Abdulrahman Jarrar
Computer Engineering graduate from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. 11 years at Intel Corporation, where works as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Board.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Chinese, Computer Engineering, Engineering, English, Languages, Spanish |
| Groups: | Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Alabama - Huntsville |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Intel Corporation |
| Position: | Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Board |
| Time period: | January 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Responsible for directing the Chairman’s engagements worldwide as well as playing a pivotal role in defining and steering Intel’s emerging markets strategy and initiatives.
- Direct and shape global emerging markets strategies through the Chairman’s engagements worldwide. - Influence global policy related to Information and Communications Technology adoption through the definition and implementation of proof of concept / demonstration projects spanning education, healthcare, economic development and e-governance. - Managing projects related to the Chairman’s roles with the United Nations’ Global Alliance for Technology and Development (UN GAID), American Health Information Community (AHIC), National Academy of Engineering, among many others. - Develop of all aspects of the Chairman’s major presentations on healthcare, education, business development, and industry futures. |
| Employer: | Intel Corporation |
| Position: | EMEA World Ahead Program Director |
| Time period: | January 2007 - December 2008 |
| Description: | Responsible for Intel’s World Ahead program and strategic initiatives aimed at reaching the next billion users and advancing Intel’s reputation, brand preference, and thought leadership.
- Established EMEA's overall World Ahead Strategy, Sales and TAM expansion goals and plan through a balanced business and market development approach to reach the next 300m users - Successfully managed a virtual team of over 70 sales and business development managers responsible for all World Ahead programs including GAPP, WiMAX Connectivity, Education sales, and content projects - Drove corporate strategic objectives with focus on up-leveling Intel's position with governments and thought leaders - Managed a largely complex and highly matrixed program through a focused approach and leveraging cross-organizations to drive one-voice and deliver on WA objectives |
| Employer: | Intel Corporation |
| Position: | Regional Manager, Government Affairs |
| Time period: | January 2005 - December 2006 |
| Description: | Responsible for Intel’s regional strategic initiatives and engagement including relations with government policy makers to strengthen the growth of the ICT sector in the Middle East and Africa.
- Developed and executed strategies to advance market liberalization and regulations of the ICT sector attributing to accelerated deployment of communication infrastructure using latest technologies - Architected all aspects of the multi-million dollar Intel Digital Transformation Initiative for the Middle East and Turkey resulting in the launch of Intel Capital $50M VC Fund, Intel Innovation Centers in Turkey and UAE, the expansion of the Intel Higher Education and Entrepreneurship programs, and establishment of a CSR Program - Represented Intel and the IT Sector in the region on the board of the UAE (United Arab Emirates) Information and Communications Technology multi-million dollar Sector Development Fund - Expanded public private partnership through the deployment of blue print collaboration models with multilateral organizations such as World Bank, USAID, and World Economic Forum - Regularly presented at international and regional conference including the World Economic Forum, Government Technology Summit, regional competitive and investment forums, as well as represent Intel as spokesperson to regional media outlets ranging from web, print, to live TV (appearances on CNBC, City TV, Al-Arabiyah) |
| Employer: | Intel Corporation |
| Position: | Sr. Strategist |
| Time period: | January 2003 - December 2005 |
| Description: | Responsible for establishing Intel’s Strategy in Emerging Markets for Government, Small Business, and Education segments.
- Developed strategies contributing to an incremental multi-billion dollar growth opportunity for Intel - Effectively managed fellow travelers and ecosystem to enable successful worldwide deployment of key programs for Intel’s principal initiatives - Influenced top corporate initiatives including Digital Home, Digital Office, and Emerging Markets through research and market analysis resulting in corporate wide re-organization to drive platform-focused business |
| Employer: | Intel Corporation |
| Position: | Sr. Platform Strategic Planner |
| Time period: | January 2000 - December 2002 |
| Description: | Responsible for developing Intel’s technology and product roadmaps.
- Architected cross-division competitive end-to-end product roadmaps and execution plans resulting in the development of Grantsdale; the most advanced PC platform Intel of its time. Awarded Divisional Recognition. - Developed and effectively drove multiple Intel-Microsoft joint industry initiatives ensuring timely launch of multiple new capabilities on the PC platform - Influenced 3 Intel Capital technology investments and business development programs resulting in cross divisional and 3rd Party development of new integrated Communications Chip allowing significant platform cost reduction |
| Employer: | Intel Corporation |
| Position: | Sr. Program Manager |
| Time period: | January 1997 - December 2000 |
| Description: | Responsible for defining and evangelizing key industry PC platform initiatives.
- Effectively managed 3rd party vendors and fellow travelers to ensure timely delivery of key hardware and software components critical to the launch of several generation platforms - Provided Microsoft with on-site program management and technical support for over 6 months resulting in full in-the-box support for multiple PC platform technologies - Developed and presented initiative training to fellow travelers through international industry workgroups, conferences, and seminars (US, LAR, Asia, and Europe) ensuring industry-wide support in line for product launch |
| Employer: | American Megatrends, Inc. (AMI) |
| Position: | Technical Field Sales Lead |
| Time period: | January 1994 - December 1997 |
| Description: | Responsible for winning, managing, and supporting major motherboard manufacturing accounts.
- Assembled and managed an effective team of technical filed sales which resulted in improved presence, engagement, and adoption of AMI’s products with over 50% of the major notebook manufacturers - Supported local team, 3rd party fellow travelers, and customer accounts with technical and product marketing content to enable robust product features that met customer needs |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Alabama - Huntsville |
| Time period: | 1993 |
| Degree: | Computer Engineering, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Board Member of the UAE Information and Communication Technology multi-million dollar Development Fund
Member of Eta Kappa Nu Association in recognition of excellent scholarship |
