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Haider Al-Mosawi
Generalist, passionate about connecting the dots (and departments... and domains) 🐙
Haider Al-Mosawi is a versatile professional currently serving as the Chief Catalyst at Estater, a position he has held since October 2023.1 He describes himself as a generalist passionate about connecting dots across departments and domains.1 Based in Kuwait, Haider has an extensive background in technology, education, and entrepreneurship.13
Professional Experience
- Chief Catalyst at Estater (October 2023 - Present)1
- Learning & Laughter Officer at Sirdab Lab (2014 - Present)1
- Computer Instructor at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, PAAET (October 2011 - Present)1
- Chief Experience Catalyzer at Catalyze Co (November 2014 - Present)1
- Computer Engineer at Kuwait University (February 2005 - August 2009)1
Education
Haider holds an MEng in Internet Computing from Queen Mary University of London, which he completed between 2000 and 2004.1
Entrepreneurial Ventures
As the co-founder of Sirdab Lab, a startup hub in Kuwait, Haider supports entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and solopreneurs in pursuing their startup and career paths.3 His expertise extends to user experience design, and he focuses on helping individuals gain clarity on addressing business and career challenges.3
Skills and Interests
Haider's diverse background in computer engineering, combined with his experience in education and entrepreneurship, positions him as a multifaceted professional. His role as Chief Catalyst at Estater, a proptech company specializing in real estate valuation and market intelligence2, likely involves leveraging his technical knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to drive innovation in the real estate technology sector.
Highlights
This is a belated announcement, but I'm happy to share that I've joined my favorite UX client (Estater) as Chief Catalyst.
What is Estater? And what does my role entail?
Well, I'm glad I asked (on your behalf):
Estater is a proptech with a mission to make GCC real estate data accessible to property developers, real estate investors, brokers, and buyers/sellers, so that decisions are based on facts, not assumptions.
My initial engagement with the company started off in UX (product), but it has expanded to strategy, marketing, sales, operations (and more!). My contribution is to help optimize what is done across the entire company. This is heaven to a generalist, like me.
I've been enjoying the journey so far. I love the team I have the privilege of working with, and I'm excited for the products we're launching! 😍
One of my absolute favorite models is the flow model (flow chart? 🤣) below. It shows the connection between skill and challenge levels, and how the match (or mismatch) can cause unproductive emotions.
If you're feeling anxious, it's important to reduce the level of challenge to achieve flow (the optimal work situation of feeling engaged and excited).
If you're feeling bored, you need a bigger challenge to engage you in the work you're doing.
What emotions are you commonly experiencing at work?
What can you do to find your flow?
How can your workplace, manager, colleagues, or friends help you adjust the challenge level so that it feels achievable and makes you feel enthusiastic about the work you're doing.
Meeting yourself where you are will help you perform at your best and level up your skills to pursue even bigger challenges. Listen to your emotions and make the necessary adjustments to find your flow. 😃
#lifebalance
