Ali Ali
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Strategic Enterprise Architect with over a decade of experience in delivering enterprise architecture solutions across industries such as oil and gas, healthcare, and banking. TOGAF-certified with expertise in Architecture Development Method, digital transformation, and data architecture. Skilled in gap analysis, initiative prioritisation, and EA transformation roadmaps. Experienced in pre-sales activities and proficient in BPMN modelling and Microsoft technologies, including VB.NET and SQL Server.
Overview
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Certification
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work history
Enterprise Data Architect
Devoteam
Riyadh
2025.10 - 2026.09
- Designed and implemented enterprise data architecture strategies for the education sector
- Developed the enterprise architecture and digital transformation roadmaps
- Documented and developed current and future state architectures to facilitate strategic planning and implementation
- Built and maintained conceptual, logical, and physical data models for large educational databases, data lakes, and warehouses
- Identified data architecture gaps and defined data architecture initiatives
- Developed and maintained data architecture documentation, principles, standards, and best practices
- Governed data architecture by aligning designs with business goals, enforcing principles and standards, and ensuring compliance across projects
- Ensured compliance with NORA, QIYAS and other local data frameworks and regulations
- Supported the Data Management Office in complying with NDI standards and requirements
- Currently assuming the role of enterprise data architect as part of a team to develop the enterprise architecture (As-Is, To-Be, gaps, roadmap) and operate the enterprise architecture office in the Ministry of Education in Riyadh.
- Supported digital transformation efforts within the education sector
- Advised clients on strategic insights and consultations regarding future solutions and emerging technologies
- My main responsibilities include:
Chief Architect / Manager
FITS Consulting
Dubai
2019.01 - 2025.09
- Engaged in several business transformation, digital transformation and enterprise architecture projects using TOGAF framework and MEGA Enterprise Architecture platform, leading a team of domain architects and acting as SME and point of reference for applying Enterprise Architecture practices across all domains (Strategy, Business, Customer Experience, Application, Data Infrastructure and Security).
- Led a team of process automation specialists on Bizagi automation platform. We were automating processes for 2 high profile organizations in the KSA since 2020.
- Fostered subordinate growth by recommending training programmes and career paths, conducting evaluations, and providing recommendations for financial and career advancement.
- My projects / engagements include:
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), Riyadh: Assumed the role of Lead Enterprise Architect and supervised the establishment and operation of the enterprise architecture office. Supported the client in achieving NORA 2.0 certificate.
- Department of Municipalities & Transport (DMT), Abu Dhabi: Assumed the role of Chief Architect and led a team of architecture domain architects to establish and operate the enterprise architecture office.
- Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu (RCJY), KSA: Assumed the role of Chief Architect and led a team of enterprise architecture domain architects to establish and operate the enterprise architecture office. Supported the client in satisfying Qiyas requirements.
- Rqeem Strategy Development, KSA: performed governance reviews on the vendor’s deliverables for defining a 5 year strategy for Rqeem and provided recommendations to enhance the content and structure of the deliverables.
- Led team of architects to establish enterprise architecture foundation and manage repository for architectural building blocks and artefacts, enabling start-up of digital bank using MEGA EA tool. Delivered end-user, administrator, and superuser training on MEGA EA Tool, and conducted awareness sessions to highlight key benefits and new EA practices for stakeholders.
- STCS KSA: Supported the development of a strategy architecture by enabling IT Portfolio Management and EA governance in MEGA EA tool. Defined the application, data and infrastructure layer building blocks and artefacts for strategy stakeholders. Assisted in defining customer journeys of the external services provided by the customer using MEGA EA Tool.
- BUPA KSA: Defined and modelled the As-Is Business Framework (organizational chart, Business domains, business flows, organizational processes) as part of phase 1 of architecture development using MEGA EA Tool. Identified gaps using gap analysis and modelled the To-Be Business Framework.
- Facilitated migration of data from IBM System Architect to MEGA EA tool, supporting business users in process definition and modelling. Defined administrative procedures for optimal tool performance and developed testing plan and test cases for SIT and UAT.
- Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu (KSA): Developed a (Proof of Concept) on MEGA EA tool that covers multiple aspects of the tool, such as Business Architecture, Information Systems Architecture, IT Portfolio Management and Customer Journey maps
Solution Architect / Senior Consultant
Bateel
Dubai
2018.06 - 2018.12
- Identified target architecture processes and services, performing gap analysis to define necessary initiatives
- Used the EA approach to define the target business architecture for HR department utilizing MEGA EA Tool architecture content and artefacts management
- Developed approval workflow using Office 365 (cloud) to automate hiring and business travel HR processes
- Conducted internal audit on ERP solution to identify security gaps and provided recommendations report
Enterprise Architect / Solution Architect
Autodesk
Dubai
2015.06 - 2018.05
- Delivered several enterprise architecture projects (Baseline and target architectures) using EA MEGA tool, IBM System Architect and Sparx EA and was involved in several enterprise architecture iterations using the TOGAF ADM and framework. Contributed to the following artefacts and architecture building blocks:
- Defined enterprise architecture and governance frameworks, establishing ownership of architecture artefacts and approval processes for multiple projects.
- Used the Enterprise architecture driven approach to define and design cloud solutions
- Analysed the requirements, pain points and capabilities of organisations to implement cloud technologies
- Delivered technical demonstrations of cloud solutions, showcasing capabilities and facilitating client understanding.
- Designed application architecture including landscape diagrams and interaction models for seamless integration.
- Developed comprehensive data architecture through conceptual and physical models, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
- Developed business architecture frameworks incorporating value chains and process groups, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Infrastructure and Technology Architecture: Deployment diagrams infrastructure nodes and Technology reference models (TRMs)
- Assessed and implemented security, integration, and network layers tailored to client requirements.
- Solution design and architecture for a data and document management web solution using in-house and third-party products and tools
- Prepared and presented proof of concepts for several solutions
- Managed responses to requests for information and proposals, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Delivered “transformation to the cloud” awareness sessions
Principal Consultant / Enterprise Architect
Shift Technologies
Dubai
2010.03 - 2015.05
- Delivered enterprise architecture foundations and contributed to multiple iterations using TOGAF ADM and framework to enhance alignment with business goals.
- Developed EA program charter outlining mandate, scope, organisational structure, and roles to establish a clear framework for the EA practice.
- Defined EA practices to guide the architectural decisions.
- Defined and documented the metamodel and content framework
- Delivered training on TOGAF and Enterprise Architecture tools (MEGA, SPARX SA)
- Delivered MEGA EA Tool end-user, administrator and super user trainings
- Utilised MEGA EA tool for various enterprise architecture tasks.
- Delivered a Data Dictionary enterprise architecture project (Data Reference Model)
- Performed technical architecture assessments and delivered technology reference models.
- Performed Installation of MEGA EA Tool, administration and configuration (Configuration of metamodel, access rights and user privileges, workflows)
- Utilized out-of-the-box EA tool reports and developed / customized reports based on customer requirements
- Configured a web portal auto-generated from the EA tool to represent architecture content based on customer requirements (Look & Feel, organization of content)
- Provided technical and functional support for EA team and stakeholders on MEGA EA tool based on SLAs.
- Conducted EA tool awareness sessions to communicate key benefits and convey the new EA practices provided by the tool to the EA stakeholders
- Define Architecture Contracts
- Model and configure the architecture artefacts and building blocks
- Defined the EA service catalog along with the services’ KPIs
- Defined the EA interaction model and communication plan.
Solution Architect
Unilog Liban
2006.05 - 2010.02
- Delivered a highly sustainable and scalable software solution for the customer using my software development, solution architecture and technical writing (requirements specifications, installation guides) skills attained during my previous 7 years technical experience
- Developed solution and software architecture skills for windows and web applications using Visual Studio .NET and SQL Server
- Implemented code quality assurance processes adhering to Microsoft development standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality delivery of .Net applications developed by third parties
- Created and managed a .Net Skill Center, providing internal technical team with technical information, code samples, and subject matter expertise
Team Leader / Senior Developer
Stripling & Beck
2002.06 - 2006.04
- Led team of 4 (developer, 2 QA, UI designer) in delivering new and enhanced developments, effectively managing customer expectations
- Coordinated project activities to ensure all tasks were on schedule and aligned with project goals., resulting in timely delivery.
- Organised and prioritised team tasks based on urgency and importance to enhance workflow efficiency. according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
- Implemented new working methods which improved overall efficiency of the team operations.
- Developed robust real estate e-commerce web application using ASP.NET and SQL Server, enabling clients to buy and sell houses online, meeting customer business objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Beirut 1997.10 - 2000.07
Skills
- Enterprise architecture implementations
- Participated in and delivered several digital transformation projects
- Enterprise Data Architecture and Data Management Consulting
- Architecture repository design, maintenance and governance
- Architecture content framework
- Gap analysis, definition and prioritisation of initiatives
- Development of EA transformation roadmap
- Experienced in several Enterprise Architecture tools: MEGA, IBM SA, Sparx EA and Orbus, using UML and Archimate to model artefacts
- Qualified trainer in TOGAF, Enterprise Architecture tools and Enterprise architecture languages (BPMN and Archimate)
- Metamodel definition and configuration on EA tools
- Pre-sales expertise
- Business requirements gathering, documentation and management: Proactively helped Customer Success Managers and Account Managers to qualify, progress & close opportunities
- Over 10 years of experience in finance domain, budgeting and approval systems
- Diverse consulting experience
- Enterprise architecture
- Business and Digital transformation approach
- Business, information systems and technology architecture development
- TOGAF ADM experience
- BPMN modelling and automation expert (Tools include Visio, OpenText MBPM and Bizagi)
- Client facing, ability to be self-driven and organised
- Team and result oriented, with customer success always in mind
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure
- Business architecture development
Certification
TOGAF 9.2, Archimate, BPMN, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
Languages
Fluent in English, Arabic
Timeline
Enterprise Data Architect
Devoteam
2025.10 - 2026.09
Chief Architect / Manager
FITS Consulting
2019.01 - 2025.09
Solution Architect / Senior Consultant
Bateel
2018.06 - 2018.12
Enterprise Architect / Solution Architect
Autodesk
2015.06 - 2018.05
Principal Consultant / Enterprise Architect
Shift Technologies
2010.03 - 2015.05
Solution Architect
Unilog Liban
2006.05 - 2010.02
Team Leader / Senior Developer
Stripling & Beck
2002.06 - 2006.04
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
American University of Beirut (AUB)
1997.10 - 2000.07