CISO & Digital Transformation Leader
Hamad Saeed Abdulrahman
Digital strategist and cyber security executive with two decades of ICT leadership across healthcare, aviation, government, and fintech — delivering impact on a global scale.
Profile
About
A digital strategist with a proven track record of steering many successful digital transformation initiatives, through rich leadership experience in many ICT disciplines and an MBA degree from Strathclyde Business School, UK. Also having multiple core technical experiences from Software Development, Networking, Systems Administration, and Cyber Security across Healthcare, Aviation, Government Policymaking, Training, and Consultation. Focused expertise lies on important strategic aspects especially Knowledge Management, Data Visualization, impact assessment, and usability analysis — alongside years of experience nurturing a cyber security culture across organizations. Seeking to explore executive opportunities through information technology and cyber security leadership.
Career
Professional Experience
Aug 2025 – Present
Global Entity
CISO — Information Security Officer
BitOasis
- Establish and execute the enterprise Infosec vision and strategy to ensure all information assets and technologies are properly protected.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and programs to safeguard networks, data, and systems against cyber threats, with a specific focus on Web 3.0 technologies.
- Manage security risks and coordinate security initiatives with business leaders to align with organizational goals.
- Ensure adherence to all pertinent laws and standards (compliance and governance).
- Work closely with global teams and other business leaders to manage risk and promote a unified security posture across the enterprise.
May 2020 – Aug 2025
Bahrain
Director of Information & Communication Technology
King Hamad University Hospital
- Prioritized short and long term goals of ICT operations, Cyber Security, and systems development at King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH).
- Strategized ICT at the executive level to ensure alignment to the hospital's leadership vision.
- Delegated ICT services to Bahrain Oncology Center (BOC) as both hospitals' group ICT.
- Strategically prioritized cyber security risk mitigation, devised and established ICT standards to ensure KHUH business continuity.
- Established both KHUH Network Operation Center (NOC) and Cyber Security Operation Center (CSOC).
- Led all ICT redesigns, upgrades, patching, and configurations of new technological systems.
- Set KPIs for ICT department heads, including the Oracle EBS department, engineers, and outsourced professionals.
Mar 2015 – May 2020
Bahrain
Chief of Knowledge Resources
BIPA — Institute of Public Administration
- Advised and led all Digitalization, ICT and Cyber Security projects.
- Led, planned, and initiated all activities related to knowledge management.
- Enhanced internal processes and interoperability of data analysis systems, acting as ICT SME on BIPA consultation projects throughout the GCC.
Nov 2010 – Feb 2015
Bahrain
Executive IT Administrator
BIPA — Institute of Public Administration
- Analyzed and recommended technical best ICT practices, policies, and procedures for BIPA's consultation projects.
- Managed implementation of the ERP and knowledge management portal.
- Engineered and architected the infrastructure Data Center with growth capacity.
- Ensured implementation of cyber security measures and code review audits.
Oct 2007 – Oct 2010
Bahrain
ICT Security Controller
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS)
- Managed and maintained BAS ICT Cyber Security in compliance with best practices and standards.
- Studied and analyzed BAS infrastructure and conducted quarterly penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
- Built and optimized system setup and fine-tuned the BAS network.
- Monitored Cyber Security activities and stopped security outbreaks while supervising internal and external technical professionals.
Aug 2005 – Sep 2007
Bahrain
Chief Information Technology Officer
Prime Minister's Court
- Managed PMC information technology requirements and process optimization, providing and maintaining infrastructure, networks, and client computers.
- Led the ICT team to support ICT hardware/software.
- Managed ICT department communications and personnel, assisting senior staff in developing e-government information systems.
Jul 2002 – Jul 2005
Bahrain
Software Developer
Michinani Inc.
- Developed software and web services based on project requirements using VB .NET, ASP .NET, JAVA, MS SQL, C#, Python, HTML, and JavaScript.
Skills
Areas of Expertise
Credentials
Licenses & Certifications
Academics
Education
2010 – 2012
Strathclyde Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
UK
2000 – 2004
University of Bahrain
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Bahrain
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
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Open to discussing executive opportunities in information technology and cyber security leadership.
Bahrain