ABDULLAH ALARABI
Riyadh
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven leader with a unique background in strategic management, digital innovation, software engineering, and experience design. Known for seamlessly integrating cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders, with a proven track record of driving optimal operations and delivering various transformative solutions that promote organizational goals and foster growth and competitive advantage.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of AI Strategic Competitiveness
SDAIA - Saudi Data & AI Authority
09.2023 - Current
- Building and managing the AI Strategic Competitiveness and direct team
- Establishing and measuring multiple internal AI Performance Indicators
- Overseeing Strategy Execution for internal functions and departments
- Managing the global events announcements and launches tracks
- Managing global organizations relations (UN, UNESCO, OECD, ITU, IMD)
- Launching and building the strategy for ICAIRE, an AI Center for UNESCO
- Leading Saudi’s efforts in global AI indices, leaping (17) positions to #14
- Representing Saudi in international awards and securing (3) first places
Manager of Digital Products
SDAIA - Saudi Data & AI Authority
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated the content and evaluation tracks for an LLM and Gen. AI app
- Owned the strategy and business track for an AI-powered digital platform
- Managed the digital strategy and R&D for digital products and projects
- Managed a national Smart Cities initiative strategy, launch, and events
- Facilitated multiple ideation strategy workshops for decision makers
Senior Digital Consultant
PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed client relations and stakeholder meetings as the main PoC
- Managed the digital strategy stream for (3) government projects
- Managed the digital strategy and on-site activities for (2) digital platforms
- Assessed (80) government services and sampled (3000) users for VoC
Digital Consultant
Deloitte - Deloitte Digital
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed to the digital transformation strategy of multiple clients
- Contributed to (2) international, (3) banking, and (3) government projects
- Assessed and overhauled (5) digital platforms and updated the strategy
AI & Data Engineer
Enable - American AI Startup
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Design, branding, and front-end development of AI-powered app
- Managed various research and development (R&D) activities
Education
Bachelor’s - Computer Science & Software Engineering
Arizona State University
01.2018
Timeline
Head of AI Strategic Competitiveness
SDAIA - Saudi Data & AI Authority
09.2023 - Current
Manager of Digital Products
SDAIA - Saudi Data & AI Authority
02.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Digital Consultant
PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2021 - 02.2022
Digital Consultant
Deloitte - Deloitte Digital
04.2019 - 01.2021
AI & Data Engineer
Enable - American AI Startup
05.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor’s - Computer Science & Software Engineering
Arizona State University
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