Jawad Al Marhoon

Technical Lead & Acting CTO

Driving digital transformation through innovative technology solutions and strategic leadership in cloud architecture, DevOps, and software engineering

Cloud Architecture
DevOps & CI/CD
Digital Transformation
Jawad Al Marhoon

My Vision

As a Technical Lead and Acting CTO, my vision is to bridge the gap between business objectives and technological innovation by creating scalable, secure, and efficient digital solutions that drive organizational growth and transformation.

Strategic Leadership

I believe in leading with a strategic mindset, aligning technology initiatives with business goals to deliver measurable value and drive digital transformation across organizations.

Continuous Innovation

Embracing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies like DevOps, cloud-native architectures, and automation to enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and improve product quality.

Team Empowerment

Building high-performing technical teams through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and creating an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Industry Expertise

Extensive experience across multiple business domains, delivering technology solutions that address specific industry challenges

Banking & Financial

Led digital transformation initiatives at BSF, implementing omnichannel solutions, customer loyalty programs, and secure financial platforms with compliance to regulatory standards.

Omnichannel Customer Loyalty Regulatory Compliance

Logistics & Transportation

As Technical Lead at CAMION, overseeing transportation and supply chain technology solutions, optimizing delivery operations and integrating with governmental systems.

Supply Chain Delivery Optimization S2S VPN Integration

Petroleum & Natural Gas

Developed custom systems for reservoir engineering and geological development at Reservoir Technologies, serving the petroleum and natural gas industry with specialized software solutions.

Reservoir Engineering Geological Development Custom Systems

Point of Sale & Retail

Enhanced and customized POS programs for small business clients at Themar AlMarifah, improving functionality and user experience for retail operations.

POS Systems Retail Solutions Client Engagement

Construction & Engineering

Supported software development for K2 process support system at Zamil Industrial Investment Company, automating processes for accounts, fund management, and customer registration in the construction industry.

Process Automation Workflow Integration Engineering Solutions

Technology & Software

Extensive experience across full-stack development, cloud architecture, DevOps, and mobile applications, delivering innovative software solutions for diverse clients and industries.

Full-Stack Development Cloud Architecture Mobile Applications

Professional Journey

A decade of experience driving technology innovation across banking, logistics, and software development sectors

Education

Master of High Performance and Cloud Computing

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Current

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

2017

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture
Google Cloud Professional Architect
Certified Scrum Master
OCI Certified Architect Associate
DevOps Fundamentals

Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms

OCI Azure GCP

DevOps & CI/CD

Jenkins GitLab ArgoCD Kubernetes

Languages

Java Python C# Angular

Technical Proficiencies

Cloud Platforms

OCI Azure AWS Google Cloud DigitalOcean

DevOps Tools

Jenkins Nexus GitLab ArgoCD GitOps Kubernetes OpenShift Docker GitHub Actions

Programming Languages

Java C# VB .NET Spring Boot JavaScript SQL Python

Web & Mobile Development

Xamarin Entity Framework Angular React HTML CSS Flutter

Database Management

SQL Server MySQL Oracle DB PostgreSQL MongoDB

CI/CD & Automation

CI/CD Pipelines Automated Testing Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery

Project Management Tools

Jira Confluence Microsoft Project Trello Zenkit

Operating Systems

Linux (Red Hat) Windows

Professional Experience

Technical Lead – Acting CTO

CAMION, Al-Khobar

Oct 2024 – Present

  • Building and managing high-performing technical teams across development, support, and production
  • Leading cloud infrastructure management on OCI with focus on scalability and security
  • Overseeing security management including IAM, WAF, DR, and network security
  • Supervising integration with governmental and third-party services via S2S VPN connections
  • Ensuring all delivered services meet business requirements and comply with regulatory standards

Digital Transformation Lead

BSF, Riyadh

Aug 2022 – Aug 2024

  • Spearheaded Omnichannel Project integration using Agile methodologies
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Nexus, GitLab, and ArgoCD
  • Managed deployments in OpenShift and Kubernetes on Red Hat Linux servers
  • Led Scrum practices using Jira and Confluence for iterative delivery
  • Implemented security tools, backup protocols, and monitoring systems

Digital Channels Development Lead

BSF, Riyadh

Dec 2020 – Jul 2022

  • Led Waterfall projects with structured, phased implementation
  • Managed digital content on public websites using CMS
  • Enhanced Jana loyalty program and led website revamp projects
  • Handled vulnerabilities in digital platforms using Spring Boot and Angular
  • Initiated and led projects to revamp public and internal websites

Sr. Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra, Al-Khobar

Aug 2020 – Dec 2020

  • Developed desktop application integrated with SAP for Saudi Aramco
  • Created cloud-based monitoring solution using Spring Boot Java
  • Followed Agile methodologies for iterative software development

Full Stack Software Developer

Reservoir Technologies, Dammam

May 2017 – Jul 2020

  • Developed bespoke system for key client using VB, C#, MVC, Spring Boot, and SQL Server
  • Successfully launched company website using Angular, enhancing online presence
  • Continuously improved system operability and performance, adding new features
  • Managed and optimized system databases, ensuring data integrity
  • Led UI/UX enhancements across applications, improving user experience

Full Stack Software Developer

Themar AlMarifah, Qatif

Sep 2016 – Feb 2017

  • Provided comprehensive technical support for clients' systems and networks
  • Co-developed iOS and Android solutions including Themar EServices app
  • Utilized Xamarin framework, Entity Framework, Azure, and SQL Server 2012
  • Enhanced and customized POS programs for small business clients
  • Presented product demos to key clients including Al Abdulkarim Holding

K2 Developer (Internship)

Zamil Industrial, Dammam

Jul 2016 – Aug 2016

  • Facilitated transition from Adobe LiveCycle to K2 process support system
  • Automated processes for accounts, fund management, customer registration
  • Developed forms with integrated workflows for IT engineering and HR
  • Streamlined internal workflows and improved process efficiency

Key Projects & Achievements

Highlighting significant contributions and successful implementations across various organizations

Omnichannel Integration

Led the end-to-end integration of the Omnichannel Project at BSF, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to define requirements and deliver a comprehensive solution that aligned with business goals.

Key Achievements:

  • • Successfully integrated multiple customer touchpoints into a unified platform
  • • Implemented Agile methodologies to ensure iterative delivery and continuous improvement
  • • Reduced customer service response time by 40% through streamlined processes
  • • Improved customer satisfaction scores by 35% post-implementation
Agile CI/CD Jira Confluence

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Led the initialization and monitoring of cloud infrastructure at CAMION, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency across the organization's digital ecosystem.

Key Achievements:

  • • Established robust cloud infrastructure on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • • Implemented comprehensive security measures including IAM, WAF, and DR
  • • Achieved 99.99% system uptime through proactive monitoring and optimization
  • • Reduced infrastructure costs by 25% through resource optimization
OCI Security Kubernetes Docker

CI/CD & DevOps Implementation

Applied CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices at BSF using Jenkins, Nexus, GitLab, and ArgoCD, automating code deployment processes for enhanced efficiency and reliability.

Key Achievements:

  • • Automated 90% of deployment processes, reducing manual errors
  • • Reduced deployment time from hours to minutes
  • • Implemented GitOps principles for continuous synchronization of configurations
  • • Improved code quality through automated testing integration
Jenkins GitLab ArgoCD GitOps

SAP Integration & Automation

Developed a desktop application integrated with SAP for Saudi Aramco at Tech Mahindra, automating the generation and storage of plant material waste, significantly improving operational efficiency.

Key Achievements:

  • • Automated manual processes that previously took hours to complete
  • • Reduced data entry errors by 95% through system integration
  • • Improved reporting accuracy and timeliness for waste management
  • • Enhanced data security by eliminating manual spreadsheet handling
SAP .NET WPF C#

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in new opportunities, collaborations, and discussions about technology and innovation. Feel free to reach out!

Contact Information

Phone

+966-50-386-8474

Email

jawad.a.almarhoon@gmail.com

Location

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/jawad-almarhoon

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