George Micheal
Architect • Technical Director • AI Product Builder • SaaS Solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
jicolnfe@gmail.com · +966563303395 · +201273090057
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Architectural leader and technology innovator with two decades of experience spanning design, technical office management, and executive leadership. Currently Co-Chief Executive Officer at Mustaqar in Riyadh, driving the firm's strategic, technical, and digital transformation. Beyond managing complex architectural projects, I led the development of three integrated AI-powered platforms that changed how architectural offices operate in Saudi Arabia — accelerating processes, raising quality, and standardizing the full project lifecycle from design to delivery.
- Builder mindset — turns ideas into working, shipped products
- Iterative craftsmanship — relentless refinement to professional quality
- Bridges architecture and AI into practical solutions
- Fluent bilingual communicator (Arabic / English)
- Deep regulatory fluency: Saudi Building Code, Balady, Civil Defense
- Hands-on leadership — from strategy down to the codebase
CAREER TIMELINE
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Jul 2024 — PresentMustaqar Architects
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2 yr 2 mo
- Leading the firm's strategic, technical and digital transformation with full oversight of project delivery, team performance, business development and technical innovation.
- Led the development of 3 integrated AI platforms that replaced slow manual operations with fast, data-driven workflows.
- Delivering complex multi-disciplinary architectural projects across Riyadh.
- Building and managing a high-performance team of architects and engineers while expanding the client portfolio in the Saudi market.
- Establishing technical office standards, quality control frameworks, and operational workflows.
Project Manager
May 2020 — Jul 2024FKEC — Fouad Al-Saleh & Khaled Al-Dhowalia Environmental & Engineering Consultants
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia4 yr 2 mo
- End-to-end project management for large-scale architectural, infrastructure and building projects; primary point of contact for major clients including the National Water Company (NWC).
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors in Riyadh.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams spanning architectural, structural, MEP and civil disciplines.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget while maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with the Saudi Building Code and client technical specifications.
Technical Office Manager
May 2017 — Mar 2020High Art Engineering Consultants
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2 yr 10 mo
- Managed the technical office of a multidisciplinary consultancy across residential, commercial and institutional projects.
- Led architectural design development, technical drawings coordination and cross-discipline integration.
- Supervised a team of architects and draftsmen to secure design quality and project deadlines.
- Implemented technical office systems and documentation workflows to raise team efficiency.
Technical Office Manager
Apr 2016 — May 2017Al-Darb Engineering Consultants
Dammam, Saudi Arabia1 yr 1 mo
- Managed architectural design development and technical coordination for a range of building projects.
- Facilitated integration between architectural, structural and MEP engineering disciplines.
- Supervised the technical team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of design documents.
Technical Office Manager
Jan 2012 — Apr 2016North Road Engineering Consultants
Dammam, Saudi Arabia4 yr 3 mo
- Ran the technical office, responsible for architectural design coordination and team supervision across varied building projects.
- Coordinated architectural and engineering design inputs across multiple disciplines.
- Strengthened expertise in technical office operations, design documentation and client coordination.
Architect
Mar 2011 — Dec 2011Al-Reef Engineering Consultants
Dammam, Saudi Arabia9 mo
- Contributed to design development and technical coordination for various building projects.
- Developed strong proficiency in architectural design, 3D modeling and engineering documentation.
Architect
Mar 2008 — Feb 2011Details Engineering Consultants
Dammam, Saudi Arabia2 yr 11 mo
- Developed architectural designs, layouts and detailed construction drawings for residential and commercial projects.
- Produced 3D models and visualizations supporting design presentations and client approvals.
- Coordinated with structural and MEP engineers to ensure design integration and constructability.
Architect
Jun 2006 — Mar 2008Architectural Studies Center for Engineering Consultants
Alexandria, Egypt1 yr 9 mo
- Began the architectural career contributing to design and documentation of various building projects.
- Assisted in developing architectural concepts, design layouts and detailed drawings.
- Prepared construction and presentation drawings under senior architects.
AI PLATFORMS
Mustaqar Space
mustaqar.space
An AI platform that analyzes client design preferences for residential, commercial and administrative projects and generates a customized moodboard and design direction in under 10 minutes — turning days of back-and-forth into minutes.
Mustaqar Run
mustaqar.run
A complete architectural office management system: project tracking, smart document generation, AI-assisted content, client management, media library and scheduling — unifying all operations on one platform with real-time visibility.
Mustaqar Report
mustaqar.report
An engineering supervision platform producing smart inspection reports with numbered site photos, AI-based recommendations and structured delivery reports — standardizing supervision and dramatically speeding up reporting.
SELECTED WORKS
Project Management
American Express Offices Renovation — Riyadh
Professional bilingual bill-of-quantities (BOQ) documentation for an office renovation project under the Mustaqar brand, with precise documentation and pricing standards.
Feasibility
Real-estate Feasibility — Sulaimaniyah, Riyadh
Assessment of existing buildings for conversion into serviced hotel apartments, with iterative financial models and full regulatory analysis per Ministry of Tourism and Riyadh Municipality requirements.
Compliance & Permits
Building Permits & Compliance — Balady Platform
Comprehensive checklists for correcting building permits and complying with the Saudi Building Code and Civil Defense requirements, plus compliance certificates for properties from 500 up to 34,000 m² for repeat clients.
Tech Product
Integrated ERP System for Mustaqar
Designed and built a resource management platform for engineering offices: projects, HR aligned with Saudi labor law, ZATCA-ready invoicing and a client portal — built with Next.js and Supabase.
Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Design Libraries
Developed a 420-prompt interior design library (35 styles × 12 spaces) and a 35-design architectural façade library, delivered in Mustaqar's visual identity as real working tools for the team and clients.
Independent Venture
Radd — Bilingual SaaS Platform
Founded and built an AI reply and post generation platform (Arabic/English) on Next.js + Supabase + Claude API, with international (Paddle) and local (InstaPay) billing.
A visual portfolio of built architectural work is available at george-nashed.com/projects
CORE STRENGTHS
- Architectural Project Management96%
- Technical Office Management95%
- AI-Driven Design Innovation92%
- Digital Transformation90%
- Product Development88%
- Team Leadership93%
- Saudi Building Code & Compliance90%
LANGUAGES
- Arabic — Native
- English — Professional working
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
College of Fine Arts — Alexandria, Egypt
2001 — 2006
CONTACT
George Micheal
Architect • Technical Director • AI Product Builder • SaaS Solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
jicolnfe@gmail.com
+966563303395
+201273090057