MOHAMMAD AL-BERAWI

IT leader with full accountability for driving complex, high-value IT initiatives across the enterprise. Responsible for end-to-end delivery of strategic programs, leading multidisciplinary teams, and aligning technology execution with business goals. Spearhead the full lifecycle of enterprise programs from planning to production, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and measurable business impact.

• Lead and oversee delivery squads consisting of solution architects, technical leads, business analysts, testers, and vendor partners.
• Direct the full delivery cycle: scoping, planning, design, execution, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
• Define delivery strategies, governance models, and performance metrics to ensure organizational alignment and accountability.
• Serve as a trusted partner to executive stakeholders, translating strategic objectives into actionable delivery plans.
• Own vendor relationships including selection, onboarding, performance oversight, and contract alignment.
• Drive prioritization and capacity planning across concurrent initiatives, ensuring optimal use of resources and minimal delivery friction.
• Foster a high-performance culture rooted in ownership, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Provide executive reporting and steer delivery governance forums with clear insights on risks, KPIs, and milestone achievement.
• Delivered multiple high-impact programs including RA FMS (RAID), BSCS/IN migrations, MNP, and enterprise commercial offers.
• Streamlined cross-functional collaboration to accelerate project timelines and reduce execution risk.
• Played a key role in shaping du’s IT transformation agenda by introducing robust delivery frameworks and strategic vendor models.

Managed the end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) lifecycle and vendor performance management for critical IT programs. Acted as the primary interface between delivery teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure testing quality, contractual alignment, and on-time deployment.

• Directed full-cycle UAT activities including test planning, scenario design, execution oversight, and business sign-off for major IT releases.
• Coordinated closely with vendors and internal teams to validate technical deliveries, monitor defect resolution, and ensure readiness for production deployment.
• Governed vendor performance across sourcing, contract negotiation, SLA adherence, and delivery milestones for RFP and BAU initiatives.
• Provided strategic guidance on test quality, stakeholder alignment, and vendor governance, ensuring seamless collaboration and reduced delivery risk.

managed short to mid-term IT projects across the full delivery and release lifecycle, ensuring quality execution, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to organizational standards. Focused on translating business requirements into actionable plans, managing risk, and securing smooth release into production.

• Managed project delivery from initiation to release, including requirement gathering, feasibility analysis, milestone planning, and coordination with design and QA teams.
• Collaborated with business owners and solution architects to validate technical scope, define project objectives, and align execution with strategic priorities.
• Oversaw release planning, progress tracking, and conflict resolution across delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Ensured compliance with project governance, reporting structures, and risk management frameworks.
• Delivered structured updates to senior leadership, facilitated steering committee reviews, and ensured readiness for production go-live.

Managed sales and distribution for three major international technology brands (Avermedia, Digtus, and Quest), with a focus on driving market share, building customer relationships, and executing channel development strategies across retail and distribution networks.

• Developed and executed go-to-market strategies that increased product visibility and improved overall market share.
• Built and maintained strong B2B client relationships, driving repeat business and securing long-term commercial partnerships.
• Led merchandising and promotional campaigns, including in-store displays and national exhibitions, enhancing product positioning and sales performance.
• Oversaw order fulfillment, inventory management, and customer engagement to ensure service quality and delivery satisfaction.
• Resolved store-level operational challenges and ensured adherence to sales agreements and brand standards.

Represented HP in major retail outlets, driving brand presence, customer engagement, and sales performance across diverse product categories. Focused on delivering an exceptional in-store experience while ensuring retail compliance and achieving promotional objectives.

• Promoted HP products in high-traffic retail environments, supporting product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns.
• Delivered in-depth product knowledge to customers, resolving inquiries and influencing purchasing decisions through clear, confident communication.
• Ensured merchandising standards, stock availability, accurate pricing, and optimal shelf presence across assigned retail locations.
• Built strong relationships with retailers, maintained daily sales performance, and submitted structured reports to track campaign success.
• Executed visual displays and interactive promotional booths to enhance customer experience and maximize conversion.

Contributed to the full software development lifecycle by designing, executing, and maintaining test strategies and automation scripts to ensure the quality, stability, and usability of enterprise applications.

• Designed and executed comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and automation scripts covering regression, usability, and compatibility testing.
• Identified, analyzed, and documented defects using bug tracking systems; collaborated with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Participated in product design reviews, providing QA input on functional specifications, performance expectations, and risk mitigation.
• Developed testing programs that evaluated system integrity across databases, hardware, and software environments.
• Ensured compliance with QA standards by documenting procedures, maintaining defect databases, and regularly updating test scripts.