PMP · MBA LJMU UK · IIT Madras · Dubai, UAE

AnnieThomas

Project & Operations Manager — EMEA
Engineer · Strategist · Change Maker

From engineering labs at IIT Madras to boardrooms across EMEA — turning ambiguity into action, complexity into clarity, and strategy into measurable results. 8 years. 3 continents. 10M+ AED delivered.

PMP CertifiedMBA – LJMU, UK IIT MadrasEx–Govt. of India EMEA & IndiaESG · ERP · ICT
8+
Years Exp
10M+
AED
8
Languages
3
Continents
Annie Thomas
Project Manager · EMEA
Annie Thomas
Key Achievements
10M
AED+
IT projects delivered in 9 months, exceeding client expectations by 20%
50
+
ESG frameworks integrated across EMEA, enhancing sustainability by 30%
200
+
Team members trained on risk management, boosting awareness by 40%
25
%
Resource utilization improvement through efficient budget management
About Me
Engineering Precision
Meets Strategic Vision.

A rare blend of STEM rigor and global business acumen — B.E. in Agriculture Engineering, PGPM from IMT Ghaziabad, and an MBA in Business & Law (A grade) from Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Trained at IIT Madras and Government of India research institutions, I bring an engineer’s precision to every strategic challenge. Currently leading ICT & hospitality technology projects across EMEA & India at CADD Emirates for Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hilton, and Wyndham.

Beyond the boardroom — State-level boxing & karate champion. Multilingual in 8 languages. McKinsey Forward Associate. BCG Strategic Consulting trained. Stanford Organizational Analysis alumna. Harvard Business Review published contributor.

Honours & Recognition

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PMP® Certified — PMI, USA
Credential ID 4292842 · Jan 2026–2029
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State & National Boxing Champion
Under-17 · 4 Championships · 2012–2016
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McKinsey Forward Program Associate
McKinsey.org · Leadership & Strategy
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IIM Ahmedabad — Leadership Certificate
India’s premier management institution
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Stanford University — Organizational Analysis
Strategic org design & systems thinking
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Harvard Business Review — Published Member
Accredited for impactful business insights
Work Experience
A Career Built Across Continents.
01
Project Manager — ICT Delivery, Hospitality Technology (EMEA & India)
CADD Emirates · Full-time
May 2023 — Present · Dubai, UAE
Current ▼
  • Driving 10M+ AED in IT integrations for Marriott, IHG, Accor, Hilton & Wyndham across EMEA
  • Head of Marketing for the Hospitality Technology division — EMEA & India
  • Deployed platforms including SHIJI, HOTEZA, MessageBox, and Trayaway
  • Leading cross-functional teams and managing key client accounts for upselling & business management
  • Overseeing risk management, fraud control, business continuity and emergency response frameworks
  • FY2025 revenue target: 15M AED through strategic upselling & new market expansion
CADD Emirates
02
Project Management & CSR Lead / Associate Consultant
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras — Govt. of India
Feb 2021 — May 2023 · Chennai, India
Govt. of India ▼
  • Reported directly to Dean & Director of IIT Madras
  • Managed HNI accounts and CSR project portfolios for startup initiatives
  • Led ESG reporting, fundraising strategy, and institutional advancement
  • Managed budgets, optimized resources, and ensured compliance with governance protocols
  • Led event management for Shaastra, DAA, and major national corporate CSR activities
  • Built and managed the IITM alumni data network using CRM tools
IIT Madras
03
Principal Engineer → Project Engineer
Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding — Ministry of Environment, Govt. of India
Jun 2019 — Feb 2021 · Coimbatore & Dehradun, India
Govt. of India ▼
  • Designed and fabricated a seed incubation system for India’s largest mangrove forest
  • Led research setups under Open Top Chamber (OTC) and open-air conditions
  • Engineered custom equipment for stimulus-response analysis supporting ESG policy innovation
  • Delivered the Kaveri Dam ESG Impact Study under mentorship of Scientist-G & Director
  • Contributed to the Ministry of Environment’s green mission objectives
  • Collaborated with PhD scholars at IFGTB & FRI Dehradun on biodiversity research
Ministry of Environment
Early Career & Internships
I
Engineer Intern — ICAR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Government Livestock Farm, Hisar — Asia’s Largest Livestock Research Institute
Sep 2018 — Oct 2018 · 2 months · Hisar, Haryana, India
Govt. of India ▼
Gained hands-on experience at Asia’s largest livestock breeding, research and training institute, affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Studied livestock management, agricultural research methodologies, and government institutional operations.
I
Engineer Intern — National Seeds Corporation Ltd
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare — Schedule-B Miniratna Category-1 CPSE
Aug 2018 — Sep 2018 · 2 months · Rajasthan, India
Govt. of India ▼
Studied and gained experience in promoting and marketing quality seeds, improving planting materials, enhancing seed production, exploring new distribution channels, and expanding services to farmers across North Eastern States.
I
Engineering Trainee — Tractor Central, LLC.
Farm Machinery & Agricultural Engineering Training
Aug 2018 · 1 month · Hisar, Haryana, India
Engineering ▼
Trained at India’s premier tractor training institute. Gained practical skills in farm machinery manufacturing, implementation, tractor mechanics, and agricultural machinery systems.
I
Student Intern — ICAR Central Soil & Water Conservation Institute
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Dec 2017 — Jan 2018 · 2 months · India
Govt. of India ▼
Learned soil testing, water conservation technologies, topography of land and structures, surveying and conservation strategies. Contributed to research on sustainable soil and water management methodologies.
I
Mechanical Engineering Intern — Farm Implements Pty Ltd
Agricultural Machinery & Manufacturing
May 2017 — Jun 2017 · 2 months · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Engineering ▼
Hands-on mechanical engineering internship focused on farm implements design, fabrication, and implementation. Developed foundational engineering skills in agricultural machinery and manufacturing processes.
Education
Built on World-Class Foundations.
MBA
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Master of Business Administration — Business & Law, Sales & Marketing
Jan 2022 – Feb 2024
Grade: A
▼
Focused on Digital Business Innovation, International Law, and Global Sales & Marketing. Expertise in thesis development and data analysis.
Harvard Business Review content publisher & member — Accredited for impactful business insights · Skills: International Sales, Marketing Strategy
PGPM
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
PG Program in Management — Market Research & Project Management
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Grade: A
▼
Coursework in Business Economics, Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior, HR, Legal Studies, Operations & Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Leadership, Digital Business Innovation, and Market Research.
Skills: Marketing Strategy, Business Communication
B.E.
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering — Agriculture Engineering
Aug 2016 – Nov 2020
1st Class
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Gained hands-on experience through internships and training at IARI, ICFRI, and major central government entities. Real-world projects focused on sustainable agricultural innovations, engineering solutions, and advancing agricultural technologies.
Skills: Project Engineering, Civil Engineering Design · Canadian equivalency: Bachelor’s degree (Four years) — World Education Services
11–12
Park Global School, India
Higher Secondary Education — Biology / Biological Sciences
2014 – 2016
11th–12th
▼
Active sports club member · Step Up
9–10
Park Global School, India
Secondary Education — Science
2012 – 2014
9th–10th
▼
School Head Girl · Girls Band · Sports Club · Debate Team · Dance Club Member
1–8
St. Thomas Convent, Bangalore
Primary Education
2005 – 2012
Grade 1–8
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Athlete · NCC Member · Eco Club · Class Leader
Skills & Expertise
Where Knowledge Meets Execution.
01
Project & Operations Management
PMPAgileEMEAPortfolio MgmtCross-functional
02
ESG & Sustainability
ESG ReportingCSRClimateGovernance
03
ICT & ERP Delivery
SHIJIHOTEZAERPDigital Integration
04
Business Strategy & Consulting
BCG TrainedMcKinseyOKRsMarket Research
05
Risk & Compliance Management
Risk RegistersFraud ControlBCPRegulatory
06
Marketing & Personal Branding
Digital MktgHBR PublisherGoogle Certified
Licences & Certifications
Credentials That Speak Volumes.
Professional & Management
PMP® — Project Management Institute, USA
Credential ID 4292842 · Issued Jan 2026 · Expires Jan 2029
Strategy Consulting — Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Issued Apr 2024
Analyzing & Visualizing Data — Microsoft Power BI (PwC)
PwC
Quantitative Research — JPMorgan Chase
Issued Apr 2024
Organizational Analysis — Stanford University
Issued Aug 2023
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies — University of Michigan
Issued Aug 2023
Digital & Marketing
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce
Google · Issued Jul 2022
Advanced Google Analytics
Google · Issued Jun 2022 · Expires Jun 2025
Leadership Skill — IIM Ahmedabad
India’s Premier Management Institution
Environment, Engineering & Research
Green Skill Development Programme — Plant Tissue Culture
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India · Mar 2021 · ID: Anni24051998
Certification — Mangrove Incubation & Aquatic Planting Design
Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests · Jul 2019
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management
University of Florida · Issued Jun 2022
Certified SolidWorks Professional
Dassault Systèmes, France · Dec 2019
Practical Aspects in Agriculture Engineering
National Seeds Corporation Limited · Sep 2018
Soil & Water Conservation and Watershed Management
ICAR · Dec 2017
Training on Tractor Operated Agricultural Machinery
Government of India · Sep 2018
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
British Council · Issued Nov 2020 · Expires Nov 2022
Sports & Recognition
State Level Boxing Championship ×4
Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu · Oct 2012 – Jan 2016
State Level Karate Championship — 1st Place
WTA · Jul 2014 · Under-19 category, Tamil Nadu
National Science Olympiad — State 7th Rank
British Council · Mar 2011 · 14th National Science Olympiad
Certificate of Appreciation for Social Service
Rotary International · R.I 2980
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor’s Degree (Four Years)
World Education Services · Issued Nov 2022
Languages
Speaking the World’s Language.
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Native
German
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced
Kannada
Proficient
Telugu
Proficient
Blog & Thought Leadership
Ideas That Drive Change.
ESG & Sustainability
Why ESG is the New Competitive Advantage in EMEA Markets
May 2026
Project Management
What IIT Madras Taught Me About Managing Uncertainty at Scale
May 2026
ICT & Hospitality Tech
The Future of Digital Integration in Global Hotel Brands
April 2026
Career & Leadership
From Government Labs to Dubai Boardrooms — My Unconventional Path
April 2026
Women in Leadership
Breaking Barriers: Engineering, Boxing & Building a Global Career
March 2026
Strategy
How McKinsey’s Frameworks Changed the Way I Approach Risk
March 2026
Get In Touch
Let’s create impact together.
Open to senior roles in Project Management, Strategy & Consulting, and Business Transformation across EMEA.
Based in Dubai — available globally.
🔗 LinkedIn ✉ anniethomasat1@gmail.com 📞 +971 566 288 510 💬 WhatsApp