EXECUTIVE AND ADVISORY EXPERIENCE
Director, Computer and Information Sciences Research Center | 2025 - Present
Deanship of Scientific Research, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Lead research strategy, governance, planning, reporting, and external engagement across artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, data governance, information systems, and emerging technologies.
Chair the Center's Permanent Committee and oversee partnerships, research initiatives, workshops, joint projects, publications, funding proposals, postgraduate supervision, and capability development.
Project Manager and Lead Consultant | 2025 - Present
Cultural Content Review Project, Cultural Memory Center, Ministry of Culture | Delivered through Adab Encyclopedia
Managed planning, expert coordination, quality assurance, stakeholder communication, and closure across multiple cultural content collections.
Led AI optimization, data management, digital assets, cultural significance, cultural sensitivity, rights, and access.
Delivered governance standards, operating model and RACI evaluations, provider readiness tools, and final archival records.
External Advisor | Aug - Dec 2024
Saudi Data and AI Authority, ALLaM Project
Advised on Arabic cultural content, data quality, and development considerations for the national large language model.
Consultant | Jun - Dec 2024
Qatar National Library, IT Project
Senior Advisor | 2023 - Present
Confidential Entity
Provide senior advisory support in information management, digital transformation, data governance, and institutional development.
External Advisor | 2023 - 2024
King Fahad National Library
Executive Committee Member | 2018 - 2023
Saudi National Content Platform, SaudiPedia, Ministry of Media
Contributed to executive oversight and development of a national digital content platform.
Executive Director | 2016 - 2023
Saudi Center for Digital Content, RAQMIN, formerly Saudi Digital History Center
Led national digital content, digital heritage, open access, knowledge platform, and archival initiatives.
Directed strategy, partnerships, programs, and multidisciplinary teams connecting cultural heritage with digital technologies.
Information Technology Consultant | 2016 - 2023
King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, Darah
Deputy Executive Director | 2015 - 2016
Saudi Digital History Center
Consultant | 2015 - 2016
High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh
Supported the establishment of the Encyclopedia of Riyadh, RiyadhPedia, and related databases and web services.
Project Supervisor and Manager, Digital Databases | 2013 - 2016
King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, Darah
Managed the Encyclopaedia of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques Database, Prophet Muhammad Atlas and GIS Database, and Researchers Database.
Director of Electronic Resources | 2001 - 2002
Office of the Minister, Ministry of Transport
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
Professor, Department of Information Technology | 2002 - Present
College of Computer and Information Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Teach, supervise, and conduct research in information technology, information management, digital transformation, digital libraries, data, and emerging technologies.
Contribute to academic governance, curriculum development, research committees, and student project supervision.
Chair, Scientific Research Committee | 2023 - Present
Department of Information Technology
Member, Permanent Committee for Reviewing Salary Increase Requests | 2026 - Present
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Member, Permanent Committee for Excellence Allowance and Scientific Publication Incentives | 2025 - Present
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Committee Member, Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research | 2023 - 2026
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Chair, Informatics and IT Project Management Office Committee | 2017 - 2023
Darah
Member, IT Strategic Planning Committee | 2016 - 2023
Darah
Board Member and Advisory Board Member | 2016 - 2023
Saudi Center for Digital Content
Member, Curriculum Development and Review Committee | 2014 - 2016
Department of Information Management
Head, Graduation Projects Committee | 2013 - 2014
College of Computer and Information Sciences
SELECTED INITIATIVES AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS
WikiDowen Initiative, creator and chair
Khaleejeana, Unified Digital Platform for GCC Cultural Heritage Resources, creator and chair
Darah Open Access Initiative and King Fahad National Library Open Access Initiative, creator
HajjPic application, creator and chair
Saudi History Learning Resources and Saudi History and Social Sciences Theses Repository, creator and chair
Darah Audiovisual Library and National Saudi History Resources Center, creator and chair
King Salman and Riyadh City Online Exhibition, creator and chair
Darah Green Initiative, creator and administrator