Aladdin Abu Alown
About Aladdin Abu Alown
Aladdin Abu Alown is a Sales Manager for Operator Sales and Partnerships MEA at Sinch, with a background in telecom networks and solutions. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, having held various engineering and technical roles at du and Orange across multiple countries.
Current Role at Sinch
Aladdin Abu Alown serves as the Sales Manager for Operator Sales and Partnerships in the MEA region at Sinch. He has held this position since 2021, working from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he leads operator sales and presales initiatives, focusing on enhancing revenue for over 150 mobile operator clients through advanced SaaS A2P and P2P messaging platforms. His responsibilities include conducting discovery calls and technical discussions with clients, which have contributed to surpassing annual sales targets.
Previous Experience at du
Prior to his current role, Aladdin worked at du in various capacities. He served as a Technical Lead from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior System Engineer from 2015 to 2017, both roles based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His experience at du involved technical leadership and system engineering, contributing to the development of telecom solutions.
Experience at Orange
Aladdin has significant experience with Orange, where he held multiple positions. He worked as an Engineer in Value-Added Services from 2009 to 2012 in Amman, Jordan, and later as a Senior Engineer in the same department from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Specialist in Value-Added Services for a brief period in 2014 in Warsaw, Poland. His roles at Orange focused on developing and managing value-added services within the telecom sector.
Education and Expertise
Aladdin holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Electronics Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology, which he completed from 2004 to 2009. He is currently pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration at INSEAD, expected to be completed in 2025. His educational background supports his specialization in telecom networks and solutions, including SMS hubbing, P2P interconnect, A2P Monetization, and various gateway technologies.
Key Skills and Contributions
Aladdin specializes in the telecom industry, focusing on operator sales and partnerships. He has owned the solution design process and managed tenders and RFP responses, establishing himself as a trusted advisor to clients and partners. His ability to conduct technical discussions and discovery calls has been instrumental in building relationships and driving sales success in his roles.