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Ali Al Qahtani
Ali Al Qahtani
Computer Scientist · Digital Infrastructure · Systems Automation
Profile

I am a Computer Science graduate with First-Class Honours from Liverpool John Moores University, currently working at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Qatar. My work focuses on national-scale digital transformation — specifically through the modernization of the Government Data Exchange (GDX) and SMS Gateway platforms.

At MCIT, I bridge the gap between technical requirements and organizational goals, coordinating complex data initiatives across government entities to ensure clear communication and stakeholder alignment. Beyond my technical work, I have a strong interest in investment strategy and risk management, applying an analytical, data-driven approach to evaluating opportunities and managing uncertainty.

Interests

Actively managing a personal portfolio focused on equities and derivatives. Passionate about motion design in Adobe After Effects and reading financial non-fiction. I enjoy applying analytical, data-driven thinking to both technical and investment challenges.

My Expertise

Systems & Applications

Building and modernizing government-scale digital platforms and infrastructure.

Stakeholder Management

Coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning government entities on digital initiatives.

Project Coordination

Managing RFP processes, procurement, scheduling, and executive-level reporting.

Data & Systems Integration

Facilitating inter-agency data exchange and digital transformation at scale.

Resume
Experience
Jul 2024 — Present

Systems & Applications Programmer

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology · Full-time · Doha, Qatar

Leading digital transformation initiatives including GDX modernization, SMS Gateway upgrade, and G2G environment migration. Managed RFP processes, stakeholder coordination across government entities, and executive-level project reporting.

Education
Sep 2020 — Jul 2024

B.Sc. Computer Science (First Class Honours)

Liverpool John Moores University

Strong foundation in programming, algorithms, databases, and software development. Covered OOP, data modelling, web development, AI, data science, and visualisation. Final-year project focused on real-world problem solving.

Certifications
Mar 2026

Foundations of UX Design

Google · Credential ID: U44TFAGZXYN1
Jan 2026

Foundations of Project Management

Google · Credential ID: Y4UGAZ1IYEI7
Nov 2024

MCIT Graduate Development Program

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

3-month program in Ireland with Google, gaining hands-on experience in Google Cloud and AI, with focus on cloud computing and technical skill development.

Oct 2024

Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader

Google · Expires Oct 2027 · Credential ID: c7ccbfed11f34cdca3996dc471af6676

Certified in Google Cloud fundamentals and digital transformation strategy.

Aug 2024

Soft Skills & AI Integration for the Digital Age

Qatar Skills Training Centre

Comprehensive certification covering communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and human-AI collaboration in modern tech-driven work environments.

Skills
PythonJavaJavaScriptReactNode.jsMongoDBExpress.jsHTML / CSSGoogle Cloud (GCP)AI IntegrationGenerative AISQLData AnalyticsOOPRisk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementRFP ManagementProject CoordinationArabicEnglish
Projects
AI Journal

AI-Powered Journal Web App

Full-stack MERN application integrating AI-driven features for a personalized digital journaling experience. Final-year university project backed by a 20,000-word dissertation on AI and UX.

MongoDBExpress.jsReactNode.jsAI
Portfolio

Personal Portfolio Website

This portfolio — a fully custom, responsive single-page application with iOS-style glassmorphism design, animated background, and smooth section transitions.

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Get In Touch
Doha, Qatar