salma almansoori
Transport Data Management Specialist
Profile summary
Transport Data Management Specialist with 12 years of experience in intelligent transport systems and data governance. Transitioning from project coordination to technical data management, this professional brings extensive GCC experience in shaping infrastructure operations and regulatory compliance. Expertise includes designing data architecture, implementing ETL processes, and using predictive modeling to inform urban planning. Committed to integrating AI and advanced analytics to optimize transport network performance and support data-driven decision-making.
Career highlights
Data Governance and Architecture: Designed and implemented data collection processes and governance frameworks at Abu Dhabi Mobility to ensure regulatory compliance and data accessibility across transport networks.
System Optimization and Integration: Led IT integrations and system upgrades across two transport organizations to increase infrastructure efficiency and expand technical capabilities for intelligent transport systems.
Strategic Analytics and Planning: Developed actionable insights through real-time dashboards and predictive analytics to support strategic urban planning and decision-making processes for regional transport initiatives.
Professional Certification: Completed the Data Modelling and Power BI certification from Microsoft to support advanced data visualization and technical reporting requirements within transport data management.
Key skills
Professional experience
Defined data management strategy at Abu Dhabi Mobility, steering the architecture of transport data systems. Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accessibility across regional transport networks while overseeing governance frameworks and operational analytics.
- Designed and implemented data collection processes to ensure accuracy and accessibility across transport networks.
- Developed actionable insights through advanced analytics and real-time dashboards to support decision-making.
- Led cross-functional collaboration to integrate technologies into transport systems.
- Established data governance frameworks to maintain compliance with regulations and enhance security.
- Led projects aimed at cost reduction, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction improvement.
Defined data management strategy for transport infrastructure at the Integrated Transport Centre, steering the design and optimization of Intelligent Transport Systems. Managed the analysis of urban population and traffic trends to inform strategic planning and regulatory compliance.
- Designed and optimized ITS data systems to improve traffic management and safety outcomes.
- Led IT integrations and system upgrades to increase the efficiency of transport infrastructure.
- Analyzed population and traffic trends to support strategic urban planning initiatives and maintained compliance with data protection standards.
Defined Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) strategy at the Integrated Transport Centre, steering the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure. Managed technical operations and team knowledge development to ensure system continuity across Abu Dhabi.
- Managed ITS operations by performing regular system monitoring and infrastructure upgrades to maintain service reliability.
- Delivered technical training sessions to staff and authored procedural documentation to support knowledge continuity.
- Adopted emerging technologies to update and expand ITS functionality.
Defined Intelligent Systems Administration strategy at the Department of Municipal Affairs & Transport, steering daily operations and infrastructure maintenance. Managed system performance and technical upgrades to ensure continuous service availability across municipal networks.
- Supervised daily operations for intelligent transport systems to maintain service continuity.
- Implemented system upgrades to expand technical capabilities and infrastructure functionality.
Defined project coordination strategy at the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi, steering administrative operations and stakeholder engagement. Managed documentation workflows and resource allocation to support the delivery of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) projects.
- Aligned transport objectives with governmental goals by fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
- Managed ITS project documentation, risk tracking, and communication protocols to maintain project transparency.
- Coordinated resources, logistics, and quality assurance processes for regional transport initiatives.
Education
Urban Planning | Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science
Applied Business and Technology