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Years of Experience
Healthcare IT Leadership
Available for strategic consultations
Firoz Farooq
IT Director
Seventeen years at the confluence of healthcare and technology - directing enterprise IT strategy, governing information security programs, and deploying AI in clinical environments that demand precision, trust, and measurable outcomes.
Currently at
Harley Street Medical Centre
IT Director · Abu Dhabi, UAE
By the Numbers
Impact at Scale
A career defined by measurable outcomes, strategic leadership, and technology excellence in high-stakes healthcare environments.
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Medical Centre Transformations
End-to-End Technology Leadership
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Professional Certifications
Leadership · Security · Data
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AI & Analytics Initiatives
Deployed in Clinical Settings
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Infrastructure Uptime SLA
Mission-Critical Systems
Core Competencies
Areas of Expertise
EMR / EHR / HIS
Healthcare IT
End-to-end Health Information Systems design, EMR deployment, and clinical workflow optimisation across enterprise medical environments.
ISO 27001 · ADICS · HIPAA
Information Security
Enterprise security governance, threat intelligence, ADHICS compliance, HIPAA & HITECH compliance, and zero-trust architecture for healthcare organisations.
Clinical Decision Support
AI in Healthcare
Machine learning models for diagnostic assistance, predictive patient analytics, and population health management at scale.
Analytics · BI
Data Science
Healthcare data pipelines, executive business intelligence dashboards, and evidence-based decision frameworks.
Hybrid · 99.9% SLA
Infrastructure & Cloud
Hybrid cloud architecture, high-availability datacenter design, and disaster recovery for 24/7 critical clinical operations.
Strategy · Change Mgmt
Digital Transformation
Multi-year transformation roadmaps, process automation, paperless workflows, and measurable ROI delivery.
Risk · Audit Readiness
Governance & Compliance
IT governance frameworks, regulatory risk management, and comprehensive audit readiness for regulated healthcare environments.
HIS Selection · Integration
Health Info Systems
End-to-end HIS lifecycle management, vendor negotiations, system integration, and long-term health information strategy.
Career Path
Professional Journey
Education
2008–2011
B.C.A.
Dr. C V Raman University
2005–2007
Diploma - Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware & Networking
LBS Centre for Science & Technology
Jan 2023 — Present
IT Director
Harley Street Medical Centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Key Achievements
- Lead enterprise IT strategy for one of the UAE's premier private medical centres
- Govern information security, data privacy, and all regulatory compliance programs
- Drive AI and digital transformation across clinical and administrative functions
- Manage cross-functional technology teams and multi-million dollar IT budgets
- Oversee full Health Information Systems lifecycle and strategic vendor relationships
Apr 2011 — Jan 2023
IT Manager
Harley Street Medical Centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Key Achievements
- Managed IT infrastructure supporting 300+ clinical and administrative staff
- Implemented and continuously optimised HIS systems across all departments
- Built an information security governance program from the ground up
- Led network infrastructure upgrades and full datacenter modernisation
- Delivered BI and reporting platforms for executive-level decision-making
Sep 2008 — Apr 2011
HIS Support Engineer
Gulf Diagnostic Center Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Key Achievements
- Provided tier-2 and tier-3 technical support for Health Information Systems
- Managed system configurations, data integrity, and end-user capability training
- Coordinated with clinical teams on workflow integration and process improvement
Capability Matrix
Skills & Proficiency
Health Information Security98
Health Information Technology95
Strategic IT Leadership95
Information Security Governance95
Data Science & Analytics90
Digital Transformation88
AI in Healthcare78
IT Infrastructure Management98
Portfolio
Featured Projects
Strategic technology initiatives delivered across healthcare, security, and digital transformation domains.
Health Information Systems
Enterprise HIS Implementation
Led end-to-end deployment of a comprehensive Health Information System across all clinical and administrative verticals of Harley Street Medical Centre, coordinating 6 departments and full change management.
Information Security
Security Governance Programme
Architected an enterprise-wide information security governance framework aligned to ADHICS, ISO 27001 and HIPAA - materially reducing risk exposure and delivering clean audit outcomes.
AI in Healthcare
Clinical Analytics & AI Platform
Pioneered the deployment of ML-based analytics for clinical decision support, patient outcome prediction, and population health insights delivered directly to the clinical executive team.
Digital Transformation
Multi-Year Transformation Roadmap
Authored and executed a strategic digital transformation programme: cloud migration, process automation, paperless workflows, and patient portal modernisation.
Infrastructure & Cloud
Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Migration
Designed and delivered a hybrid cloud environment achieving 99.9% uptime SLA for mission-critical clinical systems, with full disaster recovery and business continuity guarantees.
Credentials
Certifications
Healthcare2024
Healthcare Data Security, Privacy & Compliance
Johns Hopkins University
Leadership2021
Post-Graduate Certification — Leadership
STOCHOS, Sydney, Australia
Leadership2021
Post-Graduate Certification — Leadership in Healthcare
STOCHOS, Sydney, Australia
Data Science2021
Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine & Public Health
Professional Certification
Technology2009
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Systems
Technology2009
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Corporation
LinkedIn Recommendations
What Colleagues Say
Endorsements from professionals who have worked alongside me in clinical and technology environments.
Sourced from LinkedIn recommendations
Thought Leadership
Insights
AI in Healthcare
The Future of Clinical Decision Support with AI
Coming soon
Information Security
Building ADHICS & Compliant Security Governance in 2026
Coming soon
Digital Transformation
Leading Healthcare Organisations Through Technology Change
Coming soon
"Staying ahead in technology isn't just about adopting innovations, it's about strategically using them to drive meaningful impact and set new standards of excellence."
Let's Connect
Get in Touch
Available for strategic advisory engagements, technology consultations, and speaking opportunities.
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Website
firoz.inOpen to
- Strategic IT Consulting
- Healthcare Technology Advisory
- Information Security Consulting
- Speaking Engagements