Mohammed Alawadhi

Mohammed Alawadhi has extensive experience in information technology and audit roles, currently serving as Section Head for IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Assurance at The Department of Municipalities and Transport since November 2015. Mohammed has held various key positions within the department, including Acting Director of the Data Management & Smart Cities Governance Department and Section Head for Data Governance and Quality, as well as Information Security and Network Systems and IT Audit. Prior to this, Mohammed worked at Etisalat from March 2010 to October 2015 as a Senior Specialist in Information Systems Audit and Special Audit, focusing on forensic and fraud investigations. Mohammed's career began at Dubai Police General Headquarters as an Assistant Expert in Digital Forensics. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Network & Security from Monash University and foundational studies in Computer Science at Taylor's College Melbourne, along with IT training in databases at Etisalat Academy.