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Malak Al-Mohammadi

Data & Artificial Intelligence Professional
Riyadh

Summary

A highly motivated and results-driven Data & AI specialist with 6+ years of experience in leveraging data and AI to drive business growth and innovation. A proactive and fast learner with a proven track record of delivering successful projects, developing actionable insights, and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
15
15

+ Successful Projects

50
50

+ SAR AI portfolio Budget

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information System

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
01.2013 - 04.2017

Work History

Senior AI & Operational Data Specialist

Saudi Water Authority
Riyadh
10.2022 - Current

• Leading AI & Operational Data team and supervising end-to-end AI implementations.
• Specializing in Operational Technology (OT) AI applications, delivering tailored solutions for water desalination and transmission processes.
• Leading AI-driven innovations to enhance efficiency, asset reliability, and sustainability.
• Managing AI & Operational Data portfolio with a total budget of +46M SAR, ensuring successful execution.
• Managed relationships with external vendors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions & services.

Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Saudi Water Authority
07.2021 - 10.2022

• Designed and executed AI-driven research and proof-of-concept (POC) projects.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT),
• Managed AI-driven projects with a budget of +6M SAR.

Business Intelligence Developer

Saudi Food and Drug Authority
Riyadh
02.2019 - 07.2021

• Member of the Covid-19 Data Analysis Committee for Food & Drug.
• Led business intelligence initiatives for 10+ departments, enhancing data accessibility and analytics.
• Designed and maintained enterprise data warehouses, enabling efficient reporting using Power BI.

Skills

    Project Management

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Projects

Mega Projects:

Development of the Integrated Saudi Water Sector Operation Center
Role: Project Manager 

Organization: Saudi Water Authority

Objective: Develop a centralized operation center that consolidates data from all stakeholders in the Saudi water sector, enabling efficient decision-making and strategic management.

Achievements:

  • Designed a comprehensive solution to integrate data from 120+ sites across the Kingdom, ensuring seamless data flow and real-time monitoring.
  • Developed an integrated solution with cloud computing, enabling scalable data storage and advanced analytics capabilities.
  • Ensured cybersecurity compliance for Operational Technology (OT) environments, maintaining high standards of data security and integrity.
  • Developed +240 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering all water sector domains, including Production, Transmission, Distribution, Waste Treatment, Reuse.

AI Strategy & Transformation Plan

Role: Project Manager 

Organization: Saudi Water Authority

Objective: Enable the transformation of the Saudi Water Authority from a water producer to a regulatory authority overseeing the entire water sector.
Achievements:

  • Developed an AI maturity model to assess current capabilities and guide strategic improvements.
  • Defined strategic directions and conducted Gap Analysis to identify improvement areas between the current state and the future vision.
  • Developed a comprehensive roadmap for AI use cases to support water sector operations and regulatory functions.
  • Established AI governance frameworks ensuring compliance, scalability, and responsible AI deployment.

Operational Excellence for Large Desalination Plant using AI

Role: Project Manager 

Organization: Saudi Water Authority

Objective: Achieve operational excellence for production systems by leveraging AI-driven analytics to optimize performance, enhance resource utilization, and reduce operational costs.
Achievements:

  • Saved $25M in Operational Expenditure (OpEx) by optimizing production schedules and minimizing energy consumption.
  • Increased asset lifetime by 19% using predictive analytics for maintenance and operational efficiency.
  • Decreased energy consumption by 10% by optimizing resource usage and production variables.
  • Enhanced overall operational efficiency by 25% through data-driven decision-making and AI-driven recommendations.

Improving SFDA's Clearance Operations using AI

Role: Product Manager 

Organization: Saudi Food and Drug Authority

Objective: Enhance the clearance operations of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) using AI-driven solutions to optimize processing times, improve accuracy, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Achievements:

  • Reduced clearance processing time by 40% through intelligent document classification and workflow automation.
  • Increased accuracy by 30% in regulatory compliance checks using NLP-based & OCR analysis.
  • Identified potential risks proactively using Risk Identification Models, leading to enhanced compliance and reduced unauthorized products.

Proof of Concept Projects:
  • Monitor & Operate first purification unit remotely with availability 98% (Project Manager).
  • Sea Water Quality Monitoring using satellite data for 6 sites (Project Manager).
  • Applying advanced analytics for SFDA's Covid-19 for food, drugs, and medical devices.
  • Applying NLP algorithms for SFDA's Food Risk Assessment Platform (Developer).

Conferences:
  • Speaker at Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference 2024.
  • Lead SWA participation in LEAP Conference 2024.
  • Lead AI Team participation in PwC Global Energy Roundtable 2023.
  • Speaker at Innovation Driven Desalination Conference 2023.

Certification

MBSC- 8 Months Leadership Program

Publications

  • The Talent Puzzle: Identifying and Nurturing AI Expertise – 2024

https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/the-talent-puzzle-identifying-and-nurturing-ai-expertise-within-your-organization

  • AI Applications in Project Management – 2023

https://pmiksa.sa/shourou-december-2023/

  • Leading Successful Artificial Intelligence Projects – 2023

https://caramellaapp.com/malaklm/ZE6v6btEX/qyadh-msharya-thkaa-astnaay-najhh

Malak Al-MohammadiData & Artificial Intelligence Professional