Bio

Awarded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, for the best specialised government employee in Dubai, excelled in representing DEWA in multiple forums and winning prestigious global and regional awards, succeeded in founding two strategic departments, delivered outstanding vital projects and systems and played a major leading role in the smart grid, digital transformation and clean energy roadmap in the United Arab Emirates.

Smart Grids and Power systems Senior Specialist/Program Manager with extensive technical and managerial experience in mega-projects as Contractor/Consultant/Client in SCADA, telecommunications, smart grids, cyber security operations, substation automation, regional and national load dispatching centers and energy management systems (France, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia).

Continuous focus on new trends and technologies including WAMS, DER integration, exponential organizations, virtual power plants, demand response and transactive energy.

­Proven experience in consultancy, contracting, research and teaching of electrical and power systems engineering, with multiple publications, international conferences and awards.

Well versed in process design and improvement, value engineering, quality management and six sigma applications.

Advanced working experience in excellence systems EFQM, DGEP, strategic planning, PESTEL, KPIs, balanced scorecards.

Keen problem solving and multitasking aptitude.

Excellent influencing communication skills (English/French/Arabic).

Ability to manage people and stakeholders effectively.

My persistent objective is to excel in a challenging environment of fast track delivery, continual improvement, stakeholder management, complex business cases and agile projects, under a supportive sponsorship nurturing a culture of integrity, innovation, performance and impeccable quality, ......... towards the Utility of the Future.