Wail Refai
About Wail Refai
Wail Refai is a Systems Engineering Architect at Kforce, specializing in telecommunications and software development. He has extensive experience in various technical roles at companies such as AT&T, Panasonic USA, and Sony Ericsson, and holds multiple certifications including Azure and Scrum Master.
Work at Kforce
Wail Refai currently serves as a Systems Engineering Architect at Kforce, specifically focusing on projects for AT&T. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various engineering initiatives and leveraging his extensive experience in systems architecture and program management.
Previous Experience at AT&T
Wail Refai has a significant history with AT&T, where he held multiple roles over an eight-year span from 2012 to 2020. His positions included Principal Technical Program Lead and Principal Member of Technical Staff, where he managed product development and technical programs, particularly in the Redmond, WA area.
Education and Expertise
Wail Refai holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Digital Communications, both from Southern Methodist University. He is certified in Azure (AZ900) and as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record in SCRUM of SCRUMs across distributed teams.
Background in Engineering
Wail Refai has over two decades of experience in engineering roles across various companies. He worked at Panasonic USA as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2003 to 2006, and at Sony Ericsson as a Senior Consulting Engineer from 1997 to 2003. He also served as a Program Manager at Microsoft from 2006 to 2010 and as a Senior Project Manager in Android Software Development at Sony Mobile Communications from 2009 to 2012.
Patents and Innovations
Wail Refai has been awarded 14 patents for innovative solutions that address product issues. His contributions reflect a commitment to advancing technology and improving product functionality in the telecommunications and software development sectors.