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Tariq Hilal Al BarwaniOver 25 years of professional experience in creating and runningprojects that transform people and many organizations into aGREAT SUCCESSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYADDRESSP.O.Box 197, P.C. 115Muscat, OmanTariq Hilal Al Barwani is a dynamic, energetic and passionate multi-awardwinning technologist, practical motivational keynote speaker and is thefounder of Knowledge Oman.KEY ACHIEVEMENTSWEBSITETariq.netSummaryTariq has created projects inthe form of computerprograms, events, training,mediaentertainmentprograms (TV & Radio) andcommunityinitiativesinpartnership with the privateand government organizationsthat has impacted the lives oftens of thousands of peopleandmanyorganizationspositively. Tariq and hisprojects have been awardedlocally and internationally forits positive contribution to thesociety.!20,000 Internet subscribers were supported by computer program(GTO-2-Omantel) created for migrating Omantel users from GTO.!69,000 users world-wide (hotfiles.com) downloaded the virus cleanerscreated (Happy99, I love bug, and Fix 2001) for free.!5 Golden Web Awards achieved for Nawras (Ooredoo), 20 verticalwebsites created including the launch of 1st general portal (Omanaccess) for United Media Services.!7 major corporates from banks, media, IT & Telecom sponsored the 1stIT Portal created in the country that received Best Dot.Com in a year andafter 2 years acquired (bought) by OHI Telecom (today IITC)!10 years of weekly IT articles contributed on Newspapers under thebrand “Tariq Online” with combined total circulation of 120,000 impacting 480,000 readers educating on IT related matters.!3 years of weekly radio broadcast under the brand (CyberTalk) createdfor IT related topics on Oman Radio FM 90.4 tuned in by approximately500,000 listeners locally.!3 months of weekly interview appearance as a guest on Oman TVprograms (Raqmyaat and Morning Coffee / Qahwat Al Sabah) airedto approximately 2 million household.!140 local & expat professionals and talents in the country wereinterviewed and promoted by program Radio Program created(Knowledge Talks)!30,000 people and many organizations positively impacted byprojects, workshops, seminars and training delivered free throughKnowledge Oman community knowledge-sharing platform.!28 awards received from Local, GCC & International organizations.

Services, Skills andClients25 YEARS OF PROFESSIONALENGAGEMENTSSome of the leading global and reputable local organizations that haveengaged with Tariq for services based on experience gained in creatingand running successful projects.ENGAGEMENT SERVICESØ Keynote Speaking &Motivational PresentationsØ Partnership &CollaborationsØ Consultancy & AdvisoryØ Academic & ProfessionalBoard of Trustee & AdvisoryMemberØ Investment & SponsorshipØ Media Interviews andContributions.Ø Community ServicesCOMPETENCE & SKILLSØ Management & LeadershipØ Information &CommunicationTechnologyØ Marketing & PublicRelationsØ Coaching & Mentoring

Self DevelopmentEDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONSACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONSSWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYMelbourne, Austraila2004Masters of Information Technology(Distinction)ACADIA UNIVERSITYNova Scotia, Canada2003Bachelors in Computer Science(Honors)! Tariq was among top5% of Acadia Universitystudents in Canada andreceived distinctiongrade in SwinburneUniversity in Australia.! Tariq was offeredteaching assistant rolein Canada and Australia.Tariq attended various dedicatedcourses such as :Ø Artificial IntelligenceØ Software DevelopmentØ Mobile Devices ComputingPROFESSIONAL COURSESEUROMATECH – Training & Management Consultancy,Dubai, UAELondon Business Training & Consultancy ,London, UKEUROMATECH – Training & Management Consultancy,London, UKExecutive Masters of Business Administration(Mini-MBA)National Training InstituteMuscat, OmanØ Networking & DataCommunicationProfessional SellingSkillsØ Advanced WebTechnologiesAPTECH COMPUTER EDUCATIONMuscat, OmanØ Storage & Virtualization2009Public Relations &CorporateCommunicationsØ Relational DatabaseManagement SystemØ Electronic Commerce2010Mastering ManagementSkillsDiploma in Information Systems (Distinction)200820001998Ø Microsoft.net frameworkØ IT Security.TARIQAL BARWANI

AchievementsTariq received local andinternational awards forhis personal andprofessional projects.AWARDS & RECOGNITION!Recognized among 50 icons in Oman for the TAS 2020 icons!“Leaders of Oman” 2019 publication by leading communicationand publication firm in Paris, Omnia International.!Recognized at the Maker Faire 2019 Award Event for innovationand creativity.!Recognized as the “Most Inspiring Omani” at the NTI BizPro 2018awards by KPMG.!Outstanding Entrepreneur who believes in the Spirit of Giving atthe Global Giving Awards 2018 – awards ceremony dedicated toHE Mohammed Al Maktoom, Ruler of Dubai.!Global Knowledge Management Leadership Awards at the 26thWorld HRD Congress 2018.!Manager of the Year Project – Summit of Leaders 2018.!Microsoft Reconnect Recognition 2018!Omani Youth Achievers (Injazat Shabab Oman) Publication 2017!10 top Arabs in the “Arab Unseen” book authored by MohammedMahfoodh 2017!Tech Man of the Year – at Oman Tech Awards 2016.!Young Achiever of the Year – Asian Leadership Awards 2015.!Contribution to IT sector award – Honored by Indian Ambassadorto Oman, His Exellency J. S. Mukul, during Oman Jai Hind 2014.!Best Personal Website – Oman Web Awards 2014.!Strategic Cultural Award at Pan Arab Awards in Dubai in 2013 forKnowledge Oman.!“Those Who Inspire” publication of 50 top inspiring people in2012.!Visionary Leadership Award – Knowledge Management Summit2012.!Outstanding contribution to the cause of education award in 2012for Knowledge Oman.TARIQAL BARWANI

AchievementsTariq’s achievements andsuccess is featured inacademia (schools,colleges and universities) aspart of the studycurriculums.Awards & Recognition!Creative Man of the Year – Asian Leadership Awards 2012.!Top 40 achievers in the Sultanate (Jawharat Oman) 2011.!Exemplary Leadership Award – Global HR Excellence 2011.!Global Brand Leadership Award – World Brand Congress 2010.!Microsoft Most Valuable Professional every year since 2007 for10 years (2007 – 2017)!Golden Web Awards for Nawras (known OoredooTelecommunications Company today) every year since 2006 for 5years (2006-2010), Tariq was the Online Manager.!Best Personality Award by TRA in COMEX 2009.!International standard web technology award at Oman WebAwards in 2009 for Knowledge Oman.!Best IT Professional Award by ITA in COMEX 2008.!Best Dot-Com Idea in 1999 – Business Today Magazine.TARIQAL BARWANI

Local, GCC and International AwardsTARIQALBARWA

Supporting,volunteering andgiving backCOMMUNITY SERVICES & ENGAGEMENTSØ Tariq created“Knowledge Oman” in2008 as a knowledgesharing platform thatorganizes freeworkshops, seminarsand training for thecommunity in additionto supporting andpromoting talents in thecountry.Ø Knowledge Oman hasimpacted the lives ofthousands of peopleand many organizationspositively.Ø Partnerships with privateand governmentorganizations have beenformed to createprojects that supportcommunity causes.Ø Knowledge Omanreceived 3 awardsnamely an InternationalStandard WebTechnology Awardwithin a year of thelaunch, strategicinitiative award andlastly an OutstandingContribution to thecause of Educationaward.TARIQAL BARWANI

Local, GCC andInternationalMEDIA COVERAGE & RECOGNITIONTariq activities, projects andcontributions to the societyhave been featured in overthousands of local, GCCand international mediathat includes newspapers,magazines, onlinepublication, TV and Radiosince 1985Tariq has been referredin the publications as :Ø Popular IT ExpertØ Silicon Super KidØ WhizkidØ Man of the MomentØ Brains of OmanØ Poster BoyØ Top IT ExpertØ GeniusØ HackerØ Marketing GuruØ Leading IT ExpertTariq is regularly invitedby the media outlets toshare professionalfeedback and advice onleadership, technologyand social related issuesWebsitewww.tariq.netTARIQALBARWA

Tariq Hilal Al Barwani ADDRESS P.O.Box 197, P.C. 115 Muscat, Oman EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WEBSITE Tariq.net Tariq Hilal Al Barwani is a dynamic, energetic and passionate multi-award winning technologist, practical motivational keynote speaker and is the founder of Knowledge Oman. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS! 20,000 Internet subscribers were supported by .