Ahmed Salem

Business Executive | Technology Advisor | Serial Entrepreneur

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Technology Consultant, entrepreneur, and business transformation advisor for two decades. Specialized in digital transformation, enterprise applications, financials & operations management. Interested in helping the business achieve its maximum growth, strategic goals, and add value to the people and community.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Virtual Cloud
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Group CEO at Confidential
    Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr

  • Program Director & Technology Advisor at Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi
    May 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Key member of the PMO and technology advisory team for a strategic data-driven program. • Supported the implementation of the latest PMO methodologies, focusing on data management, analytics, and visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau. • Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of program activities related to data forecasting, projections, and real-time analytics. • Advised on technological advancements including Alteryx for data automation, Azure Cloud for scalable infrastructure, and G42 for advanced data analytics. • Integrated AI-driven insights using generative AI models (e.g., ChatGPT 4.0 and LLaMA) to enhance decision-making and program outcomes.

  • Board Member at SAME Capital Ltd
    Sep 2015 - Sep 2024 · 9 yrs 1 mo

    Focus on investing in new innovative technologies that add value to the community. Introduce new tech products to the Middle East through strong partnerships with top technology innovators.

  • PDMO & Applications Service Excellence- Manager at Injazat
    Sep 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Established Project Delivery Management Office (PDMO) function, incorporating multiple tools to track project KPIs and performance across diverse initiatives. Structured the Quality review process to ensure the delivery alignment with the project scope of work. • Assessed the clients' challenges and developed a roadmap for their digital transformation journey. • Collaborated with different technology vendors to offer clients the best solution to their future goals. • Supported clients during the project execution in implementing risk mitigation strategies. • Acted as an Advisor and PMO head to one of the complex Data-driven and AI strategic projects for Abu Dhabi government. • Developed governance models for analytics-driven projects, focusing on improving data management and visualization. • Led projects that utilized Azure and G42 Cloud for data automation, optimizing business intelligence workflows for clients.