Mahdi S.

IT Executive | Medical Device | IT Governance, Risk & Cloud Leader | Driving Digital Transformation @ONWARD Medical

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

About

From interactive development and digital marketing consulting to leading IT operations in regulated environments, my career has been about bridging tech with business impact. After 12 years heading IT at WBCSD across six global offices, I now drive IT governance, compliance, and digital transformation at ONWARD Medical, where I built the ITGC framework from scratch and lead initiatives spanning security, ERP, cloud infrastructure, and AI strategy across Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the US. My roots in digital communications and creative tech give me a practical lens on making complex systems actually work for people. When I'm not wrangling audits or architecting integrations, you'll find me traveling around the world, exploring Swiss countryside, or capturing Lake Geneva through a camera lens.

Experience

  • Senior Manager Information Technology Operations at ONWARD
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development (Hybrid)
    • Head of Information Technology
      Dec 2012 - Apr 2023 · 10 yrs 5 mos

      As the Head of Information Technology at WBCSD, I led the IT operations team in a SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environment across six worldwide offices with over 300 users for more than 10 years. I ensured the security and compliance of our systems and data, and rolled out a cybersecurity awareness education program for users. I also delivered various core business automations to remove manual processes, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency, using tools such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Salesforce, and Dynamics.

    • Webmaster & IT associate
      May 2011 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos

      • Assisted in planning and execution of digital solutions • Managed IT network configurations, administration, and maintenance • Provided Level 1 / 2 IT support to internal users through helpdesk services

  • COO & Board Member at AIDY Health
    Jan 2022 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Digital Solutions Consultant at Self-employed
    Feb 2005 - Mar 2011 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    • Contracted by many clients to produce and maintain digital marketing solutions • Developed marketing frameworks to boost businesses’ consumers and earnings • Recruited and supervised 8 employees (web designers and developers, and SEM/SEO experts)

  • Interactive Developer at The Pepper Group
    Jan 2008 - Feb 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Delivered web development (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, SQL), video edition and motion-graphics for clients