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AI Strategy
Designing enterprise AI systems to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and build sustainable competitive advantage.
MMXXVI · The Liquid Edition
ALSIDDIQ
M. Abdullah
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Technology project leader & digital strategy expert — fifteen years across banking, financial services, and IT governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Demand & Delivery Manager · EMKAN · PMO Authority
12K+
LinkedIn Followers
15+
Years Experience
MBA
+ MSc AI
PhD
Candidate
❦ Royal Decree
12K+
LinkedIn Followers
15+
Years in Technology
3
Scientific Publications
50+
Projects Delivered
A Note On Practice
An AI-Minded Project Leader
I lead the full technology demand lifecycle — from intake and prioritization to delivery — ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and technology portfolio goals.
Deep expertise in digital banking, institutional transformation, and IT governance, with published research in AI-driven fraud detection in financial services.
The discipline I apply daily in high-complexity enterprise environments is one of strategic vision paired with precise execution.
Education & Credentials
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PhD — Data Science & Artificial IntelligenceCandidate · Islamic University of Minnesota
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MSc — Artificial Intelligence
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MBA — Master of Business Administration
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Effective technology leadership combines strategic vision with precise execution.
— Alsiddiq M. Abdullah
The Disciplines
Mastery, refracted
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Project Management & PMO
Leading PMO offices and applying Agile and PMP methodologies for efficient, high-quality project delivery.
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IT Governance
COBIT & ITIL frameworks, portfolio management, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity.
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Digital Banking
Leading digital banking initiatives and transforming traditional operations into intelligent, scalable platforms.
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Data Science & Analytics
Machine learning models and financial fraud detection systems with documented field research experience.
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Operational Transformation
End-to-end process redesign and efficiency improvement through business automation and modern technologies — from diagnosis through execution and measurement.
The Record
Publications & Research
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Financial Fraud Detection Using Machine Learning Models
Peer-reviewed journal · AI in Financial Services
Applied research presenting ML models for proactive fraud detection in digital banking transactions, with a comparative analysis of algorithm performance.
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AI Governance in Saudi Financial Institutions
Academic Study · IT Governance
A proposed framework for governing AI applications in banking environments, addressing regulatory compliance requirements and Vision 2030 objectives.
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The Role of Big Data in Improving PMO Decisions
Research Paper · Project Management & Data Analytics
A practical case study demonstrating how Big Data Analytics improves project risk prediction accuracy and resource allocation in PMO offices.
The Journey
A Career in Delivery
Demand & Delivery Manager
EMKAN (إمكان) · Saudi Arabia
Current
Leading the full technology demand lifecycle, strategic portfolio management, and ensuring alignment between technical delivery and institutional objectives.
IT Project Leader — Digital Banking
Al Rajhi Bank · مصرف الراجحي
Previous
Led digital transformation initiatives and electronic banking platform development at one of the world's largest Islamic banks.
Transformation & Delivery Lead
Tanfeeth · Saudi Arabia
Previous
Managed institutional transformation programs and applied Agile methodologies at enterprise scale.
IT Project Manager
Etesal · Saudi Arabia
Previous
IT project management, team capability building and PMBOK standards implementation.
Al-Sahafi · الصحفي
Articles & Insights
In Frame · في الإطار
The Gallery
An Audience
Let’s build what’s next.
For advisory, speaking, or collaboration on AI-driven transformation and IT governance in financial services.