Key skills and expertise

With 59 years of experience, the expert is proficient in IT service management, change management, and organizational development. Key skills include strategic planning, project management, and IT infrastructure deployment. The expert has led multi-national teams in both private and public sectors, notably creating Iraq's first IT Working Group at the Ministry of Oil. Leadership roles include Managing Director and CEO positions, with accomplishments such as achieving over 100% revenue growth in initial years and facilitating major organizational changes in complex environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with USAID on the Tatweer-Iraq Project, focusing on institutional capacity development within the energy sector. This involved providing technical assistance and capacity building for Iraq's Ministry of Oil, aiming to modernize IT infrastructure and enhance governance. The work was conducted on a national scale in Iraq, specifically in Baghdad, and contributed to significant organizational improvements and inter-organizational cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors including energy, ICT, telecommunications, public sector governance, and organizational development. Responsibilities have spanned strategic planning, IT infrastructure deployment, and change management. The expert has demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in digital transformation and organizational change, with significant projects in the Middle East and the United States. This experience encompasses both private and public sectors, contributing to regional and national development initiatives.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in the Middle East, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar. Long-term assignments in Iraq involved working with the Ministry of Oil on IT infrastructure projects. The expert also founded and led IT companies in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, gaining deep familiarity with regional governance and cultural dynamics. Additional experience includes projects in Egypt, Lebanon, India, Malaysia, China, and the United States, demonstrating a broad international scope and expertise in diverse cultural environments.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, Arabic, and German. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international settings, particularly in the Middle East, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to successful project implementations in complex environments.

Background includes a Master of Science in Education with a focus on Adult Education and Organizational Studies, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Information Systems, both from Florida International University in the United States.