Ali Althaqafi
Head of Digital Transformation at Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.S.C. - Bahrain- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
I was very privileged to be learning from Ali in my first Job. Ali is the kind of manager that will always seek to find improvements in all areas and will always give his 100% to his team and organization.
Chris Bell
It is a pleasure working with Ali, he is always very engaging whilst working on a project offering solutions and opinions that will better the design and development. Ali is always learning and updating his skill set constantly, in his continuing drive to be the best at what he does. Working with Ali on a project, you get a real sense of how detail driven he is, making sure that every single element of the websites he develops, is perfect in every way. I can say without a doubt that Ali is one of the best Web Developers that i have worked with in my career.
LinkedIn User
I was very privileged to be learning from Ali in my first Job. Ali is the kind of manager that will always seek to find improvements in all areas and will always give his 100% to his team and organization.
Chris Bell
It is a pleasure working with Ali, he is always very engaging whilst working on a project offering solutions and opinions that will better the design and development. Ali is always learning and updating his skill set constantly, in his continuing drive to be the best at what he does. Working with Ali on a project, you get a real sense of how detail driven he is, making sure that every single element of the websites he develops, is perfect in every way. I can say without a doubt that Ali is one of the best Web Developers that i have worked with in my career.
LinkedIn User
I was very privileged to be learning from Ali in my first Job. Ali is the kind of manager that will always seek to find improvements in all areas and will always give his 100% to his team and organization.
Chris Bell
It is a pleasure working with Ali, he is always very engaging whilst working on a project offering solutions and opinions that will better the design and development. Ali is always learning and updating his skill set constantly, in his continuing drive to be the best at what he does. Working with Ali on a project, you get a real sense of how detail driven he is, making sure that every single element of the websites he develops, is perfect in every way. I can say without a doubt that Ali is one of the best Web Developers that i have worked with in my career.
LinkedIn User
I was very privileged to be learning from Ali in my first Job. Ali is the kind of manager that will always seek to find improvements in all areas and will always give his 100% to his team and organization.
Chris Bell
It is a pleasure working with Ali, he is always very engaging whilst working on a project offering solutions and opinions that will better the design and development. Ali is always learning and updating his skill set constantly, in his continuing drive to be the best at what he does. Working with Ali on a project, you get a real sense of how detail driven he is, making sure that every single element of the websites he develops, is perfect in every way. I can say without a doubt that Ali is one of the best Web Developers that i have worked with in my career.
Credentials
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Diploma in Islamic Finance
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTSNov, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.S.C. - Bahrain
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Bahrain
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Digital Transformation
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Jun 2022 - Present
Lead to establish a global digital banking platform in line with the bank's vision and goals.Create and implement the Digital Banking strategy and road map to escalate the bank’s digital maturity within the strategy cycle.Manage the implementation of digital transformation projects with vendors and liaise with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and satisfaction. Integrate digital transformation with the bank's digital platforms and use its capabilities.Establish and report performance KPIs, embed a strategic analytical and results oriented approach into decision making across AIB.Work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure digital and corporate targets are met.Create synergies with other ongoing initiatives within AIB teams.Identify new technologies and solutions to strengthen the digital business model.Support Business and Support unit and work closely with audit and compliance and risks teams to establish digital policies, products and procedures.
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Unit Head - Digital Transformation Unit
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
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Assistant Manager - Digital Transformation Unit
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May 2020 - Jan 2022
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Information Technology Assistant Manager
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Jul 2019 - May 2020
HighlightsHandling\leading Core-banking migration and integration developmentOpen banking project managerAl Baraka website project manager Quick server and payments project leaderSupport IMAL Core bankingSupport IBM Equation Core banking Responsibilities:Managing the development and research department’s resources and task allocationTesting and modifying systems and guarantee their reliabilityMobile & web application development and RPG programmingSupporting and developing core banking systems, HR systems.
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Research and Development Section Head
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2019
Developer and founder of AlBaraka Portal https://portal.albaraka.bhResponsibilities: Researching and examining current and new systems Liaising with colleagues such system analysts and business usersConsulting users to find out their requirementsDetermining the functions an application should performWriting software/ operating manuals and training usersProviding support and receiving and giving effective feedbackTesting and modifying systems and guarantee their reliabilityFinding and fixing faultsWeb Application RPG programming Supporting and Developing core banking systems, HR systems
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Research and Development Supervisor
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
Developer and Founder of Al Baraka Customer 360 System Responsibilities: Researching and examining current and new systems Liaising with colleagues such system analysts and business usersConsulting users to find out their requirementsDetermining the functions an application should performWriting software/ operating manuals and training usersProviding support and receiving and giving effective feedbackTesting and modifying systems and guarantee their reliabilityFinding and fixing faultsWeb Application RPG programming Supporting and Developing core banking systems, HR systems
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General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI)
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Bahrain
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CIBAFI Innovation and Technology Working Group - Member
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Bahrain Association of Banks
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Bahrain
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digitization Committee - Member
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Sep 2021 - Present
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FROM6
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Bahrain
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Developer
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Jul 2012 - Nov 2014
Web Development, Digital Marketing Development, Visual Creativity and User Interface. Responsibilities: Web analytics (using Google analytics and webmaster) Front-end technologies using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery Back-end Solid PHP and .NET codingBuild e-commerce website (Magento, WooCommerce and native)Mobile technologies – native apps (Obj-C, Java and HTML5)Develop and structures Database (MySQL, SQL)Online marketing (social network, search engines and email marketing)Development on Apache and cloud hosting solutions
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Teesside University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Library Adviser, Library & Information Service
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Dec 2007 - May 2010
* Staffed enquiry desk* Dealt with wide variety of students enquiries * Technical Support (printing and using software (Photo shop, etc.)) *Maintenance of self using machines in the library. * Staffed enquiry desk* Dealt with wide variety of students enquiries * Technical Support (printing and using software (Photo shop, etc.)) *Maintenance of self using machines in the library.
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IT Consultant
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May 2009 - Sep 2009
(summer time)Build and Managing Information Technology from website database and Hardware Technologies (summer time)Build and Managing Information Technology from website database and Hardware Technologies
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Bahrain National Gas Company (B.S.C.)
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Bahrain
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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IT Support, IT Department
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Jun 2006 - Sep 2008
(Summer Time)* Support 500 employees * Work with network (setup IP Address PC, DNS, Proxy, Novell, Etc.)*Network cabling*PC formatting * Installation (Track It, Office, Anti-virus, Novell, Shear printers, Etc.)* Dealt with employees technical problems (Summer Time)* Support 500 employees * Work with network (setup IP Address PC, DNS, Proxy, Novell, Etc.)*Network cabling*PC formatting * Installation (Track It, Office, Anti-virus, Novell, Shear printers, Etc.)* Dealt with employees technical problems
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Education
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2010 - 2011
University of Nottingham
PGD, Management of Information Technology -
2008 - 2010
Teesside University
Bsc, Computer Study (Honers) BCS Credit -
2006 - 2008
Teesside University
HND, Information Technology -
2004 - 2006
University of Bahrain
Bsc (Completed 2/4 years), Business Information System -
2001 - 2004
Secondary School
Science, Science
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