Tamara Abduljabbar

I am an Australian and New Zealand national with a diverse and accomplished academic and professional background, holding a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology with specialised expertise in Blockchain, Machine Learning, Data Privacy, and Intelligent Recommender Systems. My academic journey is supported by multiple postgraduate and master’s qualifications across Information Technology, Business, Capability Management, and Education, reflecting my commitment to lifelong learning and interdisciplinary excellence.

I bring extensive leadership experience across higher education, including responsibilities aligned with Dean-level leadership, managerial oversight, unit coordination, and academic affairs supervision. I have led academic units, coordinated undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervised academic and professional staff, and ensured smooth operational delivery across teaching, research, and student support functions. My leadership approach is strategic, collaborative, and grounded in quality assurance, student success, and continuous improvement.

As a committed lecturer and unit coordinator, I have spent several years designing and delivering engaging curriculum, fostering strong student participation, and supporting learners through both classroom and online environments. I have collaborated closely with full-time faculty to strengthen academic programs, develop assessment structures, ensure moderation integrity, and prepare students for professional careers or postgraduate study. I excel in simplifying complex concepts through practical, interactive learning activities.

Alongside my teaching career, I have built a strong research profile as a dynamic research fellow and analyst. My work spans blockchain frameworks, recommender systems, privacy-preserving models, distributed systems, and Python-based implementations. I have contributed to academic publications, conducted peer reviews for high-impact journals, and delivered research aligned with emerging technologies and industry needs. My analytical capabilities—combined with strong methodological skills and attention to detail—enable me to drive innovation and produce impactful, data-driven insights.

Beyond academia, I have served in senior professional roles such as Senior Lecturer, Research Assistant, Systems & Administration Coordinator, Online Learning Advisor, and Project Officer. These positions have strengthened my strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, project management, and administrative leadership. I am adept at overseeing complex workflows, managing academic affairs, supervising teams, and streamlining systems across platforms including Moodle, Workday Learning, HubSpot, and SurveyMonkey.

Across all roles, I bring a proven ability to lead, coordinate, analyse, and deliver with professionalism, integrity, and strategic foresight. My combined expertise as an educator, researcher, unit coordinator, and academic leader enables me to contribute meaningfully to teaching excellence, research impact, operational leadership, and institutional development.

• Business Trainer and Assessor, Australia International school, Australia 18
• Enrolment Officer, UTS Insearch, Australia NSW
• Training Assistant, ARC Group, Australia, NSW, 09/17 - 12/17
• Program Assistance, Gold Greek Primary School, Nicholls Canberra, 03/14 - 11/15
• English Tutor, Peter Lalor Secondary College, Melbourne Australia, 02/15
• Language Resources (Development of Cloud Deakin Presence of Arabic), Deakin University, Dept. Arts and Education, Burwood, Melbourne Australia, 07/13 - 10/13
• Dental Assistant, Hamilton, New Zealand, Chartwell Dental Care, 03/09 - 05/09
• Computer Lab Assistant, Waikato, New Zealand, University of Waikato, Dept. Computer Science, 06/09 - 07/09