Alaa Jarrar علاء جرار

CEO @ Jo Academy

About

Driven by a passion for education and technology, I'm committed to revolutionizing learning experiences. With a successful track record in both the telecommunications and education sectors, I've dedicated my career to empowering individuals and communities through innovative solutions. Previously, I served as the Head of Mobile Broadband Strategy at Ericsson, where I spearheaded the development of mobile broadband strategies for operators at MENA region. This experience, coupled with my entrepreneurial spirit, led me to establish Joacademy, Jordan's leading ed-tech platform. At Joacademy, we've made significant strides in providing accessible and quality education to diverse learners. Our impactful initiatives include: • Community Engagement: Partnering with organizations like the King Hussein Cancer Center, NGOs, and the Ministry of Social Development to offer free access to our platform for vulnerable populations. • Crisis Response: Collaborating with W.I.S.E. to develop a mobile app providing educational content to Palestinian students during the 2024 conflict. • Government Partnerships: Supporting the Ministry of Education during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure uninterrupted learning. Joacademy's Growth: Over the past three years, Joacademy has experienced remarkable growth, with a YoY increase of 70-90%. This growth is a testament to our dedication to providing high-quality educational content and innovative learning experiences. My Vision: I'm inspired by the transformative power of education and the potential of technology to bridge gaps and create opportunities. My goal is to foster a world where every individual, regardless of their background, has access to quality education. Let's connect and explore how we can shape the future of education together

Country

Jordan

City

Amman

Industry

Education Management

Skill

Customer Experience, Creativity and Innovation, Project Management, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Communication, Strategic Planning, Critical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Visionary, Creative Problem Solving, LTE, GSM, 3G, BSS, 2G, WiMAX, IP

Experience

CEO

Jo Academy

2015-8 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

Amman, Jordan

• Spearheaded the growth of Jo Academy in the MENA region, leading the educational technology sector with innovative solutions. • Established ULA as a premier publishing house, empowering Arab learners to contribute to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. • Successfully increased online educators in the MENA region from single digits to double digits within three years.

MBB Engagement Director, Region of Middle East and North East Africa

Ericsson

2012-9 - 2015-8 · 3 yrs

Amman, Jordan

• Proactively drove LTE sales and strategic network evolution engagements in the Middle East and North East Africa region. • Led key opportunities demonstrating thought leadership and shaping operator technical strategy for 2 key operators in RMEA. • Managed Ericsson's strategic products and solutions program for enhanced business growth.

Head of MBB Solution Development, Ericsson, Saudi Arabia

Ericsson

2010-7 - 2012-9 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Riyadh, Saudi

• Led solution development for MBB services for 3 major Saudi operators, resulting in increased market share and revenue growth. • Spearheaded time-to-market activities for LTE introduction, driving network modernization and enhancing customer experience. • Innovated new business models based on customer needs, securing profitable opportunities and market leads.

CTO, STC account, Ericsson, Saudi Arabia.

Ericsson

2008-8 - 2010-7 · 2 yrs

Riyadh, Saudi

• Led technical pre-sales and post-sales efforts for STC account, focusing on CAPEX, OPEX & TCO as key business drivers. • Established and maintained target network architecture aligned with STC's network evolution. • Represented Ericsson's vision to STC Management, driving major local programs like Fixed Mobile Convergence and LTE "Trial".

Sr.RAN Solution Manager

Ericsson

2007-1 - 2008-8 · 1 yr 8 mos

Riyadh, Saudi

• Provided technical pre- & post-sales support for 3G & 2G RAN for STC and Mobily, ensuring seamless network operations. • Developed 2G to 3G migration strategies, driving product management and customer negotiation activities for successful project establishment. • Managed and coordinated Radio Network Design for WCDMA and GSM, ensuring proper network design implementation.

RAN Expert, LCC International, Saudi Arabia

LCC

2004-9 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Riyadh, Saudi

• Led RAN dimensioning for 3G1 bidders and evaluated Tender responses from 5 prime vendors. • Managed 2G-3G integration issues for RAN and CS/PS Core, ensuring seamless operations. • Spearheaded the LBS Project Manager role, implementing UTDOA using Andrew and Ericsson technologies.

RAN Senior Engineer

Marconi Wireless

2000-10 - 2004-9 · 4 yrs

Saudi & USA

• Conducted RF optimization, analysis, and performance assessment for Cingular GSM 850/1900 network. • Managed STC GSM project for BSS network, overseeing planning, design, and performance evaluation. • Implemented change out strategy, design processes, and procedures for BSS network optimization. • Utilized TEMS Investigation, Actix, and Nokia OSS tools for post-processing and real-time data tracing.

RAN Engineer & BSS Team Leader

Zain Jordan

1997-1 - 2000-10 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Amman, Jordan

• Led BSS planning, design, installation, and system testing for GSM radio equipment at Zain Jordan. • Conducted RF surveys, drive testing, and network optimization to enhance in-building coverage solutions. • Analyzed OMC-R stats for troubleshooting and optimized network performance.