Majd Sakr — CEO
As the Chief Learning and Research Officer of Accenture and Accenture LearnVantage, Majd leads enterprise-wide learning and leadership development strategies to help organizations adapt their workforce for the age of AI through upskilling and reskilling. Majd focuses on integrating cutting-edge research with practical applications in AI, cloud computing, and data-driven decision-making to build high-impact learning ecosystems. Majd's work bridges the gap between theory and practice, enabling organizations to thrive in complex, fast-evolving environments. In addition to the role at Accenture, Majd serves as Professor and co-founder of the TEEL Lab at Carnegie Mellon University. Majd holds a Doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has held appointments at the American University of Science and Technology in Beirut and at the NEC Research Institute in Princeton, New Jersey. Majd's research interests include online education, cloud computing, and human-robot interaction
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI and educational technology, focusing on workforce development.
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Experience: 33 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Learning And Development
Career Highlights
- Expert in AI-driven learning and development strategies.
- Bridges research and practical applications in technology.
- Significant contributions to online education and cloud computing.
Work Experience
Accenture
Chief Learning and Research Officer - Accenture & Accenture LearnVantage (1 yr 10 mos)
Carnegie Mellon University
Teaching Professor (11 yrs 8 mos)
Assistant Dean for Research, Qatar Campus (2 yrs)
Coordinator, Computer Science Program in Qatar (3 yrs 1 mo)
Associate Teaching Professor (7 yrs 8 mos)
American University of Science and Technology
Assistant Professor (2 yrs 8 mos)
NEC Research Institute
Research Intern (6 yrs)
University of Pittsburgh
Graduate Student (11 yrs)
Education
PhD at University of Pittsburgh