Mohammed Dammas

• Render leadership to conceptualise IT strategy and roadmaps per the Ministry's objectives and mission. • Steer operational aspects across Ministry's IT general department by administering the annual budget. • Define criteria to set priorities, assess business cases, support demand management, and control business requests. • Manage and align portfolios of the Ministry's IT general department with established direction. • Deliver oversight for strategic planning, budgeting, quality management, and project reporting functions. • Improve service delivery in line with the roadmap set for the Ministry's IT general department initiatives. • Provide actionable recommendations to address non-compliance issues by strictly following policies and procedures within the functional units of IT department. • Mitigate risks across the IT planning and governance function in line with the criteria established by risk management (within GRC). • Foster relationships with service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of services. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 • Introduced cutting-edge technologies across the Ministry of Finance and the National Centre for Government Resources Systems by spearheading a digital transformation programme. • Led successful implementation of the ERP system • Launched and developed the internal correspondence system, "MOAMALAT" • Introduced the communication centre platform.

• Ensured successful implementation of digital transformation strategy by spearheading large-scale projects. • Developed progress reports providing an overview of projects' activities to senior leadership. • Manage IT project portfolio while adhering to the Ministry's project management methodology and strategic direction. • Met workforce requirements for the execution of projects by hiring highly professional candidates. • Drove proper monitoring of project budgets, timelines, plans, agreements, and benefits realisation. • Spearheaded end-to-end delivery of projects within the planned schedule, budget, and time constraints. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 • Successfully established National Centre for Government Resource (NCGR), February 16, 2021. • Developed resources and executed necessary policies/procedures to ensure operational continuity during COVID.

• Devised plans and led teams to accomplish high-impact projects, encompassing 3G, 4G, and 5G network implementation. • Oversaw development of a variety of solutions, encompassing 2G/3G Ericsson, Ericsson Node B (3G), COW (Cell on Wheel sites), and WiMax (IP/VPN and wireless internet technology). • Analysed tenders' generic specifications and actively participated in the technical evaluation of tenders. • Managed the scope of work and project issues while liaising with multiple departments (engineering, planning, and integration). 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 • Managed a large-scale 4G LTE project for wireless network. Expanded data network to accommodate the service within six months. • Designed and executed movable sites (35 Cell on wheels) to ensure seamless mobile coverage during Hajj seasons that became a success story and model to be followed in all similar events. • Successfully launched the 3G network in KSA commercially through the execution of a mega project within 12 months.

• Led end-to-end implementation of ADSL, DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer), and fibre-to-the-home projects through strategic planning, budgeting, and team leadership. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 • Accomplished the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) project to deploy 1 million fast-track DSL lines in STC Network within 356 Exchanges. Completed the project within tight deadlines and budget limitations.

• Developed operational procedures for all departments to control the large STC data networks, ultimately increasing the quality and performance of the DNOC by 80%. • Facilitated senior leadership with informed decision-making by producing and delivering periodic reports. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 • Elevated customer satisfaction of key accounts within three months while building a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team to resolve the data network incidents/faults in line with customers' expectations. • Enhanced service quality and reduced operational costs by launching a unified Network Management Centre (DNOC).