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Nawaf Alotaibi

Riyadh,Riyadh Region

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in geographic information systems for around 20 years. Demonstrates strong skills in spatial problem solving, time management, resource management and proficient in spatial data analysis. Adept at statistical analysis, project management, and analytical problem solving. Committed to training and skills development while showcasing leadership abilities. Career goal: to leverage extensive GIS knowledge to drive impactful spatial analysis projects.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Business Intelligence and Development Department

Confidential
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Performing data analysis, implementing automation, and developing reports and dashboards, overseeing and managing various aspects of data analysis, automation, and reporting to support the business's decision-making processes

Director of Academic Affairs Department

Public Security Training Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Business administration, academic and educational tasks, which includes '11' training institutes in many fields, which includes work on preparing training content, coordinating training programs and evaluation work, as well as quality and academic accreditation

GIS projects

Public Security
Makkah, Mecca Region
01.2011 - 06.2023

2023– 2024

Knowledge manager during the Hajj season:

During these years, I was responsible for creating geographic databases for Hajj activities and providing the necessary analyzes to the leaders of the public security who were responsible for managing crowds during the Hajj.

2018 – 2020

Member of the Ministry of Interior’s development team for developing GIS applications in Hajj and Umrah

I worked within a work team from the sectors of the Ministry of Interior, and the team continued for two years and achieved a number of productions in spatial data and applications.

2011 / 2012

Knowledge manager during the Hajj season:

During these years, I was responsible for creating geographic databases for Hajj activities and providing the necessary analyzes to the leaders of the public security who were responsible for managing crowds during the Hajj.

Director of the Institute of Allied Sciences

Public Security Training Centre
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Managing an institute specialized in implementing training programs for a period of one week to three months and implementing more than 120 training courses per training year for officers, noncommissioned officers and students

International arbitrator of the EGI AWARDS

GIStec
Dubai, UAE
10.2019 - 03.2020

International arbitrator of the EGI AWARDS to encourage innovation and creativity in GIS:

It was organized in Dubai at the level of governmental and private organizations and institutions in the Arabian Gulf.

Member of the Ministry of Interior's development team for developing GIS applications in Hajj and Umrah

Ministry of Interior
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • I worked within a work team from the sectors of the Ministry of Interior, and the team continued for two years and achieved a number of productions in spatial data and applications

Director of the Trainers Development Project

Public Security Training Affairs
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for developing trainers and preparing training courses to raise the competence of faculty members

Director of the Programs Division

Institute of Allied Sciences
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for preparing training programs, coordinating with trainers and professors from within Public Security and external parties, preparing schedules, and providing training packages

Commander and training officer

Public Security Training Centre
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • During this period, I was practicing leadership work from assistant to leader of a work team of trainers to manage, qualify and train students and non-commissioned officers in the field of public security

Education

PhD - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

University of Leeds

MSc - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

University of Leeds

Bachelor's degree - Security Sciences

King Fahd Security College

Skills


Technical Skills:

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, and other GIS software Experienced in applying GIS components to various projects, including spatial and statistical analysis
  • Data Analysis: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Skilled in conducting in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights
  • Report Writing: Adept at crafting clear, concise, and informative analytical reports

Soft Skills:

  • Consultancy: Proven ability to identify client needs, provide tailored solutions, and deliver high-quality results
  • Project Management: Effective leadership and project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring
  • Innovation and Creativity: A creative thinker who can develop innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent teamwork, communication, and presentation skills, including public speaking and training

Certification

  • Problem solving and creative thinking, UK
  • Quality Practitioner, Education and Training Evaluation Commission, SA
  • Python, data analysis and programming, Goldsmiths University, London
  • Advanced course in hot spot analysis, University College London
  • A foundational public surveying course, the Survey Institute, SA
  • Consulting skills
  • Predictive Mapping, University College London
  • Advanced course in GIS, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
  • A map reading course, the Survey Institute, SA
  • Creating Interactive Dashboards, SA

Publication

  • Solving Problems and Making Decisions using Geographic Information systems (GIS), 2024
  • Learning Basic Skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 2022
  • Spatial Statistical Analysis of Crime, 2021
  • Basic Methods for Analyzing Traffic Accidents Using Geographic Information Systems, 2020
  • How Well Does Western Environmental Theory Explain Crime in the Arabian Context? The Case Study of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alotaibi, N., Evans, A.J., Heppenstall, A.J. and Malleson, N., 2017

Accomplishments

    • Innovation Medal for Scientific Excellence from the Ministry of Interior

    • A certificate of appreciation for scientific excellence during PhD studies from the Kingdom’s Ambassador in London

    • Several certificates of appreciation in the field of work at various administrative and leadership levels

    • Teacher Medal for Excellence in the Field of Teaching, from the Ministry of Interior.

    • Certificate of Excellence for the best scientific poster in the humanities, social sciences, media, and arts from the Cultural Attaché in London

Timeline

Director of Business Intelligence and Development Department

Confidential
01.2024 - 11.2024

Director of Academic Affairs Department

Public Security Training Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024

International arbitrator of the EGI AWARDS

GIStec
10.2019 - 03.2020

Director of the Institute of Allied Sciences

Public Security Training Centre
01.2018 - 01.2022

Member of the Ministry of Interior's development team for developing GIS applications in Hajj and Umrah

Ministry of Interior
01.2018 - 01.2020

Director of the Trainers Development Project

Public Security Training Affairs
01.2017 - 01.2018

GIS projects

Public Security
01.2011 - 06.2023

Director of the Programs Division

Institute of Allied Sciences
01.2011 - 01.2013

Commander and training officer

Public Security Training Centre
01.2001 - 01.2008

MSc - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

University of Leeds

Bachelor's degree - Security Sciences

King Fahd Security College

PhD - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

University of Leeds
Nawaf Alotaibi