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Dr. Nidal Qwasmi

Global Innovation & Emerging Technology Executive (PhD, PMP) | Fractional CTO

About Me

I am an Innovation and Transformation Executive with 35+ years of experience architect Innovation Portfolio for Complex Systems, manage digital transformation programs, and build cross-sector ecosystems. My focus is on turning emerging technologies AI, IoT, 5G, digital twins, robotics, and edge computing into scalable, real-world solutions that accelerate growth, resilience, and sustainability. As a recognized innovation leader, I share insights at international forums such as the ITS World Congress 2025, where I present on the role of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in the future of transportation systems. My work bridges research, strategy, and execution, ensuring organizations move beyond pilots into sustainable, innovation-driven transformation. At IBM Consulting and in leadership global roles, I have directed programs that align business strategy with technology adoption in smart cities, connected mobility, and advanced manufacturing. I have built partnerships with leaders including AWS, IBM Research, NVIDIA, Zebra Technologies, Verizon, and many others, delivering next-generation innovation ecosystems for autonomous systems, AI-driven analytics, and robotics. My passion is to enable organizations to lead innovation not just adopt it through effective innovation portfolio architecture, transformation management, and cross-sectors collaboration. I welcome opportunities to connect on innovation strategy, R&D portfolio leadership, and transformation initiatives that create long-term value

Jurisdiction

Canada | United States | Bahrain | Iraq | Jordan | Kuwait | Oman | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates

Experience

Current StatusActive
IBM
2014 - 2025

• Played major role as core leadership team member establishing innovation hubs worldwide. • Managed a $50M cloud migration project of financial systems which include 9 global ERPs in 3 continents. • Created and deployed disruptive Smart City solution for telecommunications (telco) client built on shared and multi-tenancy platforms, creating new business model and generated new streams of revenue. • Architected 3-way partnership for major Smart City project among IBM, telco, and Canadian local governments. • Increased Smart City business unit revenue 100%. • Devised strategy and roadmap for large United States (US) telco, using digital twin technology to change network operations, reducing client’s order provision time, improving network inventory accuracy, and creating new capabilities, including root cause and what-if analysis. • Captained technology and project management teams in delivery of innovative and cognitive solutions involving IoT and AI, robotics, and RFID, covering manufacturing, financial transformation, and online banking business products. • Led cross-industry robotic and AI projects, including visual safety and quality inspection for utility and chemical, autonomous inventory tracking for supply chain, process automation for pharmaceutical and manufacturing, digital twin for aviation and telecommunication sectors, and fraud detection for financial Institutions. • Spearheaded development of new IoT and AI practices, expanding resources 800% and positioning IBM as leading solutions provider in Canadian market. • Led the first implementation of money laundry and fraud detection system using AI at Large Canadian bank. • Trained large Canadian telecommunication company's coast-to-cost sales force on selling IoT solutions. • Championed integration of proposed solutions with emerging technology capabilities and disruptive initiatives, increasing winning rate 50%+ in cognitive business requests for proposal (RFP).

Certification

Total Certifications1

PMP

PMI

2010 - 2028

Skills

Core skills2
Interests0
Languages2

Skills

Innovation as a Service
emerging technology as a service

Languages

English
Arabic