Jawad Alshaikh

With over 18 years of progressive experience across SDLC, Information Security, and Homeland Security, I remain a passionate, detail-oriented engineer committed to building thoughtful, efficient solutions. I focus on leveraging minimal and best-fit technologies to solve real-world problems, while continuously evolving into advanced domains such as generative AI, Agentic AI systems, machine learning operations (MLOps), and scalable cloud-native architectures. My current focus is on designing and implementing Agentic AI workflow transformation frameworks—enabling organizations to move from traditional digital processes to autonomous, AI-driven operations.

This includes building systems where AI agents can monitor, analyze, recommend, and execute workflows under controlled governance, with clear human oversight, auditability, and secure system integration. Throughout my journey, I've cultivated strong expertise in ethical hacking, proactive vulnerability discovery, and solution-oriented problem solving—balancing innovation with responsible, secure engineering practices. I believe the best systems are not only functional, but also resilient, governed, and adaptable to evolving operational realities.

Head of Innovation and Engineering at Zenith Technologies (2021-08 – 2025-11)

• Spearheaded enterprise adoption of AI, MLOps, and cloud-native architectures, accelerating delivery by 30%.
• Formed and led an innovation team, boosting project success rate by 40% through mentorship and cross-functional integration.
• Drove commercialization of 5+ new product lines aligned with business goals, generating significant new revenue streams.
• Embedded ethical AI principles and sustainable engineering practices across R&D and product development pipelines.
• Reduced production-critical bugs by 45% through implementation of SDLC and DevOps best practices.

Technical Lead | Chief Architect at Zenith Technologies (2011-06 – 2021-12)

• Delivered large-scale homeland security projects across the GCC with customized tools, services, and integrations.
• Engineered IPTV infrastructure, video ingest and cataloging tools, and optimized QFS file systems.
• Developed ANPR iOS and.NET-based systems with advanced surveillance integration (FFMPEG, GPS, SOAP, VLC).
• Designed comprehensive media monitoring platforms including OpenID-Connect, IPC video frame capture, and HLS streaming.
• Integrated leading e-signature platforms (DocuSign, Sertifi), and optimized multi-database synchronization services.
• Specialized in SOAP, REST, WSS API integration, code auditing, and platform migrations across various environments.

IT Business Analyst & Senior Solution Developer at B.E. International (2008-03 – 2011-06)

• Led the business analysis of a US$3M ERP solution across 11 modules, including HR, Finance, Legal, and Media.
• Authored standard practice handbooks and performed DLP/outsourcing research to improve delivery effectiveness.
• Played dual role of project manager and developer, delivering robust.NET and PHP-based ERP solutions.

Solution Developer (Software & Hardware) at UNIVERSAL USA (2006-06 – 2008-01)

• Built low-level embedded systems using Assembly, VHDL, and C++, and developed hardware driver libraries.
• Engineered and tested hardware tools for microcontroller programming and electronic component integration.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – Ajman University (2001 – 2007)