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Salihah Abdullah Alqahtani

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia - Saudi

Summary

Seeking career growth to develop my skills and knowledge in Digital Transformation & Governance, Open to exploring other opportunities in Enterprise Architecture or Data Management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Digital Transformation Projects Manager

King Abdulaziz Public Library
Riyadh
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Member at the Digital Transformation Committee for Qiyas Measurement (2022, 2023, 2024,2025), ensuring alignment with national standards for digital transformation.
  • Represented the Library as Qiyas Liaison Officer, coordinating with the Digital Transformation Program to ensure compliance and best practices in digital initiatives.
  • Developed the Digital Transformation Strategic and Executive Plans.
  • Designed the Digital Transformation Governance Framework to ensure effective oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement of digital operations.
  • Reported obstacles and recommendations for achieving the Digital Transformation standards set by the Digital Governance Authority.
  • Served as Compliance Officer in the Library PMO, ensuring all projects adhered to organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Developed and implemented User Experience (UX) Strategy for the Library, with a focus on improving the interaction and accessibility of Library services and resources.
  • Created KPIs for User Experience to measure and enhance the impact of UX improvements on Library operations.
  • Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and automation workflows to enhance library operations, improving efficiency in resource management, data accessibility, and user experience.
  • Participated in the founding team of the Enterprise Architecture Department, contributing to the design and implementation of IT architecture standards.
  • Member of Enterprise Architecture governance Committee.
  • Contributed to the founding of the Business Continuity and Risk Management Department, helping design frameworks to ensure business resilience and operational continuity.
  • Played a pivotal role in founding the Data Governance Office to ensure alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements in the Library.
  • Designed data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance, ensuring policy alignment with NDMO standards and NDI.
  • Developed the Open Data Plan for publishing the Library's open data to improve transparency and accessibility.
  • Prepared and delivered awareness programs to promote a privacy culture and enhance awareness in line with approved privacy policies and procedures.

Information Technology Specialist

King Abdulaziz Public Library
Riyadh
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led the development of multiple websites using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, and PHP, delivering high-quality, functional web solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Spearheaded the development of Koha, an integrated library system, in collaboration with the IT team, overseeing data migration, data auditing, and system customization for seamless integration.
  • Coordinated the training of employees and trainers on the use of the Koha system, ensuring smooth adoption and efficient usage across the organization.
  • Developed and implemented user access policies and privileges for websites, ensuring data security and proper user management.
  • Led the training of Library employees on WebEx, enabling them to conduct and broadcast meetings effectively to Twitter and YouTube through the platform.

Education

Master's degree - Information Management

Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Riyadh
09.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelor's degree - Information Systems

King Khalid University
09.2011 - 05.2016

Skills

  • Advanced Technical Skills
  • TOGAF EA
  • ArchiMate
  • Modeling language
  • Data governance and management
  • Analytics and data visualization
  • Governance in IT
  • Research methodologies
  • Project management methodologies (PMP & Agile)
  • Programming proficiency (Python, R, HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, PHP)
  • Front-end development skills
  • User experience strategies


Certification

  • TOGAF EA foundation
  • TOGAF EA Practitioner
  • PMP

PUBLICATIONS

  • Big Data Application and its Impact on Education, A Systematic Literature Review, IJET, 06/03/20
  • HCovBi-Caps: Hate Speech Detection Using Convolutional and Bi-Directional Gated Recurrent Unit with Capsule Network, IEEE, 01/14/22
  • Hybrid machine learning models to detect signs of depression, Multimed Tools Appl, 10/06/23

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Digital Transformation Projects Manager

King Abdulaziz Public Library
01.2022 - 07.2025

Information Technology Specialist

King Abdulaziz Public Library
11.2020 - 01.2022

Master's degree - Information Management

Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
09.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelor's degree - Information Systems

King Khalid University
09.2011 - 05.2016
Salihah Abdullah Alqahtani