Ala'a Agha-Karss

Experience

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  Pencilo

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Java Developer

  Lead a group of 5 innovative students through a full phases of developing a security project for our university .Coordinating for universities with the academy part of the company.Telemarketing.

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  Gardeniatelco

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Mobile Apps. developer (Android)

  Mobile apps developer , and my experience is great in Android mobile application development ,due to my previous experience in Java.

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  Tuned Applications

  May 2013 - Feb 2015

  Android consultant and courses instructor

  I teach how to develop mobile apps using Android technology in an extensive long term courses,and make consultation for developing graduation projects for students or professors.Engineering Projects:I am specialist in developing Android application connected to Robots ,sensors ,or any embedded system has a communication with the mobile application through Bluetooth, WiFi,GSM ,etc.. technology.

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  Access To Arabia

  Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

  Junior Mobile apps developer

  Specialist in mobile banking systems (Apps)Android & iOSOur work on Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=AccessToArabia&hl=enOur work on iOShttps://itunes.apple.com/jo/app/housing-bank-mobile-banking/id559730665?mt=8

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  Dot.jo

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  Senior Android Apps developer
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  Superiors TechHub

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2023

  Being passionate about the Design Thinking process, and the long experience in developing programs of training in creative thinking and infusing this mindset into organizations structure, we have done a lot of with corporates (Telecommunication companies, Banks, NGOs, Youth Development Organizations, etc..).Our biggest impact started years ago until now in delivering one of a kind of training programs and boot camps to Youth in the mobile apps development field (Android & iOS) inside Jordan and outside of it.Now we are doing a great job merging Design Thinking mindset with Technology in all fields and levels. Show less

  • Coding Consultant & Design Thinking Expert

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2023

  • Founder & CEO

    Jun 2016 - Dec 2022
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  TechWomen

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  TechWomen Emerging Leader at Twitter

  I have been selected as one of top 100 women in tech around the globe, to participate in TechWomen US state department mentoring exchange program in Silicon valley.I have been selected by Twitter to be mentored there, and my team(Team of Jordan) won the program impact plan competition over 22 countries with (Ozwah) project .

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  Twitter

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2017

  Mentee

  As one of TechWomen 2017 fellows, I have been luckily selected by Twitter to be mentored there in thier head quarter in San Francisco.I got the exposure through my mentors there to work with development, UX, Engineering teams and help in Arabic Version of Twitter and learn a lot about development cycle for such products and management of such entities and a lot more.It was life changing experience!

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  Al Hussein Technical University (HTU)

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  Officer of Entrepreneurship and Lead Trainer at the Innovation Center and The CORE for one of HTU's most significant programs for youth empowerment in the area of agricultural and food security. I am responsible for delivering the design topic sessions of the "Innovative & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp" for HTU students.

  • Entrepreneurship officer & Lead Trainer

    Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Part-time Lecturer in Human Centered Design for Entrepreneurship

    Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
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  C-SQUAD

  Jan 2023 - now

  CEO & Founder || Design Thinking & Digital Transfromation Expert

  🌟 𝐀𝐥𝐚'𝐚 𝐀𝐠𝐡𝐚-𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐬: 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐄𝐎, 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨At the helm of C-SQUAD, I wear multiple hats to steer our journey into the realm of transformative design and consulting. Here's a glimpse into my pivotal roles:🌟 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐎:Shaping the trajectory of C-SQUAD's success by crafting and driving our mission.Setting strategies and establishing key partnerships to expand our service horizons.🌟 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞:Serving as the Design Thinking Maestro, I lead the charge in infusing human-centered design principles into our DNA.Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs, ensuring our team is not just skilled but fully immersed in the art of innovation.🌟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:Consulting on strategic initiatives to design groundbreaking products and services.Crafting experiences that resonate with the dynamic needs of our clients, ensuring relevance and impact.💡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐂-𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃💡Embark on an innovation journey with C-SQUAD, where human-centered design meets strategic consulting. Our services: ▣ Workshops: Engaging sessions unleashing creativity and problem-solving through human-centered design. ▣ Strategic Consulting: Tailored services innovating business solutions - products, services, and models. ▣ Design Thinking Training: Comprehensive programs instilling design thinking tools and mindset. ▣ Innovation Coaching: Personalized guidance for startups in innovation, idea validation, and development. ▣ Product and Service Design: Expert consultation for refining innovative offerings that resonate with your audience.Ready to redefine possibilities through strategic, experiential, and human-centered design?Let's connect and shape the future together. 🚀 Show less