Faisal Aldabbah.

01 — Portfolio

Faisal Aldabbah

Civil Engineer | CAPM

A civil engineering graduate from King Saud University with a strong interest in business analysis, data analytics, strategy and project management — bringing an engineering perspective to structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

  • Business Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Strategy
  • Project Management
Portrait of Faisal Aldabbah
3rd
Graduation award
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Roles held
CAPM
PMI certified

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About me

Built on engineering, driven by insight.

I'm a civil engineering graduate of King Saud University, supporting large-scale development and transformation work through data analysis, stakeholder engagement and structured problem-solving.

I'm passionate about strategy, transformation and solving complex business and public sector challenges with analytical, evidence-based approaches.

Foundation
B.Sc. Civil Engineering · CAPM
How I work
Structured, analytical and data-informed
Languages
Arabic (native), English

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Education & certifications

  1. King Saud University logo

    Education

    B.Sc. Civil Engineering

    King Saud University

  2. McKinsey & Company logo

    Certification

    McKinsey & Company Forward Program

    McKinsey & Company

    • Developed skills in structured thinking, decision-making, teamwork and personal effectiveness through practical learning modules and real-world business scenarios.
    • Enhanced professional capabilities in adaptability, relationship building and achieving goals in dynamic work environments.
  3. Project Management Institute (PMI) logo

    Certification

    CAPM — Certified Associate in Project Management

    Project Management Institute (PMI)

    • Applied analytical approaches to evaluate project challenges, prioritize actions and support successful project outcomes.
    • Enhanced skills in cross-functional collaboration, communication and managing projects within scope, schedule and resource constraints.
  4. LEORON Institute logo

    Certification

    AI Literacy & Digital Tools

    LEORON Institute · Delivered through National Housing Company

    • Gained practical knowledge of AI fundamentals and digital tools for productivity.
    • Explored AI applications in data analysis, automation and reporting.

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Experience

03 roles

  1. 07/2026 — Present

    National Housing Company logo

    Engineer — Project Execution

    National Housing Company/Waed Graduate Program

    • Track project status, updates and performance through PMIS.
    • Review variation orders, time extensions and project documentation.
    • Prepare reports and dashboards for management decisions.
    • Performance monitoring
    • Reporting
    • Decision support
  2. 09/2025 — 06/2026

    Aramak logo

    Planning Engineer

    Aramak/Hilton & Sheraton towers mega project, Riyadh

    • Monitored progress and schedule performance across the hotel towers.
    • Reviewed drawings, plans and technical documents with site teams.
    • Analyzed milestones, delays and critical activities for project control.
    • Planning & scheduling
    • Performance monitoring
    • Stakeholder coordination
  3. 06/2025 — 09/2025

    Altanfeethi logo

    Project Engineer (Co-op)

    Altanfeethi/Riyadh

    • Analyzed construction progress and operational readiness data.
    • Turned project updates into clear progress reports on risks and deviations.
    • Data analysis
    • Reporting

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Engineering projects

Graduation project

Case study

Development of King Abdulaziz Port

Period
08/2024 — 05/2025
Location
Dammam
Result
3rd place
Tools
AutoCAD · ETABS · Plaxis
Actual result
3rd place
College of Engineering competition
Capacity uplift · design proposal
2.6MCurrent7.5MProposed target
Container units / year
Nearly triples the port's yearly container handling capacity in the proposed design, through a multi-storey container storage warehouse.

Overview

Achieved 3rd place in the College of Engineering Graduation Project Competition. The project proposes raising the port's container handling capacity from 2.6 million to 7.5 million units a year through new container storage solutions.

Contributions

  1. 01Designed a multi-storey container storage warehouse with fire safety and operational logistics.
  2. 02Conducted environmental impact assessments and proposed sustainable solutions.
  3. 03Worked as a team to develop and compare different solutions.
  4. 04Used AutoCAD, ETABS and Plaxis for design and analysis.
  5. 05Engaged with King Abdulaziz Seaport operations experts for best practices and data.

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Volunteering

  1. 01

    Finance Committee

    KSU Civil Engineering Club

    • Assisted in preparing and monitoring the club's budget for various activities and events.
    • Contributed to securing sponsorships and building relationships with potential sponsors to support club initiatives.
    • Coordinated with committee members to ensure effective financial planning and resource allocation.
  2. 02

    Media Committee

    KSU Civil Engineering Club

    • Created educational engineering content aimed at increasing awareness and knowledge among students.
    • Managed and published content across social media platforms, including X (Twitter), LinkedIn and other digital channels.
    • Supported the promotion of club activities and enhanced student engagement through digital media campaigns.
  3. 03

    New Student Orientation

    KSU Common First Year

    • Served as a primary point of contact for incoming students, providing guidance on academic and administrative processes.
    • Delivered informational sessions to support students' understanding of university policies, systems and expectations.
    • Assisted in resolving student inquiries and directed them to appropriate university services and resources.

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Skills & tools

01Developing interest

Business Analysis

Understanding problems, the people involved and the requirements behind a sound decision.

  • Structured Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Process Mapping
  • Technical Presentation & Public Speaking
02Applied in reporting roles

Data Analytics

Turning progress and performance data into clear insight for management.

  • Data Analysis & Insights
  • Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Dashboard Design (Power BI)
  • Excel Data Analysis
  • Executive Reporting & Decision Support
03Developing interest

Strategy

Thinking in structures and priorities to support transformation and execution.

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Problem Structuring
  • Prioritisation
  • Strategic Execution Support
04CAPM certified

Project Management

Keeping scope, schedule and resources under control from plan to delivery.

  • Project Execution
  • Project Controls
  • Planning & Scheduling
  • Risk & Delay Analysis
  • Project Management Information System (PMIS)

Software & tools

08 tools

Planning & scheduling

  • Primavera P6 logo
    Primavera P6
  • MS Project logo
    MS Project

Data & reporting

  • Power BI logo
    Power BI
  • Excel logo
    Excel
  • PowerPoint logo
    PowerPoint

Engineering design

  • AutoCAD logo
    AutoCAD
  • ETABS logo
    ETABS
  • Plaxis logo
    Plaxis