Khalid Abdul Razak
About Khalid Abdul Razak
Khalid Abdul Razak serves as the Senior Director of Operations at Visit.org, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse professional background, including roles in strategy and operations across various industries, and has a strong focus on startups and innovation.
Current Role at Visit.org
Khalid Abdul Razak serves as the Senior Director of Operations at Visit.org, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and initiatives that enhance the organization's mission. His experience in managing operations across various sectors contributes to his effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience in Operations and Strategy
Khalid has held several significant positions in operations and strategy. He worked at Spin as the Country General Manager for Canada and later as the Regional General Manager for Western US & Canada. His tenure at EY included roles as Senior Manager and Engagement Manager in Strategy & Operations Consulting, where he focused on transformation projects. Additionally, he served as Head of Strategy & Operations at INSIGHT AI.
Educational Background and Training
Khalid holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Calgary, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He has participated in various prestigious programs, including Y Combinator's Startup School since 2017 and the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps program at MIT since 2020. His educational pursuits reflect his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Achievements in Startups and Innovation
Khalid has a notable history of involvement in startups and innovation. He founded a stealth startup from 2018 to 2019 and has won multiple awards, including the MIT COVID-19 Global Challenge in 2020 and the Techstars Startup Weekend in 2017. His project portfolio includes over 50 successfully delivered transformative projects across various industries.
Acting Experience in The Last of Us
In addition to his operational and strategic roles, Khalid has experience in the entertainment industry. He worked as an actor on the HBO series 'The Last of Us' in 2022, contributing to the production for two months in Calgary, Alberta. This experience adds a unique dimension to his professional background.