Abdulmajeed Althari
Head of Information Technology Sec.
"Driving digital transformation and innovation to achieve ambitious business growth and enhanced customer experience."
Summary
Results-driven IT leader with 12+ years of experience in driving digital transformation through leading large-scale IT initiatives and implementing innovative digital solutions. Proven track record of driving business growth, increasing efficiency, and enhancing customer experience. Head of IT with experience of leading IT strategies to facilitate business ambitious growth plans. A proven ability to lead large-scale cross-functional initiatives that result in increased efficiency, optimized processes, and enhanced beneficiaries' experiences.
Area of Expertise
Soft Skills
Experience
HEAD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION
Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF)
Feb 2022 - Present
- Established the IT department from inception, defining its mission, vision, and strategic direction to align with SAEF's overall goals.
- Drove digital transformation by executing cloud migration, automating processes, optimizing workflows, providing e-services and online payment channel.
- Built a strong digital presence for SAEF through the development of a comprehensive online platform, including a website and mobile applications.
- Achieved excellence in IT and digital transformation for three consecutive years, recognized with top honors as a leading example among other sports federations.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE LEAD / IT PROJECT MANAGER
Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) via Contractor
Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
- Established and led the Business Intelligence Center for Riyadh Principality, establishing a data-driven culture across 14 government agencies.
- Laying the groundwork of Riyadh's digital transformation and participated in the success of the smart city initiatives by contributing to development of Riyadh's official platform.
- Managed complex IT projects, including mobile apps, websites, and digital platforms, ensuring compliance and optimizing resources.
ENTREPRENEUR / DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOUNDER
Digital Vision for IT Solutions, Owned business
Jan 2011 - Oct 2015
- Built and launched a diverse portfolio of digital solutions and digitized paper-based workflows.
- Developed and launched a cloud-based, mobile-focused e-commerce platform, enabling small businesses to expand their online presence and reach new customers, boosting online sales growth.
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM OFFICER
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH)
Jan 2007 - Sep 2010
- Successfully implemented and managed the hospital's HR Information System (HRIS), significantly improving efficiency and streamlining operations.
- Played a role in bridging the gap between the HR and IT departments during the hospital's transition to a Healthcare Information System (HIS).
FULL-STACK DEVELOPER / IT PROJECT MANAGER
Armada Network for IT Solutions (Alqafelh.com), Owned business
Oct 2006 - Dec 2009
- Delivered over 300 digital solutions for clients across various industries, including web apps, websites, CMSs and forums.
- Led a multinational, geographically dispersed team across Jordan, Egypt, Syria, India, and others.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
Major: Management Information Systems
Cumulative GPA: (2.94/4.00), 2011-2015
Malaya University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
University of Malaya (UM) stands as a leading university not only within Malaysia but also on a global scale with a rank of 65th in the QS World University Rankings.
Certifications:
- ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Training
- Microsoft Project Online Administration
- Introduction to DevOps
- MicroStrategy Essentials for Business Intelligence (BI)
- Fundamentals of Data Governance
- Data Processing & Analysis: An Overview
- Introduction to DAMA Data Management Principles
- Introduction to SQL Server Data Warehouse
- CCNA Exploration: Routing Protocols and Concepts
- HR Business Partnering and Performance Management
Achievements
- Digital Leadership: Achieved top honors for three consecutive years in IT and Digital Transformation within the "Operational Evaluation of Federations Support Strategy" initiative.
- Digital Presence and Accessibility: Successfully launched the SAEF's official website, marking a significant milestone in establishing the organization's online identity and accessibility.
- Digital Transformation and Efficiency: Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive SAEF mobile application to automate processes and generate new revenue streams.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Contributed significantly to the expansion of Business Intelligence capabilities across 14 government agencies, empowering data-driven decision-making.
- Smart City Development: Played a pivotal role in the development of the official platform for the city of Riyadh, laying the groundwork for the city's smart transformation.
- Technological Excellence: Recognized for outstanding contributions to the SMART project, driving KKESH towards global leadership in information technology adoption and utilization.
My Impact in Numbers
300+
Digital Solutions Delivered
12+
Years of IT Experience
14
Government Agencies Empowered
3x
Top Honors in IT Leadership
Top Projects
Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
- Digital presence strategy development
- SAEF's official website
- SAEF's iOS and Android app
- Membership Management System
- Media Coverage:
Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)
- BI system: Mosher (Riyadh Dashboard)
- Riyadh City Platform
- RCRC's official website
- Riyadh's four mega projects websites
- Riyadh Metro website
- Delilat Arriyadh website
- Wadi Urban Code website
- Riyadh Urban Observatory website
- Media Coverage:
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH)
- HR Information System
- SMART project first phase
- Media Coverage:
Digital Vision for IT Solutions (Owned Business)
- E-commerce platform Eamerce.com
- Company profile website Excsa.com
- A furniture manufacturer digital solution myfurni.com
- Diet and meal planning mobile app Soraate.com
- Real estate management platform Easnum.com
- Media Coverage:
Recent Articles
The Future of Digital Transformation
May 15, 2025
Exploring the latest trends and challenges in enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives.
Read More →Leveraging AI in Business Intelligence
April 28, 2025
How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing data analysis and decision-making for organizations.
Read More →Building Resilient IT Infrastructures
March 10, 2025
Strategies for developing robust and secure IT systems that can withstand modern cyber threats.
Read More →The Impact of Cloud Computing
February 20, 2025
A deep dive into how cloud computing is transforming business operations and scalability.
Read More →My Apps on App Store & Google Play
Eamerce.com E-commerce Platform
Cloud-based, mobile-focused platform for small businesses.
Soraate.com Diet & Meal Planning
Mobile app for personalized diet and meal plans.
Future Plans
- Continue to lead and drive digital transformation initiatives in dynamic organizations.
- Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies like advanced AI/ML and blockchain for business solutions.
- Contribute to smart city development projects on a larger scale.
- Mentor upcoming IT professionals and share knowledge through speaking engagements and publications.
- Expand personal portfolio of digital solutions, focusing on sustainability and social impact.