With over three decades of cross-industry experience, I specialize in driving AI and digital transformation to deliver exceptional results for organizations. My approach emphasizes creating tailored strategies that harness cutting-edge technologies while keeping people at the core of the transformation process. By prioritizing the human element as the catalyst for change, I help organizations double their success in adopting new business strategies and technologies, leading to transformative… Show more With over three decades of cross-industry experience, I specialize in driving AI and digital transformation to deliver exceptional results for organizations. My approach emphasizes creating tailored strategies that harness cutting-edge technologies while keeping people at the core of the transformation process. By prioritizing the human element as the catalyst for change, I help organizations double their success in adopting new business strategies and technologies, leading to transformative outcomes. Show less

Assist Octopian Global Services with key Strategic Accounts, Country Expansion, and Growth Strategy. Advise on business expansion, Artificial Intelligence and Capital raise.

Member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the development of the new Innovation Management Standards. The scope of ISO TC 279 / ISO 56000 is the Standardization of terminology tools and methods and interactions between relevant parties to enable innovation.

Octopian Digital is an Industry Systems Integrator that helps its customers transform through Vertical Industry Solutions. We are based in Arlington, Virginia, with operational offices across the globe.

✦ Work closely with the co-founders to develop and advise on execution of strategies to help the business grow and achieve it's ultimate objective of becoming the fastest growing Blockchain InsureTech in the Middle East.✦ Provide expertise and know-how with disruptive technologies in order to achieve platform dominance and overshoot through the knee of the exponential curve launching towards high performance.✦ Advise the co-founders in product development in both the technical… Show more ✦ Work closely with the co-founders to develop and advise on execution of strategies to help the business grow and achieve it's ultimate objective of becoming the fastest growing Blockchain InsureTech in the Middle East.✦ Provide expertise and know-how with disruptive technologies in order to achieve platform dominance and overshoot through the knee of the exponential curve launching towards high performance.✦ Advise the co-founders in product development in both the technical and business areas to assist in developing relevant products that delight Addenda’s customers. Show less

Olive is the automation company building the Internet of Healthcare (IoH), and now expanding across the globe. Olive leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Cyberntics, & an ever expanding developer community to create the first of its kind AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform for Health Care.Using Olive's Automation, it's AI Workers, and AI Co-workers hospitals have realized results such as working 4x faster after deploying Olive's technology.Find out more at:… Show more Olive is the automation company building the Internet of Healthcare (IoH), and now expanding across the globe. Olive leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Cyberntics, & an ever expanding developer community to create the first of its kind AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform for Health Care.Using Olive's Automation, it's AI Workers, and AI Co-workers hospitals have realized results such as working 4x faster after deploying Olive's technology.Find out more at: https://oliveai.com/ Show less

The Algofy.ai team is proud of developing the 'Bliss' platform over a 2 year period and concluding this venture with an exit through a private acquisition of its software.Background on the Start-up:Algofy.ai is a name that stems from ‘smart’ Algorithms that simplify our lives! I founded this Tech Startup with the sole purpose of designing and building a platform that delivers innovative, transparent, and easy-to-use consumer products and services.We innovated on business and… Show more The Algofy.ai team is proud of developing the 'Bliss' platform over a 2 year period and concluding this venture with an exit through a private acquisition of its software.Background on the Start-up:Algofy.ai is a name that stems from ‘smart’ Algorithms that simplify our lives! I founded this Tech Startup with the sole purpose of designing and building a platform that delivers innovative, transparent, and easy-to-use consumer products and services.We innovated on business and technology models in close collaboration with selective partners to build our ‘Bliss‘ platform.Bliss delivers unparalleled, fully integrated consumer services in the areas of finance & wellness. It makes finance accessible, helps secure consumers’ financial future, protects their loved ones, gets them healthier, and rewards them along the way by tracking their activity against their goals and rewarding them daily. Algofy.ai conducts itself with the following fundamental principles:1) Humanize the customer journey; simple, straight forward, and intuitive2) Integrate products end-to-end across organizations delivering results that Wow consumers3) Thrive through an open working environment that continually challenges the status quo4) Grow our team members through challenges, encouragement & motivation5) Demonstrate ‘Resolve’ in the face of adversity and roadblocks to bring about real change in the industry Show less

Team Building & Leadership | Corporate & Digital Strategy Development| Artificial Intelligence Implementations | Operational Excellence Attainment♦ Help advance government entities & corporates to improve to their capabilities through strategy development, digital transformation, and exploitation of Artificial Intelligence♦ Provide executive-level leadership and fuel unprecedented growth through innovation, change management, culture transformation, & disruptive… Show more Team Building & Leadership | Corporate & Digital Strategy Development| Artificial Intelligence Implementations | Operational Excellence Attainment♦ Help advance government entities & corporates to improve to their capabilities through strategy development, digital transformation, and exploitation of Artificial Intelligence♦ Provide executive-level leadership and fuel unprecedented growth through innovation, change management, culture transformation, & disruptive technologies♦ Leverage industry experience, business acumen, and analysis to conduct industry analysis, related to products, markets, customers, processes, and financials; evaluated products and distribution models in alignment with available digital channels♦ Provide senior leadership & quality assurance on various engagements for Xische Advisory ensuring the right scope is delivered, in the right time frame, with the right outcomes. Show less

Executive Level Leadership | Digital Transformation & Disruption | Operations | P&L✦ Tasked with the design and execution of an organization-wide Digital transformation✦ Re-invented the org. culture from the ground up, changing the way employees behave, think and operate. Led a company-wide 'Why' discovery based on Simon Sinek's Golden Circle ✦ Overhauled the org. structure; flattened the structure, developed comprehensive competencies (behavioral & technical)… Show more Executive Level Leadership | Digital Transformation & Disruption | Operations | P&L✦ Tasked with the design and execution of an organization-wide Digital transformation✦ Re-invented the org. culture from the ground up, changing the way employees behave, think and operate. Led a company-wide 'Why' discovery based on Simon Sinek's Golden Circle ✦ Overhauled the org. structure; flattened the structure, developed comprehensive competencies (behavioral & technical), developed Job Descriptions, and reduced titles from 84 disparate titles to 4 consistent ones✦ Created a new strong brand with a colorful 't' that became well known in the UAE market as the company's brand. Revamped websites, social media outlets, and overhauled all print and digital comms to reflect the new brand. ✦ Instituted Digital at every level; rolled out Social Collaboration (Slack), real-time document sharing (Dropbox), Social Project Management (Trello/Click-up), online Performance Management (Engagedly), and real-time production dashboards (Tableau)✦ Designed our new offices using Human-Centered Design, rooted in Usability, Ergonomics, Accessibility, and Open offices. Defined spaces, selected materials, specified colors, and outlined the Customer Care Center flow and furniture for the entire building.✦ Implemented the Balanced Scorecard with linked and mandated Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) for every employee with quarterly check-in and link to employee performance.✦ Architected, designed, and oversaw the development of a world-class Digital platform with end-to-end automation encompassing Back-, Middle-, and Front-Offices realizing the vision of a delightful customer experience.✦ Implemented production scale disruptive systems: Robotic Process Automation (RPAs) realizing Digital FTEs; Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for Claims and Fraud Detection.✦ Led customer co-creation sessions to design products rooted in Customer Journeys' interactions and simplification. Show less

♦ Brought on board to establish business operations for Innovation & The Future sector, with full accountability of multi-billion dirham divisional and project budgetsOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & LEADERSHIP♦ Defined Target Operating Model (TOM) in alignment with the company structure comprising of 1200 staff, while defining productivity & efficiency benchmarks♦ Champion development of various business models, such as the Operating Model and Outsource Transfer Model (technology… Show more ♦ Brought on board to establish business operations for Innovation & The Future sector, with full accountability of multi-billion dirham divisional and project budgetsOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & LEADERSHIP♦ Defined Target Operating Model (TOM) in alignment with the company structure comprising of 1200 staff, while defining productivity & efficiency benchmarks♦ Champion development of various business models, such as the Operating Model and Outsource Transfer Model (technology services for delivery of corporate business operations)♦ Strengthened automation capabilities of the Procurement & Vendor Management (PVM) function, thus improving processes (throughput), asset management and vendor relationshipsINNOVATION & DIGITAL STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT ♦ Drive organization's overall innovation agenda, provide oversight in innovation activity and build DEWA’s Innovation strategies via thoughtful insights; measured annual Return On Innovation (ROI)♦ Spearheaded efforts to translate change into breakthrough performance and increased DEWA value, while serving as the chief innovation catalyst♦ Granted full autonomy to define profitability objectives, drive innovation initiatives and formulate winning Digital Strategy & Business transformation strategies to meet project goals♦ Orchestrated DEWA’s innovation events on an international basis, including Asia Pacific, Europe & North America; contributed intellect via active participation in investment committees & boardsPROJECT LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT♦ Pioneered development of a PMO (Project Management Office) project roadmap, along with PMO standards for effective project governance & delivery; developed the Business Relationship Management function♦ Led Enterprise Architecture (EA) office development for business & technology blueprints; provided guidelines & standards to the organization-wide Smart Grid program♦ Established Change Management practice to handle executive sponsorship and communication Show less

BUSINESS OPERATIONS | SMART CITIES | DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES | CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS♦ Assigned an executive charter to implement strategic business operations across Government agencies, and developed strategic proposition and solutions in the smart city space ♦ Delivered emphasis on developing full solution capabilities and capacities around key priorities as defined, while representing Smart Dubai on the ICT Committee♦ Identified inefficiencies and eliminated waste… Show more BUSINESS OPERATIONS | SMART CITIES | DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES | CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS♦ Assigned an executive charter to implement strategic business operations across Government agencies, and developed strategic proposition and solutions in the smart city space ♦ Delivered emphasis on developing full solution capabilities and capacities around key priorities as defined, while representing Smart Dubai on the ICT Committee♦ Identified inefficiencies and eliminated waste activities through developing Dubai’s Blockchain strategy, later launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, in Sep 2016♦ Remained highly persuasive and influential while negotiating multi-million dollar contracts for development and roll out of the Smart City platform, firmly representing organizational benefits, and structuring favorable terms♦ Worked in close proximity with key Government officials to plan operations and oversee critical committees♦ Established strategic partnerships and alliances with full responsibilities of managing 1776, Keynote Events, Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), and many others Show less

SMART CITIES | DIGITAL OPTIMIZATION | PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE | STRATEGIC PLANNING♦ Assumed an instrumental role as a strategic, visionary consultant to the Office of Strategy Management (OSM), executing Smart Transformation agenda for Dubai Government♦ Employed Harvard Business School’s Execution Premium operating 6 main processes of strategy translation, strategic initiatives’ and program planning, organizational alignment, and strategic communications♦ Established a… Show more SMART CITIES | DIGITAL OPTIMIZATION | PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE | STRATEGIC PLANNING♦ Assumed an instrumental role as a strategic, visionary consultant to the Office of Strategy Management (OSM), executing Smart Transformation agenda for Dubai Government♦ Employed Harvard Business School’s Execution Premium operating 6 main processes of strategy translation, strategic initiatives’ and program planning, organizational alignment, and strategic communications♦ Established a robust project management organization (PMO), and managed programs in support of organization’s technology initiatives to include digital transformation, technology roadmap, and process optimization programs♦ Leveraged leadership and management abilities to align organizational structures, administer budget planning and analysis, boost customer experience, and manage programs across 36 government agencies♦ Accomplished the Operational Improvements program from start-to-success, assessing existing operations and processes in the state, conducting gap analysis, and defining improvement roadmaps in Finance and HR♦ Improved organizational presence, along with product branding and positioning through aiding marketing and branding efforts; researched and selected an external strategic partner to rebrand the organization♦ Injected transparency in project communications, cultivating strong relations with partners, operational suppliers and trusted business leaders to ensure project success Show less

♦ Strategically selected to employ a direct, engaging and persuasive technology leadership style to establish and build Enterprise Architecture Office capabilities, with a focus on products & business processes♦ Established strategies to benefit the organization from emerging technologies, thus improving operational efficiency and creating multi-channel architecture, along with an Enterprise level CRM♦ Maximized technology investments by evaluating legacy systems, planning… Show more ♦ Strategically selected to employ a direct, engaging and persuasive technology leadership style to establish and build Enterprise Architecture Office capabilities, with a focus on products & business processes♦ Established strategies to benefit the organization from emerging technologies, thus improving operational efficiency and creating multi-channel architecture, along with an Enterprise level CRM♦ Maximized technology investments by evaluating legacy systems, planning construction of enterprise solutions and the underlying platforms & capabilitiesTRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM LEADERSHIP:♦ Drove transformation programs to success by leveraging a single set of blueprints used to assess impacts, accelerate decision making and improve projects delivery ♦ Optimized new account openings and customer on boarding by designing a single standard process for the Customer On-boarding process reducing required time from 10-12 days down to 15 minutes♦ Built management consensus for development of a 4 year program to upgrade the bank’s middle-ware platform to a Business Process driven platform based on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)♦ Accomplished EDW project earning recognition of turnaround leader – Led a 9 month program to deliver Retail Banking Customer Attrition, along with UAE Clients’ Exposure Reporting for Risk ManagementENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE:♦ Envisioned and architected a best-in-class Enterprise CRM, involving phasing, business architecture, technical dependencies and risk management♦ Led technology portfolio, applications and infrastructure management, information security management, business integration, IT roadmap planning (in alignment with business goals) and IT Facility Expansion♦ Introduced business & technology standards, facilitating navigation of complex enterprise architecture, products & services♦ Built foundation for NBAD’s omni-channel strategy by deploying a Retail On-Line banking Strategy Show less

♦ Assumed a client-facing role delivering consulting services to valued high-net-worth (HNW) clientele in the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia & Qatar), while leading sales and service delivery teams to identify and close new business opportunities♦ Improved business revenues and observed incremental growth in the number of clients, through closing several large deals in the UAE producing competitive, differentiated proposals♦ Led organization’s change management program to successful… Show more ♦ Assumed a client-facing role delivering consulting services to valued high-net-worth (HNW) clientele in the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia & Qatar), while leading sales and service delivery teams to identify and close new business opportunities♦ Improved business revenues and observed incremental growth in the number of clients, through closing several large deals in the UAE producing competitive, differentiated proposals♦ Led organization’s change management program to successful rollout, which introduced refined sales cycle processes and results-driven sales pipeline management strategiesSERVICE DELIVERY CONSULTATION MANAGEMENT:♦ Guided clients through complex scenarios in business strategy, performance management, business process management, enterprise architecture, IT strategy, IT governance & excellence (EFQM)♦ Identified operational inefficiencies and simplified operations for several Ministries & Government entities in the UAE - Architected an innovative solution for the UAE Ministry of Economy for Consumer Protection♦ Delivered several training & certification courses for the Open Group across the GCC based on the Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT:♦ Coached, guided, and mentored small and medium businesses on diverse aspects of service enhancements, people development, and customer identification♦ Demonstrated organizational developmental capabilities to establish people and performance-focused HR operations for a firm – Highly recognized for creating a multi-level competency framework Show less

♦ Delivered large-scale EA projects from concept-to-completion, succeeding in architecting next generation technology platform (Mirsal2) based on SOA for 100% electronic processing and clearance of declarations♦ Managed a full gamut of strategic planning responsibilities, including IT Strategy and Balanced Scorecard design, and definition of business and technology standards♦ Established EA office operations, while improving performances, and optimizing the project… Show more ♦ Delivered large-scale EA projects from concept-to-completion, succeeding in architecting next generation technology platform (Mirsal2) based on SOA for 100% electronic processing and clearance of declarations♦ Managed a full gamut of strategic planning responsibilities, including IT Strategy and Balanced Scorecard design, and definition of business and technology standards♦ Established EA office operations, while improving performances, and optimizing the project portfolio♦ Pioneered design of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Business Integration platforms as the foundation for the Electronic Declaration Platform with a focus on Straight Through Processing♦ Pivotal leader in architecting the Electronic Declaration Processing Platform in a record time of less than 1 year, reducing processing time from 5 days to 5 minutes♦ Delivered the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform on-time, within budgets, and as per specifications, eliminating 99% paperwork through premium workflow management♦ Drove the Knowledge Management initiative, deploying an organizational portal, thus improving knowledge sharing among team members, leadership, and across the organization Show less

♦ Enabled technology transformation and turnaround through subject matter expertise in IT Strategy, Architecture, and Program Management♦ Built and modernized the Business Integration platform of 22K transactions in a few seconds; facilitated seamless integration of trade licenses between Dubai Economic Departments and other Government agencies♦ Enhanced capabilities of the eGovernment’s failing Data Centers and Applications, reconstructing the Data Center including facilities… Show more ♦ Enabled technology transformation and turnaround through subject matter expertise in IT Strategy, Architecture, and Program Management♦ Built and modernized the Business Integration platform of 22K transactions in a few seconds; facilitated seamless integration of trade licenses between Dubai Economic Departments and other Government agencies♦ Enhanced capabilities of the eGovernment’s failing Data Centers and Applications, reconstructing the Data Center including facilities, networks, servers, security, and applications ♦ Triumphed in delivering a fully functional Data Center and Application Stack, including an electronic payment gateway, in less than 9 months – Achieved 100% uptime during its first 2 year of operation Show less

♦ Efficiently led the establishment of a profitable practice area as well as service delivery for key accounts, while working with sales & marketing to develop marketing collateral and sales life cycle management♦ Grew the practice to 30 consultants servicing several large clients across North America, including Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer; emphasis on engagement delivery and service quality

♦ Earned progressive responsibilities during the tenure, rising from developer to tester to Technical Lead, and to Project Manager; optimized service delivery to clients across Insurance, Financial Services & Health-Care sectors

♦ Ensured adherence to coding best practices throughout the application development lifecycle, while creating technical documentation required to facilitate continued maintenance or enhancement of the application