Mohammad Al Khalidi
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Professional Journey

Career Experience

A comprehensive timeline of my professional growth, leadership roles, and key achievements throughout my career.

Head of Technology

Sep 2018 - Present

Riot Games

Driving the technology vision and execution for Riot Games in the EMEA region, overseeing digital transformation and infrastructure modernization across publishing, esports, and player-facing services. Leading a multidisciplinary team of 50+ engineers, developers, and product managers, supporting millions of players across multiple markets.

  • Defined and executed the regional technology strategy, aligning all initiatives with global business objectives and player experience outcomes.
  • Reduced time-to-market by 40% through the implementation of streamlined, scalable SOPs and agile delivery practices.
  • Designed and deployed a multi-environment architecture (private, public, hybrid cloud) tailored to latency-sensitive gaming services across EMEA.
  • Achieved 50% cost savings in cloud infrastructure through rightsizing, automation, and vendor optimization.

Sales Engineer

Oct 2011 – Sep 2018

Juniper Networks

Delivered technical pre-sales support and strategic solution design across key enterprise and service provider accounts in the Middle East and Africa (META) region. Partnered with sales, channel, and services teams to align Juniper’s networking and security solutions with customer objectives, contributing directly to revenue growth and long-term account success.

  • Managed technical relationships for high-value accounts across telecom, government, and enterprise sectors, ensuring alignment between business needs and Juniper’s product roadmap.
  • Supported multimillion-dollar sales pipelines by providing architecture design, technical validation, and competitive differentiation throughout the sales lifecycle.
  • Positioned as a trusted advisor to C-level and technical stakeholders, improving solution adoption and reducing churn across critical accounts.
  • Developed and executed regional go-to-market strategies in coordination with sales and marketing teams, increasing account penetration and accelerating deal velocity.

Chief Product Development Engineer

Jun 2007 – Sep 2011

Mobily

Led the engineering and technical development of connectivity products for one of the largest telecom operators in the region. Acted as the primary technical interface between engineering and commercial teams, ensuring delivery of market-ready solutions that aligned with Mobily’s strategic goals and customer expectations.

  • Directed the development of next-generation connectivity offerings, accelerating time-to-market and strengthening Mobily’s competitive position.
  • Served as the central technical liaison to commercial units, enabling effective translation of business needs into technical requirements.
  • Oversaw end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through design, testing, deployment, and operational support.
  • Introduced structured product governance and documentation standards, improving delivery quality and interdepartmental coordination.

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