Bandar Alsaiari

Lead enterprise IT operations for a greenfield national airline, overseeing infrastructure, IT services, cybersecurity, and service delivery across a highly regulated aviation environment. Responsible for building scalable, secure, and resilient IT operations from the ground up, supporting business launch, operational readiness, and long-term growth. Partner closely with executive leadership, vendors, and strategic technology partners to align IT operations with business objectives, cost optimization, and customer experience outcomes. Key focus areas include IT service management, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity readiness, vendor governance, and operational excellence.

Led enterprise-wide Business Technology and IT Operations covering infrastructure, applications, middleware, core banking platforms, and service monitoring across a large-scale financial environment. Oversaw capacity planning, IT asset and license management, disaster recovery, and end-to-end service availability for mission-critical systems. Established centralized command center (NOC / Performance Center) to enhance system reliability, operational visibility, and incident response effectiveness. Partnered with architecture, security, and vendor teams to ensure resilient, compliant, and scalable technology operations aligned with business demand.

Headed IT Infrastructure and IT Operations while serving as Acting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a national energy and industrial organization. Accountable for infrastructure, data centers, service desk operations, and cybersecurity initiatives across critical operational environments. Led cybersecurity readiness programs, security governance, and risk mitigation initiatives in alignment with regulatory and operational requirements. Worked closely with executive leadership to strengthen IT resilience, security posture, and operational continuity.

Managed large-scale IT infrastructure projects supporting airline operations and outstations across multiple regions. Delivered infrastructure and connectivity services to support operational readiness, service continuity, and airport technology requirements. Coordinated with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical IT services within complex aviation environments.

Led IT Operations for the national aviation regulatory authority, managing six core IT functions including mainframe systems, data centers, database services, server and infrastructure services, service management, and help desk operations. Accountable for service stability, regulatory compliance, and continuity of mission-critical IT services supporting national civil aviation operations and regulatory oversight. Directed multi-disciplinary teams and ensured alignment between IT operations, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience objectives.

Coordinated IT operational readiness and airport transfer (ORAT) activities for a major international airport program. Ensured technology readiness, system integration, and operational alignment ahead of airport go-live.

Represented airport IT requirements within construction and systems integration programs. Coordinated security systems, control centers, and IT system data integration across airport operational platforms.

Led corporate IT support and infrastructure services within a banking environment, supporting business operations and service delivery.

Delighted to announce the completion of my PhD with first honors at King Abdulaziz University, after years of dedicated research in AI applied to historical studies from 2017 to 2024! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. Your encouragement and assistance have been truly invaluable. 🎓🙏 #PhD #AIinHistory #FirstHonors #KingAbdulazizUniversity #Gratitude