Zaheer Ali is Program Director and Professor of Space Commercialization and Strategy at the University of Central Florida and a Partner at Space Outcomes LLC. A physicist, technologist, and entrepreneur, he works at the intersection of space, artificial intelligence, and advanced systems, helping organizations translate emerging technologies into commercial advantage. (College of Business). Ali has held executive and leadership roles across industry, government, and academia, including directing high-performance computing strategy at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and leading advanced research initiatives at NASA Ames through the Universities Space Research Association. (College of Business). He has advised numerous space startups and is a frequent global speaker on space economy strategy, AI, and the future of work. At UCF, he is helping build one of the leading programs in space-focused business education, including the development of a dedicated Space MBA and broader industry partnerships. (University of Central Florida)