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Rami Schoenthaler

du Tech - Director Digital Advisory
21.1 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Oct 2025

The move

MoveBooz Allen Hamilton → du
TitleDefense & Security - Associate → du Tech - Director Digital Advisory
LocationMENA → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveYes · Mena → United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Native languageArabic, English
Years in UAE22.5
Total experience21.1 years
du headcount1,001-5,000 employees
du industryTelecommunications
du HQDubai
du typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. du Tech - Director Digital AdvisoryOct 2025 — Present
    du· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. du Tech - Digital Advisory ManagerNov 2022 — Oct 2025
    du· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Booz Allen Contractor - Defense and Security Subject Matter Expert and General Management ConsultantFeb 2021 — Dec 2022
    · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Freelance
  4. 3D Modelling / Graphic DesignerNov 2020 — Dec 2022
    twofour54 Abu Dhabi - Media and Entertainment Hub· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Freelance
  5. Defense & Security - AssociateJun 2017 — Sep 2020
    Booz Allen Hamilton· MENA
  6. Defense & Security - Senior ConsultantJan 2015 — May 2017
    Booz Allen Hamilton· Abu Dhabi
  7. Aerospace & Defense, Strategy Based Transformation - ConsultantJul 2013 — Dec 2014
    Booz Allen Hamilton· Abu Dhabi
  8. TSC Technology ManagerAug 2012 — May 2013
    Juniata College· Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
  9. Uni-Arab Business Development Intern.May 2012 — Jul 2012
    RSK Group plc· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  10. Admissions Office Data System Support StaffJan 2012 — May 2012
    Juniata College· Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
  11. Stone Mason ApprenticeAug 2011 — Dec 2011
    Kenny Williams Master Mason Contractor· Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
  12. Petroleum/Gas DrillerMay 2011 — Jul 2011
    Uni-Arab Engineering and Oil Field Services· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  13. Business Manager & Senior DesignerJan 2005 — Jan 2016
    Saif Chilmiran Visual Arts Production· United Arab Emirates
  14. —Present

Education

Languages

  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Microsoft OfficeCreative WritingBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementStatisticsOS X

About

Over 20+ years living, working, and travelling in the Middle East. Languages: English [Native/Bilingual] | Arabic [Professional Working Proficiency] - +11 years consulting & advisory experience delivering data driven analysis, strategy-based transformation, business planning, and operating model design across national level cybersecurity, ICT, aerospace & defense, high value asset preventive and protective security, and healthcare initiatives. - Prior professional experiences include over 6+ years in environmental consulting, technology and network management and maintenance, entrepreneurship, urban planning, stone masonry, and petroleum/gas drilling. - Established an art and design solutions group providing art and design consultation, branding and marketing, interior design, and co

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