Business Management Consultant • AI Strategist
Abdallah Atef
Co-founder & CEO at Cognessa LLC & OptiAutomate LLC
With over a decade in consulting, digital transformation, and executive training, I help organizations and entrepreneurs harness business technology—blending AI, automation, and pragmatic strategy to drive growth and performance.
Across healthcare, real estate, sports, marketing, and education, I’ve trained 2,000+ professionals and advised teams to deliver tailored solutions that solve real problems and enhance operational efficiency.
My academic path in Business Administration and Economics, followed by specialization in Political Science, shaped a multidisciplinary lens on strategy, leadership, and decision-making.
This foundation—combined with hands-on work in e-commerce, digital marketing, workflow automation, and AI—helps me design programs that are both visionary and grounded in measurable impact.
I currently lead Cognesssa & OptiAutomate to help organizations integrate smart technologies and scale. Whether corporate training, AI implementation, or process re-engineering, the goal is simple: help ambitious leaders and teams grow smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
At a glance
- 10+ years in consulting, transformation, and executive enablement
- 2,000+ professionals trained across the region
- Saudi & UAE delivery experience (advisory + implementation)
- Programs: AI for Business, executive workshops, and tailored sprints
What I work on
Business Process Optimization & Automation
Designing cleaner operations and measurable efficiency gains.
AI Applications for Business
From knowledge operations to assistants—aligned to policies and outcomes.
Strategic Consulting & Leadership Development
Clarity, governance, and decision rhythms that stick.
Training & Upskilling
Executive programs and team enablement for digital transformation.
E-commerce, Digital Marketing & Innovation
Experience blending growth, experimentation, and durable systems.
Advisory to Implementation
When needed, I work hands-on with client teams to deliver.
Their Words Speak Louder
“Clear, strategic, and fast to real results.”
— Executive, Saudi Arabia
“Rare blend of leadership coaching and practical delivery.”
— Founder, UAE
“Training that changed how our teams operate.”
— Director, Education Sector
How it started
OptiAutomate Founded
I founded OptiAutomate to help organizations integrate AI and automation into their operations. What started as a bold idea quickly grew into a company delivering real business transformation solutions across the region.
Growth & Training Impact
Through OptiAutomate, I designed and launched AI for Business training programs, training more than 2,000 professionals and signing 10+ B2B contracts with companies in healthcare, real estate, marketing, and education. These programs empowered executives and teams to adopt AI with clarity and confidence.
Cognessa Founded
Building on this momentum, I launched Cognessa as an elite advisory and training entity, created specifically for executives and consultants who want not only to use AI, but to lead with it. My goal: equip decision-makers with strategic tools and practical AI frameworks to drive meaningful transformation from within.
Exit from OptiAutomate
I founded OptiAutomate from the ground up as its first founder, building the team, attracting top trainers, and bringing in expert advisors and investors who believed in the vision. Together, we transformed it into a growing consulting and training company delivering AI-driven business transformation.
By September 2025, after scaling the company and securing a strong foundation for its future, I made my exit — handing over the reins to the team and partners — to fully dedicate my focus to Cognessa and to advancing AI leadership and strategic consulting in the region.
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