About

Elzar Simon is the author of two books on artificial intelligence: “A.I. Hacked—A Practical Guide to the Future with Artificial Intelligence” and “AI Hacked 2–Reimagine the Future.”
Elzar is a global thought leader in information technology (IT). He has over 30 years of experience as global IT strategist in various industries including finance, government, healthcare, transportation and logistics, IT, and higher education. He currently works as Senior IT Director for one of the largest and most prestigious global universities in the Northeast of the United States. He has lived and worked in three continents: Asia, Australia, and North America.
Elzar has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and has post graduate multi-disciplinary training in MIT, Cornell, and the US Merchant Marine Academy.
Elzar is also a professional songwriter, music producer, and music publisher. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).

Featured Work

AI Hacked 2 - Reimagine the Future

2020

The coronavirus pandemic will likely accelerate the adoption of AI, robotics, and automation across many areas, including health care, drug research, transportation and logistics, food production, finance, hospitality, education, law enforcement, military, and entertainment, among others.

While automation will potentially displace millions of laborers worldwide, the application of AI in healthcare and other industries, however, can help solve some of mankind's most complex problems.

Is AI our doom or our deliverance? Elzar Simon, a global thought leader in IT, clearly articulates the future of man and machines — its challenges and opportunities — and details practical steps on how we can capitalize on our human qualities to survive the future.

Other Works

  • A.I. Hacked - A Practical Guide to the Future with Artificial Intelligence

    2019

Awards and Recognition

  • Global Achievement Award in Information Technology given by the University of the Philippines Alumni Engineers to Elzar Simon in November 2019. “For his invaluable expertise and contribution to business, academe and the arts, in the field of information technology and financial management and as a songwriter and music producer. Given this 16th day of November 2019 at the UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City. Signed: Ferdinand G. Manegdeg (Dean of Engineering) and Carlos Antonio M. Berba (President, UPAE).”
  • Distinguished Alumnus in Information Technology given by the University of the Philippines Industrial Engineering Alumni Association to Elzar Simon in October 2019. “The UPIEAA bestows the 2019 Distinguished Alumnus in Information Technology Award to Elzar Dodjie L. Simon for his achievements in the IT field spanning over 30 years where, as a strategic and hands-on leader, he directed large and complex programs and projects, headed teams that supported 24x7 global business operations in multiple industries such as Higher Education, Finance, Logistics/Shipping, Healthcare, Government, and IT. His work in the design and implementation of IT strategies, systems and procedures, production planning, project management, and queueing systems, among others, resulted in multimillion-dollar cost savings, enhanced service quality and consistency, as well as improved efficiencies.”
  • Commendation from Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs given to Elzar Simon in November 1997. “ Department of Veterans Affairs Commendation presented to Elsar Dodjie Simon in recognition of your support and participation in the Veterans Benefits Administration during implementation of the VA's first fully integrated Departmentwide Financial Management Systems, FMS. Washington, DC November 1997 (Signed) Hershel W. Gober, Acting Secretary”

Press and Media Mentions