Qais Al-Khaldi

Qais Al-Khaldi

Data Center Design Director @ center3

About

Proven leader in delivering large-scale projects, including managing a portfolio exceeding 100 MW and billions of SAR in value. Accomplished in overseeing complex data center projects and mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality outcomes. Extensive expertise in data center facilities, covering both project delivery and operations, with in-depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical, civil, and integrated systems. Highly skilled in project management methodologies, with a track record of successfully managing diverse teams and stakeholders. Bringing a unique perspective from leadership roles across contractor, vendor, and client positions, I excel in navigating complex challenges with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to driving efficiency and excellence in every project undertaken.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

Negotiation, Vendor Management, Strategy, Management, Operational Excellence, Mitigation Strategies, Industry standards, Communication, Program Development, Hyperscaler Data centers, Data Center Management, Data Center Construction, Data Center Operations, Data Center Design, Uptime Topology, Green Data Centers, Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management

Experience

center3

Data Center Design Director

center3

LinkedIn
2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

center3

Head of Data Center projects

center3

LinkedIn
2023-2 - 2025-1 · 2 yrs

Saudi Arabia

Leading projects delivery team for portfolio over than 100 MW and ++ Billions SAR. -Main Responsibilities: • Leading the development and implementation of the project management Department strategy in line with the company's strategy. • Developing and monitor implementation of Project Management Department policies, processes, and procedures. • Monitoring Project Management Department performance against KPIs and targets on a regular basis. • Leading problems solving across DC projects. • Developing and Managing projects Budgets. • Stakeholder management (Either internal stakeholder such procurement, business and operation, or external stockholders such clients). • Recommending improvements and efficiencies in line with corporate priorities.

stc

Sr. Technical Projects Manager

stc

LinkedIn
2020-3 - 2022-12 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Saudi Arabia

Technical lead consultant & projects manager for New Era infrastructure Data Centers (NEIDC) of Saudi Telcom company. -Responsibilities: • Managing PIP with consultant company & contractors. • Leading submittals, design, and shop drawings review. • Managing External Authorities activities (Utility, Municipality, Civil defense, and Uptime). • Managing projects stakeholders Communication (safety, Security, operation...etc.). • Leading (L1-L5) Handover tests. -Some of Achievements: • Sr.PM for NEIDC PH-III SBM Project (HyperScaler Data Center projects – Ongoing) • Lead NEIDC PH-III RFP • Managing NEIDC PH-II (Qassim & Makkah) DC’s initiation till HO. • Support TCCF & HO for NEIDC PH-I Khurais Data Center

Mobily

DC Facility Operation Consultant

Mobily

LinkedIn
2019-3 - 2020-3 · 1 yr 1 mo

Saudi Arabia

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IFM Operation team and act as primary contact with TB-P&O for any project requirements. -Responsibilities: • Lead solving technical topics of Data Center facility kingdom wide. • Support IFM project review and execution • Ensure an efficient implementation of Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) and frequent preventive maintenance programs. • Ensure all maintenance activities carried out per the agreed vendor SLA. • Conduct continual technical assessment for power/cooling utilization and potential improvement. • Participate on business continuity and disaster recovery procedure. • Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions. • Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and practices for potential application in Mission Critical Facilities Environment.

Huawei

Senior ICT Energy Engineer

Huawei

LinkedIn
2016-3 - 2019-3 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Saudi Arabia

Leading Data center facility enterprise business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. -Responsibilities: • Support pre-sales team for design high level projects. • Support Channel team to manage partners relations and Improve their capability. • Provide Data center facility training for Middle east Partners and customers. • Senior supervision for implementation of Data Center Facility projects (Electrical, Mechanical and Monitoring System). • Senior supervision for operation contracts of Data Center Facility (Preventive, Predictive, Corrective, and periodic maintenance) -Some of Achievements: • SEC HQ Data center: 2.4 MW Tier III Data center. • Dawiyat project: E&M Consolation for all Dawiyat Containers. • National grid DC: Huawei fusionmodule2000. • ALJ co. DC: Tier II prefabricated data center – Huawei fusionmodule1000-B. • Baha University: Main Data center of the university.

APC-MGE: now the IT Business of Schneider-Electric

Field Services Engineer >> Project Manager

APC-MGE: now the IT Business of Schneider-Electric

LinkedIn
2012-6 - 2016-3 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Saudi Arabia

APC Schneider (AMPS service unit Jun-2012 till April-2014): Lead the Services of AMPS in Central Area. This position allowed me to gain extensive technical acumen. -Responsibilities: • Responsible for critical power system services (Ups, stabilizer, etc.) in central area and supporting for last area. • Supervise installation and testing commissioning for APC-Schneider electric. • Maintenance for APC-Schneider electric. —————————————————————————————— Future System (APC Elite partner May-2014 till March-2016): Managing Data Center facility projects with vendors and subcontractors. Most importantly, the wide knowledge of multi-cultural backgrounds which allowed me to communicate and work effectively with different business representatives from different backgrounds and provide solutions that suit their needs.

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