Last updated · August 2026

01 Profile

Digital transformation leader with 8+ years turning manual and field-dependent operations into connected, data-driven systems. Currently manages R&D at ABANA Enterprises, leading a team of four engineers across IoT platform and regulatory compliance. Delivered a multi-tenant IoT platform monitoring 2,000 edge devices that cut field visits by 70% in ATM and refrigeration monitoring. Certified AI Transformation Leader (CAITL™) with formal leadership training from FranklinCovey.

8+Years experience
2,000Edge devices monitored
70%Fewer field visits
500+Parcel units live
4Engineers led

02 Core Competencies

Digital Transformation Strategy
AI Strategy, Governance & Adoption
Technology Vision & Roadmapping
R&D Leadership
Operational Automation
IoT Platform Architecture
Product Ownership & Roadmapping
Agile / Scrum Delivery
Digital Payments (mada, Visa, Mastercard, MPGS)
Regulatory Compliance (ZATCA, Saudi Payments)
Vendor Evaluation & Selection
Change Management
Coaching & Talent Development
Cross-Functional Team Leadership

03 Experience

ABANA Enterprises Group Co. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Jul 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos
R&D Assistant Manager
Jan 2024 – Present
  • Lead the R&D function and a team of 4 engineers: set technology vision, define product roadmaps, and carry initiatives from concept through commercial release.
  • Conceived and launched ABANA IoT, a multi-tenant SaaS platform ingesting telemetry from 2,000 edge devices over MQTT, with REST and mobile-app interfaces; MVP delivered in six months.
  • Cut field service visits by 70% across ATM and refrigeration monitoring by replacing scheduled on-site inspections with real-time remote diagnostics and alerting — materially reducing technician travel cost and fault response time.
  • Architected the platform cloud-native to scale horizontally as customer device fleets grow, establishing the foundation for edge expansion into new asset classes.
  • Owned vendor strategy — evaluated and selected the field hardware line-up (sensors and gateways) to guarantee secure, seamless device onboarding at scale.
  • Directed delivery of a ZATCA-compliant e-invoicing system, transitioning invoicing operations to the Saudi tax authority's mandated digital standard.
  • Remained hands-on: built targeted Java microservices and rule flows, and led end-to-end QA on every release.
Senior Software Engineer
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
  • Led software design and infrastructure decisions across R&D products, setting architectural standards adopted by the wider engineering team.
  • Delivered a parcel management platform now operating 500+ parcel units — automating postman assignment, locker reservation, and OTP-verified customer pickup, replacing manual last-mile handoff.
  • Mentored engineers on architecture, code quality, and delivery practices.
Software Engineer
Jul 2018 – Jan 2022
  • Developed mada-scheme EFTPOS payment terminals accepting Visa, Mastercard, and mada transactions in full compliance with Saudi Payments regulations — supporting the national shift from cash to digital payment.
  • Built mPOS, an Android application converting standard smartphones into card-accepting payment devices, lowering the hardware barrier for small merchants.
  • Integrated e-commerce merchants with the MPGS payment gateway, accelerating onboarding for online payment acceptance.
Kawkab Al Rayada Trading & Real Estate Co. Saudi Arabia
2012 – 2018
Information Technology Support Specialist

04 Selected Projects

2024 – Present

ABANA IoT

Multi-tenant IoT SaaS — 2,000 edge devices, MQTT telemetry, real-time dashboards; 70% reduction in field visits.

2024 – Present

E-Invoicing — ZATCA

Electronic invoicing system built to Saudi ZATCA regulatory specification.

2023 – 2026

Parcel Management Platform

500+ parcel units — shipment routing, locker reservation, OTP pickup validation. parcelat.com

2020 – 2021

Payment Gateway Integration

MPGS integration enabling e-commerce merchants to accept online payments.

2020

mPOS

Android application turning smartphones into contactless payment acceptance devices.

2018 – 2019

EFTPOS mada

Certified payment terminal supporting mada, Visa, and Mastercard under Saudi Payments regulations.

2017 – 2018

Arabic Character Recognition

Deep learning models for Arabic handwriting and vehicle license plates — 97% accuracy.

05 Personal Projects

Self-directed builds outside of delivered client work — mostly applied LLM, computer vision, and automation experiments.

Telegram LLM Chatbot

Local LLM-powered chatbot connected to personal emails, calendar, and documents for productivity and retrieval.

Customer Churn Prediction

ML model predicting churn to enable proactive retention strategies and reduce attrition.

People Tracking System

Computer-vision system for tracking people, enhancing security and monitoring.

License Plate Reader

Plate recognition system for automated vehicle identification and access control.

Making Machines Talk

Integrated LLMs to let machines communicate and interact in natural language.

LLM Machine Control

Framework to control machines and devices via LLMs — voice automation and remote operation.

LLM + ERP Integration

Integrated LLMs with ERP systems to enhance analysis, reporting, and decision-making.

Finance Live Dashboard

Real-time finance dashboard surfacing KPIs and insights for informed decisions.

Chat with ERP

Natural-language chat interface to query ERP data and perform tasks.

Time Management LLM Trainer

Tool with an integrated trainer to build custom offline LLMs for productivity.

06 Education

Bachelor of Science, Computational Science

Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
2011 – 2017

Graduation Project: Deep Learning for Arabic Handwritten Recognition — 97% accuracy.

07 Licenses & Certifications

Certified AI Transformation Leader (CAITL™) — United States Artificial Intelligence Institute, 2026 · valid to 2029
Leadership Development Program — FranklinCovey Middle East, 2025
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers — Project Management Institute, 2024
Strategic Leadership · Inclusive Leadership · Navigating Change · Building Business Acumen · Productivity — FranklinCovey, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® (Signature Edition 5.0) · The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership · Project Management: Plan — FranklinCovey Middle East, 2025
Introduction to IoT — Cisco, 2024
Neural Networks and Deep Learning — Coursera (deeplearning.ai), 2020
Machine Learning and Deep Learning — Big Innovation Centre, 2020
Artificial Intelligence for Engineers · Introduction to Artificial Intelligence — Royal Scientific Society, 2020

08 Reference

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Adeeb Al Dkeel on multiple projects across various phases. Throughout our work together, I was consistently impressed by his keen attention to detail and his exceptional problem-solving skills. Adeeb has a remarkable ability to tackle challenges with innovative solutions, making him an invaluable asset to any team. I highly recommend Adeeb Al Dkeel for any future endeavors.

Abdullah AlzahraniNetwork Manager, Bupa Arabia

09 Achievements

Leadership Award — 2025
IoT Monitoring — Exhibition Booth
AI Competition — Top 10 Finalist
Leadership Program — 2025
R&D — Best Department, 2026
Leadership Award — 2026
Trophy Shield Award — 2026