Mohamed Shawky محمد شوقي

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Information Technology Expert- خبير التكنولوجيا

GIS Drones™

GIS Drones based in Dubai, is a leading provider of drone-powered solutions across various industries in the UAE and the Middle East. Established in 2020, the company specializes in surveying, mapping, surveillance, and AI-based drone data analysis, delivering high-quality and innovative services to enhance operational efficiency.

Achievements:
- Grew company revenue from zero self-funded to 10x in 4 years.
- Increased business to 7 drone technology verticals.
- Expanded the market from UAE to Oman and North Africa.
- Automated business and operational processes.
- Focused on Research & Development and AI applications.
- Successfully led the company to full acquisition and exit.

Founder & CEO - مؤسس ومدير تنفيذي

Roads and Transport Authority

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Smart Services department enhances urban mobility through innovative digital solutions and user-friendly mobile
applications.

Achievements:
- Accountable for the quality of the top 3 major RTA apps, valued at 30 million Dirhams.
- Helped improve adoption levels by 25%, reduced complaints by 50%.
- Helped Smart Services achieve organizational performance targets & KPI scores.
- Managed all internal audit activities and closed 100% of the identified gaps.
- Co-developed Smart Services applications' quality guidelines and criteria based on Dubai Digital and international standards.
- Executed the Artificial Intelligence ChatBot project quality for 60+ services.

Chief Technology Specialist - أخصائي رئيسي في جودة التقنيات

Amazon Business

- Founded the company and managed it as the Chief Executive Officer
- Achieved multi-million Dirhams revenue starting by personal seed investment
- Establishing a powerful supplier network, as well as over 10 engagements with reseller portals in the UAE
- Achieved remarkable increase in the customer life time value and reduction in the customer acquisition
- Stellar in developing sophisticated integration solutions between Magento, Noon, Amazon and Souq
- Recorded the highest sales revenues from only organic search with minimum digital marketing budget

CEO of Kanary Gifts

ADNOC Group

Served as project manager with a primary accountability for overseeing quality assurance and strategy development. Implemented standards and procedures in compliance with ISO 9001 and CMMI standards. Led multiple projects such as: Mobility Project Infrastructure & ADCO People Search

Accomplishments:
- Qualified IT division for ISO 9001 certification & CMMI certification in 18 months
- Implemented change management strategy leveraging a structured methodology
- Overseeing solution development, tech platform, & system architecture
- Supervised delivery processes for project schedule, quality management, & communications.
- Identified improvement areas & implemented measures to maximize customer satisfaction.

Senior Project Manager

Universal Knowledge Solutions, Inc

Analyzed and developed ADCO MAXIMO e-learning content using ASSIMA e-learning tools and instrumentally utilized ATS to clone MAXIMO processes and develop an exact simulation of the real-time work flow. Performed analysis on the King Fahad University of Petroleum & Mineral project (KFUPM). Drove
quality of the final e-content, applying the web quality standards, instructional requirements and customer needs. Hosted the final e-content on the LMS (WebCT, ASSIMA Change Management System) and defined the courseinstructor rules. 

Accomplishments:
- Administered ADCO LMS system users and courses; Generated weekly stat reports. 
- Successfully managed the remote outsourced team development processes for projects. 
- Developed tutorial-based simulations & animations; added content & voiceover synchronization.
- Embedded SCORM coding into courses to support e-content tracking; Optimized eXact templates.
- Designed e-content base structure & development process flow; Developed customized layout

Senior Consultant

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Accountable for all technical deliverables, project plan, financials, projections, issue/dependency tracking, resourcing and timescales and responsible for managing multiple stakeholders.

Accomplishments:
- Developed & managed 3 conferences websites in collaboration with
conference administrators.
- Co-developed organization website using advanced Microsoft platforms and
technologies.

Senior Software Engineer

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IT Executive Expert | Drones | AI | EduTech | PropTech | IT Management | Serial Entrepreneur | Speaker & Educator

With 23 years of experience and a Master's in IT Management, I leverage my expertise to drive innovation in AI and drone technologies to maximize ROI. As a serial entrepreneur and former executive at ADNOC and RTA, I lead teams to position organizations at the forefront of digital transformation.

Throughout my career, I have founded and successfully exited two startups: GIS Drones and Kanary Gifts. At GIS Drones, I transformed building inspections in the GCC region, helping clients like DEWA, Du, Masdar, Aldar, and Emaar reduce costs by 50% while enhancing safety and efficiency.

Recognized as a top leader in the drones industry by Aviator Middle East and one of the top 6 innovation startups by the Dubai Airshow, I actively create content on LinkedIn to educate and inspire others.

I have spearheaded several tech-driven initiatives, including developing an AI chatbot for RTA, implementing an intelligent traffic monitoring system with Sharjah University, and launching a smart drone inspection system for high-rise skyscrapers.

I am open to work opportunities, speaking engagements, and consulting in advanced technology domains.

CoFounder & CEO

In September 2020, I founded GeoDrones Aerial Services, a Dubai based Commercial Drone Services & Solutions Provider, commissioned with a mission to provide superior quality Drone Services to customers across the United Arab Emirates & the Gulf region.

In less than 1 year, I’ve successfully managed to create corporate collaborations with Abu Dhabi and Dubai governments and delivered multiple major projects to high profile companies in topology surveying, bathymetric and solar panels inspection.

I aim to position GIS Drones to be the Industry Leader in Commercial Drone Services across United Arab Emirates and the GCC region, and is always in the duel to preserve, uphold and be conversant with the advancements in Drones.

Mohamed Shawky - محمد شوقي

Suncoast - A division of GMG

Store Manager at Suncoast Outdoor Furniture
1- Drive sales, foster customer loyalty, and lead high-performing teams.
2- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales goals.
3- Committed to creating a positive and engaging work environment.
4- Strategic retail leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
5- Recruit, hire, train, and develop sales representatives.
6- Monitor team performance and provide coaching and feedback.
7- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners.
9- Negotiate contracts and close deals.

Store Manager

Prime Group

Familiarizes oneself with firm-client contract for the project
Organize work on the project and set for the procedures to be employed in
accomplishing the project including scheduling field crews and coordinating with
CAD Technicians
Develop and monitor the project's progression to meet Client and firm time
objectives
Notify the Client of changes in project scope and prepare estimates for additional
fees
Attend project meetings, as necessary.
Process data and prepare CAD drawings using Civil 3D software.
Collect survey data using a global positioning system (GPS), total station to
measure elevations, distance and angles

Senior Survey Engineer

Aus Surv Middle East LLC

•	conducting daily surveying activity at site and measuring with laser disto.
•	comparing the as built measurements with architectural drawings for deviations.
•	preparing survey report with all deviations found on site for client review and update.
•	comparing architectural drawings features with site for any deviations.
•	preparing and updating architectural drawings incorporating the deviations found on site and submit client to acquire approval from concerned authorities.
•	Providing technical advice and solving problems on site.
•	Dealing with survey instruments (total station, Auto level and GPS).
•	Train assistants and helpers and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
•	supervising the survey team, Verifying the accuracy of survey data and comparing footprint of plot as per site with the block data for any variations and include in the report.

Site inspector

Al ihsan charity and development

Supervisor, Coordinator and Monitor to all project department’s including technical, reporting, case management, UASC details and financial department.
•	Prepare technical reports and inputs for project preparation and documentation ensuring accuracy, timeline, and relevancy of information to UNICEF child protection officer.
•	Facilitate the development/establishment of sectoral project goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of child protection and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
•	Participate in monitoring and evaluation, project reviews and annual sectoral reviews with partners and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.
•	Undertake field visits and surveys and collect/share information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and refer to relevant officials for resolution.
•	Report on critical issues, bottlenecks, and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.

Project Manager

•	Writing monthly children's activities program.
•	Writing daily reports and visits.
•	Distribution of tasks between team members.
•	Foster a spirit of cooperation and love within the team.

Team Leader

General Company for Construction and Reconstruction

•	Assessing, surveying and recording land and structure specifications.
•	Conducting topographical surveys.
•	Assessing the structural integrity of buildings and surrounding infrastructure.
•	Developing daily, weekly and monthly reports for the Site Manager.
•	Responsible for small projects, working on detailed survey using (Total Station).
•	Carrying out engineering secretarial and document controlling works for head office support of some projects
•	Quantity Surveying of cut and back-fill using the program (Civil 3D)

Assistant Land Surveyor

• Surveyor engineer with almost 4 years’ experience in field and office work in UAE and very good skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft office programs.
• 2 years of experience in project management with Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage budgets responsibly and distribute resources effectively.
•  In my last position as project manager  I was responsible for more than 350 employees and a big budget exceeding $ 500,000 where I managed human and financial resources as per the agreement with the organization.

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