Hamad Al Harthi
About Hamad Al Harthi
Hamad Al Harthi serves as the Director of IT Infrastructure Delivery (Technology Transformation) at du, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in IT infrastructure roles across various organizations and holds a Master's in Strategic Leadership from Abu Dhabi University.
Work at du
Hamad Al Harthi currently serves as the Director of IT Infrastructure Delivery (Technology Transformation) at du, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads various infrastructure transformation workstreams, including Business Support Systems (BSS), Operational Support Systems (OSS), Integration layer, and Front End in a Greenfield Program. He is responsible for managing infrastructure workstreams independently and coordinating with eight global vendors to ensure that business outcomes are achieved within specified deadlines. His leadership focuses on embedding continuous improvements in project delivery and standardizing procedures to minimize business disruptions.
Education and Expertise
Hamad Al Harthi has a strong educational background in business administration and management. He earned a Bachelor of Management Information Systems from AL Ain University of Science and Technology, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's in Strategic Leadership from Abu Dhabi University between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, he studied at Harvard Business School, where he completed the Harvard Management Essentials program in 2020. This combination of education equips him with the skills necessary for effective leadership in IT infrastructure.
Background
Hamad Al Harthi has extensive experience in IT infrastructure roles across various organizations. He began his career as a Human Resources Clerk Trainee at DMCC in 2006 and progressed through various IT positions, including IT Support Technician Trainee at Dubai Airports and IT Support Trainee at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He worked as an IT Infrastructure Admin at Sharjah Cooperative Society and Total before becoming an IT Infrastructure Engineer at Abu Dhabi Media. He served as a Senior Global IT Infrastructure Engineer at TAQA before joining du.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Hamad Al Harthi has demonstrated a commitment to improving project delivery and operational efficiency. He has standardized procedures and constructed roadmaps to ensure successful project execution with minimal disruption to business operations. He has also facilitated business due diligence by promoting effective backlog management. His collaborative approach has led to significant improvements in program awareness and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that all parties are aligned with project goals and outcomes.