Mohammad A. Albuzaid

Performance Improvement Consultant
Certified RCA Investigator, Systems Thinker & Workflow Specialist
Author of the first Arabic book in Lean & Systems Thinking
Professional Trainer & Mentor
Trained more than 10,000 Employees in SABIC, ARAMCO & Others

Skills

• Systems Thinker & Workflow Specialist
• Certified RCA Investigator
• Professional Trainer in Management, Personal Development, Technical Fields, and Occupational Safety
• Founder of over 30 small projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the USA across three states

Publications

• “Thinking Differently” – the first Arabic book on systems thinking
• “Your Small Project from A to Z”
• “Shahbander: The Practical Guide for Preparing Successful Entrepreneurs” – applications of systems thinking in entrepreneurship
• “When the Big Ones Think” – transition to thinking organizations (writing stage)

Registered Trademarks

• Systems Thinking
• Shahbander

Unregistered Trademarks

• Capabilities-Based Small Businesses
• Smart Root Cause Analysis

Initiatives

• Shahbander: Preparing Young Male and Female Business Owners
• Innovative Model Application of Capabilities-Based Small Businesses
• Application of Systems Thinking in Entrepreneurship
• Targeted audience: institutions, Ministry of Human Resources, entities empowering women and youth
• “When the Big Ones Think” – transition to thinking organizations
• Targeted audience: HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Education

• MBA in Entrepreneurship
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience: 1990 – Present (32 years)

• • Chief Consultant at Smart Mentor Office – Saudi Arabia
  • Chief Consultant at American Institute for Training & Education – USA
  • Chief Consultant at Kanz Training – USA
  • Chief Consultant at Kanz AlEmarat Training & Consulting – Dubai
  • Chief Consultant at Kanz Training – Saudi Arabia
  • Chief Consultant at Washington Technical Training Institute – USA
  • Chief Consultant at New York Fire & Safety Institute – USA
  • BSC Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, Pipelines Dept. – Saudi Aramco
  • VP staff – Joint Venture Development & Coordination – Saudi Aramco
  • Projects Engineer, Saudi Aramco

 

• • Projects Engineer, Saudi Aramco

Duration: January 2018 – March 2021

• • • Managed multiple small to medium-sized projects concurrently, ensuring successful delivery within schedule and budget constraints.
    • Liaised with cross-functional teams, including contractors, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure project requirements were met and risks were mitigated.
    • Created and maintained project schedules, cost estimates, and progress reports using project management software.
    • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and new team members, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.

Professional Certifications

• • • Certified Root Cause Analyst (RCA) – ABS Consulting – 2017
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Saudi Aramco – 2015
    • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals – 2009
    • Professional Engineer (PE) – Saudi Council of Engineers – 2000

Professional Memberships

• • • American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
    • Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
    • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Languages

• • • Arabic – Native proficiency
    • English – Professional working proficiency

Interests

• • • Writing books and articles on systems thinking, entrepreneurship, and personal development
    • Developing new training programs and courses
    • Traveling and experiencing new cultures
    • Fishing
    • Learning new skills

Contact Information

• • • Email: mbuzaid@kanzae.com
    • Phone: +966-505-822-480
    • Twitter: @mohammadbuzaid
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buzaidm/