Olayan العتيبي, Digital Transformation, Smart City, ICT Consultant

Olayan العتيبي

Digital Transformation, Smart City, ICT Consultant

Self-employed

البلد
المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
التعليم
ماجستير, Computer Science
الخبرات
39 years, 8 أشهر

مشاركة سيرتي الذاتية

حظر المستخدم


الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :39 years, 8 أشهر

Digital Transformation, Smart City, ICT Consultant في Self-employed
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ أكتوبر 2023

Over 35 years of practical experience in development and implementation of digital transformation programs including :

IT Strategies, Operating Model, Governance Framework, Policies and Procedures

IT Solutions serving Corporate's operation and busiess needs.

Smart City and Emerging Technologies (Operational Technology, AI, Data Analytics, Robotics & Automation, IoT, Big Data, Metaverse, Digital Twin)

ICT Infrastructure, Data Centers, IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Cybersecurity Governance Framework, Systems, Policies and Procedures

Chief Information Officer في KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District)
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • فبراير 2019 إلى سبتمبر 2023

Established the IT function, developed IT strategy, and ensured its alignment with the company’s strategy to achieve its strategic objectives and growth plans. The IT strategy covers establishing information systems, smart city solutions and platform, ICT, and Cybersecurity to support the company’s operation and serve the district-wide mixed-use properties and customers.

Established the data center, IT infrastructure, Information and Cyber Security systems, DR and Business Continuity.

Evaluated, selected, and designed the final systems’ platform and architecture to support the company’s business needs, based on Oracle Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, IBM Maximo, Collaboration and BI tools covering Finance, HCM, Procurement, Project Costing and Management (PMIS), Property Management, CRM, Enterprise Asset Management (CAFM).

Evaluated, selected, designed, and managed implementation of Smart City technologies covering BMS, CCTV, Access Controls, Smart Parking, Crowd Management, BIM, Digital Twin, and digital experience platforms (Portals & Apps) including integration with payment gateways with local banks.

Chief Information Officer في Thimar Al Arabiya
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • ديسمبر 2015 إلى يناير 2019

Carried out the digital transformation process including development and implementation of IT strategy, policies and procedures related to information technology, and ensured its alignment to achieve the company’s new strategic objectives and growth plans.

Restructured the IT function, and implemented an IT strategy aligned with the company’s new initiatives and strategy.

Revamped the data center, IT infrastructure and security systems.

Short-listed, evaluated, and selected ICT and ERP vendors and partners, and managed tendering process and contracts.

Evaluated, selected, designed the final system platform and architecture, and established a shared services model to support the company’s business needs, based on Oracle Suite covering Finance, HCM, and Asset Management Systems.

Provided IT advisory to the company’s affiliates.

IT Consultant في Alkhair Capital
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • يونيو 2016 إلى ديسمبر 2018

Assessed AlKhair Capital systems, defined technology roadmap, and managed systems transformation process to fulfill business requirements.

Established systems platform based on Microsoft Dynamics AX, Order and Asset Management Systems.

Enhanced systems integrations, CRM and business reports to customers.

Designed and implemented security systems.

Designed and implemented business continuity and disaster recovery policies, procedures and data center.

IT Advisor في Dar Al Arkan
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • مايو 2017 إلى ديسمبر 2018

Audited the security of Dar Alarkan IT systems, policies and procedures and provided recommendations to enhance systems’ security.

Managed systems upgrade and transformation process to fulfill the new business strategy and growth needs,

Defined an IT strategic roadmap.

Upgraded IT Infrastructure and Security systems.

Upgraded Oracle Suite Systems, enhanced Sales, Lease, Procurement, and HR systems; and implemented VAT system.

Enhanced IT policies, procedures and systems to ensure business continuity.

IT Consultant في Bank Alkhair B.S.C., formerly Unicorn Investment Bank
  • البحرين - المنامة
  • مايو 2016 إلى يونيو 2016

Audited the security of Bank AlKhair IT systems, policies and procedures and provided recommendations to enhance systems’ security.

Chief Information Officer في Dur Hospitality
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • يوليو 2012 إلى نوفمبر 2015

Developed and implemented new IT strategy and policies and procedures related to information systems, and ensured its alignment to achieve the company’s new strategic objectives and growth plans.

Actively participated as part of the strategy team in developing the company’s strategy and defining strategic and operational initiatives

Restructured the IT function, developed and enforced short and long term IT strategy.

Established a new data center, main network infrastructure in head office, and linked the branches, business entities.

Short-listed, evaluated, and selected ICT and ERP vendors and partners, and managed tendering process and contracts.

Evaluated, selected, designed the final system platform and architecture, and established a shared services model based on Microsoft Dynamics AX and Opera to cover Finance, HCM, CRM, Procurement, Project Management, Property Management, and Hospitality System, including implementation of business intelligence tools to provide decision makers with the required dashboards and reports to monitor the company’s performance and growth.

Evaluated. selected, and implemented an automated system for General Assembly events including the board meetings scheduling, communications, and reports distribution.

Evaluated, and approved the design of smart-home systems for real estate development projects.

IT Director في Dar Alarkan
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • مايو 2005 إلى يونيو 2012

Established the IT department, developed and enforced short and long term IT strategy.

Developed and enforced policies and procedures related to information systems, communication and IT operational needs.

Short-listed, evaluated, selected ICT and ERP vendors and partners, managed tendering process including definition of the requirements and scope, drafting and finalizing agreement contracts with vendors.

Evaluated, selected, designed the final system platform and architecture, and established a shared services model based on Oracle Suite, standard IT infrastructure, and integrated systems with 3rd party and business partners (i.e. Banks & Suppliers).

Actively participated as part of the strategy team in developing the company’s strategy and defining strategic and operational initiatives.

Aligned IT strategy to achieve the company’s strategic objectives and ensure systems readiness for IPO.

Enhanced the Shareholders system and managed the preparation and transfer of Shareholders’ data to the subscription manager (Samba) before the public listing.

Automated business processes and workflows to support business functions and enforce systematic controls on company's core business processes.

Evaluated, selected and managed the implementation of business intelligence tools (Hyperion) for business analysis and reporting to help decision makers in monitoring the company’s performance and growth.

Designed and managed the development of an automated system for General Assembly events.

Designed and managed the development of Real Estate Property Acquisition System to maintain the information of real estate properties’ acquisition and compensation, including integration of GIS with Oracle ERP.

Evaluated, approved the design of smart-home systems and managed the contractual agreement with the ICT service provider for a mega real estate project.

IT Manager/General Manager في Makshaff Services Ltd.
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • يناير 1998 إلى أبريل 2005

Managed the IT department, and a business unit looking after MSL’s investment in IT field. The IT department supports IT systems and infrastructure at MSL group of companies in the areas of Aviation, Media, Travel & Tourism, Cargo, Airlines Ground Handling, and Agriculture.

Planned and managed implementation of BaaN ERP projects at three sites (MSL, National Flight Services, & Al Khalediah Farm).

Evaluated, selected, and managed implementation of an ERP package (Sage) for Dar Al Hayat group, a company specialized in Media sector.

Evaluated, selected, and implemented an ERP package for a UK based company specialized in Distribution, including the design of integration with Sage ERP.

Designed and managed the implementation of Dar Al Hayat IT infrastructure for the Saudi local newspaper, and publishing, and editorial systems.

Evaluated, designed, and managed projects in communications, connectivity, IT infrastructure, and home & office automation using AMX and CRESTRON systems for Audio/Visual systems.

Evaluated and selected business intelligence tools (Business Objects) for business reporting, analysis and monitoring.

Conducted information systems’ audit in some of MSL group of companies and recommended corrective measures to conform to professional standards.

Information Services Department Assistant Manager في Saudi Arabian Department of Customs - Information Center (SADCIC)
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • أغسطس 1985 إلى ديسمبر 1997

INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT MANAGER

Planned and managed in co-ordination with Applications Development Department the requested systems development and enhancements on Customs’ main systems (Import and Export systems).

Managed the data quality enhancement and EDI projects.

Coordinated, managed projects with Ministries and Government Agencies that benefit from Customs data such as Departments of Statistics, Zakat, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Industry.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Managed the database administration tasks which included conversion and migration of data from Customs ports to the data center at headquarters.

DATABASE DESIGNER

Handled database design which included the analysis and design of import and export systems databases, and Statistical data for Ministry of Finance and Statistics & Zakat Departments.

PROGRAMMER

Participated in various systems development projects such as Payroll, Manufacturers List, Suspect and Seizure systems.

Application Programmer في Bechtel Company/Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الجبيل
  • أكتوبر 1984 إلى يوليو 1985

Worked as an application programmer and carried out the responsibilities of analysis, design and development of inventory list, traffic citations and personnel systems for the Industrial Security & Safety Department at Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu.

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Computer Science
  • في BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
  • ديسمبر 1995
بكالوريوس, Computer Information Systems/Minor in Computer Science
  • في ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
  • أغسطس 1991
دبلوم, Computer Programming
  • في INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
  • أغسطس 1984

Specialties & Skills

Business Process Improvement
IT Solutions
IT Strategy
Infrastructure Projects
Design and Implementation of IT Infrastructure
Setup of IT Function
IT Strategies, Plans, Policies and Procedures
Implementation of ERPs & Infrastructure systems
Business Process Mapping and Re-Engineering (Finance, HR, Logistics, Supply Chain, Real Estate)
IT Project and Change Management
Systems Integration and Architecture

اللغات

العربية
متمرّس
الانجليزية
متمرّس

التدريب و الشهادات

PMP - Project Management Professional (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Projacs
تاريخ الدورة:
August 2013
Finance for Senior Managers (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
MBA Essentials
تاريخ الدورة:
November 2012
Performance Management for Success (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
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تاريخ الدورة:
October 2008
More than 20 various technical courses in multiple IT fields (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Various training and Seminars Institutions
تاريخ الدورة:
January 1986