Abdullah Aldobaikhi
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A goal-oriented and results-driven expert with broad and diverse knowledge and experience in inception, driving and reengineering of Business Operations, Digital Transformation, Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Strong team builder and facilitator, fosters an atmosphere that encourages highly talented professionals to balance high-level skills and maximum production; maintains a high level of personal drive and an aggressive attitude in achieving results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Executive Director for IT & Digital Transformation
Council of Health Insurance
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
01.2025 - Current
- Drove digital & AI strategy and digital transformation for successful implementation of corporate development initiatives.
- Managed risk & compliance with robust contingency planning,.
- Led team development initiatives towards enhanced performance.
- Provided direction during critical decision-making process to enable day - to - day operations and strategic digital transformation.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business digital credibility.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted digital transformation and business data.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Directed day-to-day work of digital departments employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Set strategic plans to govern functioning of digital departments operations.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
Consultant, digital transformation
Self-employed
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2024 - Current
- Accelerate digital transformation by consulting innovative strategies and technological solutions.
- Streamline business operations and cost optimization through the process reengineering introduction of efficient digital systems.
Senior Director - Technology Operations
Red Sea Global
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Led the implementation, operation and maintains of technology infrastructure, systems and services.
- Ensure technology availability, business continuity, cybersecurity compliance and best practices. (RSG achieved 100% compliance with NSA cybersecurity framework)
- Built & executed technology organization structure that can fulfil massive technology operations complexity from telco, smart city and corporate IT for the RSG and 20+ subsidies.
- Established a unified technology support center to steered strategic technology operational planning, and growth in all RSG locations.
- Executed cost control measures, leading to significant savings without compromising quality of service delivery.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved productivity levels within teams.
- Led, built and mentored teams, empowering individual career development to boost employees productivity and achieving organizational goals successfully and efficiently.
- Worked collaboratively with multi-site teams to support seamless operations and deliver on corporate objectives.
- Met and exceeded corporate KPIs with comprehensive regional growth strategies.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
CEO (AJ Cyber)
Ajlan Holding Group
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Established a new company specialized in Cybersecurity services.
- Created vision for company direction, resulted in clear organizational objectives.
- Formulated business plan to ensure sustainability in competitive markets.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Developed and Led strategic planning initiatives to secure company's future growth.
- Established new partnerships & JVs (40+ local & international) for increased market penetration.
- Built the company profile with 200+ products and services.
- Oversaw financial operations to maintain fiscal health of the company.
- Served as official representative of the organization to public groups or government agencies.
- Kicked off the company operations.
Board of Director Member
Tabadul
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Tabadul is a leader technology services provider company focused on the logistics sector digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and recently merged with Elm.
Audit Committee Member
Tabadul
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Tabadul is a leader technology services provider focused on the logistics sector digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and recently merged with Elm.
Chief Information Officer
SIMAH
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
09.2012 - 03.2021
- Developed an aligned IT strategy (developed IT strategy 3 periods) with overall business objectives and growth for unified growth vision.
- Built a robust IT and Data infrastructure (first tier 4 data center in Financial sector in MENA).
- Achieved a high availability (≈100% availability) of systems and services by implementing DR & IT business continuity.
- Year on year budget planning and management; ensured accurate forecasting and optimal resource allocation.
- Coordinated vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement of hardware and software solutions.
- Implemented strategic IT policies, enhanced organizational efficiency and ensured compliance with SAMA & NCA cybersecurity frameworks and other applicable legislation and regulations.
- Increased productivity and process automation initiatives with the introduction of modern software solutions in line with industry trends.
- Monetized data and built modern financial products services.
- Oversaw large-scale digital transformation projects to drive business growth and profitability.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, developed effective IT roadmaps for long-term success.
- Recruited and managed staff with focus on delivering clear results and continuous capabilities improvement.
Information Security Manager
SIMAH
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Established number of Cybersecurity controls and established SAMA Cybersecurity controls requirements.
- Collaborated with technical teams for smooth implementation of security controls and measures.
- Managed third-party cybersecurity gap assessment and developed risks mitigation plan.
- Developed company-wide IT security policies by liaising with all departments.
Senior Information Security Engineer
BAE System (ISE)
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and implemented number of Cybersecurity polices and procedures.
Information Security Expert
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Led a preventive cybersecurity team who is responsible for auditing Saudi embassies against cybersecurity requirements.
- Visited embassies around the world and conducted cybersecurity assessment.
- Developed visits reports with risk findings and risks mitigation recommendations.
Technical Solution Engineer
Nesma-(ISP company)
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Collaborated with sales team for successful product demonstrations.
- Introduced number of clints.
Technical Engineer
Shabakah-(ISP company)
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Increased efficiency by streamlining technical documentation processes.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their specific technology needs.
- Performed troubleshooting duties and provided server management expertise via remote and in-person interactions.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
New York University-Poly
New York, US 03.2008 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Computer Science
New York University-Poly
New York, USA 03.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Al- Qassim University
Al- Qassim University, Saudi Arabia 03.2000 - 10.2004
Skills
- Business development
- Business planning
- P&L Management
- C-suite Experience
- Organizational Development
- Digital Transformation
- Problem solving
- Strategic thinking
- Operational management
- Team Building
- Project Delivery
Certification
IT & Cybersecurity Training:
- Network + / CCNA / CCNP / Sun Solaris & Red Hat Administrator
- Security + / ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / CISSP / ITIL
- A+ / MCSE / ISA Server / MS. Exchange
Management & Leadership Training:
- 5 Days MBA
- Building an it strategic plan
- Finance for nonfinancial managers
- Developing Executive Leadership
- Moving from an Operational Manager to a Strategic Leader
- Communicating Up, Down and Across the Organization
Timeline
Executive Director for IT & Digital Transformation
Council of Health Insurance
01.2025 - Current
Consultant, digital transformation
Self-employed
08.2024 - Current
Senior Director - Technology Operations
Red Sea Global
01.2023 - 07.2024
CEO (AJ Cyber)
Ajlan Holding Group
04.2021 - 11.2022
Board of Director Member
Tabadul
10.2019 - 09.2022
Audit Committee Member
Tabadul
10.2019 - 09.2022
Chief Information Officer
SIMAH
09.2012 - 03.2021
Information Security Manager
SIMAH
05.2012 - 08.2012
Senior Information Security Engineer
BAE System (ISE)
11.2011 - 03.2012
Information Security Expert
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
06.2010 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
New York University-Poly
03.2008 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Computer Science
New York University-Poly
03.2008 - 03.2010
Technical Solution Engineer
Nesma-(ISP company)
06.2006 - 05.2007
Technical Engineer
Shabakah-(ISP company)
06.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Al- Qassim University
03.2000 - 10.2004
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