Ala Jarrar

Background

About Ala Jarrar

16 years of professional experience in cellular technologies, specifically GSM, WCDMA and LTE Experience working with major international vendors and operators such as Ericsson, Marconi, LCC, MSI, Cingular/AT & T, Saudi Telecom (STC) and Zain Jordan. Strong key vendor management experience including Ericsson, NSN, Huawei and Motorola. A project leader with experience of leading multinational teams. Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team. Proven leadership skills, including managing and motivating other staff to achieve company objectives. An effective communicator at all levels within an organization. Good problem solving with very high influential capabilities. Experienced in introducing change through process-based approach. Strong strategic and analytical skills. Create value for customers and Ericsson by addressing business, operational, organizational, technology and competence issues related to revenue generation, cost and/or risk reduction. Advanced influencing and negotiation skills with a view to generating and leveraging sales opportunities for the business. Identify key technology trends, technology strategy, network architecture and evolution. Strong background in mobile broadband network and architectures Solid contact database within Ericsson and Middle East telecom operators