Khalid Al-Ammari Email & Phone Number

Qatar

Direct a team of auditors in conducting audits and investigations to identify information systems mismanagement, fraud, and inefficiencies. Supervise, mentor and schedule daily activities of auditors and ensure all investigations comply with laws and regulatory standards. Interact closely and manage relationships with audited entities. Plan, manage and forecast departmental budget. - Played key role in establishing a new IT Audit division in State Audit Bureau.- Develop and ensure compliance with audit plans and strategies, including assessing risk factors to determine audit scope and objectives; set operational priorities based on risk assessment.

Doha

Oversaw IT infrastructure operations and strategy. Provided guidance, coaching and training to multidisciplinary IT staff in design, support, analysis, and administration of IT systems. Proposed and implemented fit-to-purpose IT infrastructure solutions. Managed partnerships with third-party service vendors to secure and manage IT Infrastructure services. Forecasted and allocated IT budget. Maintained IT Infrastructure assets, including component inventory and related documentation. Ensured compliance with all legal requirements and regulatory guidelines.- Conceptualized and implemented strategic technology roadmap and ensured alignment with overall organizational strategy.- Championed planning and deployment of infrastructure security measures, guiding team members to ensure having a robust, highly secure network. - Instrumental in regularly enhancing effectiveness of IT services by staying up-to-date on industry trends and leading-edge technologies.

Qatar

Directed all aspects of infrastructure development and management. Implemented quality assurance measures and conducted audits to ensure high levels of quality in IT infrastructure and of other technologies impacting liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. Established and maintained technology partnerships with multiple vendors. Designed and reviewed system architecture for new projects.- Hand-picked due to status as lead Certified Enterprise Architect in department to set up and launch Enterprise Architecture Office; defined standards and created EA framework.- Instituted new IT policies and guidelines and developed new quality assurance standards.

Qatar

Supervised, trained and mentored cross-functional team responsible for infrastructure upgrades, new-interface development, and technical analyses. Ensured timely, secure implementation of company-wide technology initiatives. Administered and managed diverse computer, network, and server systems. - Selected as Technical Lead for several projects; led technical teams in architecting and implementing groundbreaking solutions to deliver significant enhancements to IT services.- Integral in planning and coordinating security assessments and rebuilding multiple systems following a major cyber security incident in 2012.- Played chief role in planning and launching of corporate social media recruitment during annual career fair; key to enhancing access to pipeline of quality candidates.

Doha

Managed multiple systems, steering many enhancements and assisting IT department to increase reliability and customer satisfaction.Selected Contributions:- Participated launch and management of corporate social media recruitment during annual career fair and enhance access to pipeline of quality candidates.- Demonstrated outstanding ability to balance conflicting priorities including administration of diverse infrastructure systems and leadership of multiple projects.

Oversaw and advised management on key developments for enhancing, supporting and updating enterprise IT infrastructure to align with evolving business requirements. Conveyed to executive management and key stakeholders value of recommended improvements. Closely monitored market trends and adapted IT strategy as needed. Contributed to business development and user-group activities. - Served on Balance Scorecard Steering Committee with accountability for reviewing disparate departmental goals to ensure ongoing progress and improvement.- Handpicked by management to act as ambassador for new corporate brand identity.- Effectively led a range of projects and administered a complex architecture spanning multiple systems and platforms.

Doha, Qatar

Provided administration, support and troubleshooting to LAN / WAN networks connecting multiple locations across the country. Installed, configured and upgraded Cisco switches and routers. - Developed communication and relationship management skills by managing vendor relationships and coordinating efforts across multiple teams within the T department.

Executive Leadership Program, Leadership

Bachlor Of Science, Computer Science