Enterprise Architect · UAE · 24 Years

Mouhanad
Alkhaldi

Application & Data Delivery Manager · Core42 / G42 Group

"Turning complex business problems into elegant technology solutions."

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Bridging Business
& Technology

At the heart of enterprise architecture is one fundamental skill — understanding what a business truly needs, and then finding the right technology to make it happen. Not the most impressive technology. Not the most expensive. The right one.

After 24+ years across industries from government and energy to retail and real estate, this is the skill I bring to every engagement.

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Government Complexity
Multi-department workflows, paperless mandates, citizen services
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Data Silos & Fragmentation
Disconnected systems, manual reporting, poor data visibility
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Operational Inefficiency
Manual processes, slow approvals, high cost-to-serve
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Digital Transformation
Legacy migration, cloud adoption, modern architecture demands
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Customer Experience
CRM strategy, service management, engagement across channels
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Enterprise
Architect
TOGAF
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Microsoft Dynamics 365
CRM, CE, F&O — configured and integrated for real outcomes
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Azure Cloud Platform
App Services, Data Services, AI infrastructure, sovereign cloud
Power Platform
Power Apps, Automate, BI — rapid low-code delivery
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Integration & Middleware
BizTalk, MuleSoft, REST APIs, Oracle EBS, CTI platforms
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AI & Modern Tools
Copilot, ChatGPT, ML — augmenting delivery and decisions
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Enterprise Architecture
TOGAF · Solution Design · Governance
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Microsoft Dynamics 365
CE · F&O · CRM · Power Platform
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Azure & Cloud
App Services · Data · AI
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Systems Integration
APIs · Middleware · BizTalk
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Project Management
PMI · Agile · ITIL
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Business Analysis
Requirements · Gap Analysis · Strategy
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Development
C# · JS · Python · SQL
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AI & Machine Learning
Copilot · ChatGPT · ML Concepts

24 Years of
Building & Leading

March 2022 — Present

Manager — Application
& Data Delivery

Core42 · G42 Group · Abu Dhabi

Leading a team of up to 10 architects and engineers. Overseeing sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and managed IT delivery for one of the UAE's most prominent technology groups.

Enterprise ArchitectureTeam LeadershipAzureAI Infrastructure

April 2021 — March 2022 · Concurrent

Senior Solution Architect

DIEZ (Dubai Silicon Oasis) · Dubai

Architected Dubai's paperless transformation for the authority consolidating DAFZ, DSO, and Dubai CommerCity — eliminating paper-based processes through Power Apps.

Power AppsDigital TransformationGovernment

June 2018 — April 2021 · 3 Years

Senior Professional
Solution Architect

DXC Technology · Dubai

Owned end-to-end solution architecture for Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CE across MENA. Partnered with presales and led delivery across IT services, energy, and government sectors.

Dynamics 365Power PlatformMENAPresales

June 2017 — May 2018 · 1 Year

Software Project Manager

Emitac Enterprise Solutions · Dubai

Managed Dynamics CRM, AX, and SharePoint projects across public and private sectors. Oversaw risk, budget, and contract management.

Project ManagementDynamics CRMSharePoint

February 2008 — May 2017 · 9 Years

Project Manager &
Solution Architect

Synergy Software Systems · Dubai

Built and led the CRM & SharePoint practice at a Microsoft Gold Partner — managing ~6 consultants. Delivered across government, trading, education, and hospitality sectors throughout the GCC.

Practice LeadGCC DeliveryBizTalkOracle EBS

November 2001 — December 2007 · 6 Years

Senior Developer &
Software Department Head

Shaam IT Group – Osool · Damascus

Started career leading a software department — architecting OSOOL ERP from scratch: 60+ sub-projects, 1,000+ database objects, covering Accounting, Payroll, Retail POS, and School Management.

ERP DevelopmentDepartment HeadSQL ServerVB.Net / C#

Certifications &
Education

2022
TOGAF — Enterprise Architecture Framework
The Open Group
2020
MB-600: Power Platform + Dynamics 365 Solution Architect
Microsoft · MCID 7623897
2020
DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
Microsoft
2017
IBM Blockchain Essentials
IBM
2025TOGAF 10 UpdateThe Open Group
2025Machine Learning SpecialisationCoursera / Andrew NG · via Core42
2025Microsoft Copilot for ProductivityCore42
2024Enterprise Architects in PracticeCore42
2022Enterprise Architecture using TOGAF 9.2Core42
2017
Postgraduate Diploma — Software Systems
Heriot-Watt University
2001
Diploma — Computer Science
Damascus University

Moments &
Memories

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The Person
Behind the Work

Enterprise Architect and Business Applications Expert with 24+ years of experience — from writing the first lines of an ERP system in Damascus to leading AI and cloud delivery teams at one of the Gulf's most prominent technology groups.

The thread running through every role: understanding what a business truly needs, then finding the right technology to make it happen. Not the most impressive stack. Not the most expensive solution. The right one.

Currently managing Application & Data Delivery at Core42 (G42 Group), with a track record across government, energy, real estate, and commercial sectors. A continuous learner — completing Machine Learning coursework, holding TOGAF 10 certification, and actively integrating AI tools into daily delivery work.

Location
Dubai, UAE
Languages
Arabic (Native) · English (Fluent)
Current Role
Manager, Application & Data Delivery
Core42 · G42 Group · Abu Dhabi
Open To
Enterprise Architect · Delivery Manager
Senior Architecture & Leadership Roles
Contact
elife.sy@gmail.com · +971-55-6605672