Rabee Ikkawi

Rabee Ikkawi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in both technology and retail management. As the General Manager at Kids Atelier since May 2016, Ikkawi has successfully built a national retail network with 15 locations across 7 states, overseeing a team of 115 employees and managing annual revenues exceeding $15M. Prior to this, Ikkawi served as a Senior Principal Engineer at Western Digital from August 2009 to February 2017, leading advancements in HDD technology, including the development of a state-of-the-art optical/thermal scanning system. Ikkawi also held academic positions at the University of California, Riverside, including Adjunct Professor and Research Assistant, where significant contributions were made to research in next generation HDD technologies. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Riverside, as well as a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University.