Description

Over the past 21+ years, I have built my career around enabling that alignment—helping defense organizations transform complex operational requirements into integrated capabilities that strengthen readiness, interoperability, and command effectiveness. My background combines military communications leadership with extensive experience in C5ISTAR consulting, enterprise architecture, systems integration, and defense transformation. Having worked across the GCC and wider MENA region, I have contributed to national-level initiatives that brought together diverse defense stakeholders, operational domains, and technology ecosystems under unified architectural and interoperability frameworks.

A significant part of my work has focused on solving one of the most persistent challenges in modern defense environments: enabling disparate systems, platforms, and organizations to operate as a cohesive force. Whether supporting command-and-control modernization, interoperability standards development, tactical communications integration, or digital transformation programs, my objective has remained consistent—creating architectures that improve decision-making speed, operational coordination, and mission effectiveness. My experience spans the full spectrum of defense technology environments, from tactical radios, SATCOM, and secure communications networks to enterprise-scale C4ISR platforms, AI-enabled solutions, cloud technologies, cybersecurity architectures, and emerging multi-domain operational frameworks.

~Key Highlights of My Expertise~

🎯 C5ISTAR Strategy & Defense Modernization: Shaping modernization roadmaps, capability development strategies, and transformation programs that strengthen military effectiveness and future-force readiness.

🛰️ Command, Control & Tactical Communications

🔗 Joint Force Interoperability

🤖 Digital Defense & Emerging Technologies

🌐 Enterprise Architecture & Systems Integration

Languages

Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City (up to 50km), Dubai City (up to 50km)

Renad Almajed Group (RMG)
Senior C5ISTAR Consultant and Enterprise Architect
DIGITAL AND IT
February 2025 - June 2026 (1 year and 4 months)
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Led Saudi MoD C4ISR interoperability standards development across seven force components, establishing the MENA/GCC region's first integrated defense digital transformation program. Delivered Version 1.0 of the national standards corpus within year one, setting a regional benchmark.
Aligned MoD standards with DoDAF, MODAF, and NAF frameworks to enable cross-force and allied interoperability. Developed multi-domain C5ISTAR/EW/UAV architecture roadmaps that tied defense technology investments to modernization priorities across air, land, maritime, and joint operations.
Designed resilient, scalable digital ecosystems enabling real-time command, control, situational awareness, and decision support. Built enterprise architecture governance models, policies, and principles guiding adoption of advanced defense capabilities.
Integrated heterogeneous platforms for seamless information exchange across service branches. Embedded zero-trust security, cloud infrastructure, and resilient communications architectures to protect mission-critical data.
Developed ICDs, CONOPS, system specifications, and gap analyses supporting ministry-wide acquisition. Advised Joint Forces Command and J6 on interoperability initiatives, strictly aligned with national defense objectives. Liaised with RSAF, RSNF, and operational leaders to validate standards against defense doctrine.
Built AI-enabled cloud-native platforms combining autonomous agents, distributed data environments, and zero-trust cybersecurity. Designed AI-driven governance solutions automating C4ISR standards and accelerating digital transformation.
Delivered ministry-level capability gap assessments benchmarked against global best practices. Led cross-branch technical working groups accelerating standards adoption across all seven MoD components. Supported architecture teams in enterprise methodology and capability development throughout the ministry.
L3Harris Technologies
Senior C4I and C5ISR Architect Engineer
February 2019 - February 2025 (6 years)
Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, United Arab Emirates
Delivered a five-year Train-the-Specialist program that graduated seven certified C4I Network Planner cohorts, strengthening regional communications capability and readiness.
Led cross-vendor integration activities involving Thales, Huawei, and L3Harris technologies for VCO and battalion-level deployments, enhancing operational communications effectiveness.
Led technical capture activities and solution architecture development for tactical radio, broadband, SATCOM, C4I, and C5ISR programs supporting UAE and Saudi defense forces.
Built trusted relationships with military commanders, J6/G6 organizations, and procurement stakeholders to support program execution and
long-term customer engagement.
Secured recurring program opportunities through technical leadership, solution demonstrations, operational validation, and mission-focused customer engagement activities.
Directed the operation and management of a System Integration Laboratory comprising 50+ SDR racks and communications infrastructure
supporting capability validation.
Supported system demonstrations for UAE GHQ and Saudi Armed Forces customer engagements, contributing to procurement discussions and contract extensions.
Developed technical proposals, DoDAF architectures, MIL-STD compliance matrices, and STANAG-aligned documentation for multi-year C4I and C5ISR pursuits.
Contributed to GCC defense RFI and RFP responses through architecture development, technical compliance analysis, solution validation, and
capture support activities.
Oversaw continuous System Integration Laboratory operations, enabling iterative testing, field assessments, capability verification, and operator certification programs.
Continuous integration Communication Project Management
Airbus, GPT Special Project (SANG Program)
Senior Technical Trainer and Security Specialist
December 2016 - February 2019 (2 years and 2 months)
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Delivered C4I training programs across VHF, UHF, HF, SDR, and LTE communication platforms, enhancing operational competence and mission readiness among SANG personnel.
Supported the implementation, configuration, and operational use of secure communications and networked C4I systems in accordance with
program requirements and security policies.
Developed technical manuals, user guides, capability presentations, and demonstration materials to support training delivery, system acceptance, and knowledge transfer activities.
Served as a key interface during system demonstrations, acceptance activities, and user evaluations, ensuring effective communication between technical teams and end users.
Responsible for providing technical support and subject matter expertise for C4I systems, assisting operators and stakeholders in the effective utilization of deployed capabilities.
Led and coordinated a team of 10–15 personnel in delivering training programs, technical support services, and operational readiness activities across multiple functional areas.
Supported cybersecurity awareness, security compliance, and best-practice implementation within training and operational environments
aligned with program requirements.
Conducted operational assessments and user feedback sessions to identify capability gaps, improve training effectiveness, and support continuous enhancement initiatives.
Collaborated with customer representatives, program teams, and technical stakeholders to ensure successful knowledge transfer and sustained
operational capability development.
Software Craftsmanship Training Design System Embedded Systems