As the Executive of Product and Engineering at Al Jazeera Media Network, Steve Fowler plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital journalism in the Arab world. With a strong foundation in technology and a commitment to human-centered leadership, Steve leads a dynamic...
As the Executive of Product and Engineering at Al Jazeera Media Network, Steve Fowler plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital journalism in the Arab world. With a strong foundation in technology and a commitment to human-centered leadership, Steve leads a dynamic team of Product Engineers dedicated to revolutionizing the network's digital presence. His current initiatives include the comprehensive rebuilding of the web stack and mobile applications, ensuring that Al Jazeera remains at the forefront of media innovation.
Under Steve's guidance, the organization is not only enhancing its content management systems (CMS) and media systems but also spearheading the development of a robust cloud infrastructure. This strategic shift to cloud applications is designed to improve scalability and reliability, enabling Al Jazeera to deliver timely and impactful news to its global audience. Steve’s expertise in Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline development is instrumental in streamlining operations and enhancing the quality of software delivery, while his focus on automated software testing and security requirements ensures that the network maintains the highest standards of digital integrity.
Steve’s leadership is characterized by a synthesis of technical prowess and strategic business acumen, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. His ability to forge strategic partnerships and build high-performing teams has been crucial in navigating the complexities of the media landscape. As the first independent news channel in the Arab world, Al Jazeera is not just a media outlet; it is a beacon of information, and under Steve's stewardship, it is poised for sustainable growth and evolution in an increasingly digital era.
