Ala' Shakhshir
About Ala' Shakhshir
Ala' Shakhshir is the Operator Partnership Growth Manager at Infobip in Amman, Jordan, with extensive experience in digital and VAS product management, business development, and technology.
Current Role at Infobip
Ala' Shakhshir currently holds the position of Operator Partnership Growth Manager at Infobip. Based in Amman, Jordan, he is responsible for overseeing and fostering growth through strategic partnerships within the operator sector. His role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to drive business initiatives and enhance partnership outcomes.
Past Experience at Zain Jordan
Ala' has extensive experience working at Zain Jordan in multiple roles. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Digital & VAS Products Management Expert. Prior to that, he was the Consumer Business Development Solutions Expert for 10 months in 2019. He spent two years from 2017 to 2019 as a Home Solutions & Digital Advertising Expert and was the Business Products Management Team Leader from 2014 to 2017. He also held the position of Information Technology Enterprise Solutions Engineer from 2011 to 2013.
Co-Founder of Social 'n' Tech
From 2016 to 2019, Ala' co-founded and contributed to Social 'n' Tech. This venture, based in Amman Governorate, Jordan, focused on leveraging technology and social media for business solutions. In his role, Ala' was instrumental in driving the strategic vision and operational aspects of the company.
Technical Roles at Umniah Mobile Company and Batelco Jordan
Ala' has a solid technical background with significant roles at Umniah Mobile Company and Batelco Jordan. At Umniah Mobile Company, he worked as a Sr. ISP Technical System Engineer from 2006 to 2011. Before that, he served at Batelco Jordan as a Technical Help Desk Engineer from 2005 to 2006 and as a Call Center Representative in 2005.
Education and Technical Proficiency
Ala' completed his Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Jami'at Al-Ulum Al-Tatbiqiya, studying from 2001 to 2005. He also holds a Tawjihi certification in Scientific from Arab Model Schools, where he studied from 1986 to 2001. He has hands-on experience with various AR & VR platforms, including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft Hololens, and zSpace.
Public Engagements and Recognitions
Ala' is actively involved in mentoring and judging at local and international entrepreneurship competitions. He frequently appears on TV and radio shows to discuss technology trends. Additionally, he has achieved Level 6 status as a Google Maps Local Guide and is recognized as a Google Trusted Photographer, contributing verified 360 content. His passion extends to reviewing and experimenting with new technologies and gadgets.