Tarik Safouan
Senior Director, Innovation and Technology Education | Leading Digital and AI Transformation | Former: Gannett, Sears, Sitel, NFL Dolphins, Formula 1, Autotrader...
- Role
- Sr Director for Innovation and Technology Education at Barry University
- Location
- Miami, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tarik Safouan
Tarik serves as Senior Director for Technology Education and Innovation at Barry University, where he also leads the AI Center and Digital Transformation (DX) Lab. In this role, he guides students through real-world consulting projects, develops strategic partnerships, and leads the integration of AI and emerging technologies into curricula across multiple disciplines. Throughout his career, Tarik has worked with leading organizations such as Miami Formula 1, Sears, Sitel, Gannett USA Today, AutoTrader, LaLiga, Premier League, and the Miami Dolphins, helping them drive innovation and digital growth.He is also the founder of DX1st, a digital transformation and data analytics consultancy that offers proprietary tools and strategic support to businesses navigating change.
Experience
Sr Director for Innovation and Technology Education
Feb 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US
Spearheading the integration of AI and emerging technologies into curricula across multiple disciplines, while also leading strategic initiatives such as the Digital Transformation (DX) Lab and the AI Center to support student-led consulting projects and technology-driven solutions.
Education
Element K
Webmaster , Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
2001 — 2002
Harvard University
Master in Digital Media, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
2018 — 2020
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate in Big Data, Big Data Analytics
2014 — 2014
Google certifications
Analytics, Adwords, Shopping campaigns, Google certifications
2017 — 2018
HECI
Certificate - Marketing, International Marketing
1995 — 1996
Barry University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Leadership in Curriculum Instructions - Research in DX
Rockhurst University
Certificate in business management, Management
2008 — 2008
ESIG
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
1995 — 1999
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