I help enterprises lead business-driven digital transformation journeys, not just technology-led ones.
Welcome
I'm Houssem Badri
Solution architecture and digital transformation consultant with 16 years' experience, helping enterprises, cities and the hospitality sector build scalable, business-driven, AI-powered platforms.
Digital Transformation
AI & Platforms
Smart Cities
Smart Hospitality
Business-Driven Enterprise Architecture
Leadership & Operating Models
Digital Transformation
AI & Platforms
Smart Cities
About
Solution Architecture,in Service of Business Goals
In a world where digital transformation is accelerating, I help enterprises, cities and the hospitality sector build scalable, business-driven technology architecture, with 16 years' experience in enterprise architecture, cloud computing and AI.
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contact@houssembadri.com
Services
Consulting Areas
Building AI platforms and solutions that serve operational decision-making and the urban and hospitality experience.
Designing technology systems for smart cities and smart hospitality, from smart lighting and parking to command and control centers.
Integrating technical architecture with operating models and enterprise leadership to deliver real business impact.
Projects
Work Frameworks
Digital Framework
AI-Ready Digital Transformation Framework
Technical Architecture Studies
Enterprise Technical Architecture Files
Case Study – Smart Cities
Madinah Smart City Platform: A Case Study
Case Study – Industrial Cities
Moudon Platform for Smart Industrial Cities
Digital Framework
AI-Ready Digital Transformation Framework
Technical Architecture Studies
Enterprise Technical Architecture Files
My Experience
My Professional Journey
2025 – Present
Solutions Engineering Manager
Devoteam
2021 - 2025
Solutions Engineering Manager
Madinah Region Development Authority
2019 - 2021
Software Architect
Jahez (Jahez International)
2018 - 2019
Senior Technical Consultant
Elm
95% Cloud Computing (AWS / GCP)
92% Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF)
88% AI & Platforms
93% Leadership & Stakeholder Management
85% DevOps / Kubernetes
Certifications
Professional Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Designing complex, scalable cloud systems on AWS
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification
A globally recognized methodology for planning and building enterprise architecture
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Designing and implementing secure, cost-effective foundational solutions on AWS.
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Understanding the fundamentals of AI and machine learning and their applications on AWS.
Professional Cloud Architect Certification (Google Cloud)
Designing and managing cloud solutions on Google Cloud
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Designing, deploying and managing containerized applications on Kubernetes.
My Work
Pillars of My Work
Strategy
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Aligning the digital transformation roadmap with business goals, and prioritizing across cities, enterprises and hospitality.
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Digital Transformation Roadmap -
Enterprise Maturity Assessment
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AI Priorities
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Stakeholder Alignment
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Proposed Operating Model
Core Focus
Enterprise Architecture
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Designing scalable enterprise architecture that integrates platforms, data and AI with clear security and governance.
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Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF)
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Platform & API Integration
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Data & AI Architecture
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Digital Governance
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Secure Cloud Architecture
Execution & Leadership
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Leading distributed local and offshore delivery teams to turn strategy into real digital services.
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Leading Distributed Teams
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Vendor & RFP Management
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SLA & Contract Governance
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Kubernetes & Modern Tech Adoption
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Smart City Project Delivery
Client Feedback
Organizations I've Worked With
16+
Years of enterprise experience.
Devoteam
Smart Cities Platform
Led the technical architecture of the Moudon smart cities platform, integrating IoT and APIs across multiple industrial cities.
Madinah Region Development Authority
The Smart Platform
Led the technical architecture of the Madinah smart city platform, and designed an AI visitor assistant using AWS Bedrock.
Jahez (Jahez International)
Software Architect
Designed new features that drove 200% business growth over two years, while cutting cloud compute costs by 30%.
Elm
Senior Technical Consultant
Restructured the technology stack for General Authority of Civil Aviation projects, boosting team performance by 300%.
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
Senior Technical Consultant
Redesigned and developed GACA's security and drone permit systems and the AWB marketplace platform within the air transport sector.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about the kind of consulting I offer and how we'd work together.
Didn't find your answer?
Solution architecture and digital transformation: technical maturity assessments, enterprise architecture design, transformation roadmaps, cloud architecture and AI use cases.
Yes. Most of my experience is with government and quasi-government entities in Saudi Arabia, including the Madinah Region Development Authority, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and industrial cities.
I start by assessing the current state and identifying gaps, then design the target architecture and roadmap, then lead execution while managing governance, service levels and impact measurement.
Reach out via the form or email to schedule a short intro call, where we'll discuss your needs, the right project scope, and next steps.