PROFILE
Everyone has a story, and I am no different. But until we work together, you will never really get to know for yourself.
I have worked with a wide selection of teams and clients, on projects that range from the boutique to the giga-level, but for me, they all have one thing in common, and that's potential. Time is the most precious commodity we have, and I choose where and who I work-with very carefully.
Whether it's Technology, Strategy, Advisory or Digital, we can make a difference and we can transform for the better.
To the people I have worked with, you know who you are, and you know how you are :) To those who I'm yet to meet, our best is yet to come.
I have worked-on the most challenging of projects, and with the very toughest of Clients, and I have delivered fully, sometimes against improbable odds.
If you don’t know where to turn or what to do next, if you’re not sure how technology can help you, then I encourage you to reach-out to me.
Be expert, leverage design, be unique, change often, be better, impact others.
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR, ADVISORY, STRATEGY AND TRANSACTIONS
Developing new technology capabilities in the local MENA team.
Bringing technology and AI to EY’s client-base.
Challenging today, building a better tomorrow.
DIRECTOR OF SMART PLACES
Supporting Clients by shaping policy and design to enhance a wide range of projects, with simpler, safer and more sustainable outcomes.
Delivery of confidential giga projects in KSA, securing more than USD 20m of projects within 1 year of taking post.
CLIENTS DIRECTOR
Supporting the largest Buildings and Infrastructure projects in the UAE, in addition to leading the Smart Cities and Mobility Technology practice in the middle east.
Building strategic partnerships in the region, leveraging technical and business skills to secure mega projects.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Leading the Technology and ITS practice in the Middle-East. Growing into several new geographies including India and Singapore, whilst increasing the market share in the UAE.
Delivering the first Autonomous Vehicle projects in the Middle East. Designed the most advanced TMC Incident Management Software Solution in the region.
CHIEF ENGINEER
Delivered new ITS infrastructure for London 2012 Olympic games.
Upgraded TfL's ITS Standards to align with National Guidance and emerging technology. As part of this role, represented TfL in legal proceedings where the standards and specifications were scrutinised.
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Worked on a wide range of transport projects in the public and private sector.
Delivered detailed designs for civil infrastructure, traffic signals, bus routes and smart parking projects.
Developed models in both traditional and microsimulation tools. Seconded to Central Government for London Bus Initiative, specifically for signal implementation.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
London, UK
Seattle, USA
Delhi, India
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE
Makkah, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, KSA
Singapore
Doha, Qatar
Somaliland
EDUCATION & TRAINING
UNIVERSITY DEGREE
BEng (Hons), Civil Engineering,
Queen Mary and Westfield College
University of London, 2000
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Fellow of the Institute of Highways and Transportation (FCIHT)
PRINCE 2 – Practitioner, 2007
TECHNICAL TRAINING
ISO 9001 - Lead Auditor
IC4 – Special Conditioning (Siemens)
Coaching Skills (TfL)
Negotiating Skills (TfL)
Time Management (Centre4Learning)
Advanced MOVA (JSTDC)
Health and Safety and CDM Awareness (FaberMaunsell)
New Engineering Contract Law (Thomas Telford)
VISSIM (FaberMaunsell)
TRANSYT/TranEd Advanced(BCC)
LINSIG for Windows (JCT)
MY TYPICAL DAY
So, NOT THAT TYPICAL AFTER ALL…
As a Director, my typical work day can vary significantly. This chart gives a high level overview of at least one day in my week, but it’s by no means a guarantee. I find that being flexible in my approach to work gives the best returns. For example, one day might involve leadership planning with Business Unit Leaders, whilst the next might require my individual contribution to a technical deliverable. Knowledge sharing is one of the more satisfying elements of my work, as is researching and up-skilling for new projects.
REFERENCES
KEVIN CHRISTON
STANTEC
Regional Director Buildings - ME
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ALAN BRISTOW
VIRGIN MEDIA
Director
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SALAH AL MARZOUQI
RTA – DUBAI
Director
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