IT and Information Security Manager with 21+ years leading enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity governance and cloud services — running a cloud-first, multi-site environment for MSC and Medlog Saudi across offices, ports, depots, rail yards and logistics facilities.
I lead enterprise IT and information security for MSC and Medlog Saudi — turning complex, multi-site operations into stable, secure, cloud-first technology.
With 21+ years across IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity governance and cloud services, I run a full cloud operating model on Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and Intune — supporting offices, ports, depots, rail yards, warehouses, cold stores and logistics facilities with no local server dependency.
I build cybersecurity governance aligned to ISO 27001:2022, SABIC CyberTrust and PDPL, lead ServiceNow-based service delivery, and translate operational needs into IT roadmaps and clear executive business cases. CISM-certified (ISACA, 2025).
IT governance frameworks, policy standardisation, audit readiness and risk-based compliance reporting.
Full Azure cloud migration, legacy retirement and consolidation of compute, storage and identity workloads.
Modern identity with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, MFA, FIDO keys and Windows Hello — full endpoint and identity lifecycle governance.
ServiceNow as a centralised ITSM platform — SLAs, workflows and incident reporting built on ITIL.
Secure LAN/WAN architecture, enterprise CCTV and access control, EDI integrations and greenfield builds.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning with scenario testing and audit-driven improvement.
Recognised at Cloudfm Group for the winning solution implemented — the UK's most prestigious business honour.
Improved system performance by 30% and reduced downtime by 25% during enterprise IT transformation.
Led contract negotiations and vendor performance evaluations, delivering measurable cost savings.
Pioneered the digital transformation initiative at Matar Al-Baqmi & Sons, achieving a fully paperless environment.
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