Amjad Battikha

Amjad Battikha has a strong background in information technology and management. Amjad is currently working as the Director of Core Technology at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing the company's core technology functions.

Prior to their current position, Amjad held the role of Senior Director of Information Technology at ViaCyte, a Vertex company. During their time there, they successfully built and managed a scalable IT infrastructure aligned with the company's business goals. Amjad also provided strategic planning for information systems and safeguards.

Before joining ViaCyte, Amjad worked as an IT Consultant, providing consultation services for various small and medium-sized businesses, as well as Value Added Resellers. Amjad achieved notable results during this time, including conducting comprehensive IT restructuring for Conforma Therapeutics and designing secure network infrastructure for Aires Pharmaceuticals.

Earlier in their career, Amjad served as the Director of Information Systems at Salmedix, Inc., where they built and managed the company's IS department and computer systems.

Amjad's career began at Technology Integration Group (TIG) as a Network Systems Engineer. Amjad quickly advanced within the company, working on prestigious accounts such as the San Diego Chargers and San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.

Overall, Amjad Battikha has a wealth of experience in information technology and management, with a track record of successfully building and managing IT infrastructure, providing strategic planning, and achieving significant results for various organizations.

Amjad Battikha attended Jordan University of Science and Technology, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Amjad also attended Terra Sancta College, although the degree and field of study were not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Amjad Battikha has obtained several certifications. Amjad is a Cisco Certified Network Associate Industrial (CCNA I) from Cisco, holds a CompTIA A+ certification, and is also certified as an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) by Microsoft. The specific dates of when they obtained these certifications were not provided.