School of Computing & Innovative Technologies
School of Computing & Innovative Technologies
Omar Al-Doori
Technology educator with 15+ years’ experience across teaching, training, curriculum support and technology-enabled learning in New Zealand and the Middle East. Omar holds a Master of Information Sciences (Information Technology), BSc in Computer Science, Technician Diploma in Computer Systems, and Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching with ICT. His teaching spans AI, Python, robotics, computer science, digital technologies and project-based learning for undergraduate, vocational and secondary learners. Academic experience includes APTECH Computer Education, Computer Centre/College, the IT Education Project in Dubai, and recent delivery through Southern Cross Academy in New Zealand. He brings industry experience into practical, employment-relevant teaching. Subjects include networking/cyber security, IT infrastructure/security, cyber security, cyber operations, enterprise cloud and discrete mathematics.
- Master of Information Sciences (Information Technology) (2020)
Massey University, New Zealand - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2000)
Al-Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq - Technician Diploma in Computer Systems (1996)
Technical Institute for Administration, Baghdad, Iraq - Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching with ICT (2006)
University of Cambridge / Cambridge International
- British University Vietnam (BUV)
Teaching Fellow – School of Computing & Innovative Technologies. Appointed 2026 - Southern Cross Academy, Auckland, New Zealand
Digital Technologies Tutor, Online Learning Specialist & Curriculum Development Consultant. AI/coding and digital-technology teaching, curriculum development, and hybrid/online learning support. 5+ years - IT Education Project, Dubai, UAE
IT Teacher for undergraduate and vocational students. 3+ years - Computer College, UAE
Short Courses Manager. ICT staff development, data structure, OOP and Coding, training design, curriculum writing and short-course delivery. 1+ year - APTECH Computer Education
Faculty Member & Centre Academics Head. Taught undergraduate IT students studying Sikkim Manipal University programmes through APTECH. 2+ years
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Applied Computing
- Technology-Enhanced Learning, Online/Hybrid Education & Curriculum Design
- Cybersecurity, Digital Systems & Responsible Technology
- Massey University – Information Technology research project
EVALUATING ATTACK VS. DEFENSE FOR RESILIENT CYBERSECURITY RESPONSE BASED ON AI PLANNING APPROACH: A SURVEY
Focused on AI planning, attack/defence modelling, cybersecurity response and automation. - ForesightOps
Author and independent publisher. Published as a Kindle edition on Amazon.
