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BAHAA SALEH

BAHAA SALEH

Sharjah,UAE

Summary

· Master's in computer sciences & communication engineering, Germany

· Executive technology leader with extensive experience driving enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and operations transformation across large-scale, multi-entity environments in the Middle East and global markets.

· 18 years of expertise in consulting, solution architecture, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure,

· Proven track record in defining and executing enterprise-wide infrastructure, cloud, and digital transformation strategies aligned with business growth, operational resilience, and modernization objectives.

· Develop and execute the organization's digital infrastructure strategy to align with business objectives and future growth.

· Establish a roadmap for infrastructure modernization that aligns with digital transformation initiatives.

· Led large-scale migration and modernization programs from legacy data center environments to hybrid and multi-cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI ecosystems

· Expertise in building cloud-native, scalable, and secure infrastructure platforms supporting mission-critical workloads, AI-enabled services, and high-availability enterprise operations.

· Strong leadership in infrastructure governance, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity alignment, operational standards, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

· Designing and implementing highly available, scalable cloud solutions using AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and the G42.

· Built and managed strategic partnerships with hyperscalers, telecom providers, managed service providers, and technology vendors to optimize service delivery, commercial value, and innovation outcomes.

· Strong commercial and financial management expertise, including infrastructure P&L ownership, FinOps governance, cloud cost optimization, investment planning, TCO analysis, and ROI-driven transformation programs.

· Strong executive stakeholder management experience partnering with C-level leadership, board members, finance, procurement, cybersecurity, and business units to align technology investments with strategic objectives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Intelligent Infra & Cloud Associate Director

Accenture
Dubai, UAE
2023.11 - Current
  • Executive leader in infrastructure, cloud, and operations transformation, successfully driving digital modernization initiatives across enterprise environments valued at over SAR 50M+, supporting business growth, scalability, and operational excellence.
  • Led the strategy, deployment, and operational management of mission-critical infrastructure, cloud, network, and connectivity platforms supporting 24/7 operations across multiple large-scale enterprise and government environments.
  • Directed large-scale modernization and cloud transformation programs, migrating and optimizing hundreds of workloads into hybrid and multi-cloud platforms, improving scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
  • Established high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity frameworks, achieving enterprise-grade resiliency targets and reducing operational risk across critical technology environments.
  • Oversaw complex digital infrastructure ecosystems, including cloud platforms, data centers, network connectivity, IBS, GSM, Radio, Fiber, and intelligent infrastructure solutions across multi-site environments.
  • Led multi-cloud transformation and optimization initiatives across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI environments, improving cloud governance, operational performance, and infrastructure cost efficiency through FinOps and automation practices.
  • Drove AI-enabled infrastructure operations and intelligent automation initiatives leveraging predictive monitoring, analytics, and orchestration capabilities to enhance service reliability, reduce manual intervention, and accelerate operational response times.

Intelligent Infra & Cloud Senior manager

Accenture
Dubai, UAE
2021.06 - 2023.11
  • Working as a Senior manager, thought leader, and senior solutions architect for custom cloud solutions practice
  • Implementing and delivering top-notch cloud solutions to clients and assisting clients with cloud enablement, and digital transformation
  • Developing a new practice that offers AWS and delivers highly available and scalable cloud-based solutions spanning several spaces, such as Modern Data Platforms, Big Data Analytics, Database Migration, Serverless Computing, Application modernization, and DevOps
  • Re-architecting and migrating clients' on-premises applications to a cloud of their choice, such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud

Cloud transformation manger

Accenture
Dubai, UAE
2017.12 - 2021.06
  • Envision, plan, and lead transformations of complex IT environments to cloud-based solutions across Compute, Storage, Networks, Communications, Workplace, and Service Mgmt
  • Architect, Design-Build, and implement agile, high-performing, and cost-effective hosting solutions, leveraging IaaS and PaaS that meet needs of today's corporate and digital applications using cloud technologies
  • Develop and deliver legacy infrastructure transformation and migration to drive next-generation business outcomes
  • Supporting technical engagements and helping to refine Accenture cloud platform methodology to drive broad adoption of the AWS, Azure, and Google platforms

Cloud consultant

Accenture
Dubai, UAE
2014.06 - 2017.12
  • Defined migration process, Overseeing the migration activities and reporting to onshore
  • Monitors compliance delivery of project deliverables
  • Identify and initiate continuous improvement actions to enhance process outcomes
  • Designed and Implemented a Cloud-based solution for Cloud management and operations
  • Educated the operations team about the New platform and defined the runbook for the operations team

Senior infrastructure analyst

Accenture
Frankfurt, Germany
2012.09 - 2014.06
  • Used Lean methodologies to re-engineer processes and increase overall productivity
  • Maximized project ROI, performing user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate user requirements and expectations
  • Facilitated strategic decision-making by effectively communicating insights to executives and end-users
  • Tested and maintained system operations to standardize workflow
  • Responsibilities were IT Service Management & Service Command Centre (Service desk & event Management)
  • Scanned systems, diagnosing and correcting equipment failures and performance issues
  • Used BMC to track support tickets and document actions
  • Followed technical documentation for accurate installation, maintenance and repair work
  • Delivered reliable, high quality technical support to average of 500 users daily
  • Installed new software for users and monitored version and patch update requirements

Infrastructure engineer

Accenture
Frankfurt, Germany
2010.09 - 2012.09
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organised details for management use
  • Directed cross-functional teams to accomplish technical aspects of projects
  • Collected project information and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands
  • Design and implement infrastructure solutions that adhere to current architecture standards to support the systems

Intern

SMS -DEMAG
Dusseldorf, Germany
2007.11 - 2009.09
  • Researched the latest trends to keep abreast with new products and features
  • Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure
  • Establishing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools
  • Ensuring the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
  • Work with R&D department to write the Master thesis

IT user support assistant

ITT- international technology
Amman, Jordan
2005.08 - 2006.06
  • Installing and configuring software, hardware, and networks
  • Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues
  • Ensuring the security and efficiency of IT infrastructure

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer information system

Balqa Applied University
Jordan
2001.09 - 2005.05

Master of Science - Computer sciences & communication Eng

University Duisburg-Essen
Germany
2006.10 - 2008.05

Skills

  • Infrastructure & Cloud Strategy
  • Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Platforms
  • IT Infrastructure & Operations Leadership
  • Cloud Migration & Digital Transformation
  • AI-Enabled Infrastructure & Intelligent Operations
  • Infrastructure Automation & Predictive Analytics
  • Enterprise Architecture & Platform Modernization
  • Data Center & Network Infrastructure
  • Telecom & Connectivity Solutions (GSM, Radio, Neutral Host)
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • IT Service Management & Operational Excellence
  • FinOps, Cost Optimization & Governance
  • Vendor & Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
German
Advanced

Personal Information

Nationality: German

Certification

· AI essentials for business – Harvard Business School

· Agentic AI for business leader

· AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

· AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

· AWS Certified Networking specialty

· Azure architecture certification: Microsoft specialist architecting

· G42 Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

· Alibaba Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

· BMC BladeLogic server automation certification

· IT Infrastructure Library ITIL v3 certification

· Accenture PaaS certification

· Accenture Cloud Platform Solution Architect

· Accenture business process management certification

· Linux Professional Institute Certification 1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intelligent Infra & Cloud Associate Director

Accenture
2023.11 - Current

Intelligent Infra & Cloud Senior manager

Accenture
2021.06 - 2023.11

Cloud transformation manger

Accenture
2017.12 - 2021.06

Cloud consultant

Accenture
2014.06 - 2017.12

Senior infrastructure analyst

Accenture
2012.09 - 2014.06

Infrastructure engineer

Accenture
2010.09 - 2012.09

Intern

SMS -DEMAG
2007.11 - 2009.09

Master of Science - Computer sciences & communication Eng

University Duisburg-Essen
2006.10 - 2008.05

IT user support assistant

ITT- international technology
2005.08 - 2006.06

Bachelor of Science - Computer information system

Balqa Applied University
2001.09 - 2005.05
BAHAA SALEH