Mohammed
Alshareef
Smart City Director at Diriyah Company. Leading large-scale smart city initiatives aligned with Vision 2030.
Executive Profile
Based in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Accomplished smart city executive with over 20 years of experience in leading digital transformations across public sector and giga-projects. Expertise in implementing digital twin technologies, smart mobility solutions, and sustainable urban infrastructures.
Proven track record in aligning projects with Vision 2030 objectives, ensuring cultural integration, and enhancing citizen experiences across some of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious developments.
Government Digital Transformation
Leading citywide digital initiatives across Riyadh Municipality and giga-projects
Smart City Architecture
IoT, AI, and cloud-based services for sustainable urban living
Cloud & DevOps
AWS & OCI certified, achieving 30% cost reduction via cloud migration
Strategic Leadership
Managing 100M+ SAR budgets across international projects
My Expertise
A comprehensive skill set spanning smart city architecture, cloud infrastructure, and strategic leadership — built over 20+ years of hands-on experience across government and giga-projects.
Smart Cities
Architecture, Strategy & Implementation
End-to-end leadership of smart city programs — from master planning and IoT sensor deployment to citizen-facing digital services. Deep expertise in designing connected urban ecosystems that integrate mobility, waste management, energy, and public safety into a unified command-and-control platform.
Key Skills
- Smart City Master Planning
- IoT Sensor Networks & Edge Computing
- Digital Twin Technologies
- Smart Mobility & Fleet Management
- Smart Waste & Environmental Monitoring
- Citizen Experience Platforms (Super Apps)
Key Achievements
- ✦Led smart city programs at Diriyah Company and Riyadh Municipality
- ✦Delivered integrated smart services at The Red Sea Development
- ✦Launched Super App for residents, guests, and operators
End-to-end leadership of smart city programs — from master planning and IoT sensor deployment to citizen-facing digital services. Deep expertise in designing connected urban ecosystems that integrate mobility, waste management, energy, and public safety into a unified command-and-control platform.
Key Skills
Key Achievements
- ✦Led smart city programs at Diriyah Company and Riyadh Municipality
- ✦Delivered integrated smart services at The Red Sea Development
- ✦Launched Super App for residents, guests, and operators
Professional Journey
Smart City Director
Diriyah Company (شركة الدرعية)
- ▸Leading large-scale smart city initiatives with cloud architecture expertise
- ▸Driving digital infrastructure and smart services across the Diriyah development
- ▸Overseeing IoT, AI, and cloud-native solutions for one of Saudi Arabia's most iconic cultural destinations
General Manager, Digital Solutions & Smart Cities
Riyadh Municipality
- ▸Leading smart city programs with focus on sustainability, IoT, AI, and cloud-based services
- ▸Oversaw strategic migration of enterprise systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- ▸Driving digital transformation across departments with measurable KPIs tied to Vision 2030
- ▸Overseeing implementation of an API platform built on IBM technologies
Associate Director of Smart Services
The Red Sea Development Company
- ▸Delivered smart services infrastructure including seamless connectivity and fleet management
- ▸Launched Super App integrating digital experiences for residents, guests, and operators
- ▸Smart waste management and IoT sensor deployment across the development
Innovation and Development Manager
TCC Company
- ▸Led national big data and smart services projects integrated with government platforms
- ▸Drove innovation initiatives across the organization
Manager, Integrated Electronic System Research Dept.
KACST
- ▸Managed 5 international projects with budgets exceeding 100M SAR
- ▸Received Project Manager Award (2012)
- ▸Published IEEE research on reconfigurable radar signal processing
Certifications & Education
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified DevOps Professional
Amazon Web Services
2021AWS Cloud Developer Associate
Amazon Web Services
2018Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
2020Certified KPI Professional (C-KPI)
The KPI Institute
BSc in Computer Science
King Saud University
2005Publications & Awards
Reconfigurable, XML-driven Smart Radar Processing
IEEE
Research paper on a reconfigurable, XML-driven, object-oriented framework for real-time control and monitoring of embedded radar signal processors.
1st Place — IEEE Smart Framework Competition
IEEE
Won first place for innovative smart framework design at the IEEE international competition.
Project Manager of the Year
Electronics Center
Recognized for exceptional project management leadership and delivery of complex international projects.
Founder of S7abt.com
Cloud Knowledge Community
Founded a cloud knowledge community platform dedicated to sharing expertise and resources in cloud computing technologies.
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