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
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