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