Abdul Ismail
About Abdul Ismail
Abdul Ismail serves as the Regional Information Technology Director for Saab in the Middle East and Africa, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in IT management and a solid educational foundation, he has over two decades of experience in various IT roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Saab
Abdul Ismail has been serving as the Regional Information Technology Director at Saab since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT operations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. His tenure at Saab has spanned five years, during which he has contributed to the company's strategic IT initiatives in the United Arab Emirates. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Executive Manager ICT at Saab from 2016 to 2019, where he managed various ICT projects and teams in Centurion.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining Saab, Abdul Ismail worked at Aveng as an IT Manager from 2013 to 2016 in Johannesburg. His responsibilities included managing IT services and infrastructure. He also held several positions at Aveng, including Operations/Service Delivery Manager from 2008 to 2013 and System Administration/Implementation Coordinator from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he worked as an IT Manager at ORTEC Consulting from 2001 to 2005, where he was involved in managing IT operations.
Education and Expertise
Abdul Ismail has a strong educational background in business and IT management. He completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Henley Business School from 2013 to 2016. He also participated in the Management Advanced Programme (MAP+) at the same institution in 2012. His technical qualifications include certifications such as ITIL Foundation V3 from EXIN in 2010, VMWARE VCP 3 and VCP 4 in 2009, and ICSE WorkSite Engineer from Interwoven in 2007.
Professional Development
Abdul Ismail has engaged in various professional development programs to enhance his skills in IT and management. His certifications in VMware demonstrate his expertise in virtualization technologies. The ITIL Foundation certification reflects his understanding of IT service management best practices. His education from Henley Business School further solidifies his knowledge in management and business strategies, equipping him for leadership roles in the IT sector.