Basheer Akaila
About Basheer Akaila
Basheer Akaila is a PMO Program Management professional currently working at du in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has contributed to significant government strategic system integration programs since 2020. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the American University of Sharjah and has previously worked at Cisco and Parsons Corporation.
Work at du
Basheer Akaila has been employed at du as a PMO - Program Management since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to one of the largest government strategic system integration programs as part of the EITC Program Management Team. His responsibilities include developing Program Management Plans using the PMI framework and managing financial activities in collaboration with the Business Team and External Stakeholders. He ensures accurate revenue and cost analysis to support program objectives.
Previous Experience
Before joining du, Basheer Akaila worked at Cisco as a Project Manager from 2017 to 2019. His role involved overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. He also gained experience as a Design Engineer Intern at Parsons Corporation in 2015 and as an Intern at Dubai Municipality in 2013. These positions provided him with foundational skills in engineering and project management.
Education and Expertise
Basheer Akaila earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the American University of Sharjah, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. His academic background has equipped him with technical knowledge and skills relevant to his roles in program and project management. He has applied this expertise in developing strategic plans and managing large-scale programs.
Program Management Skills
In his current position, Basheer Akaila has developed several Program Management Plans utilizing the PMI framework. He has established and managed the program's reporting structure and cycles, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to C-Level executives. Additionally, he has utilized the Axelos MoP framework to enhance strategic planning and portfolio management capabilities within the ICT Delivery Department.