Talal Hawat
About Talal Hawat
Talal Hawat serves as the Area Vice President for the META Region at Sandvine, where he has worked since 2020. He has a robust background in technology sales and engineering, with previous roles at Cisco and Applied Materials, and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from San Jose State University.
Work at Sandvine
Talal Hawat currently serves as the Area Vice President for the META Region at Sandvine, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Prior to this position, he was the Regional Sales Director for MENAT at Sandvine from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities include leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance network performance and drive innovative solutions for customers.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Talal Hawat has extensive experience at Cisco, where he held multiple roles over a span of 15 years. He began as a Telecom Standards & Operations Engineer from 1999 to 2003 and later transitioned to a Technical Leader in Collaboration & Voice Interoperability from 2003 to 2007. He continued his career at Cisco as a Senior Technical Sales Engineer from 2007 to 2014, followed by a role as a Territory Sales Manager from 2014 to 2018. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in technical sales and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Talal Hawat holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from San Jose State University. He completed his undergraduate studies from 1991 to 1995 and his graduate studies from 1996 to 1998. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and advanced technologies, particularly in network performance enhancement.
Background in Manufacturing
Before his tenure at Cisco, Talal Hawat worked at Applied Materials as a Manufacturing Program Manager from 1995 to 1999. This role provided him with insights into manufacturing processes and project management, further enriching his professional skill set. His background in manufacturing complements his technical expertise in telecommunications and network solutions.
Focus on Economic Models and Market Adaptation
In his current role, Talal Hawat plays a key role in developing new economic models that assist customers in closing economic gaps and improving performance. He focuses on helping clients in the META region adapt to changing market conditions and seize new opportunities through innovative solutions. His approach emphasizes the importance of aligning technology with business needs to drive growth and efficiency.