Sadaf Jalal
About Sadaf Jalal
Sadaf Jalal is the Head of Strategy & Business Development for Airport Complex Projects at SITA, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in airport operations integration and has a strong educational background in engineering and information technology.
Work at SITA
Sadaf Jalal has held multiple positions at SITA, a leading provider of IT and telecommunications services for the air transport industry. She began her tenure as a Principal Network Engineer from 2006 to 2009, followed by a role as Cyber Security Architect from 2009 to 2011. She then served as Sr. Business Development Manager for Network, Security, and Software Systems from 2014 to 2017. Currently, she is the Strategy & Business Development Head for Airport Complex Projects, a position she has held since 2017. In her current role, she leads strategies for software systems integration at airports across North America.
Education and Expertise
Sadaf Jalal has a strong educational background in engineering and information technology. She earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Communications Engineering from Queen's University from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her studies at the Royal Military College of Canada, obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, focusing on Communications, Networks, and VLSI from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she has achieved several professional certifications, including CISSP in 2011, Cloud Security Knowledge (CSK) in 2012, PMP in 2016, and Six Sigma White Belt in 2017.
Background
Sadaf Jalal has extensive experience in the technology and aviation sectors. She has worked in various capacities at SITA, contributing to the development of IT solutions for complex airport projects. Her work has involved integrating passenger processing and airport operational systems with advanced technologies such as 5G, AI, IoT, biometrics, blockchain, and digital twin technologies. Her strategic approach focuses on consolidating airport operations and enhancing the passenger journey.
Achievements
Throughout her career at SITA, Sadaf Jalal has led significant initiatives in airport technology integration. She has developed and led cross-functional teams to create IT solutions tailored for complex airport projects. Additionally, she has represented SITA at various industry panels, including ACI, ACC, and IATA, where she has contributed to discussions on airport operations and technology advancements. Her efforts in running business cases for cross-functional product lines have helped deliver real-time metrics and consolidated KPIs for airports.