MGAbout Mo
Seasoned consulting professional with 12 years of experience driving advanced analytics and AI-led transformation across the public and private sectors in the Middle East. Known for delivering end-to-end impact—from data & AI strategy and solution design to implementation and scale-up. Proven track record in predictive modeling, machine learning, and operational analytics, with a strong emphasis on translating data into tangible business outcomes. Recognized for building high-impact platforms, including nearshore delivery hubs and scalable AI solutions that optimize cost, improve decision-making, and accelerate transformation agendas.
Arabic
Native or bilingual
Italian
Conversational
Spanish
Basic
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km), Abu Dhabi (up to 50km), Sharjah city (up to 50km)
Experience
- T1 ConsultingSr. Manager, Digital and AnalyticsDIGITAL AND ITAugust 2022 - Today (3 years and 10 months)Dubai - United Arab Emirates• Played a key leadership role in building an AI and advanced analytics platform across GCC clients—bridging strategy and solution delivery with scalable IP.• Acted as strategic advisor to GCC public-sector entities on AI investment prioritization, workforce enablement, and product-led execution models.• Mohanned has led business development efforts, including content development, client discussions, and financial negotiations valued at more than SAR88M (FY24), with a winning rate of 75% (booking SAR80 M) across six different practices.• Actively contributed to platform thinking and go-to-market strategy with tech partners (AVEVA, Schneider, DataCamp), helping shift toward solution-led delivery models.• Built and launched a nearshore delivery hub with over 20 developers and data scientists, reducing technical delivery costs by ~80% compared to traditional MC staffing.• Developed core AI solutions portfolio, including:• PACT: People Analytics platform with global deployments across 40+ clients• Sentiment Analytics: AI-based public discourse engine (in partnership with Grasper)• Time Sheet + Capability Tool: Resource utilization & skills analytics engine• Supply & Demand Planning Simulator: Forecasting for public-sector resource allocation
- DAMAC GroupDirector of Data Science, ITMarch 2022 - August 2022 (5 months)Dubai - United Arab Emirates• Developed Damac's data science strategy and roadmap to build a data science and advanced analytics center of excellence within the company.• Developed data science end-to-end framework on how to build data science use cases, deliver it and measure business impact• Worked closely with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and design use cases and measure their success• Worked very closely with the data engineering and infrastructure team on setting up data science capabilities (incl. tools and platforms)• Led a team of data scientists across the different initiatives to deliver end-to-end machine learning projects. Key projects included a dynamic pricing model, customer scoring engine, and handover forecast model.• Oversee and QC the development of advanced AI/machine learning solutions leveraging different techniques for advanced analytics• Oversee and validate model development, with great flexibility in implementing state-of the-art data science solutions by ensuring the model impact is measurable• Key Solution: Pricing Prediction Model, Predictive maintenance, Demand forecast
- KPMGSenior Manager, Data Science and AnalyticsFebruary 2021 - March 2022 (1 year and 1 month)Dubai - United Arab Emirates• Identified and converted multiple opportunities into potential engagements by utilizing cross-firm selling and customer upselling.• Led the development of 20-plus proposals that spanned across the data life cycle, valued at AED30m, with a win ratio of 30%.• Managed teams delivering projects across the data life cycle, generating revenue ("NFR") amounting to AED11m.• At KPMG, I led a team of 10 data scientists to establish and operate the advanced analytics factory for Abu Municipality and Transport Authority (DMT). Overseeing the development and delivery of 75 POCs, we used advanced analytics tools to extract key insights from DMT's data. This project, which lasted over eight months, was a testament to my leadership and team management skills.• Led a team to perform a detailed analysis of 5 databases for a federal entity based in UAE. The main objective of this exercise was to look at the audit log entries and conduct a detailed analysis to identify and review manual entries conducted to these databases that appear suspicious. We have also been asked to identify the financial impact of such actions wherever possible.• Supported the team's growth from 25 to 53 members by attracting top talents.• Notable clients : Dubai Police, UAE MOF, DMT• Key Solution: Property and land pricing model
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Education
- Master of ScienceGeorgia Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Analytics
- Post Graduate in Data Science and Business AnalyticsThe University of Texas at Austin2020Post Graduate in Data Science and Business Analytics
Certifications
- Python ProgrammingGeorgia Institute of technology2021