Safiyah Alghamdi

I am curious & thoughtful engineer who cares about doing things well, and doing them with purpose. Currently working at the intersection of production and sustainability at Aramco, I enjoy asking tough questions, connecting the dots, and learning with others. My background in petroleum engineering is complemented by hands-on research, community volunteering, and storytelling—skills I have used in both technical roles and communications. I am drawn to impact-driven work, and always looking to contribute meaningfully to my environment and community.

• Team Lead – Ketabei Reading Club (2015-2018): I was part of Ketabei for years, writing and organizing discussions around books, ideas, and creativity. With a great team, we established Jeddah’s branch to help broaden Ketabei’s impact. This club was a quiet but meaningful outlet that has shaped how I think and write.
• Volunteer Leader & Member – Mawhiba (2014-2018) Led and supported youth-focused events under the Mawhiba umbrella. These roles gave me early exposure to team dynamics and public events.

• TedTalk Express Finalist – Aramco, 06/2023, 3rd Place winner and audience favorite. The talk centered around perspective and storytelling in technical careers. This was a chance to share my voice beyond my usual engineering role.
• SustainUpstream – Core Team Member & MC, 06/2023, Present, Helped organize and host an internal event series focused on Aramco’s sustainability themes. What started as a participant role evolved into supporting behind-the-scenes logistics and hosting sessions.
• SustainArc Challenge – 2nd Place Winner, 06/2022, Led a team in responding to Aramco’s Sustainability Report with new ideas. We earned second place and later supported the next year's edition from the other side of the table.