Faisal AlFadhel

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Lead AI, strategy and transformation across defence and government, converting a USD
78M+ pipeline into USD 42M in contracted engagements at a 61% win rate.
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Architected an MDC2 decision-support capability compressing operational planning from
16 hours to 3 minutes.
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Established governance, PMO and KPI frameworks across national programmes
exceeding 1, 500 resources, cutting governance cycle time by 40%.
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Lead an organisation of ~250 personnel, with 6 directors and 18 senior managers as
direct reports, advising 7 ministries and PIF-related entities.
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Engaged across Saudi defence and government entities including the Ministry of
Defence (MOD), Ministry of National Guard (MNG), GAMI, SAMI, MOI, PSS, SARC and PSD.

• Lead strategic projects for sustainability, innovation and diversifying revenue stream through partnerships and collaborations to identify new business opportunities in various industries such as oil & gas, renewable energies, and security sector, driving growth, profitability, and the development of innovative solutions.
• Commercialisation of IP for Saudi Aramco through strategic initiatives.
• Forge strong relationships and drive innovation with key stakeholders such as Saudi ARAMCO, NEOM, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and government bodies.
• Spearhead projects encompassing AI corridor development, battlefield management systems, AI-driven geo-spatial analysis, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead successful negotiations and implementation of joint ventures and strategic partnerships, securing multimillion-dollar contracts.
• Manage and spin-off a diverse ecosystem of industry-leading partners including ARAMCO portfolio companies, Beyond Limits, Crayon, SpaceKnow, and others.

• Oversaw execution of classified military base and bunkers projects. And led Jet-A fuel depot project at Sakheer Airbase for the Bahrain Air Show.
• Ensured adherence to timelines and budgets and compliance with NFPA standards.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, ensuring alignment with requirements.
• Contributed to project design and construction processes, maintaining alignment with project management methodologies.

Abu Dhabi Fund Development (ADFD) through Bahrain Defence Forces: Mohamed Bin Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre Project, Bahrain
• Won the best digital transformation project in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Spearheaded end-to-end healthcare construction and operation projects, integrating digital transformation, AI, and automation for performance optimization and enhanced efficiency and innovation.
• Managed onsite and offsite construction activities, utilizing digital tools and automation to ensure compliance with regulations, and adherence to British Healthcare Standards and Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) requirements.

• Worked on military innovation projects in unmanned vehicles classified projects.
• Led the PMC classified project site team of quality and planning engineers.
• Defined project schedules, allocated resources, and monitored progress.

• Planned all phases of classified project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Obtained necessary regulations and permits and ordered supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Communicated with clients and delivered project progress reports.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and technical codes and regulations, as well as safety precautions.

• Led strategic industrial projects for leading Fortune 500 industries and research centers, ensuring successful project completion within planned resources and budgets
• Led experimental setup and validations, including the study of acoustics, and performed numerical modeling.

• Worked on the development of a ground-breaking methodology in the energy harvesting field for innovation and sustainability.
• Played a pivotal role in driving the project towards successful commercialization, specifically focusing on innovation and sustainability within the energy sector.
• Managed all aspects of lifecycle, including research, analysis, design, development, testing, problem resolution, negotiations, status reporting, implementation, project closing, and post-rollout review/audit.
• Adhered to all corporate policies, including the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

• Led development and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP) technologies, focusing on material fatigue detection projects, and optimizing testing operations.
• Elevated safety standards and streamlined workflows through cutting-edge methodologies.
• Propelled several PhD programs and secured funding for future leaders.