Tarek Hoteit
About Tarek Hoteit
Tarek Hoteit serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at 1010data, bringing over 15 years of experience in software development and engineering leadership. His background includes senior roles at companies such as Mars, Thomson Reuters, and Verizon, along with advanced degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration.
Current Role at 1010data
Tarek Hoteit serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at 1010data, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads initiatives focused on the development of AI and IoT-enabled consumer and enterprise solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing technology strategies and ensuring the effective implementation of IT projects that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Mars
Before joining 1010data, Tarek Hoteit worked at Mars as the Senior Director of Information Technology from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, he focused on enhancing IT operations and implementing technology solutions that supported the company's business goals.
Career at Verizon
Tarek Hoteit has extensive experience at Verizon, where he held multiple roles over a span of 9 years. He served as an Information Technology Manager and Supervisor, progressing to Senior Information Technology Manager, and later to Associate Director of Information Technology. His responsibilities included managing global engineering teams, overseeing software development life cycles, and implementing quality assurance practices.
Educational Background
Tarek Hoteit holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the American University of Beirut. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from The University of Dallas. Additionally, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology from Walden University, which complements his extensive professional experience.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Tarek Hoteit possesses expertise in a variety of programming languages and technologies, including Linux, Python, Django, React Native, Java, Typescript/JavaScript, C# .NET, and PHP. He specializes in cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, and Gcloud, as well as containerization tools like Kubernetes and Docker. His skills extend to building ETL pipelines, managing scrum/agile projects, and ensuring compliance in cybersecurity.