DRAMMA - A model for workplace well-being

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Letter Concept What It Means Quick Example
D Detachment Mentally disconnect from work after hours No emails after 6 PM, switch off notifications
R Relaxation Calm your mind & body, reduce stress Short walk, meditation, music
A Autonomy Control over how/when/where you work Flexible hours, task choice, remote options
M Mastery Opportunities to learn & feel competent New skill, challenging project, training
M Meaning Work feels purposeful & valuable Connecting tasks to company mission, societal impact
A Affiliation Feeling connected & supported socially Team bonding, supportive colleagues, psychological safety

Team building

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Why do HR insist on team building on my personal time (after 5pm or on a Saturday) with a mandatory attendance?

If anything it is sending the opposite signal to me, you don't care for my personal boundary.

If “culture” requires sacrificing personal life, the problem isn’t the calendar. It’s the culture.

At Oracle Cloud Event (OCI) in Dubai...

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Specific topics were AI, MySQL Heatwave and OCI followed by a lavish lunch at Cara

Event Name: Digital Natives: Innovating the Open Cloud Future with AI, HeatWave and MySQL. 

In Riyadh for a meeting with SAMA

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I am in Riyadh for 2 nights as part of a team, meeting SAMA's team, related to our OpenBanking Licensing.

P.S: When In Riyad, you cant leave without a visit to Mama Noura 😀

Presenting at AWS Office Dubai

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I presented the Infrastructure architecture of Tarabut to an audience at AWS and answered questions about the same.

Recognized at Work...

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Trust and respect - "He is a calm and composed individual who actively listens to others' concerns and treats their viewpoints with respect. His polite attitude and open-mindedness create a collaborative atmosphere where conversations feel like discussions among peers rather than opposing teams. These qualities make him an ideal embodiment of our Trust and Respect core values."Going beyond - "Shariq is an outstanding colleague—exceptionally knowledgeable and always demonstrates a proactive, "can-do" attitude. Over recent months, I’ve had several requirements where we needed to introduce new processes or update existing ones, all linked to regulatory standards. Shariq has played a pivotal role in ensuring these changes were implemented swiftly, often with short notice, while also providing the necessary documentation. He leads a dedicated team of unsung heroes who consistently step up to assist and deliver support whenever required, making complex tasks feel seamless and well-managed."

Cloud Security Excellence awarded by Wiz

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Both security and platform engineering have worked tirelessly over the year to rid our hosting environments of active/exploitable critical vulnerabilities.