Dr. Mohammad Al Awadhi
About Dr. Mohammad Al Awadhi
Dr. Mohammad Al Awadhi is the Senior Director of Business Development for Smart City at du, with over 15 years of experience in project management and telecommunications. He has held various roles in prominent organizations, including Dubai eGovernment and Dubai Islamic Bank, and possesses advanced degrees in Internet Computing and International Business.
Work at du
Dr. Mohammad Al Awadhi has served as the Senior Director of Business Development (Smart City) at du since 2009. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing business development initiatives related to smart city projects. His responsibilities include ensuring effective communication between project resources and customers, managing project timelines, budgets, and quality requirements. Dr. Al Awadhi plays a crucial role in coordinating the transfer and control of final projects, ensuring that all operational and maintenance documentation is properly assembled and transferred.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Mohammad Al Awadhi holds a Bachelor's degree in Internet Computing from the University of Dubai, which he completed between 2004 and 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Wollongong in Dubai from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he earned a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Liverpool John Moores University, studying from 2014 to 2017. His academic background supports his extensive experience in project management within the telecommunications industry.
Background
Dr. Mohammad Al Awadhi began his career as a Web Developer at Dubai eGovernment, where he worked from 2001 to 2005. He then transitioned to Dubai Silicon Oasis, serving as Land Sales Coordinator and Head of Property for one year. Following this, he worked at Dubai Islamic Bank as Branch Manager from 2006 to 2009. His diverse background in technology, banking, and property management has equipped him with a unique skill set applicable to his current role in business development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dr. Mohammad Al Awadhi has demonstrated a strong track record in project management. He has extensive experience in managing project resources to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality requirements. His role involves interfacing with external project customers to determine their needs and delivering projects within established constraints. He is also accountable for status updates, change requests, budget management, and risk management on all projects under his responsibility.