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

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Project Manager - Toll Engineering

•  Lead a high-performing team of dedicated engineers, contractor engineers, and professionals from 
    the information technology and electronic tolling system field to carry out short-term and long- 
    term planning to enhance and expand the toll system infrastructure, network, and systems. 
•  Oversee implementation & project management of Electronic Open Road Toll Project in terms cost, 
    time, and communication for works.
•  Monitor, measure and significantly improve KPI performance across all areas to drive operational 
    efficiency.
•  Manage software development teams for key projects including the Dubai Toll Collection System, 
    Disaster Recovery System, Application Governance Framework Implementation, enhancements & 
    implementation of additional internal/external system integrations.
•  Leverage strong persuasion & influencing skills to negotiate favorable vendor & partner contracts,        
    costs and service agreements while monitoring performance. 
•  Conduct detailed review of technical architecture; present advice to drive implementation of IT 
    disaster recovery & infrastructure solutions to maximise business value. 
•  Cultivate and maintain new/existing partnership agreements with key partners for various electronic 
    payments and services. 
•  Improve the current DTCS System to include all upgrades and new features, such as operational, 
   financial, and customer service bank ends.
•  Manage and supervise outsourced Software Development Engineering Team, Technical Support, 
    Software Support & Administration teams while ensuring compliance with Service Level 
    Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
•  Review technical architecture and provides key inputs for Dubai Toll System Disaster recovery and 
    IT/ITS infrastructure implementation solutions; drive the delivery of efficient and effective platforms 
    that are fundamental to business success while maximising business value.

Project Manager - ITS

Dialog Axiata PLC

Serve as Unit Manager and Systems Specialist for flagship telecommunications company providing largest mobile phone network. Develop and present Annual Business Plan outlining infrastructure-related projects and regularly advise leadership of progress. Hold responsibility for desktop and datacenter support, administration, and maintenance. Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Configure, implement, administer, and maintain core IT infrastructure, including servers, hardware, and software. Manage vendor and supplier contracts, negotiating costs and service agreements and monitoring performance. Supervise technical support and administration teams, interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating performance.

Unit Manager - Infrastructure Operations

Just In Time Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.

Administered corporate email, PBX, WAN / LAN, and desktop workstations. Drove operational efficiency, managed maintenance, upgrades, and deployments, and resolved issues efficiently. Directed Customer Service and Field Support Engineers and ensured services were rendered according to guidelines and expectations. Oversaw Help Desk and monitored troubleshooting and resolution.

Field Engineer – Enterprise Computing Services

ASIA PAC SRI LANKA (PTE) LTD

Customer Support Engineer

A seasoned, accomplished and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager with over two decades of experience overseeing systems infrastructures and leveraging best practice methodologies to oversee end-to-end project delivery. 

Expertise in Toll Engineering & Operations, IT Service Management, Agile, Waterfall & Engineering project management methodologies.

Trusted strategic advisor and thought leader to upper management teams, utilizing proven project leadership expertise to delegate & direct complex projects with clarity, distilling technical requirements for non-technical business audiences. Skilled in IT Service/DevOps Product Management.

Strong team leadership acumen; skilled in training, managing and empowering high-performing cross-functional teams. Adept in cultivating & maintaining strong working relationships with clients & stakeholders at all levels, championing high-performance and quality service delivery.

Key Competencies
Project Management | RFID Tolling | Tolling Engineering & Business Operations | IT Systems Infrastructure | Digital Transformation | Outsourced & Vendor Management | Agile/DevOps/Scrum |Technology Governance | Process/System Improvement | Change Management | Security & Threat Protection | Leadership & Team Building | Planning & Implementation | Budgeting & Costing Analysis | Data Analysis | Reporting & Forecasting | IT Governance | ITIL | IT Strategy | MCSE

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