Mahmoud Atallah

Head of Services Delivery at Bespin Global MEA & Microsoft MVP

Microsoft MVP Microsoft MCT PMP® Certified

With over 15 years of experience driving Digital Transformation and Cloud adoption. Expert in leading end-to-end delivery of strategic technology initiatives, including AI-ready infrastructure. Specialized in Azure AI, Generative AI, Azure Virtual Desktop, and cloud security.

About

Azure AI Expert · Global Speaker · Community Leader · Digital Transformation Strategist

Available for Consulting

Microsoft MVP & Head of Services Delivery at Bespin Global MEA with 15+ years driving Digital Transformation and Cloud adoption across the Middle East and globally. Recognized as an Azure Expert and AI Speaker, specializing in Azure AI, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), cloud security, automation, and enterprise modernization.

Committed to the global tech community as founder of @CloudMechanics and organizer of Azure Virtual Desktop Arabic User Group (#ArWVDUG), Experts Live Emirates, and Experts Live Saudi. Frequent speaker at Microsoft AI Tour, Experts Live, GITEX, Web Summit, and AI for Everything.

Author of two Azure Virtual Desktop courses with 17,000+ learners on LinkedIn Learning. Recognized as a Top Cloud Computing Voice on LinkedIn. PMP® certified with expertise in Agile, stakeholder management, and governance for regulated industries.

15+
Years Experience
500+
Azure Implementations
50+
Speaking Events
17K+
Course Learners

Linkedin Highlights

50+
Speaking Engagements
250+
Conference Attendance
17K+
Course Learners
30+
Active Certifications
3
Community Groups

2025 Performance Highlights 2025

Key achievements and KPIs from the Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 review period as Head of Services Delivery at Bespin Global MEA.

92.5%
Profitable Closures
Exceeding 85% baseline
95%
Customer Satisfaction
32+ feedback instances · Target: 90%
47
Opportunities Identified
8 closed · 4 CRs · Target: 10
3
AI Tools Developed
Estimation · Assessment · Hiring
Finance & Delivery
  • 22+ projects delivered with 96.6% on-time performance
  • 92.5% profitable project closures, surpassing 85% baseline
  • Identified 47 opportunities (target: 10); 8 deals closed
Process & Innovation
  • Delivered 3 AI-driven automation tools for estimation, assessment, and resume evaluation
  • Enhanced delivery quality and team efficiency through intelligent automation
  • Team gained 2 key technical skills: AVS & Azure Arc
Customer Excellence
  • Maintained 95% satisfaction across 32+ feedback instances
  • Recognized for delivery quality, responsiveness, and technical depth
  • Strengthened strategic customer relationships with consultative approach

Core Leadership Competencies

Learn — AVD, Azure AI, AVS Do — Results Under Pressure Share — Global Thought Leadership Regional & Global Events Strategic Leadership

Professional Experience

15+ Years of Azure, Cloud Security & Digital Transformation Leadership

Head of Services Delivery / Head of Azure Solutions
Bespin Global MEA, an e& enterprise company
Oct 2022 - Present

Leading the delivery of strategic cloud and digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical best practices. Managing complex enterprise projects with a focus on AI integration, security, cloud adoption, and intelligent automation.

Key Achievements: Lead the full project lifecycle for AI-ready infrastructure and cloud modernization projects, managing scope, timeline, and budget to ensure successful production deployment. Develop and execute comprehensive project roadmaps and resource allocation plans. Manage and coach cross-functional teams of cloud engineers, security analysts, and partners, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement using Agile methodologies. Improved team productivity by 30% through defined KPIs and implemented tools to enhance service delivery reliability.

2025 Performance Highlights: Delivered 22+ projects at 96.6% on-time performance (exceeding 85% target). Achieved 92.5% profitable project closures. Identified 47 new business opportunities (8 deals closed). Maintained 95% customer satisfaction across 32+ feedback instances. Developed 3 AI-driven automation tools and published 3 Azure Marketplace offerings. Led team certifications in AI-102 & DP-100.

96.6% On-Time
92.5% Profitable
95% CSAT
47 Opportunities
3 AI Tools
3 Marketplace
Founder & Organizer
Experts Live Emirates & Experts Live Saudi
Oct 2024 - Present

Founder and organizer of Experts Live Emirates and Experts Live Saudi, the first regional editions of the global Experts Live community events in the UAE and KSA, bringing together MVPs, MCTs, and IT experts to share knowledge on Microsoft Cloud and AI.

Key Achievements: Organized large-scale conferences with 400+ attendees, 30+ international speakers, and 35+ technical sessions across AI, Security, and Microsoft Cloud technologies.

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect
Bespin Global MEA, an e& enterprise company
Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

Architected secure, scalable Azure solutions designed to support digital transformation and future AI workloads. Provided technical advisory to C-level stakeholders on cloud strategy, adoption roadmaps, and cost optimization.

Key Achievements: Designed secure, scalable architectures to support AI-ready infrastructure and digital twin readiness for enterprise clients. Collaborated with product and engineering teams to translate customer business requirements into technical roadmaps. Managed technical delivery for hybrid cloud projects, ensuring successful migration and post-implementation support.

Senior Microsoft Cloud Consultant
EBLA Consultancy (Riyadh, KSA / Doha, Qatar)
Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

Delivered complex Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions for enterprise and government clients with strict regulatory requirements. Managed project delivery ensuring strict adherence to scope and timeline.

Key Achievements: Managed project timelines, technical proposals, and resource coordination to deliver infrastructure upgrades and security implementations. Conducted business analysis to map technical requirements to business outcomes, ensuring high levels of security and compliance. Automated infrastructure deployments using Terraform and Azure DevOps to improve delivery efficiency. Led the deployment of complex security and collaboration platforms, ensuring high availability and compliance.

Senior System Engineer / Project Lead
North Oil Company Qatar
Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

Project lead for critical 'Asset and Configuration Management' solution implementation, delivering on time and within strict budget constraints. Managed IT infrastructure operations ensuring 99.9% availability and adherence to strict SLAs.

Key Achievements: Coordinated with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure systems. Managed SLA reporting for executive leadership. Collaborated with IT Security to implement governance and policies, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. Migrated 1,500+ users to Office 365 and implemented MDM/MAM solutions.

System Administrator
Qatar Foundation
Jun 2014 - Nov 2016

Managed system administration for Windows Server, Active Directory, and Exchange/Skype for Business environments. Administered Citrix XenDesktop and Endpoint Protection to ensure endpoint security.

Key Achievements: Handled incident management via HPSM and acted as the primary technical liaison for hardware/software vendors. Improved IT service delivery, automated operations, and supported enterprise application environments.

IT Specialist
Wasla Contact Center
Nov 2011 - Feb 2014

Provided technical support and incident management via Manage Engine ticketing system. Performed system imaging/cloning and monitored daily reports for Aheeva and Elastix systems. Maintained Active Directory and Windows Server environments.

Key Achievements: Streamlined IT operations, implemented security updates, and improved system performance and reliability.

Technical Skills & Expertise

Azure AI · Generative AI · AVD · Cloud Security · DevOps · Digital Transformation

Microsoft Azure
Azure AI & Generative AI
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure OpenAI
AI Studio & AI Foundry
Microsoft Copilot
Azure VMware Solution (AVS)
Azure Arc
AI-Driven Automation
Azure Marketplace Publishing
Project Management (PMP)
Agile & Scrum
Cloud Security
Zero Trust Architecture
Intelligent Automation
Infrastructure as Code
Azure DevOps Expert
Modern Workspace
Microsoft 365
Endpoint Management
Community Leadership
Technical Speaking
PowerShell
Terraform
Entra ID
ITIL 4
Compliance & Governance
Disaster Recovery
Network Security
Stakeholder Management
Enterprise Modernization
Delivery Profitability
KPI-Driven Management

Featured Projects

AI-Ready Infrastructure Deployment
Leading the delivery of AI-ready infrastructure projects for enterprise clients, enabling Azure AI, OpenAI, and Microsoft Copilot adoption.

Implementation Details

Designed and implemented comprehensive AI infrastructure including Azure AI services, data governance frameworks, and MLOps pipelines. Enabled enterprise clients to adopt Generative AI solutions with proper security and compliance guardrails.

Azure AI Azure OpenAI AI Foundry MLOps Data Governance
Zero Trust Security Model for AVD
Comprehensive implementation of Zero Trust security principles for Azure Virtual Desktop environments, ensuring secure remote access and data protection.

Implementation Details

Designed and implemented Zero Trust architecture for enterprise Azure Virtual Desktop deployment, including conditional access policies, multi-factor authentication, and continuous security monitoring with Azure Sentinel integration.

Azure Virtual Desktop Entra ID Azure Sentinel Conditional Access Zero Trust
Azure Virtual Desktop Course (17K+ Learners)
Comprehensive hands-on training courses for Azure Virtual Desktop implementation, management, and optimization with real-world scenarios and best practices.

Course Features

Created extensive video content, hands-on labs, and practical exercises covering AVD architecture, deployment, security, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Includes exclusive PowerShell scripts and optimization techniques. Over 17,000 learners have benefited from these courses.

Azure Virtual Desktop PowerShell Training Content Video Production Technical Writing
Enterprise Azure Migration Framework
Comprehensive migration framework and methodology for enterprise workload migration to Azure with automated assessment and deployment processes.

Framework Components

Developed automated assessment tools, migration playbooks, and Infrastructure as Code templates. Implemented governance policies and security baselines for consistent and compliant Azure deployments across multiple business units.

Azure Migrate ARM Templates Azure Policy Terraform Azure DevOps
@CloudMechanics Community Platform
Founded and leading @CloudMechanics community platform empowering IT professionals, developers, and businesses to share knowledge and adopt best practices in Microsoft technologies.

Community Impact

Built a thriving community platform that connects Azure professionals globally, facilitating knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaboration. Organizes regular events, workshops, and hands-on labs focused on Azure AI, AVD, and cloud security.

Community Building Event Organization Mentorship Knowledge Sharing Global Networking
Experts Live Emirates & Saudi Conferences
Organizing Experts Live Emirates and Experts Live Saudi conferences, bringing international Microsoft experts to the Middle East to showcase Microsoft Cloud and AI innovations.

International Conference Leadership

Leading the organization of premier technology conferences that bring together international Microsoft experts, MVPs, and community leaders. 400+ attendees, 30+ speakers, 35+ technical sessions covering AI, Security, and Microsoft Cloud technologies.

Conference Organization International Speakers Microsoft Cloud AI Innovation Community Events
Azure Virtual Desktop Arabic User Group (#ArWVDUG)
Organizing and leading the Azure Virtual Desktop Arabic User Group, bringing together AVD professionals from the Middle East and Arabic-speaking regions for knowledge exchange.

Regional Leadership

Established and growing the premier Arabic-speaking community for Azure Virtual Desktop professionals. Organizes monthly meetups, technical sessions, and hands-on workshops covering AVD deployment, security, and optimization strategies.

Azure Virtual Desktop Community Leadership Regional Events Technical Workshops Arabic Community
Modern Workspace Security Platform
Integrated security platform combining Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Endpoint Management for comprehensive modern workplace protection and compliance.

Platform Components

Implemented unified endpoint management, data loss prevention policies, threat protection, and compliance automation. Integrated with Azure Sentinel for advanced threat hunting and incident response capabilities.

Microsoft 365 Intune Azure Information Protection Defender for Endpoint Compliance Center
AI-Driven Delivery Automation Tools
Suite of 3 AI-powered tools improving estimation accuracy, assessment automation, and resume evaluation — enhancing delivery quality and team efficiency.

2025 Innovation

Developed and deployed three AI-driven automation tools using Azure OpenAI and AI Foundry: Smart Estimation Engine for accurate project scoping, Automated Assessment Tool for rapid cloud readiness analysis, and AI Resume Evaluator for streamlined technical hiring. Reduced manual effort significantly and improved delivery consistency.

Azure OpenAI AI Foundry Python Generative AI Intelligent Automation
Azure Marketplace Offerings
Published 3 automated Azure Marketplace offerings expanding Bespin Global's cloud service portfolio and driving new business opportunities.

2025 Marketplace Launch

Designed, developed, and published three new automated Azure Marketplace offerings: BESPIN MSP for managed services provisioning, WordPress on Azure App Service for one-click WordPress deployment, and AVS/Azure Arc Integration for hybrid cloud management. These offerings streamline customer onboarding and expand revenue channels.

Azure Marketplace ARM Templates Azure Arc Azure VMware Solution Azure App Service

Certifications & Recognition

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
Microsoft
Recognized for exceptional technical expertise and community contributions in Microsoft Azure. MVP status acknowledges significant impact on the technical community through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and thought leadership.
Current Recognition
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Microsoft
Authorized to deliver official Microsoft training courses and certifications. MCT certification validates both technical expertise and instructional skills for delivering high-quality technical education and professional development.
Active Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management Institute
Globally recognized certification demonstrating expertise in project management methodologies, including Agile and Scrum. Validates skills in roadmap planning, resource allocation, risk management, KPI monitoring, and SLA management for complex technology projects.
Active Certification
ITIL® 4 Foundation
AXELOS
Foundation certification in IT Service Management best practices. Demonstrates understanding of ITIL framework for delivering IT services aligned with business needs, including service strategy, design, transition, operation, and continual improvement.
Active Certification
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft
Advanced certification demonstrating expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions including compute, network, storage, and security. Validates ability to architect enterprise-scale solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
AZ-305
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft
Expert-level certification demonstrating skills in implementing DevOps practices for Azure including version control, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code using Azure DevOps services.
AZ-400
Security Operations Analyst Associate
Microsoft
Certification demonstrating expertise in mitigating threats using Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Sentinel, and other Microsoft security solutions. Validates skills in threat detection, investigation, and response.
SC-200
Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert
Microsoft
Expert certification demonstrating skills in evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services. Validates comprehensive knowledge of identity, access, security, and compliance in Microsoft 365 environments.
MS-102
Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop
Microsoft
Expert-level certification in Azure Virtual Desktop planning, implementation, and management. Validates comprehensive knowledge of virtual desktop infrastructure, session host optimization, and end-user experience management in Azure environments.
AZ-140
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft
Specialized certification in Azure security implementation, threat protection, and identity management. Demonstrates expertise in securing Azure environments and implementing comprehensive security solutions across cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
AZ-500
Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft
Foundational certification demonstrating skills in Azure administration, including resource management, storage solutions, virtual networking, and identity services. Essential certification for Azure infrastructure management and operations.
AZ-104
Microsoft 365 Security Administrator
Microsoft
Certification demonstrating expertise in securing Microsoft 365 environments including identity and access management, threat protection, information protection, and governance features implementation.
MS-500
Azure AI Engineer Associate
Microsoft
Certification validating expertise in building, managing, and deploying AI solutions that leverage Azure AI services including Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and AI Foundry. Demonstrates ability to implement responsible AI practices and enterprise-grade AI solutions.
AI-102 · 2025
Azure Data Scientist Associate
Microsoft
Certification demonstrating expertise in applying data science and machine learning techniques to implement and run machine learning workloads on Azure. Validates skills in Azure Machine Learning, model training, deployment, and MLOps best practices.
DP-100 · 2025

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems
Obour Institutes
2007 - 2011
Comprehensive foundation in computer science, management information systems, and business administration. Specialized in enterprise technologies and system administration, building the technical foundation that led to cloud specialization and Microsoft expertise.
Continuous Professional Development
Microsoft Learn & Community
Ongoing
Committed to continuous learning and skill development through Microsoft Learn, industry conferences, technical workshops, and community engagement. Regular participation in beta programs and early access initiatives for emerging Azure services and AI features. Author of technical courses reaching 17,000+ learners globally.

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