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Rakan Almutairi

Jeddah,Mecca Region

Summary

Operations Engineer with a strong track record in transforming railway operations through data analytics, automation, and AI-driven solutions within a contract-managed environment.

Experienced in monitoring and enhancing operator performance, ensuring contractual compliance, and developing advanced tools that support real-time decision-making.

Recognized for building enterprise-level platforms, reducing operational workload, and enabling executive-level insights through data, forecasting, and intelligent systems.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Operation Engineer – Contract Performance & Data A

Saudi Railway Company (SAR)
Jeddah
2023.08 - Current

Contract & Operations Management

  • Monitored O&M contract execution, ensuring compliance with operational KPIs, SLAs, and safety standards
  • Conducted 12 operational audits as a Certified ISO Lead Auditor, identifying NCRs and operational risks, all successfully mitigated
  • Developed and implemented 3 operational procedures and policies, enhancing governance and standardization

Data, Automation & Systems Development

  • Designed and developed SAR Flow, a real-time train monitoring platform used daily by 35+ users, fully replacing legacy systems and serving as a core contract performance monitoring tool
  • Processed and transformed 225GB+ of fragmented operational data into centralized dashboards, reducing reporting time from 4 hours to 5 minutes
  • Automated reporting processes (daily, weekly, monthly), significantly reducing manual workload across a 3-person team

AI & Advanced Analytics

  • Built an AI-powered chatbot for executives, reducing data retrieval time from hours to
  • Developed forecasting models with ~93% accuracy, predicting passenger demand during Ramadan & Hajj, supporting planning and revenue estimation

Executive Reporting & Strategy

  • Delivered analytical reports to the Board of Directors (3 presentations), supporting strategic decisions and operator performance evaluation
  • Contributed to the development of a 10-year operational strategy, including KPI frameworks and performance targets
  • Built enterprise dashboards (Power BI) covering all business unit KPIs, actively used by management for daily monitoring

Rolling Stock Engineer (Tamheer Program)

Saudi Railway Company (SAR)
Medina
2023.03 - 2023.07
  • Analyzed rolling stock maintenance data to identify performance trends, strengths, and operational gaps, supporting reliability improvement initiatives
  • Identified potential failure patterns and contributed to predictive maintenance insights, helping anticipate recurring faults
  • Developed and supported the implementation of train maintenance plans, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and asset performance targets
  • Monitored contractor performance and ensured compliance with maintenance-related contractual obligations, supporting contract governance and service quality
  • Followed up on maintenance execution and operational processes to ensure adherence to established procedures and service standards

Industrial Engineering Trainee

Modern Castle Factory
Medina
2022.06 - 2022.09
  • Supported production, quality assurance, and safety monitoring activities
  • Assisted in operational efficiency tracking and process observation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Industrial Engineering

Taibah University
Medina, Medina Region

Skills

  • Data Analysis: Advanced Excel, SQL (Conceptual), Data Modeling
  • BI Tools: Power BI (Executive Dashboards, KPI Tracking)
  • Development: React, Nextjs, API Integration, Supabase
  • AI Tools: OpenAI Integration, AI Analytics Systems
  • Analytics: Forecasting, KPI Design, Performance Analysis
  • Operations: Contract Performance Monitoring, OCC Operations

Certification

  • Certified Strategy & Business Planning Professional (CSBP) – KPI Institute
  • Certified KPI Professional (CKPIP) – KPI Institute
  • ISO 14001 / 45001 Lead Auditor
  • CAPEX & OPEX Management Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) (Expected 2026)

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced

Accomplishments

  • Selected to represent SAR in major national and industry exhibitions, including Saudi Rail and Hajj & Umrah Exhibition, engaging with senior stakeholders and government representatives.
  • Delivered an educational workshop on high-speed rail operations, highlighting system architecture, operational excellence, and key differentiators of HHR.

Timeline

Operation Engineer – Contract Performance & Data A

Saudi Railway Company (SAR)
2023.08 - Current

Rolling Stock Engineer (Tamheer Program)

Saudi Railway Company (SAR)
2023.03 - 2023.07

Industrial Engineering Trainee

Modern Castle Factory
2022.06 - 2022.09

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Industrial Engineering

Taibah University
Rakan Almutairi