Mohamed Arief
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing into scale-up organizations leveraging technologies. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Bringing three decades of decisive, action oriented and digital Transformative professional offering rich in technology experience with a value creator in all organizations of my journey through an effective Management in IT Transformation and executive Management ,Visualizing the technology transformation to the breath of North-South (networks) & East–West(Systems).
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group IT Director
Mawarid Holding Investments LLC
2022.10 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Reengineered the Business workflow and processes to keep ERP operations intact
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Oversaw IT supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Group IT Director
Al Jaber Group of Companies
2017.01 - 2022.10
- Worked as Director for IT department across Al Jaber group of companies, responsible for Department Management , Governance , digital transformation projects, Application Developments , ERP cloud transformation, Security and infrastructure optimization.
Head of IT Infrastructure
Alghanim Industries
2011.06 - 2017.01
- Managed overall IT infrastructure challenges across Alghanim Industries, including SAP retail upgrade, disaster recovery site establishment, and architecture of high availability datacenter platform.
Head of Network & Telecom
Alghanim Industries
2009.01 - 2011.05
- Responsible for corporate IT network and telecom challenges across Alghanim Industries, implemented ITIL management techniques and optimized opex/capex budget for network and telecom.
Head of Unit Network & Infrastructure
Dubai Health Authority
2005.04 - 2008.12
- Managed projects and activities of the Network Operations Unit in the Information Technology Department of Dubai Health Authority.
Project Leader - Data Network
Saudi Electricity Company
2002.01 - 2005.03
- Worked on the ICO Data Network Project for Saudi Electricity Company, including design and migration of Phase III Data Network (MPLS VPN) countrywide.
Sr. Data & Communication Engineer
Lucent Technologies
1995.05 - 2001.12
- Worked on CIO IT projects, including the Six Billion Dollar Telephone Expansion Project 6&7/GSM for a major service provider Saudi Telecom Company's countrywide telecommunication network.
Network Specialist
Al Mawarid Company
1992.05 - 1995.02
- Worked as a network specialist at Al Mawarid Company, responsible for network operations and management.
System Programmer
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Commission)
1991.05 - 1992.04
- Worked as a system programmer at ONGC, responsible for programming and system maintenance.
Technical Assistant
Sara Engg & Consultancy Center
1990.06 - 1991.02
- Worked as a technical assistant at Sara Engg & Consultancy Center, responsible for providing technical support and assistance.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
West Coast University
Central America08.2005
Diploma Project Management - Project Management
University of Technology And Sciences
India01.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Madurai Kamraj University
India 06.1990
Skills
- Multitasking
- Clerical Support
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Customer Relations
- Problem Resolution
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Supervision and Leadership
- Data Management
Accomplishments
Awarded Global CIO Legend , Year of 2022
Awarded Global CIO Master , Year of 2023
Awarded Catalysts CIO Manufacturing , Year of 2023
Growth
- Group IT Director , Mawarid Holding Investments , Abu Dhabi 10/2022 - present
- Group IT Director, Al Jaber Group of Companies, Abu Dhabi, 01/2017 - 10/2022
- Sr. Manager (Head of IT Infrastructure - IT Department), Alghanim Industries, Kuwait, 06/2011 - 01/2017
- Head of Network & Telecom - Technical Services - IT Department, Alghanim Industries, Kuwait, 01/2009 - 05/2011
- Head of Unit Network & Infrastructure - Operations, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, 04/2005 - 12/2008
- Project Leader - Data Networks, Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia, 2002 - 03/2005
- Data Network & Communications Engineer, Lucent Technologies, Saudi Arabia, 05/1995 - 12/2001
- Network Specialist, Al Mawarid Company, Saudi Arabia, 05/1992 - 02/1995
- System Programmer, ONGC (Oil & Natural Gas Commission), Bombay, 05/1991 - 04/1992
- Technical Assistant, Sara Engg & Consultancy Center, India, 06/1990 - 02/1991
Programs Attended
- Management Training – Project + Based on PMBok 3rd edition
- Management Training – Project + Based on PMBok 4th edition
- Management Training – Project + Based on PMBok 5th edition
- Management Training – EPM MOC 5927A – MS project 2007
- Management Training – PMI PMbok 3rd Edition (PMP prep Course 40hrs)
- Partnering With The Customer Training & Consulting (Management Training from Metric
- AT&T UNIX system release V From AT&T
- Introduction to Cisco Router Configurations (ICRC)– Includes all protocols
- Advanced Cisco Router Configuration Training (ACRC)– Includes all protocols.
- Cisco Internet Troubleshooting Training (CIT)–Includes various troubleshooting in routing
- Cisco Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, IP (CVOICE)
- Cisco Secure Virtual Private Network (CSVPN)
- ATM Overview from Lucent Technologies
- IP/ATM Backbone course.
- Ascend broadband and Access products
- Paradyne DSL and Multiplexers products
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 & TCP/IP Networking (Core Technologies)
- The Air loop Overview Course (WLL) by Lucent Technologies.
- GSM System Overview conducted by Lucent Technologies.
- Peribit (Juniper) Networks Technical Training – Wan Performance(Bandwidth), latency, Application Contention
- Lean SIX SIGMA Training
- ITIL V3 Training
- Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP)
Activities
Presently in Digital Transformation Projects – Cloud Migrations, Touchless, transforming manual/legacy business process to an automation process with multiple RPA Bots for Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement and other Business operations. Presently in process building Data lake and Infrastructure , Security Enhancement and Wifi Upgrade project for forty Sites ,Systems License optimization, IT Business Strategy, Business Growth Discussions, RISK Assessment and supporting Business executives to adapt the Digital transformation and technology explorations. Explore technology opportunities from the market, assessing portfolio to fit and support all stages of implementation Process (conceptualization, recommendation, execution, testing and delivery). Monitor KPIs and IT budgets , sharing best practices, Building and maintaining strong relationships across the organization
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE Theory)
- ATM Networking (Lucent Certification)
- TCP/IP Architecture & TCP/IP Routing (Lucent Certification)
- Project Management Program – PMI (40+40Hrs)
- Certified ITIL Foundation v3
- Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Certified for Entrepreneurship Master Class
Certificate of Completion
- Foundations of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)
- Charlene Li on Digital Leadership - Leadership Communications
- Generative AI for Business Leaders
- Chief Technology Officer Career Guide
- Digital Transformation
Industry Work Experience
- Oil & Gas, telecommunications
- Pharmaceutical
- Telecommunications
- GPS (Global Positioning System),
- Electricity
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Conservation and Forestation
Core Competencies
- IT Business Strategy & Budget
- Strategize and headed multiple digitization projects such as process automation, Touchless, Paperless, Data lakes and cloud migrations
- ERP Landscape,
- Security Management,
- Data Center Virtualization and Storage Management,
- Cloud Architecture,
- Consolidation & Optimization,
- Project planning, scoping, estimation and tracking,
- Infrastructure and data center design
- Contracts and SLA's with suppliers, vendors, customers and third parties,
- LEAN Six Sigma Process reengineering
- PMI Project Management Process,
- Cloud Architecture, BYOD, Security and Consumerization
- ERP Footprint such as SAP, Oracle JDE, Oracle EBS, SAGE , Peoplesoft and other Midsize ERP systems
- Architecture of Core Network, Wireless, Telecom, Storage, AD/Exchange, Backup Virtualization, for primary & DR Data centers,
- Design of BCP & DR
- security policies & procedures, implementation of ITIL standards, vendor performance
- Forecasting, Asset management, procurement and negotiation management,
- Team Development for Strategic Planning, Motivation, relationship and Customer Management
Awards Appreciations Panelists
- Certificate of Appreciation - Panelists Freshworks
- Certificate of Appreciation – Speaker Digi Connect Rewiring Security Operations
- Certificate of Appreciation – Speaker Digi Connect Top IM priorities
- Certificate of Appreciation – Speaker Digi Connect Accelerating Digital Transformation
- Certificate of Appreciation – Panelist IDC Digital Trust & Risk Management
- Certificate of Appreciation – Panelist IDC Cloud Based Digital Infrastructure
- Certificate of Appreciation – Panelist IDC Cloud and Datacenter
- Certificate of Appreciation – Panelist IDC Cloud Show (Hybrid Multi Cloud Ecosystems)
- Certificate of Appreciation – Panelist of CyberX Saudi
- CISO MAG Summit Middle East - Nominee for Best CIO
- Awarded for the speedy work and Professional Attitude in serving our Customer- Lucent Technologies
- Awarded The Certification of Appreciation for Y2K Readiness – Lucent Technologies Inc.
- Awarded The Certification of Appreciation for the Dedicated, Speedy, and Result Focused to meet the challenge of Y2K - Lucent Technologies.
- Awarded The Certification of I.T Employee Recognition for Speed Achievement- Lucent Technologies
- Awarded The Spot Certification of Superior Achievement for a job well done (BRAVO GIO/CIO) Lucent Technologies
- Awarded The I.T Employee Recognition for Superior Achievement / Accomplishment /Team work / Speed – Lucent Technologies
- Awarded as the Best Employee of the Year 2006 – Dohms ,Govt. of Dubai
- Awarded as the Best Employee of the Year 2007 – Dohms ,Govt. of Dubai
Current Position
Group IT Director, Mawarid Holding Investments, 10/2022 - Present
House
+971 2 6586 111
saarief@gmail.com
Timeline
Group IT Director
Mawarid Holding Investments LLC
2022.10 - Current
Group IT Director
Al Jaber Group of Companies
2017.01 - 2022.10
Head of IT Infrastructure
Alghanim Industries
2011.06 - 2017.01
Head of Network & Telecom
Alghanim Industries
2009.01 - 2011.05
Head of Unit Network & Infrastructure
Dubai Health Authority
2005.04 - 2008.12
Project Leader - Data Network
Saudi Electricity Company
2002.01 - 2005.03
Sr. Data & Communication Engineer
Lucent Technologies
1995.05 - 2001.12
Network Specialist
Al Mawarid Company
1992.05 - 1995.02
System Programmer
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Commission)
1991.05 - 1992.04
Technical Assistant
Sara Engg & Consultancy Center
1990.06 - 1991.02
MBA - Business Administration And Management
West Coast University
Diploma Project Management - Project Management
University of Technology And Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Madurai Kamraj University
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE Theory)
- ATM Networking (Lucent Certification)
- TCP/IP Architecture & TCP/IP Routing (Lucent Certification)
- Project Management Program – PMI (40+40Hrs)
- Certified ITIL Foundation v3
- Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Certified for Entrepreneurship Master Class
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