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Bashair Al Abri

Senior Project Management Associate
Muscat

Summary

Experienced Senior Project Management Associate specializing in managing and delivering startup development programs across Oman and the MENA region. Skilled in program management, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and ecosystem building. Proven track record in empowering entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and driving impactful outcomes through collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Project Management Associate

Al Jabr MENA
02.2024 - Current
  • Program Management: Managed six startup development programs, including five incubation programs (Creative Industries, Shira’a, and Samahram) and a post-hackathon program, fostering entrepreneurship across Oman and the MENA region.
  • Regional Expertise: Oversaw incubators in five regions of Oman, including Barka, Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah, supporting entrepreneurs in diverse industries and empowering local communities.
  • Entrepreneur Support: Designed and executed initiatives to guide startups from ideation to market entry, focusing on financial modeling, investor readiness, and product-market fit.
  • Event Facilitation: Organized panel discussions, workshops, and networking events, including facilitating collaborations between ecosystem enablers and hosting community-building activities.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including government and private entities, program participants, consultants, and facilitators, ensuring seamless program delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Supported program participants by connecting them with industry experts and mentors, guiding them in building sustainable and scalable businesses.
  • Strategic Planning: Contributed to the strategic planning and scaling of programs to address regional needs and maximize impact on entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Startup Development Program Associate

Al Jabr MENA
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Program Coordination: Supported the execution of multiple startup development programs, focusing on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the MENA region.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinated with program participants, mentors, consultants, and ecosystem enablers to ensure smooth program operations and effective collaboration.
  • Entrepreneur Support: Assisted startups in refining their business models, preparing for investor pitches, and navigating the challenges of early-stage development.
  • Event Management: Organized workshops, hackathons, and networking events, creating opportunities for startups to connect with industry leaders and potential investors.
  • Administrative Oversight: Managed program schedules, tracked participant progress, and compiled data for reporting and performance evaluations.
  • Resource Facilitation: Connected startups with the resources and tools needed to succeed, including access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and specialized training.
  • Regional Impact: Played a key role in empowering entrepreneurs in underrepresented regions, contributing to the expansion of startup ecosystems across Oman.

Geologist (Project Intern)

CC Energy Development
02.2020 - 04.2020

Project Title: Khufai Formation Regional Well Correlation and Depositional Model Interpretation.

  • Conducted a detailed study of the Ediacaran-aged Khufai Formation, focusing on its regional well correlation and depositional model interpretation.
  • Objective: Established correlations between surface and subsurface sections of the Khufai Formation by integrating outcrop studies with well log data.
  • Research Activities:
  • Reviewed and analyzed previous outcrop studies to understand existing geological interpretations.
  • Integrated and interpreted available well log data to identify patterns and validate surface-subsurface correlation.
  • Developed depositional models to provide insights into the formation's geological history and sedimentary processes.
  • Deliverables: Generated comprehensive regional correlation maps and depositional models that contributed to a better understanding of the Khufai Formation's structure and stratigraphy.
  • Key Tools: Petrel Software

Data Analyst (Internship)

Hoehler + Alsalmy
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Data Management: Collected, organized, and analyzed data to provide actionable insights for project evaluation and decision-making.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with team members to ensure accurate data representation and alignment with project objectives.

Geotechnical Engineer (Internship)

Arab Centre for Engineering Sciences
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Soil Investigation: Conducted geotechnical soil investigations, including field logging and sampling of soil and rock.
  • Data Analysis: Utilized GINT Software to log and describe soil and rock characteristics accurately for geotechnical reporting.
  • Laboratory Training: Gained hands-on experience in physical analysis of soil, including testing for properties such as grain size, compaction, and moisture content.
  • Technical Reporting: Prepared detailed geotechnical logs and reports to support engineering projects and site assessments.

Geologist (Bachelor Thesis)

Petroleum Development Oman
03.2018 - 06.2018

Project Title: Well Log Correlation and Static Reservoir Modeling of Field-X.

Responsibilities:

  • Well Log Correlation: Analyzed and interpreted well log data to establish regional correlations within the Amin Formation.
  • Structural Modelling: Created detailed structural models to understand reservoir architecture and structural features.
  • Facies Modelling: Developed facies distribution models to identify reservoir heterogeneity and depositional environments.
  • Property Modelling: Generated reservoir property models, including porosity and permeability, to evaluate reservoir quality.
  • Volumetric Estimation: Calculated gas-initially-in-place (GIIP) volumes using Petrel Software, supporting resource estimation and development planning.

Key Tools: Petrel Software

Imperial Barrel Awards Program Participant

American Association for Petroleum Geologists
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Team Collaboration: Worked as part of a team of five students to evaluate hydrocarbon prospects in the Bristol Bay Basin, South Alaska.
  • Data Analysis: Interpreted and integrated diverse geological and geophysical datasets, including: 2D Seismic Sections, Well Log Data, Gravity and Magnetic Maps, Surface Geology Maps, Mud Log Reports.

Geologist (Project Intern)

Petroleum Development Oman
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Geological Correlation: Conducted detailed geological correlations to analyze subsurface continuity and reservoir characteristics.
  • Static Reservoir Modelling: Developed comprehensive static reservoir models for one of North Oman’s gas-producing fields, focusing on structural and property modeling.
  • Key Tools: Petrel Software

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Geosciences

German University of Technology in Oman
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Planning & Execution

Project Management & Coordination

Budget Management & Cost Optimization

Stakeholder Engagement & Client Relations

Leadership & Team Building

Data Analysis & Problem Solving

Certification

Morrow Global Network Accelerator Bootcamp Certificate.

Projectsandachievements

  • Oman Incubators, Oversaw the creative industries, Shira'a, and Samahram incubation programs, each tailored to foster growth in their respective sectors. Successfully coordinated the implementation of these programs across five different regions in Oman, ensuring regional development and support for startups and SMEs.
  • Mediathon, Led an intensive program designed to transform startup ideas into viable business ventures.

Timeline

Senior Project Management Associate

Al Jabr MENA
02.2024 - Current

Startup Development Program Associate

Al Jabr MENA
12.2022 - 02.2024

Geologist (Project Intern)

CC Energy Development
02.2020 - 04.2020

Data Analyst (Internship)

Hoehler + Alsalmy
12.2019 - 02.2020

Geotechnical Engineer (Internship)

Arab Centre for Engineering Sciences
09.2019 - 10.2019

Geologist (Bachelor Thesis)

Petroleum Development Oman
03.2018 - 06.2018

Imperial Barrel Awards Program Participant

American Association for Petroleum Geologists
01.2018 - 03.2018

Geologist (Project Intern)

Petroleum Development Oman
07.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Applied Geosciences

German University of Technology in Oman
04.2001 -
Bashair Al AbriSenior Project Management Associate