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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

A non-profit Independent Saudi think tank that strives to help transfer the Kingdome into a knowledge-based economy through providing decision makers with strategic plans in the fields of social, cultural and economic development by engaging stakeholders to provide strategies.

Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia

An Angel investor for entrepreneurs helping them launch and accelerate their businesses, as well as being a New Wisdom Center that funds social entrepreneurial ideas/startups.

Guidepost is a telemedicine platform that helps reach, understand, advise, and support people with diabetes, supporting each person to achieve life-changing health outcomes through transformative personalized journeys.

WRS is a global non-profit that works with committed education providers to ensure that every refugee child receives quality primary and secondary education. WRS leverages cutting-edge, proven educational technologies that are cost-efficient, scalable, and adaptable to different curricula and content appropriate for refugee and forcibly displaced children and youth regardless of location. WRS contributed to changing the lives of more than 18,000 people in northern Syria by implementing its… Show more WRS is a global non-profit that works with committed education providers to ensure that every refugee child receives quality primary and secondary education. WRS leverages cutting-edge, proven educational technologies that are cost-efficient, scalable, and adaptable to different curricula and content appropriate for refugee and forcibly displaced children and youth regardless of location. WRS contributed to changing the lives of more than 18,000 people in northern Syria by implementing its model in several schools in Idlib. Show less

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A pioneer in heritage management in Saudi Arabia and the World.History Tellers provide services from creative and content solutions to corporate archives management, they help regional and world-class companies to harness the power of their history. They work with corporations and brands to show that their heritage isn’t just about the past. Starting from the future working back.

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Dedicated healthcare prototyping and manufacturing facility with emphasis on rehabilitation and patent development that would help offer local solutions for local healthcare needs.

Aanaab is an online platform that facilitates ongoing professional and personal development of Arab teachers through distance learning solutions. Aaanaab provides teachers with the opportunity to acquire Cambridge international credentials, as part of its partnership with the prestigious school

Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia

An endowment Developing Madinah region into a leading international model for transitioning into a knowledge society and economy based on science.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Manage total operations of consulting firm providing strategic, cost-effective IT business solutions to streamline operations and improve productivity for a loyal clientele within the financial services, manufacturing, construction and travel/hospitality industries. Oversee diverse team of professionals providing specialized expertise across the entire IT spectrum, including infrastructure, application development, networking, outsourcing, data warehousing, web development, security… Show more Manage total operations of consulting firm providing strategic, cost-effective IT business solutions to streamline operations and improve productivity for a loyal clientele within the financial services, manufacturing, construction and travel/hospitality industries. Oversee diverse team of professionals providing specialized expertise across the entire IT spectrum, including infrastructure, application development, networking, outsourcing, data warehousing, web development, security, and IT solutions for billing, logistics and human resources functions. Received award from local Chamber of Commerce for "One of the fastest growing Saudi business in 2011."Certified Strategic Planning Facilitator: leading intensive strategic planning sessions for International Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) chapters, industry thought leaders and senior management at small, mid-sized and large public and private enterprises. Show less

Nexford University is an American university licensed in Washington DC offering next-generation learning experiences 100% online. The university operate as a hybrid between a tech startup and on online university. Offering courses, certificates, bachelor and master degrees .

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Served in leadership roles overseeing all aspects of multi-site regional management and chapter management for local Saudi group. Facilitated intensive strategic planning sessions for Chapters and provided coaching and mentoring to enable entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Provided team leadership across IT, communications and technical support functions to address critical business needs of internal and external customers and optimize user productivity. Directed company-wide implementation and support of all business information systems, including ERP, CRM, supply chain management, web applications and voice and data infrastructure.Led infrastructure expansion and company-wide technology upgrade at five plants and corporate headquarters over a nine-year… Show more Provided team leadership across IT, communications and technical support functions to address critical business needs of internal and external customers and optimize user productivity. Directed company-wide implementation and support of all business information systems, including ERP, CRM, supply chain management, web applications and voice and data infrastructure.Led infrastructure expansion and company-wide technology upgrade at five plants and corporate headquarters over a nine-year period to support aggressive corporate growth objectives. Coordinated and integrated IT systems to expand production from 3 to 5 assembly lines producing 24,000 tons per day.Installed critical control systems following launch of new production line that slashed downtime 50%, leading to increased sales. Show less

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Led establishment of in-house IT department including infrastructure, policies and procedures, network design, integrated ERP system implementation, website development and end-user training.Sourced and implemented Oracle ERP enterprise technology solution, in collaboration with external vendor, centralizing order entry, inventory management, forecasting, and purchasing across multiple locations. New system resulted in 15% savings in overhead and 10% reduction in… Show more Led establishment of in-house IT department including infrastructure, policies and procedures, network design, integrated ERP system implementation, website development and end-user training.Sourced and implemented Oracle ERP enterprise technology solution, in collaboration with external vendor, centralizing order entry, inventory management, forecasting, and purchasing across multiple locations. New system resulted in 15% savings in overhead and 10% reduction in inventory.Created technology master plan integrating all software and hardware systems to ensure seamless transition and minimize downtime. Developed MIS system for top management providing detailed production operations and financial data to enhance analysis, budgeting and cost-effective decision-making. Show less

Promoted from IT Section Head in 2000.Led three-year corporate initiative to establish and structure a fully operational internal audit function reporting directly to board and CEO. Led ISO 9002 certification process and documented all procedures to ensure compliance with best practice internal audit guidelines, local laws and regulations.Implemented company-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan, as well as associated communication and privacy policies… Show more Promoted from IT Section Head in 2000.Led three-year corporate initiative to establish and structure a fully operational internal audit function reporting directly to board and CEO. Led ISO 9002 certification process and documented all procedures to ensure compliance with best practice internal audit guidelines, local laws and regulations.Implemented company-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan, as well as associated communication and privacy policies affecting 950 employees in six locations. Show less

Directed project teams that implemented technical support and preventative maintenance programs for major client companies, including sole responsibility for the largest account, the maintenance contract to maintain the Royal Palace, of the Royal Court government offices.Established IT maintenance department for western region to address critical IT needs of client companies in remote area. Structured formal preventive maintenance plan with routine inspections that minimized hardware… Show more Directed project teams that implemented technical support and preventative maintenance programs for major client companies, including sole responsibility for the largest account, the maintenance contract to maintain the Royal Palace, of the Royal Court government offices.Established IT maintenance department for western region to address critical IT needs of client companies in remote area. Structured formal preventive maintenance plan with routine inspections that minimized hardware failures and ensured availability of equipment and replacement parts, improving savings on costly repairs as well as improved productivity, customer satisfaction and retention. Show less

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Computer Engineering

Activities and Societies: Saudi Computer Society, Saudi Council of Engineers, IEEE - Computer Society, ACM - Association for computing.

High School

Certified Facilitator, Strategic Planning