Khaled Alshatti
Planning Specialist
Kuwait City
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in technology, oil trading, and digital transformation. Experienced in strategic planning, business performance and excellence management. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and innovation. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Digital Transformation at IE University, leveraging industry best practices to support business growth and optimization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Planning Specialist – PMO & Strategy
ZainTECH
03.2022 - Current
- Lead strategic, operational, and resource planning initiatives to optimize business performance
- Oversee budgeting, costing, and pre-sales activities to enhance financial efficiency
- Managed large-scale projects introducing digitalization for oil and gas companies in Kuwait, including KNPC, Equate, KIPIC, and other players
- These projects were the first of their kind in the industry
- Headed the drone show segment within the Drones department and introduced the drone show concept to the Kuwait market
- Worked on agricultural projects sponsored by the United Nations and PAAF in Kuwait, providing revegetation services and plant counting services using drones
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline workflows and improve project execution
- Managed third-party auditing for the ISO 9001 quality management recertification of the Drones & Robotics team, ensuring alignment with QMS standards and supporting continuous process improvement
- Support leadership in Go-To-Market (GTM) planning, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives
- Build business cases to evaluate new opportunities and drive informed decision-making
- Participate in pre-sales activities, assisting in solution design and client engagement
- Engage in tender and RFP processes, working closely with clients to develop tailored proposals
- Assist in identifying opportunities for digital transformation and operational enhancements
Business Development Specialist
ZainTECH
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and executed sales strategies to support business growth
- Engaged with clients to identify needs and provide tailored solutions
- Supported the pre-sales process through data analysis and proposal development
Sales Engineer (Oil Trader)
Independent Petroleum Group (IPG)
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed oil trading operations across Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania
- Worked as an oil trader, purchasing oil products from the Gulf region and major suppliers such as ARAMCO, ADNOC, and BAPCO, and selling them to African markets
- Oversaw the supply chain and operations of IPG’s oil storage tanks in East Africa
- Built and maintained relationships with key clients and partners in the region
Account Manager (Zain Group)
Huawei
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed client accounts and drove business development initiatives
- Delivered customized technology solutions to enhance customer operations
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute strategic projects effectively
Industrial Engineer
Empire Cat
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Conducted process optimization and efficiency improvement projects
- Developed data-driven solutions to enhance operational performance
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
Arizona State University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Project Management
- Process Optimization & Efficiency
- Budgeting & Cost Control
Certifications And Awards
- IE Business School: Business foundations
- Certified in Drafting, Understanding, and Negotiating Contracts by KFAS
- Huawei - Employee of the year (2018-2020)
- Business Bridge Program – San Diego (2017)
Timeline
Planning Specialist – PMO & Strategy
ZainTECH
03.2022 - Current
Business Development Specialist
ZainTECH
10.2021 - 02.2022
Sales Engineer (Oil Trader)
Independent Petroleum Group (IPG)
11.2020 - 10.2021
Account Manager (Zain Group)
Huawei
06.2018 - 10.2020
Industrial Engineer
Empire Cat
12.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
Arizona State University
01.2014 - 01.2017
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