Abdulkareem A.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Executive Director – Systems Engineering & Development Center · Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces (RSADF)
University of South Wales, UK
About
Retired Major General and accomplished Executive Leader with over 28 years of distinguished service in the Ministry of Defense. Proven track record of leading national-level digital transformation, aligning enterprise technology with strategic objectives, and delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency and security resilience. Combines strategic vision, deep technical expertise, and disciplined leadership to drive high-impact outcomes across large-scale, mission-critical environments.
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Vision Execution
- Enterprise Digital Transformation
- Cybersecurity Strategy & GRC
- Data Center & Infrastructure Modernization
- Large-Scale Program & Portfolio Management
- Organizational Performance Optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Influence
- Change Management & Transformation
- Network Architecture & Management
- RFP Development & Vendor Management
22 skills in total
Experience
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Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces (RSADF)
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Executive Director – Systems Engineering & Development Center
Jan 2020 — Present
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Senior Director – Data Center Operations
Jan 2019 — Jan 2020
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Senior Director – Technical Support Center
Jan 2017 — Jan 2018
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8 experiences in total
Education
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University of South Wales, UK
PhD, Computer Science
Jan 2010 — Jan 2014
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University of Glamorgan, UK
MSc, Information Security & Computer Crimes
Jan 2005 — Jan 2007
3 education entries in total