Digital Transformation, Smart City, ICT Consultant
Self-employed
Total years of experience :39 years, 8 Months
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Audited the security of Bank AlKhair IT systems, policies and procedures and provided recommendations to enhance systems’ security.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.