Jafar Shunnar

Jafar Shunnar is a Palestinian entrepreneur and social impact leader who serves as an Ambassador for One Young World.12 Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Jafar is the co-founder and CTO of TAP (Talent Acceleration Platform), a startup he launched in June 2022.1 Through TAP, he aims to empower Arab youth to work remotely for global organizations.1 He's also the co-founder of Kiitos Technologies, a company that helps organizations build and scale reliable tech teams.1

Education and Expertise

• MBA from INSEAD (2017)1
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from the American University of Sharjah (2004-2008)1
• Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner1
• Expertise in software engineering, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment1

Social Impact Work

As an Ambassador for One Young World since September 2022, Jafar is part of a global community of young leaders committed to creating positive change.1 His work focuses on:

• Youth empowerment
• Job creation
• Bridging the gap between talent and opportunity in Palestine3

Additional Roles

• Lecturer at An Najah National University, teaching IT Business Management1
• Previously worked as Managing Director at Symfonies, Inc. and as a Software Engineer at Infinite Tiers Group, Inc.1

Jafar Shunnar is passionate about using technology and entrepreneurship to create social impact, particularly in empowering Palestinian youth and creating job opportunities in the region.13