Dr. Hussain Sajwani
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
A seasoned professional with expertise in alignment and coordination with internal stakeholders, techno-economic analytical skills, and client management. Demonstrates proficiency in communication, contract administration, and cross-functional networking to drive transformative projects within the oil and gas sector. Skilled in due diligence, external stakeholders' management, financial modeling, and framework agreement management. Adept at negotiating and managing partnerships to optimize operations management and enhance proposal writing. Committed to leveraging these competencies for impactful career growth in the energy industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2032
2032
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Specialist, Asset Management (Drilling)
ADNOC HQ
Abu Dhabi
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Reviewed technical and commercial proposals, conducting follow-up meetings for clarifications. Value realized 8-10 MMUSD
- Collaborated with partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities for business growth. Value realized 25MMUSD annually
- Repurposed retiring assets, ensuring technical feasibility aligned with business objectives. Value t realized 10 MMUSD per unit
- Received requests from Upstream CEO and SVP Asset Drilling, leading task force to meet objectives.
- Assessed technical and commercial feasibility of initiatives in partnership with finance teams.
- Monitored asset performance and progress towards objectives set by UCEO.
- Managed acquired IP and evaluated future IP or manufacturing rights structures.
- Liaised with legal, procurement, and finance to ensure strategic fit of new opportunities.
Specialist, Transformation
ADNOC HQ
Abu Dhabi
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Led Drilling and Unconventionals workstreams for Upstream 2.0 initiative. 1 billion USD locked in.
- Co-led Strategy workstream as part of Upstream CEO's 100-day plan where we have unlock additional value that is in billions of dollars (confidential)
- Oversaw project management office with 21 deliverables across eight workstreams. +20 billions is value
- Managed seven deliverables while onboarding stakeholders and external consultants.
- Critically evaluating and verifying consultant recommendations with internal SMEs and reports
Assistant Rig Manager (Offshore)
ADNOC Drilling
08.2016 - 12.2024
- Served as rig manager for major maintenance project on rig AD80.
- Executed oil and gas well construction programmes efficiently, meeting client specifications with teams of 100 employees.
- Ensured personnel and asset safety while reducing costs and maintaining quality standards.
- Negotiated plan modifications with clients to save time and reduce expenses.
Specialist, Asset Management (Attachment)
ADNOC HQ
Abu Dhabi
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed strategic imperatives for unconventional oil and gas operations with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Managed ADNOC's interests in partnerships to maximise asset profitability.
- Assessed partners' initiatives in accordance with framework agreements (OFS).
- Engaged in early-stage viability assessments for unconventional business and Turnwell JV establishment.
Specialist, Business Development (Attachment)
ADNOC Drilling
Abu Dhabi
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed pre-qualifications for IOCs and NOCs to enter new regional markets
- Guided strategy manager in aligning existing and future initiatives with Company's strategy post IPO
- Crafted a proposal for a project worth 100 MMUSD annually
- Conducted internal assessment on assets to upgrade them (mechanize)
- Participated in prospecting initiatives at ADIPEC and IADC to identify leads.
Pumping Station Engineer
TAQA Water Solutions
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Under TAQA Group, handling sewerage services mainly wastewater treatment and disposal.
- As a client, monitoring contractors' operations and maintenance of pumping stations as well as wastewater treatment plants to ensure adherence to contract in terms of HSE, cost, and Bureau requirements.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Management
University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesMaster - Engineering Management
Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi 09.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Mechanical Engineering
American University Of Sharjah
Sharjah 09.2010 - 01.2015
Skills
- Alignment and Coordination with internal stakeholders
- Techno-economic analytical skills
- Client Management
- Communication
- Contract Administration
- Cross-functional Networking
- Due Diligence
- External Stakeholders Management
- Financial Modeling
- Framework Agreement Management
- Negotiating
- Oil and Gas Well Drilling
- Operations Management
- Partnership Management
- Proposal Writing
- Transformative Projects
Certification
- Upstream Talent Accelerators 2023
- McKinsey and Co. Qiyada Emerging Leaders Program 2022
Projects
Upstream Talent Accelerator 2024-01 - 2024-09 : Selected Among High Potentials within Upstream Companies for a development program 'Talent Accelerator' after scoring high in cognitive, quantitative and business acumen tests
PhD Project: reviewing the literature, designing and simulating a theoretical case, performing social cost-benefits assessments, interviewing Subject Matter Experts, and studying end-users through a survey.
Rig Major Maintenance -2024: Category IV includes overhauling, maintenance, testing, certifications, refurbishment, mobilization, assembling, equipment certifications, and warehouse inventory and restocking.
Languages
IELTS 7.5,5,6
Languages
Arabic
English
Affiliations
- Reading Non-Fiction
- Martial Arts
- Realestate
Accomplishments
Most Collaborative Team Award for 2025- for working on a new operating model for ADNOC Upstream and transformative projects beyond business plan that locked in value in billions
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist, Asset Management (Drilling)
ADNOC HQ
06.2025 - 01.2026
Specialist, Transformation
ADNOC HQ
01.2025 - 05.2025
Specialist, Asset Management (Attachment)
ADNOC HQ
02.2023 - 07.2023
Specialist, Business Development (Attachment)
ADNOC Drilling
10.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Rig Manager (Offshore)
ADNOC Drilling
08.2016 - 12.2024
Master - Engineering Management
Abu Dhabi University
09.2015 - 01.2017
Pumping Station Engineer
TAQA Water Solutions
04.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Mechanical Engineering
American University Of Sharjah
09.2010 - 01.2015
Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Management
University of Sharjah