
Dr. Mahmoud Sherif , Ph.D.
Head of Innovation and Techno-Business Development
The move
MoveAlcatel-Lucent → du
TitleDistinguished Member of Technical Staff, USA → Head of Innovation and Techno-Business Development at du
LocationNew York City → Dubai
Cross-border moveYes · Greater New York City Area → United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Native languageEnglish, Arabic
Years in UAE17.5
Total experience29.0 years
du headcount1,001-5,000 employees
du industryTelecommunications
du HQDubai
du typePublic Company
Career arc
- Head of Innovation and Techno-Business Development at duAug 2023 — Present
du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Head of Technology & IT StrategyOct 2020 — Aug 2023
du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - VP and Head of Technology Strategy & ArchitectureJan 2018 — Oct 2020
du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Senior Director Mobile Access Network PlanningOct 2013 — Jan 2018
du· United Arab Emirates - Director - Wireless BroadbandNov 2008 — Oct 2013
du· United Arab Emirates - Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, USAMay 1997 — Nov 2008
Alcatel-Lucent· Greater New York City Area
Education
- Ain Shams UniversityM.Sc. · Data Networking1993 — 1996
- City University of New YorkPh.D. · Telecommunications Engineering1996 — 1999
- Ain Shams UniversityB.Sc · Computer & Systems Engineering1987 — 1992
- The City University of New YorkMaster of Philosophy · Telecommunications Engineering1997 — 1997
Languages
- English · Native or bilingual
- Arabic · Native or bilingual