Abdullah Alkhalifah

Abdullah Alkhalifah is a Senior Engineering Consultant with over 35 years of experience in Field Operations Engineering, Projects Management, Execution, Commissioning, Consultation, Engineering Studies, and Operations Support.

He focuses on developing and implementing corporate strategies and high-value initiatives, leading the open process automation program within Saudi Aramco.

Abdullah holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from King Fahad University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (1986).

Throughout his career, he specialized in Instrumentation and Controls for the Oil and Gas industry, from greenfield designs to the evaluation and modification of existing control systems.

He has held leadership positions in the ISA Saudi Arabia section, including Past President of the Section, and is involved in the new ISA group for Standard 112, SCADA Systems.

Abdullah Alkhalifah is a TUV certified Functional Safety Engineer, as well as an Author and Presenter on several technical topics.