Mohammed Atham

محمد احمد اعظم

Enterprise AI & Digital Transformation Leader

Enterprise AI & Digital Transformation leader with extensive experience driving enterprise-scale automation, workforce intelligence, governance modernization, and AI-powered operational transformation initiatives. Proven track record in designing and leading scalable in-house enterprise platforms that enhance organizational efficiency, strengthen governance controls, reduce dependency on third-party platforms, and support executive decision-making across HR, analytics, and business operations. My work combines enterprise technology leadership, AI strategy, data governance, enterprise architecture, workforce analytics, and hands-on system architecture with a strong focus on measurable organizational impact.

skills

Professional Skills

Enterprise Platforms & Automation 95 %

AI Strategy & Governance 94 %

Workforce Intelligence & Analytics 96 %

System Integration & Architecture 93 %

Personal Skills

Executive Reporting 95 %

Data Governance 94 %

Cross-Functional Leadership 96 %

Operational Excellence 95 %

education

2024 - Present

Midocean University

MSc Cybersecurity

Graduate studies focused on cybersecurity, governance, risk, security controls, and enterprise technology protection.

Data Science

Udacity

Nanodegree Data Science

Advanced data science program covering analytics, machine learning, statistical modeling, and practical data-driven solutions.

2015 - 2019

Umm Al-Qura University

BSc Computer Science

Computer Science degree with focus on programming, databases, management information systems, data analysis, operations research, software engineering, and technical project management.

experience

2026 - Present

KAUST

Data & AI Manager

Led enterprise-wide Data & AI initiatives driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Directed enterprise data strategy, AI adoption, governance frameworks, and business intelligence operations to support executive leadership and organizational growth.

Directed enterprise Data & AI operations supporting strategic planning, executive reporting, institutional performance, AI-powered solutions, intelligent automation, enterprise chatbots, LLM-driven operational services, data governance, HRIS, ERP, access management, business continuity, and executive KPI visibility.

2024 - 2026

KAUST

Lead Data Scientist & HRIS Architect

Led enterprise workforce analytics and technology initiatives, delivering strategic insights, intelligent reporting solutions, and scalable platforms supporting executive decision-making and organizational transformation.

Directed workforce intelligence, executive reporting platforms, HRIS architecture, performance management, compensation operations, workforce planning, employee lifecycle processes, predictive analytics, data governance, process automation, and analytics team leadership.

2022 - 2024

KAUST

Data Scientist & Software Engineer

Designed and developed enterprise-grade technology solutions, AI-driven analytics platforms, APIs, ETL pipelines, internal automation systems, and executive dashboards that modernized workforce operations and reduced dependency on third-party services.

Built scalable in-house systems supporting contract lifecycle management, workforce analytics, employee performance tracking, predictive analytics, workflow automation, document generation, notifications, escalations, and operational tracking.

2021 - 2022

KAUST

Data Engineer & Software Engineer (HR)

Engineered and modernized enterprise HR data infrastructure by building scalable in-house platforms, advanced analytics pipelines, integrated workforce systems, PMP, Evaluation Systems, Total Rewards platforms, Case Management Systems, and executive KPI dashboards.

2021 - 2022

General Presidency of Haramain - Al-Haram College

Manager of IT & Digital Transformation

Revamped the institution’s analytics and digital infrastructure from the ground up, delivering a fully integrated data system, predictive models, dashboards, engagement tools, student data migration, Microsoft Education activation, Classera integration, e-certificates, and digital academic operations.

Led admissions operations for more than 3,000 applicants through data analysis, automation, online assessment logistics, record digitization, permit generation, and KPI dashboards.

2018 - 2020

Barns / Al-Amjad Company

Data Analyst

Specialized in analyzing customer feedback across social media platforms using R and Python. Designed sentiment analysis tools, interpreted user-generated content, and developed a real-time social media analytics platform using NLP, TextBlob, Tweepy, Flask, SQLite, and Matplotlib.

2016 - 2018

Hyatt Jubail Hotel

Technology Operations

Modernized hotel IT infrastructure, designed and maintained the official website, improved reservation visibility, upgraded computers, implemented system protections, expanded wireless coverage, and handled technical maintenance internally, saving an estimated 120,000 SAR in service costs.

Software and Project Systems

2026

AI Strategic Decision Intelligence

AI-powered strategic intelligence platform for organizational simulation and decision forecasting.

Designed a platform using scenario modeling, multi-agent simulation, workforce analytics, AI reasoning, and organizational intelligence to help leadership evaluate strategic initiatives, operational risks, financial implications, behavioral responses, bottlenecks, and long-term business risks before execution.

2026

SAP SuccessFactors Contract Automation

Enterprise HR contract automation platform.

Automated probation monitoring, renewal eligibility checks, approval chains, escalation workflows, manager notifications, business approvals, contract dashboards, audit readiness, and API-driven integration between SAP SuccessFactors, internal HR platforms, databases, and reporting systems.

2025

COI Governance Platform

Enterprise Conflict of Interest governance platform.

Built a centralized digital governance ecosystem for disclosure management, committee reviews, executive approvals, compliance oversight, RBAC, audit tracking, escalation workflows, LDAP authentication, HR hierarchy integration, real-time dashboards, and governance transparency.

2025

GovBoard

Governance & Board Management System.

Designed and built a full-stack internal web platform using Django, Vue.js, Docker, and PostgreSQL with RBAC, document clearance, RSVP meeting flows, activity tracking, reporting dashboards, and role-based committee workflows.

2025

AI/ML Traffic Violation Detection

Computer vision detection system.

Led development of a real-time traffic violation detection system using YOLOv5, TensorFlow, PyTorch, FastAPI, AWS, ONNX, and TensorRT optimization, achieving over 92% accuracy and detection time under 5 seconds.

2024

Automated HR Contract Renewal Platform

Custom HR contract extension system replacing PeopleDoc.

Delivered workflow automation, real-time HR data integration, secure document handling, role-based access, deadline tracking, approval flows, automated document generation, notifications, and cost savings by eliminating external licensing dependency.

2024

Award Service System

AI-powered employee recognition and analytics platform.

Designed the platform using Python, Django, Vue.js, and PostgreSQL with machine learning modules for nomination support, NLP-based insights, compliance validation, budget forecasting, KPI dashboards, event planning automation, and role-based access.

2023

CMS - Case Management System

Secure HR case and complaint management platform.

Built an in-house system for structured case submission, HR processing, categorization, escalation paths, status updates, audit trails, confidentiality, and improved transparency across sensitive employee inquiries.

2023

SAP SuccessFactors Automated HR Data Integration

Daily API-based enterprise data pipeline.

Automated extraction and synchronization of HRConnect / SuccessFactors data into internal databases, feeding dashboards, performance tools, reporting platforms, and critical HR analytics infrastructure with accurate and timely employee data.

2023

TRS - Total Rewards System

Compensation and benefits platform.

Developed a comprehensive rewards solution integrating salary management, promotions tracking, incentives distribution, compensation packages, benefits administration, and employee rewards visibility.

2022

PMP System

AI-driven performance management platform.

Developed a platform for performance cycle management, dynamic goal setting, contextual recommendations, automated notifications, approval workflows, HR dashboards, and performance trend insights.

2022

Evaluation System

Budget distribution and annual evaluation tool.

Created a platform supporting annual review scoring, promotion eligibility, configurable evaluation metrics, automated scoring, salary adjustment visibility, budget allocation, and approval workflows.

2022

AI Dashboard

Executive dashboard with predictive analytics.

Developed dashboards for departmental performance, early warning indicators, forecasting, operational insights, KPI monitoring, machine learning-driven visualization, and executive decision support.

2022

HR Chatbot

NLP-based HR conversational assistant.

Designed and implemented an HR assistant to automate common inquiries, improve employee experience, reduce operational workload, and support HR service delivery using natural language processing.

Achievements

Certifications: EC-Council CEH (V13), CompTIA PenTest+, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, Digital Project Manager - Simplilearn, Google IT Support Certificate, ICSI / CNSS Certified Network Security, Digital Forensics, Oracle DB 11g.