Wajdi Mereb

Senior Manager, Digital Transformation

Abu Dhabi, UAE·20 years experience

Resume VerifiedGCC Ready

About

Wajdi Mereb is a seasoned Architect and Digital Transformation Leader with extensive experience in delivering AI-enabled solutions, BIM, Digital Twin, CDE, and enterprise Information Management. He possesses 20 years of expertise in driving digital innovation across national UAE infrastructure and development programs. He has a proven track record of spearheading best-practice frameworks for AI and digital engineering, significantly enhancing project delivery and operational efficiency. He is seeking roles that leverage his deep understanding of digital strategies to foster innovation and opti

Experience

Senior Manager, Digital Transformation and Innovation

2021 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

Miral · Abu Dhabi, UAE

Led enterprise-wide digital transformation, driving AI, Digital Twin, and digital engineering adoption.
Spearheaded AI solutions, Digital Twin, CDE, and BIM lifecycle management across major projects.
Managed procurement and implementation of digital solutions, integrating AI-driven workflows.

Manager, Asset Information and BIM

2015 – 2021 · 6 yrs

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) · Dubai, UAE

Managed Asset Information Section, validating ISO 19650/55000 standards and leading Digital Twin technologies.
Directed BIM implementation for multi-billion-dollar projects, integrating BIM with GIS, Maximo, and BMS.
Established the first BIM Centre in the Middle East, championing RTA's Digital Transformation.

Senior BIM Coordinator - Architect

2008 – 2015 · 7 yrs

Consolidated Contractors Company - CCC · Zayed International Airport

Authored and managed multidisciplinary BIM models for Abu Dhabi and Muscat Airport projects.
Directed end-to-end BIM process, managing 3D models and documentation delivery.
Established BIM documentation standards and QA/QC processes, reducing rework.

Architect

2006 – 2008 · 2 yrs

ALTA’MEER Consultant Office · Palestine

Earlier Career

Skills

Project & Stakeholder Management

Agile Project ManagementStakeholder and Cross-Functional Team LeadershipProjects Portfolio ManagementQA/QC Procedures

Sustainability & Asset Management

SustainabilityFacilities Maintenance Management - BS 8210:2020

Information Management & Standards

Information Management and GovernanceIntegration and Information Exchange ProtocolsISO 196503D ModellingCOBieAsset DataISO 55001 Asset Management FrameworkRevit

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Digital Transformation StrategyAI Strategy and StandardsAI for Design OptimizationDigital TwinCommon Data Environment (CDE)Innovation Road-mapping and Digital GovernanceCircular Economy

Digital Transformation StrategyAI Strategy and StandardsDigital TwinCommon Data Environment (CDE)Information Management and GovernanceISO 19650

GCC Readiness

20 yrs GCC experience

Arabic: Native

Languages

Arabic (Native)English (Fluent)

Education & Certifications

Master of Science in Management with distinction in Management

University of Sheffield · 2014

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in Architectural Engineering

Birzeit University · 2006

The Business of AI: Strategies for Leaders

International AI Driving License Program (IAIDL)

ISO 19650 Curriculum, Information Management Practitioner

Digital Twins for Senior Leaders

Facilities Maintenance Management - BS 8210:2020

Scaled Agile Framework, Certified SAFe Agilist 5.0

Project Management Professional (PMP)

ISO 55001

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