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Mahdi
Alanazi

General Manager of Data & Technology at National Center for Wildlife. Leading excellence through strategic institutional governance.

location_on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
calendar_today Since March 2022 – Present
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Academic Pedigree

University of Dayton, USA (2007 – 2009) •

Master’s Degree, Engineering Management Systems

King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (1999 – 2003) •

Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science

Technical Ecosystem

Digital Transformation Project Management Engineering Systems Leadership & Team Management Systems Development Public Sector Innovation Automation Solutions Communication Skills

Strategic Leadership Domains

payments

Core Governance

Advanced orchestration of high-impact corporate strategies.

analytics

Fiscal Architecture

Designing complex financial frameworks for large-scale growth.

Professional Biography

Mahdi Alanazi is a seasoned IT and engineering management leader with over 15 years of experience across government, logistics, and conservation sectors. Currently serving as the General Manager of Data & Technology at the National Center for Wildlife, he leads digital transformation initiatives that support national environmental goals. His career began at the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, where he managed international projects focused on workforce development. Mahdi has also held key leadership roles at Saudi Post, where he played a central role in postal automation and digital platforms development. His strength lies in bridging technology with operational strategy, backed by degrees in computer science and engineering management.

Career Timeline

Tracing the trajectory of elite institutional leadership.

June 2019 – March 2022

Saudi Post (SPL)

Digital Platforms Director

Directed the strategy and implementation of digital platforms across the national postal system., Led cross-functional teams to modernize services and improve customer engagement., Ensured technological alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.

June 2014 – June 2020

Saudi Post (SPL)

Postal Automation Director

Spearheaded the automation of key postal operations and logistics workflows., Delivered process efficiencies and introduced smart technologies across the network.

June 2010 – June 2014

Saudi Post (SPL)

Systems Development Team Lead

Managed the development of critical IT systems and software infrastructure., Oversaw systems upgrades and cross-departmental IT projects.

March 2009 – May 2010

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)

Project Manager

Led vocational and technical training projects in partnership with international organizations., Focused on upskilling the private sector through targeted training programs.

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