Sami Alaqla

Sami Alaqla is a seasoned professional in project and program management, currently serving as a Project Portfolio Manager at the Ministry of Finance in Saudi Arabia since March 2020. Responsibilities include leading portfolio strategy, monitoring performance and KPIs, and managing key programs such as Governance, Risk Management, Data Management, Cybersecurity, and Anti-fraud initiatives. Prior to this role, Sami held various positions including Program Manager and IT Project Manager, focusing on aligning IT projects with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Previous experience includes roles as Computer System Specialist at Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Information Technology Services Manager at Technical State Est, and Infrastructure Operation Leader at SABIC. Sami holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from King Saud University and is currently pursuing a Cloud Developer Nanodegree from Udacity.