Baha' AbuSalem, Program Director - Tatmeen (tatmeen.ae)

Baha' AbuSalem

Program Director - Tatmeen (tatmeen.ae)

EVOTEQ

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Experience
25 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :25 years, 5 Months

Program Director - Tatmeen (tatmeen.ae) at EVOTEQ
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2021

In my most recent role, I am engaged in elevating the awareness of track/trace and various technologies. In addition, I focus on maximising customer engagement by developing and executing a robust go-to-market strategy for EVOTEQ's suite of products and services.

One of my key tasks is capitalizing on corporate opportunities through the strategic enhancement of relevant capabilities. This involves keenly identifying prospects and orchestrating the development of resources to align with emerging trends and demands.

In terms of contributions, I provide expert-level technical and operational advisory support to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). Collaborating with our established partner ecosystem, which includes system integrators and logistics providers, I ensure the seamless and timely delivery of programs. Steering a large-scale, cross-functional team of over 150 members spread across diverse geographical locations, I foster a collaborative environment that was essential for success.

A small selection of the key achievements from this role includes the following:
➢ Leveraged leadership talents to source and retain talent, aimed at meeting all coaching, learning, development, empowerment, and performance objectives.
➢ Spearheaded a multi-million AED nation-wide program for UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) aimed at building the "Tatmeen Platform" (tatmeen.ae) for tracking of counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs (multi-billion AED annually) via utilization of SAP ATTP, MS Azure technologies, and GS1 standards.

Director, Technology Consulting at PwC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2019 to February 2021

During my tenure in this impactful role, I had the privilege of defining accurate digital transformation, data strategies, and roadmaps through collaborative efforts with ministers and C-level executives. My responsibilities involved offering robust digital and technology advisory services that spanned digital strategy, data strategy, and enterprise architecture.

In this dynamic position, I played a pivotal role in setting up and positioning PwC ME's one-firm strategy, establishing our firm as a go-to consulting partner. One of my notable contributions includes enhancing PwC's digital advisory offerings, particularly within government/public sector and transportation verticals. This involved engaging in dedicated practice development efforts and strategically building key accounts to strengthen our foothold in these critical sectors.

Key highlights from this role:
➢ Assisted a Saudi government entity in establishing data strategy and roadmap as well as launching a data management office via leadership of a team of nine consultants.
➢ Devised a two-year multi-million dollar digital strategy and roadmap for a Saudi government entity by providing direction to a team of 12+ consultants and SMEs, advancing customer services and back-office aspects.
➢ Enabled successful execution of the digital strategy and roadmap by extending high-quality execution management and governance services.

Chief Specialist, ITS Planning & Development at Roads and Transport Authority
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2015 to February 2019

I was involved in identifying and resolving critical transportation issues. As a technical advisor and integral member of the department's management team, I actively contributed to overcoming challenges using emerging technology trends. Playing a pivotal role in the RTA's digital transformation megaproject, I led in-depth research on innovative technology trends, leveraging my broad technology knowledge.

One of my key accomplishments was enabling the successful procurement of IT systems and consultancy services. I took charge of the entire process, from the evaluation of bids to the selection of competitive vendors.

A few of my notable accomplishments are:
➢ Defined and presented department's ITS reference architecture, five-year roadmap, and comprehensive action plan.
➢ Formulated RFP for multiple projects, covering smart city, autonomous vehicles, and digital transformation projects.
➢ Developed and delivered multiple digital transformation projects to address and eliminate complex transportation issues, such as traffic congestion, parking, road safety, and O&M by utilizing Cloud Computing, IoT, and Big Data technologies.

Technical Project Manager at TransCore LP – Dubai, UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2009 to February 2015

In this tenure, I led dynamic teams of 10 members, delivering impeccable IT services and solutions to our valued customers. Embracing robust project management methodologies, I skillfully navigated multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring not only their success but also maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction while staying within the designated schedules and budgets.

In the realm of contributions, my focus extended to guaranteeing the successful launch and rollout of cutting-edge IT products and services.

The key successes from this role were:
➢ Designed and implemented e-service channels, various system enhancements, and ANPR upgrade for the Dubai Tool Collection System (SALIK).
➢ Steered successful transportation integration and control systems for one of the biggest international airports in the GCC worth AED 29M.

Software Development Manager at Orion TradeSoft FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2008 to July 2009

At Orion TradeSoft, I directed a dynamic team of 20 members in software development, ensuring the delivery of outstanding IT solutions and top-notch support services. My role involved closely collaborating with Product Management teams to define the overarching architecture of IT solutions.

Senior Consultant / EA and ICT Strategy at Devoteam Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2007 to February 2008

In this tenure, I had the exciting responsibility of co-developing our Go-To-Market Strategy for ICT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture offerings. This involved actively engaging in pre-sales activities to bolster and support the pursuit team.

It was my role to ensure that our strategies were not just comprehensive but also aligned seamlessly with the evolving needs of our clients.

Technical Manager / Software Architect at Specialized Technical Services (STS)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2005 to April 2007

During this role, I was involved in steering multiple dynamic software design and development teams, comprising 23 talented members. In this role, I guided the team to deliver exceptional IT solutions, fostering collaboration and innovation.

A key aspect of my responsibility involved actively participating in pre-sales activities, providing valuable support to our pursuit team. To stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape, I conducted in-depth research on emerging technologies.

Project Manager / Systems Architect at Optimiza
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2003 to September 2005

At Optimiza, I had the privilege of working in a technical advisory capacity with USAID and the Government of Jordan. I collaborated closely with both entities to tackle intricate management challenges, employing innovative IT solutions.

Senior Software Engineer/ Acting Team Leader at Estarta Solutions
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 1999 to October 2003

In this tenure at Estarta Solutions, I managed the Handheld Scanner software responsible for efficiently processing shipments for ARAMEX Couriers.

I oversaw the functionality of the Embedded File Sharing Server across both Windows and Linux systems, ensuring seamless communication and accessibility.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA).
  • at University of StrathClyde Business School
  • April 2013
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Arab Academy for Science and Technology
  • September 1998

Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering. GPA 3.62, Excellent with Honors.

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
System Solutions
Leadership
Team Building
Technology Strategy Development
SUN Solaris (SPARC/Intel). Linux (Red Hat, S.U.S.E.).
MS Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP, 2003 (x32, x64).
MS Windows CE 3.0, CE.NET. MS Pocket PC. WindRiver VxWorks.
c/c++ (cpluzpluz), vb (6.0, .net), c#. vbscript, javascript, tcl.
MFC, COM, COM+. XML, XSL, XSD. NET Framework, .NET Compact Framework, ADO.NET, ASP.NET.
XML Web Services (and SOAP), DCOM, .NET Remoting.
Embedded Software Design & Development.
Software Testing Automation.
MS Visual Studio 6.0, .NET 2003, .NET 2005. eMbedded Visual Tools 3.0.
IBM Rational RequisitiePro, ClearQuest, Rational Rose, Software Modeler.
Microsoft Message Queues, Asynchronous Processing, Multi-Threading.
Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005, SQL Server 2000/2005 Reporting Services.
Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003.
Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF).
Rational Unified Process, Microsoft Solutions Framework.
Metadata Repositories and ETL Packages, Data warehousing, OLAP Cubes.
Relational Database Design.
Business Process Automation (Workflow Engines: Ultimus and Skelta).
Document Management Systems (DocuWare).
Project Management
Systems Architecture, N-Tier Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture.
Software Design. Object Oriented Analysis Design using UML, Design Patterns.
Linux, Apacche, MySql, PHP (LAMP)

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Blockchain Expert (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2018
ITIL Foundation (Training)
Training Institute:
ITIL Foundation.
Date Attended:
January 2007
Designing, Implementing and Maintaining SharePoint 2007 Portals (Training)
Training Institute:
Microsoft
Date Attended:
October 2006