Ahmed Alqaoud

Experience

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  King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (كيمارك KAIMRC)

  May 2010 - Jul 2011

  Associate Research Scientist/ Head of the IT PMO

  Accomplishments: Concomitantly functioned as Associate Research Scientist and Head of the IT Project Management Office. Supervised advanced state-of-the-art research in the Bioinformatics and Database Section, developed and maintained research databases, prepared research manuscripts and research presentations. Proffered executive leadership as Head of IT, managed multi-million dollar IT projects directed all aspects of strategic IT planning and implementation. Orchestrated multiple development projects and technical support operations for High Performance Computing (HPC) Project with HP and Cardiology Clinical Decision Support Project with IBM. Show less

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  Shaqra University

  Aug 2011 - now

  Key Responsibilities  Establishing and promoting high standards for academic performance and articulating cohesive philosophy of learning and teaching. Recognized for excellence in teaching, conducting lectures on Computer Network, Database Management Systems, Advanced Database Management Systems, Distribute Systems and Software Project Management. Supervising different graduate projects, directing students toward success by implementing a standard of integrity, guiding them to follow their academic as well as career goals. Show less Accomplishments as Dean of Information Technology and E-Learning (August 2011 - April 2013):* Proffered global technology vision, strategy & leadership for developing/delivering value-added technology solutions.* Facilitated evolution of information technology as well as adoption of E-Learning in the educational processes to seamlessly integrate technology into the daily teaching and learning practices.* Championed strategic technological planning initiatives to achieve business goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.* Commanded several high-end IT projects including network infrastructure, security, ERP, portal development, eservices platforms and business application. Show less

  • Head of Computer Science Department

    Aug 2011 - now

  • Dean of IT&E-learning

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
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  Freelancer

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2019

  Management Consultant

  Accomplishments: Provided thought leadership, prudent consultancy, strategic advice for driving business excellence initiatives and driving large and complex projects/ programs.Key Responsibilities: Assisting various high-end organizations to develop strategies to advance company goals - boosting growth and business performance whilst streamlining business practices by resolving issues and creating value. Employing extensive business acumen to provide objective advice as well as shaping and driving valued transformation for the clients, ultimately supporting incremental revenue growth through market expansion. Show less

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  Government Sector

  Jul 2019 - now

  Chief Information Security Officer

  Accomplishments:* Building the information security department’s strategy & development program. * Establishing the GRC function and building its framework, policies and risk management register. * Implementing the Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) and Critical Systems Cybersecurity. Controls (CSCC) of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA).* Developing robust Incident Management procedures and processes.Key Responsibilities:* Provide leadership for the overall strategy, policy development, risk management, compliance, communications, and awareness efforts in relation to information security.* Formulate and deploy long-term strategic plans for enabling efficient, secure and cost-effective information security.* Oversee all Information Security activities across all departments, incl. risk, compliance, governance, business continuity, strategy, architecture, security operations and threat intelligence.* Designs and implements the overall program for risk assessment, security assurance. (compliance/validation) and security monitoring.* Coordinates the completion of risk registers in relation to information security. Show less