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Deployed Technologies, LLCVice President of Technology Development
Jan. 2024DubaiIn this role, I lead the technology innovation, business continuity & strategy, client engagements, client onboarding, technology solutions evaluation and complex project planning support and management for Dtech. DTech provides specialized technology design and project management consulting for Master Planning, Smart Destinations, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Retail industries. Our team consists of industry experts who have spent their entire careers working for hospitality and mixed-use developments or firms within the luxury and full-service market. This gives us a competitive edge because we understand the technology and know how the end user will use it.
Deployed Technologies, LLCRegional Technology Director - Europe, Middle East & Africa
Jan. 2020 - Feb. 2024Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDTech provides specialized technology design and project management consulting for Master Planning, Smart Destinations, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Retail industries. Our team consists of industry experts who have spent their entire careers working for hotel companies or firms within the luxury and full-service market. This gives us a competitive edge because not only do we understand the technology, we know how the end user will use it. Moreover, if it is not implemented correctly, we know exactly how it will impact the guest experience. We are successful because we have vast knowledge and experience on how to take a project from concept to completion. Whether it is developing a long-range technology strategy for a management company or designing a technology infrastructure for a luxury entity.
The Heart of EuropeCorporate Head of IT
Jul. 2019 - Dec. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHeaded the entire digital transformation journey of the Heart of Europe corporate office and the master hospitality projects. Heart of Europe is a mega hospitality project based out of Dubai World Islands on the shores of Dubai 7 km away from the coastlines of Dubai. The Heart of Europe consists of 7 islands, 13 hotels, 3 residential projects, 51 F&B venues and a day-use entertainment island which all are under one umbrella which is there to deliver the best of hospitality blended with innovation and sustainability.
FIVE Hotels and ResortsGroup Director Of Information Technology
Jun. 2018 - Jul. 2019Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLed the IT department of Five Hotels & Resorts and as part of the duties, managing the operations and projects of all the running and upcoming hotels of Five Hotels & Resorts. Five Hotels & Resorts is a newly born young gen hotel brand which caters to the young traveller who enjoys a casual, fun-filled and energized entertainment lovers.
FIVE Hotels and ResortsDirector of Information Technology
Jul. 2017 - Jun. 2018United Arab EmiratesFIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai marked the FIVE Hotels and Resorts first venture into Dubai and more projects lined up in the United Arab Emirates. Located on ultimate beachfront property in one of the world’s most desirable destinations, FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai will offer 477 spacious guest rooms and suites and 222 signature Viceroy Residences all with breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf.
Viceroy Hotel GroupArea Director of Information Technology - UAE
Nov. 2016 - Jul. 2017Dubai, United Arab EmiratesViceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai marks the Viceroy’s first venture into Dubai and its second in the United Arab Emirates. Located on ultimate beachfront property in one of the world’s most desirable destinations, Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai will offer 477 spacious guest rooms and suites and 222 signature Viceroy Residences all with breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf.
VersaceDirector of Information Technology - Hospitality
Oct. 2014 - Nov. 2016Dubai, United Arab EmiratesI led the technology division for Versace's hospitality brand, Palazzo Versace Hotels which managed the global portfolio of Palazzo Versace Dubai, Palazzo Versace Gold Cost Australia, Palazzo Versace Macau, and Palazzo Versace Montenegro. Versace brand essence is a timeless combination of the heritage of Gianni Versace and the strong design presence of Donatella Versace.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLCCluster Director of Information Technology - Qatar
Sep. 2012 - Oct. 2014Doha, State of QatarThe Ritz-Carlton Doha and The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village were the icons of luxury hospitality in Doha. Was responsible for managing the IT operations, projects and owner relationships in terms of ICT related tasks.
Katara Hospitality (Merweb Hotels Management Company)Group IT Manager
Sep. 2009 - Sep. 2012Doha, State of QatarWorked as the Group IT Manager for Katara Hospitality (Merweb Hotels Management) which is a unique brand born in Qatar with the concept of Qatari culture. Katara Hospitality a government entity who owns the majority of the luxury hotels in Doha, Qatar and across the world.
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSCInformation Technology Manager
Aug. 2008 - Aug. 2009Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRotana Hotels is the fastest growing business and leisure hotel chain in the Middle East with their wings spread across the whole of ME & Northern Africa.
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSCAssistant Information Technology Manager
Dec. 2005 - Jul. 2008Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesRotana Hotels is the fastest growing business and leisure hotel chain in the Middle East with their wings spread across the whole of ME & Northern Africa.
British American TobaccoIT Management Trainee
Sep. 2004 - Oct. 2005Colombo, Sri LankaBAT is the world's largest tobacco manufacture which has a global footprint with factories and offices are located in US, Africa and Asia Pacific.
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