Loai Marashdeh

About Loai Marashdeh

Enterprise organizations are investing heavily in AI and digital transformation — yet physical infrastructure data remains largely disconnected from core enterprise systems.I specialize in integrating real-world operational signals into enterprise architecture, transforming existing physical security infrastructure into structured, API-driven data streams that support operational intelligence, compliance, and automation.Across transportation, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and large-scale facilities, organizations face rising loss exposure and fragmented systems that do not communicate with enterprise systems like ERP, SCM, HRM, CRM and operational platforms. Retail shrink reached $112.1B in 2022 (National Retail Federation), while cargo theft increased more than 50% year-over-year in 2023 (CargoNet).Most enterprises already have cameras and access control systems deployed. The challenge is not hardware — it is integration.At Powerhouse Guardians, I architect AI-enabled integration layers that activate existing infrastructure rather than replacing it, connecting video-derived event data into ERP, SCM, and operational systems through secure APIs and webhooks.This approach:• Preserves existing infrastructure investments• Reduces upgrade costs by 50–70% versus full refresh models• Converts passive surveillance into operational workflows• Aligns physical events with enterprise KPIs• Strengthens audit and compliance readinessWe collaborate with vetted professional partners across AI analytics, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and hardware ecosystems to deliver scalable, standards-aligned deployments without vendor lock-in.Mini Use Cases:Transportation & Logistics — Dock activity validated automatically against ERP workflows.Manufacturing — Automated compliance logging for restricted production zones.Healthcare — Controlled-area monitoring tied to audit documentation.Retail — Video intelligence aligned with POS analytics to reduce shrink.Residential & commercial — real estate portfolios needing scalable security solutionsWith 25 years in security leadership and deep software engineering expertise, I operate at the intersection of enterprise architecture and operational execution.Certifications: PMP | ITIL | Microsoft Certified Expert | DPS Private Security ManagerMission: Activate infrastructure. Reduce operational loss. Transform security into operational intelligence.

Experience

1. Executive Engineering Leader

   Powerhouse Guardians

   Jan 2026 — Present

   As the founding engineering lead for an AI-integrated physical security firm, I drove the strategic vision and technical roadmap, operating as a high-impact, Full Stack executive. I specialized in translating sophisticated AI capabilities into scalable, revenue-generating enterprise products, bridging the gap between deep-tech architecture and aggressive business execution.Enterprise Full-Stack Architecture: Architected secure, multi-tenant platforms on Google Cloud (GCP) to manage real-time data ingestion and edge-device synchronization. Deployed production-grade AI pipelines on Google Vertex AI for real-time behavior analysis and object detection. Designed LLM-driven RAG frameworks utilizing Chroma DB and Pinecone to optimize model accuracy and contextual awareness.Rapid Innovation & Prototyping: Accelerated product time-to-market by leading the engineering lifecycle from iterative \"vibe coding\" in Google AI Studio to full-scale Vertex AI deployment. Utilized Langchain to rapidly develop and productionize autonomous AI agents and complex workflows.Technical & Product Governance: Directed the comprehensive product roadmap and cross-functional engineering leadership. Ensured 100% alignment with Texas DPS regulatory standards and rigorous enterprise security protocols, facilitating entry into highly regulated sectors.GTM Engineering & Sales Orchestration: Engineered a high-velocity GTM engine by orchestrating n8n workflows with Apollo.io, GoHighLevel, and HubSpot. Automated the lead-to-onboarding lifecycle and implemented prospect-intelligence triggers, reducing sales overhead by 20%.System Modernization: Successfully modernized legacy security infrastructure into a scalable AI-first SaaS model. Increased competitive positioning and established deep moats within the DFW Metroplex and government sectors through forward-thinking digital transformation.

Education

• Carleton University

  M.Eng., Technology Innovation Management

  2011 — 2013

• Yarmouk University

  B.Sc., Computer Science

  1994 — 1999

Skills

• Microsoft Sql Server
• Databases
• Xml
• .net
• Software Development
• Consulting
• Sharepoint
• Systems Analysis
• Erp
• Enterprise Software
• Web Services
• Project Management
• Microsoft Dynamics Nav
• Asp.net
• Business Analysis
• Personnel Management
• Visual Studio
• Business Intelligence
• Crm