Work Experience
Teacher / Chairman / Dean / Computer Scientist
Repeatedly delivered enterprise goals in dynamic and changing environments.
Proven achievements in management of entire business sectors. Confirmed mastery of leadership roles in large-size organization.
Extensive management background in multi-cultural environments.
Dean
COLLEGE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
February 2015 - Present
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Transformation of the College, and its constituent three Departments, to accommodate rapid changes in the Computing and discipline by adopting and implementing a sustainable operational environment.
DIRECTOR OF SUMMER PROGRAM
June 2016 - September 2016 & June 2017 - September 2017
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Oversee the successful execution and operation of the Summer semester in the University. Handling course offerings, managing University resources and engaging with the Industry to ensure smooth operation of student training and internship.
CHAIRMAN
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & COMPUTER SCIENCE
September 2010 - February 2015
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Productive 5 years in management and administration of an academic department encompassing 29 Faculty members and an average of 480 students. The gap in nationally available professionals in Cyber Security was realized and resources were engaged immediately to fill this gap.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & COMPUTER SCIENCE
September 2008 - August - 2010
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Software developer by passion, computer educator by profession. Teaching computing theory, programming and computer graphics. Assumed the regular responsibilities of a faculty member in a higher education institution gathering extensive experience in teaching computing related courses
PHD STUDENT
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2003 - 2008
The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Specialization in Information Visualization, an integral sub-field of Data Science and Analytics that addresses visual data analytics. Worked with a vibrant research group during my PhD studies. Supervised by a highly sited researcher in my specialization field. Engaged with field experts from all around the world.
LECTURER
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & COMPUTER SCIENCE
2000 - 2003
King Fahd University of Petroleum &Minerals, Dhahran Saudi Arabia
Engagement with students to brush up their knowledge and skills in computing. Brushing up my teaching skills by engaging with undergraduate and graduate level students through practicum lab sessions and working with faculty members on research topics.