Sayed Rahman is an industrial technology consultant with more than 25 years of experience in managing large scale government level projects.

Former Chief Technology Officer of Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, also popularly known as SEWA, a government utility in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates which provides electricity, water and natural gas to approximately 1.8 million residents.

Sayed has planned, supervised and managed large projects directly related with operational excellence in the supply of electricity, water and natural gas to a geographical area covering 2,600 square kilometers.

An MBA from the prestigious Jaipur National University, Sayed is passionate about using Smart City Technologies to facilitate sustainable generation, transmission, distribution of power, electricity and gas.
Sayed has also been part of Sharjah's initiatives on decarbonizing the UAE economy by switching to cleaner fuels and adopting renewable energy, in line with the Paris agreement tackling climate change.

As part of the sustainability mandate, he has played a CTOs role in energy efficiency drives such as retrofitting buildings in the city of Sharjah which showed a drop of 25-30% of the annual energy consumption in buildings.

A digital transformation advocate and proponent of using AI to showcase carbon emission levels to each consumer in the city, he has championed many projects which enabled reduction in wastage of natural resources, as well as eradicated the usage of paper for the purpose of energy billing.

Talha Shaikh has a total experience of 24 years in the field of Intelligent Operations. Artificial Intelligence and IT solutions, he has held director-level positions, in various technology companies since 2009.

Talha has led a team of 80 people in a full-fledged IT technology house and spearheaded multi-million-dollar projects for well-known national & international brands in the Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific region (16 countries)

With extensive experience in IO, AI, ERP & FM systems (40+ different systems), he is strong in numerous business domains, with deep knowledge of how to achieve business excellence & continued competitive advantage using tech.

In a nutshell, he helps C & D suite executives accelerate growth, eliminate cost/productivity wastage, increase revenue, control operations & establish evidence-driven decision-making with the help of the latest AI-supporting applications, infra and devices.

His client list in the past included; Kingspan, FedEx, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, Bridgestone, LOreal, Citibank, KPMG, Starwood, Le Meridien, Al Tamimi, AON, BBC, SABIC, Qatar Gas, Energizer Middle East, Hong Kong Trade Development, Thomas Bennett, MAF, TNT, Danzas, Dubai South, EO, Red Cross, UAS, International Cricket Council, YSL, Dmix, German Council, Lloyd Global, MacGregor, Coal & Oil, Noble Denton, Conares Metal, Deyaar, Dubai Quality Group, EC Harris, Grayling, Fluor Daniel, Franklin Covey, Al Gurg, Lourve Museum, Crown Prince Dubai, EMAAR, Thumbay, KGMS, Metito, EC Harris, Ministry of Public Works, Ramada, Tyco, Scott Wilson, Al Jazeera Investment, Bukhatir Group and many more.

Jeff Bennison has worked in the governance, risk and compliance field for 20 years from both a permanent employee and then a consultant role giving him a view from both sides of the fence to provide valuable insights to his valued clients.

He has worked with organisations from a five headcount to organisations who are the largest in their field globally including Northern and Southern America, Canada, the Caribbean, Russia, Poland, Egypt, UK, Isle of Man, Australia and more.

He has extensive experience in ISO42001, ISO27001, ISO22301 and PCI DSS and various frameworks to support these standards. This includes tasks such as documentation creation, staff training and awareness, internal audit, external audit, due diligence and strategic planning.

Jeff is an expert at guiding organisations on their compliance journeys whether to align or formally certify to a standard. He can also provide assistance in post certification tasks to ensure the management system remains effective and fit for purpose.

Working with the likes of Rolls Royce, Vocalink BACS and cash machines transactions, Correla energy platforms, Digicell – a major telephony and mobile network provider in Southern America and the Caribbean, Teleperformance – a global call centre provider, Pokerstars (Stars Group) – the world’s largest online gambling company, Barratt Home Pensions, Mastercard, Barclays, Lloyds, Capita, Fredrickson International Ltd debt recovery, Lowells debt collection agency, GE Energy, HP and many more.

With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, and digital transformation, Dr. Syed Mahsud Ali is a seasoned expert dedicated to securing enterprises and optimizing IT operations. Holding prestigious certifications including CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIPP, CCSP, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, he brings a deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and cutting-edge security frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001.

Dr. Ali has successfully led 65+ cybersecurity and cloud transformation projects, delivering measurable results such as 120% ROI, 63% IT cost savings, and 68% reduction in data center expenses through strategic cloud migrations (AWS, Azure). His expertise extends to privacy management, enterprise security strategy, and governance frameworks, ensuring organizations are resilient against evolving threats.

As the creator of the proprietary Excellence of Things (EoT) framework, a copyrighted model for digital transformation, Dr. Ali has been recognized as a thought leader, including being named a "Distinguished Speaker" at the PropTech Middle East Summit. His advisory roles as CISO and IT Governance leader have helped global clients across government, military, and private sectors strengthen their cybersecurity posture while aligning IT investments with business objectives.

His Key Focus Areas are:

• Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management

• IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Cloud Security & Architecture (AWS, Azure)

• Privacy & Data Protection Frameworks

• Digital Transformation & Enterprise Security

Dr. Syed Ali

Director - Cybersecurity & IT Governance

Rijo Kurian Babu

Managed Services Specialist

Rijo Kurian Babu is a highly skilled ICT professional with over 14 years of experience in IT service delivery, infrastructure management, and business-IT alignment across industries such as healthcare, oil & gas, telecommunications, and travel. He brings a proven track record of ensuring operational excellence, SLA compliance, and seamless IT support in high-stakes environments.

Rijo specialises in providing critical on-site and remote support for end-user devices, enterprise applications, and networked ICT systems. His ability to problem solve complex issues while maintaining compliance standards ensures minimal downtime in a fast-paced business setting.

Having worked with Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA), Rijo led IT operations, optimizing service delivery and spearheading projects like the HR Portal and E-Visa Portal deployments. His vendor management skills and focus on high availability directly enhanced business efficiency. During his tenure at Reliance Industries Ltd, he ensured continuity for refinery and trading operations, resolving major IT incidents and supporting platforms like Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters. Earlier roles included managing IT infrastructure for Tata Steel’s Kalinga Nagar project and ensuring 99.9% uptime at NIC’s data center under HCL.

Rijo’s expertise spans IT infrastructure, incident resolution, stakeholder collaboration, and cross-functional leadership, backed by certifications in ITIL, CCNA, and MCP. His adaptive, user-centric approach makes him a valuable asset for organizations seeking to align IT solutions with strategic goals.

Jude Kishore

Digital Solutions Expert for Asset & FM

Jude Kishore is a seasoned Asset and Facilities Management (FM) consultant with over 30 years of experience in delivering strategic and technology-driven solutions across public and private sectors in Australia and internationally. Specializing in IT-enabled asset management, digital transformation, and sustainability integration, Jude excels in lifecycle asset planning, SAMP strategy development, compliance audits, and project delivery.

His expertise spans IT systems alignment, CMMS selection, data strategy, and IoT readiness assessments, ensuring infrastructure owners and government agencies achieve operational excellence and long-term value.

With a strong focus on digital enablement, Jude leverages tools like IBM Maximo, Archibus, and Power BI to optimize asset performance and ESG reporting. His ITAM/ITIL proficiency and DCIM planning for data centers highlight his deep technical acumen.

Jude’s projects include HVAC compliance audits, FM transitions with ISO 41001 integration, and renewable energy strategies for Middle East, ANZ and US markets, all supported by innovative IT solutions.

Committed to a data-driven and collaborative approach, Jude combines sharp analytical skills with stakeholder engagement to deliver sustainable, compliant, and future-ready outcomes.

His work aligns with ISO 55000, NABERS, and ESG standards, making him a trusted advisor for IT and infrastructure modernization.