Rasha Almalik, MBA, CIO, CICM

Rasha Almalik is the Director of Information Technology at Dar Al-Hekma University in Saudi Arabia, where she has led numerous digital transformation initiatives to modernize academic and administrative systems. With over a decade of experience in IT leadership, Rasha specializes in enterprise and digital innovation in higher education. Rasha holds a Master of Business Administration and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration. Her contributions extend to academia through research publications, and conference presentations on AI adoption, innovation, and financial development. She is a recipient of prestigious accolades including the World CIO 200 Award (KSA Edition) and the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning Excellence. A certified expert in blockchain, ERP, and change management, Rasha is committed to using technology to empower education, promote operational resilience, and drive institutional excellence. She is also an active contributor to community outreach and women-in-tech initiatives across the Kingdom.

 Rasha Almalik is the Director of Information Technology at Dar Al-Hekma University in Saudi Arabia, where she has led numerous digital transformation initiatives to modernize academic and administrative systems. With over a decade of experience in IT leadership, Rasha specializes in enterprise and digital innovation in higher education. She holds a Master of Business Administration and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration.

Rasha’s contributions extend to academia through research publications and conference presentations on AI adoption, innovation, and financial development. Her expertise in artificial intelligence focuses on its strategic integration in education, where she champions the use of AI-powered platforms to enhance learning personalization, improve institutional efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.

She is a recipient of prestigious accolades including the World CIO 200 Award (KSA Edition) and the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning Excellence. A certified expert in blockchain, ERP, and change management, Rasha is committed to using technology to empower education, promote operational resilience, and drive institutional excellence. She is also an active contributor to community outreach and women-in-tech initiatives across the Kingdom.