Isam Bayazidi

Consulting and executing on strategies for transformation and growth for technology companies.

Second Step is a CMMI Lv3 software development company and an Abu Dhabi-based YAS Holding group subsidiary. It was established in 2017 as a specialized development house for large-scale software projects in Educational and Health Information System Domains and the management of outsourced services for Support and Cloud management. Set up the company in Irbid for optimal cost structure, develop strategies, lead the creation of plans, and oversee the execution and delivery of those plans in different operational and technical areas. Set up processes for continuous operational quality and talent enhancement. Develop services and diversify and generate revenue from other markets.

A Startup Studio and a venture building company, which utilizes the power of design, data, and distribution to accelerate the growth of ventures. I managed oversaw all aspects of the business & product. Prepared and executed strategy, plans, and forecast, raising investment when needed.

IKOO, a Dubai-based online advertising network in the Middle East, offers different banner, video, and affiliate/performance advertising solutions for consumer brands, corporates, and e-commerce businesses. Manage and oversee all aspects of the business, from product, operation, and sales, to finance and admin. Managing relations with shareholders, potential investors, and the board of directors. Prepare and execute strategy, plans, and forecast, raising investment when needed.

Maktoob, the largest Arabic online portal, and destination between 2000-2009. In early 2009 more than 15 million Arabic users accessed Maktoob every month. In 2009, Yahoo! Acquired Maktoob in the largest regional internet acquisition at the time. Developing product strategy and plan for Maktoob.com. Restructure and rebuild product team and processes—lead product management communication with Yahoo during Due-diligence and transaction evaluation.

Arabic internet search engine launched as a Maktoob Group company aiming to offer the first and best internet search for Arabic Internet. It indexed more than 150 million Arabic internet pages during its operation and managed 10s of millions of Internet searches a month. Leading product, technology, and marketing of the online search engine project. Develop revenue streams from search/text advertising products. Develop partnerships to enhance search engine offerings (Video, Image, and Music Search).

Lead the establishment of Araby.com, Arab First Search Engine. Participated in a number of initiatives and projects in Maktoob Group.

Delivering enterprise-level solutions using Open Source technologies such as Linux, Apache, Java, Asterisk, and others.

RedHat Linux solution design and training.