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Dubai, Dubai, Ae

Conceptualized effective plans and led high performing teams for architecting and enhancing overall IT infrastructure, including applications, information management, collaboration, telecommunications, networks and information security. Administered $2M budget to ensure proper allocation/utilization of resources for driving overall IT operations. • Drove cost saving of 35% on contract renewals. Improved business control and efficiency by 30% through implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions and robust IT processes. • Empowered decision-making across business domains by improving reporting/BI tools via MS D365 F&O and PowerBI. • Established a productive and performance-driven work culture by enhancing IT support KPIs both onshore/offshore. • Reduced Cyber Security Risk profile by implementing end-user training, NDR & ATP. • Drove significant cost saving through gainful negotiation of vendor contracts. • Optimised seismic production, reduced down-time, and improved safety by managing company-wide AI/ML initiatives. • Ensured smooth flow of business-critical functions during catastrophic failures by executing business continuity and disaster recovery plans and procedures.

Doha, Qa

Led the transformation of oilfield operations through digital technology by implementing a comprehensive multi-year Digital Oil Field Roadmap. Ensured continuous collaboration with major stakeholders, including NOC and government bodies, to meet the program's objectives. Reviewed and obtained approval for the digital transformation program's design and execution.• Directed Digital Oil Field Programme, providing actionable insights for the assessment of 30+ short/long term initiatives and delivery of nine Mobility opportunities for 2019, delivered 4 Advanced Data Analytics pilots. • Managed the commissioning and establishment of the new North Oil Company Head Office.

Copenhagen, Dk

Designed and managed the Infrastructure Detachment & Cut-over process from Maersk Oil to NOC, setting a benchmark for future mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives. • Designed, planned, and managed the migration of Maersk Oil systems and infrastructure to NOC, focussed on security and data integrity.

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

Provided strategic leadership to facilitate the creation, implementation and continuous improvement of the Transformation Programme and PMO within OSN. • Assembled, directed, and inspired a PMO team, consisting of 4 Senior Project Managers and 3 Senior Business Analysts, to lead projects and process enhancements, facilitating significant organizational transformation.• Developed a 5 year Transformation roadmap that aligned future strategy and investments toward a long-term vision. • Created and introduced a fit for purpose Project Management Methodology, supported across the organisation.

Copenhagen, Dk

Played an anchor role in formulating the Global Maersk Oil Digital Oilfield strategy that involved the establishment of group-wide digital architecture. Successfully steered the strategic Digital Oilfield Programme from inception to completion. • Developed and implemented group-wide digital architecture, including governance and security, covering all levels of the ISA95 model. • Increased overall productivity by leading the design and build of the first Remote Operating Centre for Maersk Oil. • Spearheaded Agile software development and usability design of POB system, reservoir visualisation, exception-based surveillance & data historian. • Fostered cross-functional collaboration, introduced new operating procedures, and implemented easy to use technology to improve production, safety, and security across offshore and onshore organisation.• Enhanced operational efficiency and employee/customer experience by driving change management initiatives.

Tel: (965) 1805555, Fax: (965) 22423369, Kw

Directed team of 12 members for overseeing demand management and delivery of all enterprise programmes within Ooredoo Kuwait. • Delivered more than 60 projects, encompassing system implementations (IT) and new products & services (VAS) launch for customers. • Transformed the PMO to a highly effective Enterprise Program Management Office by revamping the PMO structure/mandate and built/developed a new team of professionals.• Reduced time to market and improved quality of service through organization-wide execution of an efficient Project Management Methodology.

Kuwait, Kw

Spearheaded a team of 4 Project Managers and 2 Business Analysts/Procedure writers for administering overall PMO processes, while managing large-scale projects through effective resource utilization and planning. • Tripled the capacity of cheque clearance and reduced error rate by 2% through the selection/execution of a robust process. • Improved customer insights through end-to-end deployment of data warehouse solution. • Facilitated project reporting and dashboards development by overseeing the development and implementation of a bespoke Portfolio & Project Management system. • Negotiated reporting requirements with the Kuwait Central Bank and managed the Cognos implementation to ensure timely monthly delivery.

• Played a vital role in establishing and administering the LBS Business Unit. • Led the regional roll-out of exclusive asset tracking across Kuwait, KSA, UAE, and Bahrain. • Streamlined overall operations by developing, implementing, and governing all company policies and procedures. • Optimized and expedited financial and operational procedures across the organization by customising and executing Financial and Process Management System.

Leusden, Utrecht, Nl

Rubicon is a project management and consultancy firm specialized in .NET Front-end, Middleware, Back-end and Internet solutions. As a certified Project Manager I managed over 20 software and infrastructure development projects for various companies such as Axa (insurance & investment), Ziggo (internet service provider), Royal TNT Post (Postal & Logistics), A&O Services (Pension Services), working with various business solution platforms such as Oracle and Microsoft.

Design company in traditional and new media, providing clients with a unified branding across traditional and new media, developed one of the first web based Content Management Systems. Some of the clients were: State of Art (Albert Westerman Group), Limako Sugar BV (CSM), Hof-Film Productions.

'S-Hertogenbosch, Nl

Executive Masters In Management, Management

Green Belt, Project & Process Management

B.Sc., Information And Communication Technology