WAEL OMAR TITLE : GROUP HEAD OF IT INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY LOCATION : DUBAI
TAALEEM
It ’ s this very objective that attracted and inspired Wael Omar , Group Head of IT , to join back in 2010 .
“ The sector wasn ’ t new to me ,” says Wael , “ but I saw an opportunity to grow and an opportunity to drive significant technical advancement .
“ It ’ s overwhelmingly rewarding to see how technology can improve outcomes and operational efficiencies , in addition to assisting with teaching and learning .”
Transforming the IT department Plenty has changed at Taaleem since Wael took up his first position as IT Infrastructure Services Manager almost 15 years ago .
In addition to the continued enlargement of its portfolio of schools , Taaleem went public in November 2022 , completing an IPO that raised Dh750 million ( US $ 204m ) in support of its growth strategy .
Going hand in hand with this transition was a deeper commitment to sustainability and desire to not only educate but contribute positively to its surroundings .
Meanwhile , on the IT front , Taaleem ’ s infrastructure has changed dramatically – largely as a result of Wael ’ s steely determination to transform his department .
Having arrived to discover a disjointed team working in silos , he soon put forward his vision for the future .
“ Securing buy-in required effort because senior management traditionally used to see IT as a cost centre rather than a business enabler ,” Wael admits .
“ However , we have successfully shifted this perspective by demonstrating how IT provides a competitive advantage and significantly contributes to delivering top-quality education for our students .”
By 2014 , Wael was in a position to put his strategy in action , beginning with the
WAEL OMAR TITLE : GROUP HEAD OF IT INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY LOCATION : DUBAI
Wael stands as a distinguished technology executive with a remarkable career spanning over two decades , marked by transformative IT strategies .
Since 2010 , he has been a pivotal force at Taaleem , a leading K-12 education provider in the UAE , driving its IT growth as the Group Head of Technology .
Wael ’ s pioneering initiatives , coupled with his contribution to the company ’ s recent IPO , have propelled Taaleem ’ s technological evolution to unprecedented heights .
Recognized with esteemed accolades like the 2023 Best Technology Implementation Award in Education , Wael adeptly blends technical innovation with strategic business imperatives .
Moreover , his contributions to sustainable energy projects underscore his commitment to integrating cuttingedge technologies for a greener future .
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