Hazha Ahmed
Main Info (the most important about me)
Fun Facts
- 🌐I consider myself a global citizen. I don't belong somewhere specific and I love diversity
- 🌊The meaning of my name in Kurdish is the sound of water flow
- 🌱Difficult times have only made me stronger & throughout the years, I've transferred this strength and positive energy to the people around me
- 🎤I am known to have spoken the hearts and minds of everyone else in various situations
Adventures & Awards
- 🎓Fulbright Foreign Student Program By The U.S. Department of State
- MENA Youth Capacity Building in Humanitarian Action
- Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program by he U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Youth Programs Division
- Mini scholarship to attend Women In Tech in Europe
- ✈️Traveled to many countries alone
- Ziplines, tower drop, more...
- Pioneered to bring the idea of Venture Capitalism to Kurdistan and Iraq
- Fashion designer- first time in Kurdistan
Goals & Dreams
- To support anyone who was denied a seat at other tables.
- To contribute to the restoration of Earth's vitality and resilience, ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving, sustainable planet where natural ecosystems are protected, and human impact is carefully balanced with the health of our environment
- As humanity progresses in various ways, it often creates intentional and unintentional problems that require root solutions. I see myself as one of those problem-solvers and my goal is to find others who are solvers, too.
Views on Life
Life isn't and never was about richness in the pockets; it's always been about richness in the heart and the mind for the latter must control what is in the former.
No matter what you do or become, if you aren't loyal to the people who have supported you the most, you still need to learn more lessons in life.
Hobbies
- Traveling
- Gardening
- Writing
- Basketball (although haven't played in many years)
- Design (buildings, clothes, jewelry, cars, futuristic transportation systems)
Biography
Locations
| From | Lives in |
|---|---|
| Iraq | Planet Earth (yet) |
Education
| Degree(s) | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship | University of Florida, USA | Florida, USA |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Class of Social Media Management | Virginia, USA |
| Hamad Bin Khalifa University | MENA Youth Capacity Building in Humanitarian Action | Qatar |
| Bachelors of Science in IT | American University of Iraq, Sulaimani | Iraq |
| Minor in Business Administration | American University of Iraq, Sulaimani | Iraq |
Languages
- Kurdish: Native
- English: Fluent
- Arabic: Advanced
- Turkish: Intermediate
- Body language: Fluent pro max
Skills and Interests
Key Proficiencies (Main Skills)
- Life skills learned:
- Attentive listening and imagining situations others have been through
- Offering opportunities for others to participate, placing each individual in roles where they can contribute most effectively and make the greatest impact
- Encouraging those who doubt themselves, helping them unlock their full potential and bring out the best in who they are
- Hands-on experience building several innovative businesses
- Advancing the game for :scrum master, agile tools and programming
Other Skills
The following are not the only, but they represent my secondary skills:
- Become a highly regarded omnichannel consultant with a broad and versatile knowledge base, offering valuable insights across multiple domains to provide well-rounded, strategic guidance
- Become a game engineer
- Make new connections with influential individuals from diverse industries and regions
Experiences
Below are Some of My Professional Experiences
| Roles | Org Name | Skills Practiced | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant | Cushman Customs LLC | Market research, Customer Segmentation & Targeting , Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Development , Data-Driven Recommendations, Strategic Planning for Market Penetration | 2021 |
| Consultant | SurfPlasma, Inc | Market Intelligence Gathering, Audience Profiling & Engagement Strategy, Launch Planning & Market Entry Tactics, Insight-Driven Strategic Advice, Growth Pathways & Market Expansion | 2021 |
| Startup Mentor | Startups Without Borders in sponsorship with Google | Equip participants with targeted business plan development, pitch training, enhancing readiness to secure Series A funding in a high-stakes competition in the Netherlands | 2022 |
| Lead Data Analyst | Women in Data | Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights using tools: Tableau, Power BI...etc | 2022 |
| Projects Manager | Kurdish Advisory Group | Market research for business and skills gaps in Iraq, delegate with consulates ministries and directories, liaise with events organizers globally to lead Iraqi delegates to different business and educational opportunities | 2023 |
Projects on My Own and With Groups
| Degree(s) | Description | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodipe | Innovative way of food recipe and more | Sole Founder | 2021 |
| Electronic Authentication / Signature Automation | MENA Youth Capacity Building in Humanitarian Action | Developer | 2014 |
| Empty Parking Area Detector | MENA Youth Capacity Building in Humanitarian Action | Developer | 2014 |
| The Project Code | If you want to know the details and partner up, contact me | Sole Founder | 2013 |
| FeastIRQ | Raise funds for artists in Iraq in innovative ways | Founder & Owner | 2013 |
| Bikes for all | Encourage biking as a daily habit to build a cleaner environment and promote a culture that values sustainable, eco-friendly transportation | Founder & Owner | 2013 |
| New Idea, New Businesses | Help startups with their business plans and pitching | Founder & Owner | 2012 |
| Fashion design collections | Designed out-of-the box concepts (summer and winter collections) | Designer | 2010 |
| AUIS Voice | First Iraqi Independent College Student Newspaper | Founder, Editorial Editor, Photo Editor | 2010 |
I am continuously adding more...
Services I Provide
Coaching
- 1:1 Training:
- Entrepreneurship
- Scrum Master & Project Management Tools & Techniques
- Effective writing
- Choosing a career path
- Educational routes and decisions for higher education (including applying to scholarships, funds...etc)
- Professionalism
- Group Training:
- ... Similar to previous Service but for groups...!
- One-Time Advice
- I am happy to advice you for anything related to the services above if it doesn't take more than 5 minutes of my time..!
- Project Management (identify needs, budget, time)
Services Fees
- For 1:1 Remote
- Entrepreneurship: $550/Hour
- The rest of the services: $450/Hour
- Entrepreneurship: $650/Hour
- The rest of the services: $550/Hour
- For groups (2 to 5 people) of attendees Remote
- Entrepreneurship: $275/Person/Hour
- The rest of the services: $175/Person/Hour
- Entrepreneurship: $375/Person/Hour
- The rest of the services: $275/Person/Hour
- Formal teaching at institutions (invitation only)and large group of trainees, please contact me
For Individuals:
For 1:1 In-Person
For groups In-Person
Notes:
1.curriculum and teaching material will be provided by me and/or a combination of what the institution has prepared BUT it has to be something I agree on, then the deal will be made.
2. If a session takes only 5 minutes, minimum half an hour fee will be charged.
Notes
- Please refrain from negotiating fees with me, as the time spent on negotiation will come at an additional cost.
- Rest assured, I will manage time efficiently, following my policy of 'No unnecessary time costs'.
- For effective management and clarity, please ensure your proposal is as specific and clear as possible (conciseness is required).
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