Kamran Ali

Global Director Automation at DP World Global Automation, Operations & Engineering Executive | Industrial Automation, Electrification & AI Integration | Driving Intelligent, Sustainable Performance

26.2 yrs experienceTransportation/Trucking/Railroad

Jul 2023Added yesterday

The move

MoveAbu Dhabi Terminals → DP World

TitleEngineering Manager → Global Director Autmation

LocationAbu Dhabi → Dubai

Cross-border moveNo — same country

Years in UAE13.5

Total experience26.2 years

DP World headcount10,001+ employees

DP World industryTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

DP World HQDubai, Jebel Ali

DP World typePublic Company

Career arc

Global Director AutmationJul 2023 — Present
DP World· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Senior Automation ManagerFeb 2023 — Jun 2023
DP World· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
R&D Manager, Global Automation, GOE at DP WorldMar 2021 — Jan 2023
DP World· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Engineering ManagerMar 2019 — Feb 2021
Abu Dhabi Terminals· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Technical ManagerJan 2015 — Mar 2019
Abu Dhabi Terminals· Abu Dhabi UAE
Automation ManagerAug 2012 — Dec 2014
Abu Dhabi Terminals· Abu Dhabi, UAE
Head of Gantry Cranes & Heavy EquipmentsJun 2010 — Aug 2012
PPort Services Corporation SAOG, Port Sultan Qaboos· Muscat, Oman
Suprintendent (Gantry Cranes & Heavy Equipment)Jun 2007 — Jun 2010
PPort Services Corporation SAOG, Port Sultan Qaboos· Muscat, Oman
Senior Maintenance EngineerApr 2002 — Jun 2007
HHutchison Port Holdings, Karachi International Container Terminal· Karachi, Pakistan
Assisstant Executive EngineerNov 1999 — Apr 2002
K-Electric· Karachi, Pakistan, Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC)

Education

Abcus Computer Training School
Diploma · Computer Software1992 — 1993
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
BS · Electrical Engineering1994 — 1999

Top skills

Maintenance PlanningHeavy EquipmentService-Level Agreements (SLA)Key Performance IndicatorsTeamworkCorrective Maintenance

About

Operations Engineering & Automation Executive with 20+ years of leadership experience driving performance transformation across container terminals and heavy industrial environments. Proven track record of aligning operations, engineering, and automation strategy with business objectives to deliver measurable improvements in profitability, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. Specialized in leading large-scale operational ecosystems where intelligent automation, AI-driven decision models, and digital transformation unlock cost optimization, CO₂ reduction, asset performance enhancement, and safer working environments. Recognized for turning complex operational challenges into structured, data-enabled strategies that strengthen resilience, improve throughput, and elevate workforc

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