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Shady Hajjar

@shadyhajjar

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I architect sovereign AI, GPU, and hybrid cloud platforms for billion-dollar transformation programs.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic AI infrastructure, sovereign cloud, hybrid cloud, and enterprise transformation programs where I can shape scalable architectures, advise executive leaders, and deliver commercially viable outcomes.

At G42/Core42, I lead solution architecture for strategic AI infrastructure, sovereign cloud, GPU platform, and managed services programs across government and enterprise sectors. I serve as the principal technical authority for pursuits valued from USD 20M to USD 1B, including the CBUAE Sovereign Financial Cloud, AFAD Managed Services, and MBZUAI AI Infrastructure.

I've designed AI Factory reference architectures, cloud landing zones, reusable platform services, and hybrid cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. My work spans compute, networking, storage, cybersecurity, identity, virtualization, migration strategy, technical governance, and implementation roadmaps.

Across IBM/Kyndryl, DXC Technology, and HPE, I led enterprise transformation, managed services, outsourcing, and digital transformation solutioning throughout the Middle East and Africa. I partnered with sales, engineering, delivery, finance, and executive leadership to shape commercially viable architectures, pricing strategies, proposals, and multi-year transformation programs.

With 22+ years in government, financial services, AI, higher education, telecommunications, retail, smart cities, and enterprise environments, I translate complex business requirements into secure and scalable platforms. I also lead architecture teams, advise CIOs and CTOs, and build technology standards that support mission-critical outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Vice President – Solution Architecture

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G42/Core42

Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Lead end-to-end solution architecture and technical design for strategic AI Infrastructure, Sovereign Cloud, GPU Platforms and Managed Services initiatives across government and enterprise sectors. Serve as the principal technical authority on strategic pursuits, partnering with Product Management, Engineering and Infrastructure teams to define scalable platform architectures, AI Factory capabilit

AI Infrastructure Sovereign Cloud Enterprise Networking Storage Compute Cybersecurity Virtualization Architecture Governance Technical Assurance SOW BOM

Technical Solution Manager - MEA

IBM/Kyndryl Inc

Aug 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Served as the Lead Solution Architect for enterprise transformation, hybrid cloud and managed services initiatives across the Middle East & Africa. Led commercial solutioning, pricing strategy and executive customer engagement throughout the pursuit lifecycle.

Enterprise Transformation Hybrid Cloud Strategies Managed Services Pricing Strategy Team Leadership

Solution Executive - MEA

DXC Technology

May 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 2 months)

Designed enterprise cloud, managed services and outsourcing architectures for strategic customers across the Middle East. Led executive workshops, business case development and technical governance, owning strategic pursuits from qualification through contract signature.

Enterprise IT Managed Services Outsourcing Business Case Development Technical Governance Strategic Pursuit E Dirham

MEA Head of Solutioning

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

May 2015 - May 2018 (3 years)

Led the regional consulting and solution architecture practice supporting governments, enterprises and strategic partners across the Middle East & Africa. Designed enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud and digital transformation strategies, and led multidisciplinary consulting teams.

Enterprise Architecture Hybrid Cloud Strategies Digital Transformation Executive Advisory Team Leadership Dubai Smart Learning Ministry Of Finance Tax Platform

MEMA Enterprise Solution Architect

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

May 2014 - May 2015 (1 year)

Designed enterprise cloud and infrastructure transformation solutions for strategic customers across the Middle East. Led enterprise architecture assessments, cloud transformation planning, and conducted executive workshops and ROI/TCO analysis.

Infrastructure Transformation Cloud Transformation ROI Analysis Technical Governance

Enterprise Solution Architect

Saudi National Bank

Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 (2 years 4 months)

Led enterprise architecture initiatives supporting banking transformation and infrastructure modernization. Designed enterprise architecture and governance models for large-scale banking initiatives, delivering data center modernization and hybrid cloud programs.

Enterprise Architecture Governance data modernization Infrastructure Transformation Technology Standards

SR IT Solutions Consultant

Equinox International / Virtual Vision

Feb 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 10 months)

Delivered enterprise consulting, solution architecture and infrastructure transformation projects across Saudi Arabia. Designed enterprise networking, Microsoft infrastructure and data center solutions, and led technical presales and executive presentations.

Enterprise Networking Microsoft Infrastructure Data Center Solutions Executive Presentation Saudi Aramco SABIC KAUST NCB

Presales Technical Consultant

Al Shaya Group International

Oct 2004 - Jan 2008 (3 years 3 months)

Designed enterprise infrastructure solutions and supported strategic technology sales across retail and hospitality sectors. Conducted customer workshops and technical demonstrations, and supported delivery teams to ensure successful implementation.

Enterprise Infrastructure Solution Design Retail Hospitality