Baala Manor is a distinguished leader in mechanical engineering, known for co-authoring the ASPE/ANSI 45-2025 Siphonic Roof Drainage standard and delivering a highly attended session at the ASHRAE 2025 Annual Conference on AI applications in HVAC. As a founding member of SSOE’s AI Governance and Development Teams, Baala has led the development of enterprise-ready AI innovations, enhancing efficiency and reducing human error. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to innovation, quality, agility, collaboration, integrity, social responsibility, and diversity.