Built a complete IT environment in six months
Established infrastructure, systems, ERP, cybersecurity, vendor relationships and support processes for an e-commerce startup from zero to operation.
Strategic IT Leader · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mohammad
Naushad Ahmad
Driving digital transformation, enterprise governance and resilient technology operations across the Middle East.
Executive profile
Technology leadership grounded in business outcomes.
A strategic IT leader who builds capable teams, modern platforms and governance structures that support growth.
Experience spans pharmaceuticals, fintech, food and beverage, retail, e-commerce, consulting and engineering—leading IT strategy, ERP programs, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization and operational resilience.
Recognized for building technology functions from the ground up, translating regulatory expectations into practical controls, and preparing organizations for audit and IPO-readiness milestones.
Build with purposeTechnology foundations designed around business priorities.
Govern for confidenceClear controls, accountability and audit-ready evidence.
Deliver for scaleReliable systems and operating models that grow with the organization.
Selected impact
Enterprise change,
delivered.
Leadership across business-critical transformation, startup launch and regulated technology environments.
Created governance foundations for growth
Developed ERP environments, policies, technology controls and documentation supporting IPO journeys in food and pharmaceutical businesses.
Converted SAMA expectations into action
Produced practical control matrices, risk registers, remediation roadmaps, operating controls and evidence for regulatory readiness.
2024 — PRESENT
IT Manager
Pharma Pharmaceutical Industries & Biological Products · Riyadh
Leading strategy, ERP implementation, systems modernization, cybersecurity, governance and the IT workstream supporting the company's IPO application.
2023 — 2024
Fintech Technology & Regulatory Compliance Advisor
muqaranah · Riyadh
Advised fintech organizations on SAMA-aligned governance, cybersecurity controls, risk management, evidence preparation and audit readiness.
2023
IT Manager
Almanea Co · Riyadh
Established ITIL-aligned policies, modernized infrastructure and launched a service desk with clear ownership and service levels.
2021 — 2023
Head of Information Technology
Sindebaad.com · Riyadh
Built the startup's technology environment and led its e-commerce and ERP launch within six months.
2017 — 2021
IT Manager
Foods Gate Company · Riyadh
Built the IT foundation, ERP environment, governance and documentation that supported expansion and the company's later IPO journey.
Earlier appointments
IT Manager · Emax Electronics2012–2017 · Riyadh
IT Manager · MAG Group Holding2009–2011 · Sharjah
IT Consultant · Leighton Asia2008–2009 · Abu Dhabi
Senior Consultant · 3i Infotech2006–2008 · Sharjah
Senior IT Engineer · Black Cat Engineering2002–2006 · Doha
Expertise
Strategy through execution.
A balanced portfolio across business transformation, governance, security and technology delivery.
IT Strategy & Executive Leadership
Digital Transformation
ERP Implementation & Upgrades
Cybersecurity & Information Security
SAMA Regulatory Alignment
IPO Technology Readiness
IT Governance & Audit
Risk & Business Continuity
Infrastructure & Cloud
IT Service Management
Vendor & Budget Management
Program & Project Delivery
Education & credentials
Professional foundations for complex delivery.
01Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
02PMP® — Project Management Professional
03ITIL® Foundation
04Oracle Applications Financial Training
05Purchase to Pay, Inventory & RME Certification
06E-Commerce Training
Contact
Let’s discuss the next transformation.
Available for senior IT leadership and advisory conversations.