About Me

I’m Alex Worapol Pongpech, Ph.D.—a seasoned technology leader, researcher, and educator with over a decade of experience in digital strategy, data engineering, and innovation.

🎓 Education & Training

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Queensland
  • M.Eng. in Computer Vision, Queensland University of Technology
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Telecom), Portland State University

🌍 Global Expertise

My career spans four continents—North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe. I’ve led national data infrastructure strategies, founded Thailand’s first Big Data Engineering graduate program, and served in academic and industry roles across the UK and beyond

💼 Professional Roles

  • Assistant Professor in Data Science, NIDA (Thailand)
  • Director, Data Analytics & Data Science PhD Programs
  • Director, Innovation & Transformation
  • Founder & CTO, Booster Analytics Consulting

🧠 Research & Industry Focus

My work lies at the intersection of data analytics, AI, sustainability, and social impact. From resource optimization to healthcare solutions and business transformation, my research drives real-world results. I am also deeply passionate about helping organizations responsibly deploy generative AI, balancing innovation with ethics, governance, and data protection in compliance with PDPA and global standards

🚀 What I Do

  • Lead end-to-end data strategy, infrastructure and architecture
  • Innovate with multi-agent AI systems and digital transformation roadmaps
  • Design academic courses and mentor future data leaders
  • Strengthen data culture and readiness for acquisition and scaling

📫 Let’s Connect

If you’re interested in collaborating—whether in academia, consultancy, or organizational innovation—feel free to reach out.