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In this course, learn how technology and data can transform sustainability efforts and pave the way for a smarter, greener future. Instructor Talal Gedeon provides a solid foundation in leveraging AI and data engineering to develop innovative solutions to address environmental challenges, bridging the gap between advanced technological skills and practical applications in sustainability. Explore data collection techniques, including IoT and AI-powered solutions, to see how you can revolutionize your sustainability projects.

LinkedIn Learning Instructor - Leveraging AI and Data Engineering for Sustainable Solutions

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Operations Specialist | Linkedin Top Voice | Sustainability & Tech

• Review the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and five associated themes.

• Learn about the people theme and SDGs 1–5: no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, and gender equality.

• Explore a real-world case study on creating education solutions for refugee children in Jordan 

• Learn about the planet theme and SDGs 6, 12–14: responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life below water.

• Explore a real-world case study about a Kenyan mobile network operator delivering innovative solutions to customers (8, 9, 17).

• Discover how you can contribute to SDGs and create a more sustainable future.

 LinkedIn Learning Instructor - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• In this course, I highlight the demand for individuals and organizations to design and implement effective sustainable and environmental technological solutions. 

• Assessed what the Internet of Things (IoT) is and how it can be used to promote a more sustainable future. 

• Explored the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and the role they can play in mitigating climate change. 

• Taught how big data and data sharing are used within the sustainability movement. Plus, find out about sustainable development goals (SDG) and ways that tech can support them.

 LinkedIn Learning Instructor - Technology and Sustainability

Black Engineering

• Oversee and manage all operational aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout event projects. 

• Develop and manage event timelines, ensuring adherence to schedules and key milestones. • Streamline event operations to maximize efficiency and optimize resource allocation.

• Ensure high-quality delivery of event logistics, including vendor management, staffing, and on-site operations. 

• Support the continuous improvement of event processes and operational strategies.

Project Manager – Operations

Project Manager | Euro Cup Activations Bujairi Terrace | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | July 2024 - Aug 2024

• Managed on-site operations during the event, ensuring smooth execution and resolving any issues promptly.
• Engaged in direct client conversations to ensure project alignment with client expectations.
• Coordinated with vendors, performers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards throughout the project.

Opening Ceremony Lead | teamLab Musem | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia| May 2024 - June 2024

• Planned and executed the opening ceremony, emphasizing client interactions regarding venue setup, traffic coordination, and signage.
• Facilitated all client communications, addressing venue management, traffic flow, wayfinding, and signage to meet their expectations.
• Established and oriented the team, delivering onboarding materials and fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Helped set up the venue management team, overseeing their training and day-to-day operations to ensure smooth event execution.

Project Director Deputy | Diriyah Art Biennale | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia| Jan 2024 - May 2024

• Oversaw and coordinated the day-to-day operations, ensuring project milestones were met efficiently and in timely execution.
• Led venue management, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure of team engagement and productivity.
• Collaborated closely with the Project Director to develop project strategies, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans.
• Managed procurement and budget for essential rentals, ensuring cost-effective sourcing within financial limits.

Project Director Deputy

Quintessentially

• Actively engaged with clients to accurately define project scope and objectives, perfectly aligning with their expectations.

• Highly versatile across Venue Management, Guest Experience, Events, and efficient RSVP coordination.

• Supported the Project Director with adaptive role flexibility to effectively meet the project's dynamic needs.

• Successfully onboarded short-term staff with enablement sessions, providing all essential materials for role proficiency.

Event & Venue Operations Lead - Wadi Ashar Dialogue 2023

• Managed event scopes, budgets, and timelines for flawless event execution, enhancing team efficiency

• Orchestrated and led successful events, ensuring seamless execution and achieving high attendee satisfaction rates.

• Preparing costed budgeting proposals and RFP's to support events

• Communicating highly technical concepts to a variety of audiences, including executive-level decision-makers

• The ability to understand customer issues and map high-level business issues to the technical solution and to provide a roadmap for the customer’s success

• Enhanced project documentation by creating detailed event plans, precise technical documents, feature guides, and tailored onboarding materials.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and prospects and work closely with them on their
business requirements

• Working seamlessly with various internal teams including Product, Engineering, Professional Services and Customer Success

• Providing feedback and prototype ideas from the field to our Product team

US Technical Lead

Tamr

• Conducted event planning sessions with clients in the insurance and fintech sectors to align event objectives and success criteria

• Led the planning and execution of 100 hours of event activities, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction.

• Collaborated across cross-functional teams to develop and optimize event experiences, contributing to event improvements.

• Work with customers to understand their business challenges and how Tamr can support their needs.

• Persuade customers on the value of Tamr through tailored product demonstrations - target audiences include end-users, IT staff, executive sponsors, industry analysts.

• Define and outline the scope of engagements and events to align with budget requirements.

• Lead customer-facing proof of concept engagements both remotely and onsite, delivering on the technical components of the agreed SOW and presenting success.

• Communicating technical concepts to different audiences, from software engineers to executives.

Sales Engineer

Particle

• Managed event teams, ensuring successful event execution and meeting event milestones

• Excellent skills in designing, creating, and delivering presentations. 

• Play a key role in ensuring Particle helps the right customers with the right technologies to address problems and provide solutions that bridge that gap between the physical and digital worlds. 

• Technical responsibilities are limited to being a product expert, mastering technical sales, and being able to chase down answers to complex customer requests. 

• Develop PoC’s, presentations, questionnaires, and technical sales tactics to share with the rest of the team.

Global Technical Lead

• Attend and oversee trade shows at international conferences
• Identify current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers and others in a position to understand service requirements.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Orchestrate webinar demonstrations to aide customers and increase the pipeline.

Senior Business Development Representative

• Contribute to building a CRM intelligence database by consistently logging event activities for data aggregation.

• Assess and qualify inbound leads, identifying new opportunities within our Developer Community and its extensive 150,000+ membership.

• Effectively communicate Particle's value proposition to evaluate its alignment with prospective customers' business needs.

Business Development Representative

SunVessel Corp.

• Help the organization solve various business problems using IoT solutions

• Set and communicate the overall “IoT vision, message — and most importantly — Architecture

IoT Architect, Integration and Consultant

• Reconciled company's revenues, expenses, and ensured accuracy and completeness

• Gathered data from different stakeholders; analyzed data and assisted teams on the daily execution of the program

Transactions Department Intern

Leveraging a robust background in technical project management, I've transitioned into event management, swiftly distinguishing myself in this domain. As Deputy Project Director at Black Engineering in Saudi Arabia, I honed my skills in project logistics and advanced planning tools.

My experience spans across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Ula, equipping me with a comprehensive skill set. Previously, as a Sales Engineer and project lead in IoT, Big Data, and AI, I've delivered customer-focused consultations, optimized client solutions, and resolved technical issues. This has extended to hosting events from small gatherings to major conferences.

Additionally, I've contributed to educational platforms with courses like "How Tech Drives Sustainability" and "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Tech Solutions," showcasing my versatility and commitment to leveraging technology for global challenges.

Talal Gedeon

Vencora

M&A Manager

Volaris Group

M&A Associate

Stealth Startup

Senior Account Executive

Manulife Investment Management

• Conducted seminars and information sessions to secure more than 20 accounts, bringing in close to $3 million
• Built sales channels from cold calls, seminars, events, emails, and social media
• Maintained client database, collaborated with team to manage customers, and maximize referrals and customer satisfaction; team led in revenue for first half of 2019

Associate

GoodLife Fitness

• Conducted a Sales strategy campaign; achieved top revenue and top efficiency in company
• Assist in financial management to achieve personal training revenue goals and profit goals in addition to controlling expenses
• Ensured all sales systems, tools, and resources are utilized by all associates
• Recruited, trained, developed personal training associates on sales tactics, and conducted ongoing performance reviews

Sales Manager

WAFA INTERNATIONAL TRADING LTD.

• Responsible for item set up, categorization, and brand merchandising
• Utilized various data systems, extract raw data from reporting system and conduct an in-depth analysis of cus-tomer product flow and make recommendations to company on retail strategy
• Monitored inventory, prepared budgets, and maintained cash flow planning; Managed to increase sales an average of 7% per year
• Negotiated deals with suppliers and retail customers
• Assisted in creating the company’s first E-commerce platform

Operations and Corporate Strategy Associate 

HSBC

•	Developed probability and data driven models to prescribe customer solutions
•	Assisted in managing a US$ 20 million commercial loan portfolio with a primary emphasis on assuring regula-tory compliance and maintaining credit quality
•	Reviewed loan documentation to ensure compliance with all state and regulatory requirements

Marketing Officer

I turbocharge mission-critical Software Tech companies across Insurance and Financial Services space. At Vencora, we're as invested in your success as you are! Think of us as your business's fairy godparent – we wave our magic wand to offer autonomy, capital, best practices, and say 'poof!' to debt burdens. And no, we don't do the whole 'buy and sell' dance – we're in it for the long haul

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