- Lead a diverse team of web developers, designers, business analysts, and creative professionals to deliver innovative digital products for entrepreneurs and startups
- Oversee the full product development lifecycle for multiple successful platforms including PassTickets (pass-tickets.com), Kasoob (kasoob.com), Guvali (guvali.com).
- Implement agile methodologies and best practices to ensure efficient project delivery and high-quality outcomes
- Drive digital transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and user experience
- Establish technical standards, architecture guidelines, and quality assurance processes
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and viable products.
HAMED A. MAHMOUD
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION EXPERT
Director of Information Technology
IT Business Leader
Product Owner
HAMED A. MAHMOUD
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION EXPERT
Director of Information Technology
IT Business Leader
Product Owner
About Me
Innovative technology executive with over 10 years of experience bridging business strategy and technical implementation
- experience 10+ Years
- Address: Riyadh / Jeddah - KSA
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Technology business leader with proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives and building entrepreneurial IT solutions from concept to market-ready products. Uniquely positioned with deep expertise in both business administration and information technology, enabling effective communication across organizational boundaries.
Leading the development of digital platforms, such as:
Resume
Experience
Sep 2021 - Present
Director of Information Technology
World Ocean Investment Group - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Sep 2024 - May 2025
Director of EPMO (Acting Director)
World Ocean Investment Group - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Lead the company's IT strategy and digital transformation efforts.
- Lead all technological operations, infrastructure, and software development at the executive level.
- Align the technological roadmap with the business goals to encourage new ideas and give the company an edge over the competition.
- Being in charge of making strategies for technological investments and how to use resources effectively.
- Experimented new technologies and suggested ways to use them that aligns with the company's goals.
- Advised executive leadership on digital transformation possibilities and how to put them into action.
- Built an internal information-sharing system that allowed technical teams to collaborate effectively and share critical information.
- Helped the company to establish technological roadmaps and investment plans.
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
Software Project Manager
StartHub - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Successfully managed the development and launch of Pass Tickets (pass-tickets.com) and Yejek (yejek.com).
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Implemented project management methodologies to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Facilitated effective communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Conducted regular progress reviews and risk assessments to ensure project success.
Nov 2019 - Apr 2021
Software Project Manager
Webook.com (Formerly HalaYala) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Led the development and enhancement of HalaYalla (halayalla.com) and Sharek (sharek.sa) platforms.
- Managed project scope, timeline, and resources to meet business objectives.
- Led the end-to-end implementation of the Red Sea International Film Festival (redseafilmfest.com), overseeing planning, coordination, and deployment across digital and operational touchpoints.
- Contributed to the development of the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) app, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver a user-centric platform that promotes physical activity and community engagement across the Kingdom.
- Implemented agile development practices to improve team productivity and product quality.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define product roadmaps
- Conducted regular sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement.
Sep 2016 - Oct 2019
Technical Project Manager
StartHub - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Managed the technical aspects of IT development and deployment
- Translated business requirements into technical specifications and implementation plans.
- Coordinated development teams and ensured adherence to technical standards.
- Implemented quality assurance processes and performance optimization strategies.
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Lead Software Engineer
Alnapedh Technologies -Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Led software development teams in designing and implementing custom solutions.
- Established coding standards, architecture patterns, and development workflows.
- Conducted code reviews and provided technical guidance to ensure code quality.
- Collaborated with project managers to estimate effort and allocate resources.
- Researched and implemented new technologies to enhance product capabilities.
Feb 2012 - Dec 2014
Web Developer
Fikra Group - Khartoum, Sudan
- Developed web applications and websites for diverse client needs.
- Implemented front-end and back-end solutions using modern web technologies, such as CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Collaborated with designers to translate visual concepts into functional interfaces.
- Optimized website performance and ensured cross-browser compatibility
- Maintained existing websites and implemented feature enhancements
Education
In Progress
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Edgewood University
May - July 2024
Digital Transformation Program
Cambridge University - Judge Business School
2024 - 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Edgewood Universit
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of (Hons) In Information Technology
Eastern Nile University
Skills
Overall
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Leadership Skills
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Technical Skills
Languages
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Native ِArabic
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Professional English
Technical Skills
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Digital Transformation Strategy
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Enterprise Architecture
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Software Development Lifecycle
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Agile Project Management
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Product Ownership & Management
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IT Governance & Compliance
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Cloud Computing & Infrastructure
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Business Intelligence & Analytics
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User Experience (UX) Design
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System Integration
Professional Development
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PMP Training | PMI
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Lean Six Sigma Training | KPMG
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Neuroscience Coach Cert. | EC
Leadership Skills
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Strategic Planning & Execution
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Team Building & Leadership
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Cross-functional Collaboration
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Stakeholder Management
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Change Management
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Business Process Optimization
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Resource Allocation & Budgeting
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Risk Management
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Vendor Management
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Executive Communication
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
Project & Team Collaboration
Jira
Confluence
FigJam
Miro
Business & ERP Solutions
ERP
ERP
Design & Prototyping
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
FigJam
Acrobat
Web & eCommerce Platforms
WordPress
Magento
Salla
Shopify
Zid
Version Control
Git
GitHub
BitBucket
Productivity
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon Web Services
DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
GitLab Cl
Containerization & Orchestration
Docker
Kubernetes
Quality Assurance & Application Monitoring
Sentry.io
Jest
Selenium
Business Intelligence
PowerBi
Databases
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
API Management Tools
Postman
Swagger
Emerging Technologies:
Copilot
ChatGPT
MidJourney
Methodologies & Frameworks
Agile & Scrum
Lean & Six Sigma
Additional Productivity Tools
Notion
Monday
ClickUP
Blog
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