Ridha is the CEO and Co-Founder of SEAS, leading the charge in reimagining cybersecurity from the ground up. With over 30 years of experience in secure software systems and network architecture, he’s the mind behind SEASecure and the driving force behind our mission to make digital infrastructure safer, smarter, and stronger. A tenured professor at McMaster University and a member of the CANARIE Cybersecurity Technical Committee, Ridha brings deep academic roots and real-world impact to every challenge. Whether he’s mentoring emerging tech talent or building the next big breakthrough, Ridha leads with clarity, curiosity, and a relentless focus on engineering excellence. When he’s not securing digital frontiers, you can find Ridha in his garden—nurturing tomatoes, herbs, and ideas with equal care.

As SEAS’s Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Hamza steers innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. A researcher and engineer with a passion for building intelligent, autonomous security systems, he led the design of SEAS’s patented micro-segmentation platform, transforming advanced academic research into a real-world defense solution. He earned recognition through programs like Mitacs Lab2Market, securing commercialization funding and leading deep-tech validation efforts. Currently pursuing his PhD in Computer Science at McMaster University, Hamza combines academic rigor with startup agility to keep SEAS at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. When he’s not working, Hamza likes to explore new topics just for fun, even when they have nothing to do with his work.

Wen is our Software Development & Information Security Manager and when it comes to building secure, high-performance systems, she’s the one you want leading the charge. With 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and formal software development, Wen brings a steady hand, sharp mind, and a love for elegant architecture to everything she builds. Before joining Seas, Wen was a university professor and tech consultant, helping teams in transportation and telecom engineering safety-critical systems. Now, she’s using that same level of precision and care to help Seas ship secure, scalable products. When she’s not writing code or mentoring devs, Wen is likely baking up a storm in the kitchen or reaching new heights and enjoying a hike in nature.