Welcoming Andrew Jabara

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Jabara as Pavilion’s Data Operations Lead! Andrew is a graduate of Stanford University and joins us from LinkedIn, where he tackled Data Foundations at scale across multiple lines of business. Dive into the interview to learn more about Andrew’s alliterative brunches, current inspirations, and his pursuit of economic opportunity for all.

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Why Pavilion?

I’ve heard plenty from friends in public service about the challenges of the fragmented and analog procurement process. From my Data background, I know firsthand the challenges of trying to unite disparate data, and the incredible promise and possibility of making that happen. Most importantly, improvements here increase economic opportunity for all. 

We have the potential to unblock hard-working public servants across the United States and improve access to everything from food in schools to construction materials that will strengthen our roads and broader infrastructure. If critical procurement processes can be reduced from 2 years to 2 weeks, everyone benefits. I strongly believe that Pavilion is uniquely positioned to understand, empathize, and bring government procurement into the 21^stcentury, and I’m excited to build towards that future.

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What do you like to do when you’re not working?

I love connecting with people through arts, food, and the ocean. For the arts, I enjoy symphony concerts, musicals, live bands, and keeping up playing the violin. I host Waffle Weekend brunches and cook themed lunches for friends, making my favorite recipes or trying new ones out. And you can find me surfing, fishing, or enjoying the occasional beach bonfire by the ocean.

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What’s a book you’ve read and enjoyed recently?

I recommend Let my People go Surfing. It’s written by Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia: part autobiography, part business guide, part environmental ethos, and wholly interesting to read. I enjoyed the unique perspective of someone who’s built and maintained an iconic brand and company culture that's gone against the tide of their industry.

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Words to live by? Personal motto? Favorite Quote?

“There comes a time in every life when the past recedes and the future opens… Some will turn back to what they already know. Some will walk straight ahead into uncertainty. I can’t tell you which one is right. But I can tell you which one is more fun.”
- Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike