Accomplished and certified IT Leader with 16+ years of experience driving digital transformation and operational excellence in complex global environments. Proven expertise in leading large-scale technology programs, integrating Operational Technology (OT) and Industry 4.0 solutions, and optimizing processes to achieve significant business impact. Skilled in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, team management, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Jan, 2008 - May, 2010
Al Akhaywayn University in Ifrane
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Computer Networks
Merit-based excellence scholarship and working as a part-time R&D engineer to contributed to a research project integrating cryptography algorithms over ARM9 chipset.
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Sept, 2003 - Dec, 2007
Al Akhaywayn University in Ifrane
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Computer Science
Minor in Business Administration, Honors: Cum Laude, ranked Top10 in graduation cohort.
Nov, 2023 - Present
Program Leader – APMT Global Technology Operations
Organized global strategic technology initiatives to establish the Gemini Cooperation (between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd), integrating critical operational systems across the two companies.
Served as as the primary Technology PMO point of contact for APM Terminals with partner shipping line Hapag-Lloyd.
Successfully delivered multiple sub-workstreams across 28 terminals worldwide and managed diverse stakeholders from initiation/planning through execution/control until go-live of the strategic project.
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Oct, 2021 - Oct, 2023 Present
Interim Hubs DigiOPS Lead – APM Terminals Regional DigiOPS Platform
Ensured interim leadership for the Regional Digital Operations portfolio, directly responsible for driving change management, managing operational risks, and overseeing project delivery.
Led critical Terminal Operating System (TOS) upgrades across multiple hub terminals in Morocco, Spain, and the Netherlands, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and throughput .
Managed full lifecycle of technology solutions, optimizing operations for Digital Operations platform products.
June, 2011 - Nov, 2020
IT Manager – Renault Regional Shared Service Center (SSC)
Directed cross-functional IT teams (+30 engineers/technicians) encompassing Servers/Storage, Databases, Security, and Network/Telecom, fostering a high-performance culture.
Managed an annual IT budget exceeding 3 million Euros, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.
Led a transformative tech-focused digital initiative for Industry 4.0, including strategic hosting and implementing LoRA for IoT, integrated mobility solutions, and Operational Technology (OT) for predictive maintenance, significantly enhancing operational intelligence and efficiency.
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