Areeb Ahmed Siddiqui

Event Operations & Project Manager

Experienced in managing large-scale events, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering seamless operational and technical outcomes. Skilled in scheduling, staffing, exhibitor logistics, and automation tools.

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Professional Experience

Technical Project Manager – Blue Logic Digital (Nov 2024 – Present)

Leading digital product delivery for enterprise and event clients. Overseeing full-stack teams across web, cloud, and DevOps.

Agile delivery using Jira, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Managing Laravel, WordPress, React, Node.js deployments
Client-facing ops planning, QA handoffs, and cloud management

Project Manager – Cognita Schools (Secondment) (Jun 2023 – Jun 2024)

Delivered 6+ multilingual websites for UAE-based schools under Cognita. Oversaw delivery, QA, and CMS onboarding.

Managed Arabic-English content, timelines, QA, and approval cycles
Coordinated directly with school heads, marketing, and IT teams
Delivered training material and post-launch support

Full Stack Developer – Blue Logic Digital (Jun 2021 – Nov 2024)

Built custom CMS platforms, event microsites, and cloud-integrated systems for top regional brands.

Developed sites for SONY, Medcare, Daman Insurance
Handled ACF, multilingual support, EDMs, and API integrations
Supported lead gen and registration platforms for events

Project Executive & IT Executive – Xenial Events (Jan 2021 – Mar 2022)

Oversaw technical setups and staffing logistics for major UAE events including MOTN and Expo 2020.

Setup badge printers, Wi-Fi, scanners and tablets for operations
Built automation tools for shift allocation and payroll
Managed briefings, client comms, and on-site troubleshooting

Account Manager – ADNEC Registrations (Info Salons) (2021 – 2022)

Led registration ops for exhibitions including SIAL, UMEX, and Abu Dhabi Boat Show.

Supervised badge equipment, staff, and daily operations
Managed exhibitor data, allocation, and post-event wrap-up

Event Operations & Staffing – Freelance (2016 – 2021)

Worked across 50+ UAE events for agencies like Vibes, Dulsco, and INDEX. Roles included Floor Manager, Zone Lead, and Supervisor.

Led teams at F1 Grand Prix, Najah Expo, Mother of the Nation
Handled shift plans, training, and client support on-site

Event Operations Skills

Operational Expertise

Expo 2020, F1 Abu Dhabi, Mother of the Nation
Staffing logistics, scheduling & coordination
Vendor, exhibitor, and registration zone liaison
Live event operations, shift management

Tech & Communication

Badge printers, scanners, Wi-Fi, tablets
Automation: Google Sheets, Apps Script, UIPath
Client communication & live issue resolution
Training & supervising on-ground teams

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Wollongong in Dubai, 2017 – 2022

Edexcel A Levels

Ibn Seena English High School, 2016

Technical Certifications

Python for Data Science – IBM
Technical Support Fundamentals – Google
UX Design Foundations – Google
Blockchain Essentials – IBM
Python Data Structures – Coursera

Event Certifications

Event Management Certification – Cvent Academy
Introduction to Event Management – Skillshare
Virtual Events & Webinars – HubSpot Academy
Planning Virtual Events – Coursera (Google)
Event Planning Foundations – LinkedIn Learning

Get in Touch

Whether you're hiring for a role in events, operations, or hybrid tech, I’m open to full-time opportunities and collaborations.

📧 hire@areebdev.com

📍 Dubai, UAE