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Najeeb Alabdulkarim

Riyadh

Summary

Strategic Data Governance Specialist with hands-on experience in developing data strategies, policies, and classification frameworks. Proven track record in enhancing data management practices within government environments through the implementation of data governance structures, awareness workshops, and catalog development. Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams and committees to drive data-driven culture and ensure policy compliance across the organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Data Management Specialist

Saudi government
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed Data Strategy: Aligned data use with organizational goals to maximize value.
  • Drafted Key Data Policies: Contributed to policies on classification, sharing, and access.
  • Implemented Data Classification: Designed and applied a structured classification plan.
  • Committee Participation: Represented the department in the Data Governance Committee.
  • Led Awareness Workshops: Delivered sessions on data governance and best practices.
  • Planned Data Catalog: Outlined roadmap for building the organizational data catalog.

Data Analyst

Saudi government
Riyadh
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • User-Developer Liaison: Acted as a crucial intermediary between users and developers, effectively translating user needs into actionable system enhancements and ensuring their smooth and successful implementation.
  • Process Analysis and Improvement: Conducted thorough analysis of processes from both administrative and technical viewpoints, offering recommendations that align with administrative frameworks and drive productivity enhancements.
  • Coordination of Systems and Departments: Ensured the seamless integration of systems across various departments, coordinating efforts to meet administrative requirements while upholding operational efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Team Coordination: Led and coordinated cross-functional teams to efficiently manage data input, extraction, and analysis processes, ensuring comprehensive data handling.

IT Systems Specialist

saudi government
Riyadh
07.2012 - 01.2021
  • Training & Development: Delivered technical training programs to enhance employee skills and ensure effective system usage.
  • Technical Support: Provided hands-on support for hardware and software, ensuring smooth operations across departments.
  • System Improvement: Collected user feedback to identify and implement targeted system enhancements.
  • User–Developer Liaison: Acted as the bridge between end-users and developers, translating needs into actionable solutions.
  • Process Optimization: Proposed and applied workflow improvements aligned with organizational goals.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitored system and network performance, addressing root causes of issues to improve reliability.
  • Team Support & Coordination: Directed user support efforts and coordinated technical assistance across teams.

Technical support

naseej
alriyadh
03.2009 - 04.2012
  • User Support & Training: Delivered comprehensive technical support and training to users, ensuring smooth operation and effective use of systems.
  • Feedback Analysis & System Enhancement: Gathered and analyzed user feedback to identify areas for system improvement, facilitating enhancements in functionality and user experience.
  • Liaison Between Users & Developers: Acted as a crucial intermediary between end-users and developers, translating user needs into actionable system improvements.
  • System Troubleshooting: Established and maintained network and data communication systems, diagnosing and resolving technical issues promptly.
  • Problem Resolution: Addressed and resolved user inquiries related to hardware and software, improving user satisfaction and reducing downtime.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Data Science

Majmaah University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2022 - 06.2024

Postgraduate diploma - Strategic Analysis

Strategic academy
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Network Engineering

College of Communication and Information
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2015 - 12.2018

Diploma - Networking Technology

Alkhateeb training and education
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
03.2007 - 01.2009

Skills


  • Expert in Process Improvement and Business Gap Analysis
  • Governance data strategy development
  • Policy development
  • data Regulatory compliance
  • Data classification and sharing
  • Data Analysis and Data Mining
  • Metadata and data catlog management
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • Python Programming (Pandas, NumPy, Seaborn, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, NLTK)
  • Statistical modelling
  • Confidentiality assurance

Training and Certifications

CCNA&CCNP(CISCO)

Predictive Analytics Modeler Certificate(IBM)

Data Science Practitioner Certificate(IBM)

Data Scientist Apprenticeship Certificate(IBM)

Data Science Profession Certification(IBM)

Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate(Google)

Developing internal data policies(governance academy)

Governance and Compliance Management(governance academy)

Data Governance for Compliance(governance academy)

CDMP (Rinad Almajd Academy)





Timeline

Data Management Specialist

Saudi government
10.2023 - Current

Master of Computer Applications - Data Science

Majmaah University
06.2022 - 06.2024

Data Analyst

Saudi government
01.2021 - 10.2023

Postgraduate diploma - Strategic Analysis

Strategic academy
06.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Network Engineering

College of Communication and Information
09.2015 - 12.2018

IT Systems Specialist

saudi government
07.2012 - 01.2021

Technical support

naseej
03.2009 - 04.2012

Diploma - Networking Technology

Alkhateeb training and education
03.2007 - 01.2009

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