Mohammad AlKhayyal

Mohammed Al Khayyal is a highly accomplished senior IT and technology leader with 20+ years of experience driving significant growth and consistently exceeding expectations within the dynamic landscape of the energy sector. His career has been marked by a commitment to innovation, strategic thinking, and the development of high-performing global teams. Currently serving as the Director of Computer Operation Department at Saudi Aramco, overseeing a wide range of IT infrastructure and design projects that span the globe, including North America, Europe, and the Far East. In this capacity, he has spearheaded numerous strategic initiatives and major projects, consistently surpassing key performance indicators (KPIs) across customer experience, customer engagement, budget, infrastructure utilization, and innovation. A notable accomplishment includes leading the successful deployment of Saudi Aramco's first AI supercomputer – a groundbreaking project sponsored by the CEO. Mohammed's expertise extends beyond operational leadership. He provides consulting and advisory services to strategic committees, advising on IT investment progress and opportunities, and shaping the company's digital strategy. He has a proven ability to manage investments effectively, working closely with C-level stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals. His contributions have significantly transformed computing capabilities across Saudi Aramco, incorporating private and public agile cloud solutions with hyperscalers, implementing a strategic ERP solution with a cutting-edge OS environment, and establishing robust audit centers. Throughout his career at Saudi Aramco, Mohammed has showcased his consistent ability to take on significant responsibility and drive results. His technical expertise spans IT infrastructure, digital strategies, AI technologies and their use cases, and cloud migration, complemented by strong skills in business and commercial strategy, stakeholder engagement, operational excellence, audit and compliance. He has collaborated extensively with major technology providers such as Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, Dell, and HP. His work at Saudi Aramco also included the development and operation of 24/7 command centers featuring AI-powered operational services