Bassam Al-Shammari completed his graduation in Computer Engineer from Kuwait University, with an MBA from Maastricht University. In a career spanning over 22 years in oil and gas Team Leader. Bassam Al-Shammari has worked in various areas of IT including telecommunication, infrastructure, networking and computer applications as Team Leader.
Bassam Al-Shammari completed his graduation in Computer Engineer from Kuwait University, with an MBA from Maastricht University.
In a career spanning over 22 years in oil and gas Team Leader. Bassam Al-Shammari has worked in various areas of IT including telecommunication, infrastructure, networking and computer applications as Team Leader. Corporate Applications, he had the opportunity to develop and maintain several applications that delve in the administrative and refining aspects of KNPC. He is the Head of KNPC IT/OT Technical Transformation Team, Head of the KNPC Innovation Committee and Member of the K-4.0 Technical Team for the IT/OT Integration initiative from the KPC IT 2040 strategy.
Hazem Alharbi has around 19 years of experience in Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
Ahmed A Rahman has over 20 years of work experience in automation and control systems that includes 4 years of experience in leading Bapco’s Systems Support business unit in superintendent capacity responsible of ensuring the uptime, functionality, and effectiveness of all Bapco’s critical control systems and managing capital investment projects pertaining to automation and control.
Ahmed A Rahman has over 20 years of work experience in automation and control systems that includes 4 years of experience in leading Bapco’s Systems Support business unit in superintendent capacity responsible of ensuring the uptime, functionality, and effectiveness of all Bapco’s critical control systems and managing capital investment projects pertaining to automation and control. He have worked in various capacities such as SME in control solutions, Automation support engineer, project manager, CPDEP champion, trainer.
Gururaj is responsible for leading the Technical Sales for Middle East & Africa Region for AVEVA. He is a seasoned professional with more than 15 years of experience in the industrial software industry across various verticals including Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Food & Beverage.
Gururaj is responsible for leading the Technical Sales for Middle East & Africa Region for AVEVA. He is a seasoned professional with more than 15 years of experience in the industrial software industry across various verticals including Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Food & Beverage. He is responsible for managing Oil & Gas Digital Transformation initiatives, Enterprise Digitization programs, Industry 4.0 and enterprise architecture based solutions in the software services and solutions business as well as consulting and leading key initiatives for major oil & gas programs such as iMOM, IRIS, MES and PIMS. Gururaj holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering (Master of Technology) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India.
Hind Abdullah Al-Kindi, Head of Integrated Management and Innovation in OQ Refineries and Petrochemical Industries and Plastics (OQRPI). Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University. Has an experience of more than 15 years in oil and gas field in technical engineering and finance experience.
Leading the digital transformation journey in OQRPI by leading Integrated Management System Project (iMS), a unique performance management tool aiming for data centralization, standardization, digitalization and historization.
Nihar has over 15+ years of experience in the refining and petrochemical industry, particularly in ethylene manufacturing (gas and liquid cracking), EDC/VCM, Fluidized Catalytic Cracking, Delayed Coking and Aromatic Reforming. He has hands-on experience in technical services, operations, process design and engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from ICT, Mumbai.
Sarah Al-Shayji started her professional career 16 years ago after obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University. She is responsible for leading Information Technology division for KPI Head Office in Kuwait. Sarah Al-Shayji has experience in various area of Information Technology like Systems Engineer, application and Telecommunication, including 12 years’ experience at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC).
