Basem Alkhaleel, PhD

• Manage the development of the operating model for the Ministry of Culture's cultural scholarship program. • Develop business process maps for the cultural scholarship program at the Ministry of Culture. • Support the formulation of a new strategic direction for the Ministry, ensuring alignment with cultural objectives. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices and innovative solutions into project execution.

-Conducted research related to machine learning applications in critical infrastructure resilience, reliability engineering, and business continuity -Director of the counseling unit for undergraduate engineering students -Director of the Industrial Engineering Department graduation projects unit -Member of the Scientific Committee of the Industrial Engineering Department -Member of the Industrial Engineering Department Counseling Unit -Member of the Quality Assurance Unit of the Industrial Engineering department -Supervised several undergraduate student graduation projects

At King Saud University, I played a pivotal role in supporting students' academic journeys through effective management and innovative teaching methods. My responsibilities included lecturing on key engineering subjects while continuously striving to improve student engagement and performance.

• Act as a governance expert to define stakeholder roles and responsibilities for various organizations. • Document process maps and operating models tailored for government entities and private companies. • Collaborat with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

In my role as a Management Consultant at ES Consulting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I conducted organizational excellence assessments and provided improvement plans to improve operational efficiency. I developed and implemented process improvement strategies, led process reengineering projects, and defined new standard operating procedures to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

In my role at the Arkansas Department of Transportation, I spearheaded a research project focused on creating risk-based simulation models for interdependent multimodal transportation networks. I collaborated with diverse stakeholders to gather requirements and optimize transportation operations, resulting in improved decision-making processes. My leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams was pivotal in achieving project milestones and improving system performance.

I successfully led the development of a comprehensive decision support system, significantly improving transportation operations: • Engaged with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure project alignment with strategic goals. • Analyzed existing transportation systems to identify key areas for improvement and optimization. • Coordinated international teams, fostering collaboration among software developers and subject matter experts.

As a PhD Researcher at the University of Arkansas, I focused on advancing critical infrastructure resilience engineering. I developed models that not only restored disrupted systems but also integrated risk mitigation strategies, significantly enhancing infrastructure robustness. My work contributed to a deeper understanding of resilience in engineering, paving the way for future innovations in the field.

• Conducted data-driven analyses to enhance decision-making in engineering projects, leading to improved project outcomes. • Collaborated on multiple research initiatives focused on reliability and quality engineering, fostering teamwork and innovation. • Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills through rigorous coursework and collaborative efforts.