Ahmad A. Shaar

Dr. Ahmad A. Shaar is a Professor and Program Director for MBA/MSIT programs at Jessup University's School of Business. With over 20 years in higher education leadership and Fortune 500 consultancy, he specializes in Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, and organizational transformation. His research focuses on overcoming cultural barriers to Agile adoption in service industries.

Education:

• DBA - Business Intelligence & Agile Project Management (California Southern University)
• ABD - Knowledge Management & Business Intelligence (International Technological University)
• EMBA - Hospitality & Tourism Management (Institute Universitaire Kurt Bosch)

Research Interests:

• Agile Methodologies in Service Projects
• Impact of Organizational Culture on Process Transformation
• Business Intelligence Integration in Project Management

Key Contributions:

• Developed patented Agile transition framework used by 1.4B users
• Consulted for Google (Autopilot Cars Project), Intel (Smart Chip Implants), and 60+ restaurants

Awards:

• US Copyright Registration for Agile Business Intelligence Framework (2022)
• Certified Quality Auditor (Lloyds UK)

Advising & Grants:

• Led projects for KPMG, P&G, SAP, Starbucks, and McDonald’s
• Partnered with Jighi (Africa Cyber Security Conference organizer)