Ali C. Begen is a computer science professor at Ozyegin University in Istanbul and the founder of Networked Media, an innovation and engineering studio focused on IP video technologies. Through this venture, he collaborates with media-tech companies and law firms, delivering expert insights and cutting-edge solutions. Previously, he was a technical lead at Cisco in San Jose, California. Begen earned his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2006. His work has earned him numerous academic and industry honors, including an Emmy® Award for Technology and Engineering. He is a Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) Fellow, holds over 40 US patents, and is recognized as a Distinguished Member of the ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE