Tarek Abdel-Halim

Digital Transformation | Product Development | Revenue Growth | Innovation

Greater Chicago Area

About

Experience

  • Executive Vice President at Fulcrum GT
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    EVP Global Technology - providing senior executive leadership for this innovative, cloud-native Software-as-a-Service provider. Our product suite provides turn-key back office capabilities (including Billing, Finance, HCM among other critical functions) that help run and improve the profitability of the world's leading Legal and Professional Services firms.

  • Vice President Of Product Development at Wind Talker Innovations Inc.
    Dec 2020 - Nov 2022 · 2 yrs

    Led a 75+ person product development and engineering team for Wind Talker Innovations and delivered the company's first MVP release of the Osmosis product suite - a Web 3.0 over the top distributed network capability that is changing the way we get and stay connected and extending that boundary to the hardest to reach places.

  • United Airlines (Chicago, IL)
    • Managing Director
      2012 - 2020 · 8 yrs

      Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity (2019-present) Responsible for creating a future end-to-end connected travel experience that provides world class productivity and entertainment, in-the-moment customer servicing, and unlocks the tremendous revenue potential of a large, engaged, and captive audience. Onboard Products (2017-2019) Responsible for the design, development and management of all aspects of United's onboard products and services: including seats, interiors, IFE, connectivity, food and beverage, and amenities for all fleets and cabins. Ecommerce (2015-2017) Responsible for all aspects of design and development in support of United’s multi-billion dollar customer-facing digital channels (united.com, mobile web, mobile app, kiosks, digital signage, inflight entertainment, and inflight Wi-Fi). Passenger Systems (2013-2015) Led development and rollout of United’s cutting-edge inflight connectivity and entertainment products across a complex fleet and multiple providers. Loyalty Solutions and Product Development (2012-2013) Created stand‐alone IT capability and led digital delivery in support of United’s Loyalty business unit (MileagePlus).

    • Director
      2011 - 2012 · 1 yr

      Loyalty Technology First-ever Director of Technology for MileagePlus Holdings – a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Airlines. Laid the groundwork and roadmap for a 3‐year IT transformation strategy.

    • Senior Manager
      2002 - 2011 · 9 yrs

      Merchandising (2007 - 2011) Led a team of product managers and analysts in the development, roll out, and management of United's on-board ancillary revenue products including several industry-first seats upsell products. This role carried full responsibility for product strategy, marketing, and revenue. Ecommerce (2002-2007) Responsible for full life cycle development in support of United.com’s multi-billion dollar revenue and award booking engines.

  • Senior Manager at Concero
    1999 - 2002 · 3 yrs

    Senior executive with Concero, an eBusiness consultancy, responsible for project delivery, personnel management, and business development. Experience across Airline/Aviation, Automotive, Financial Services, Insurance, and News & Publishing industry verticals.

  • Manager at Accenture
    1994 - 1999 · 5 yrs

    Lead Technology/Solutions Architect with expertise across several industry verticals including Internet/Ecommerce, Education, Government, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Utilities.