, Digital Compliance Specialist
Top Industries:
Fintech, Healthcare, Enterprise Transformation, Digital Startups, SaaS Platforms, Retail, Cultural Institutions
Professional Background
Years of Experience: 8
Years with AskDegree: 4
In-Demand Areas of Expertise:
Digital Strategy, Product Architecture, Secure Platform Development, User Experience Design, Visual Analytics, Decision Mapping, Compliance Integration, Remote Team Leadership, Value Chain Optimization, Brand Development, Rapid Prototyping, Design Systems, AI Automation, Platform Security & Compliance, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Innovation Facilitation
Automation Technologies:
Webflow, Figma, Design Systems, HTML/CSS, Visual Analytics Tools, Content Management Systems, Data Visualization Platforms, Compliance Frameworks, Security Integration Tools, Storytelling Frameworks, Collaboration Tools, AI Integration Platforms
Country of Origin: Sweden
Professional Background
Alaa is the architect behind numerous successful digital platforms, where he helps technology-driven teams transform complex ideas into elegant, secure, market-ready solutions. With a foundation in architecture and over 9 years of experience spanning design, product development, and digital strategy, he specializes in building platforms where compliance and security become strategic advantages rather than obstacles.

His specialty? Creating digital experiences that balance innovation with trust and security. He understands that effective digital products aren't just about features they're about building systems that inspire confidence while delivering exceptional experiences. With expertise in visual communication and platform architecture, Alaa crafts digital solutions that integrate compliance requirements seamlessly into the user journey. Through strategic design and thoughtful implementation, he helps teams transform regulatory necessities into competitive advantages. Alaa brings a rare blend of creative vision, technical understanding, and systems thinking to an industry often fragmented by specialization. Through his work, he's on a mission to prove that secure, compliant digital platforms can be both powerful and beautifully simple.
Education & Certifications
Degrees & Universities:
- Master's Degree in Architecture New Bulgarian University
- Value Chain Management Specialization - Columbia University
- Construction Project Management Specialization  Columbia University
Certifications
- Product-Led Growth Series Certified – Amplitude & ADPList (USA)
- Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions – Google (USA)
- Agile with Atlassian Jira – Atlassian (USA)
- Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA)
- Blockchain for the Decision Maker – EIT Digital (EU)
- Introduction to Software Product Management – University of Alberta (Canada)
- Branding and Customer Experience – IE Business School (Spain)
- Construction Project Management – Columbia University | Coursera (USA)
Key Past Roles & Employers
Startup & Venture Experience
Led product strategy, innovation, and full lifecycle management for digital platforms in regulated industries.
Design Direction, Cofounder – MIRROR & PARTNERS, Dubai, UAE
Cofounded design studio, directing brand development and digital projects for global clients.
Spatial UX Architect
Designed large-scale experiential environments with a focus on intuitive spatial interactions.
Notable Contributions & Achievements
Developed secure fintech platforms with a focus on compliance and user experience.
Created product roadmaps aligning technical capabilities with market demands.
Designed data visualization systems for clearer, accessible insights.
Won first place in a social innovation hackathon (Sofia, 2017).
Charitable Organizations & Volunteer Work
- City Vision Branding branding context culture & community
- Design Mentor ,Young Entrepreneurs Program
- Workshop Facilitator, AI & Design Initiatives
- Visual Storytelling Coach , Nonprofit Communication Program-
Kids Coach, AI & Art Initiatives