Mohammed Qahtani is a system analyst at the Industrial Security Department of Saudi ARAMCO. He holds certifications as a database analyst from Microsoft and Oracle, as well as programming certifications from Microsoft and SAP. Additionally, he is a certified security system specialist from Siemens and a Certified Advanced Communicator GOLD (ACG) from Toastmasters International.
Mohammed joined Toastmasters in 2009 at the Northpark Toastmasters Club. In 2015, he won the World Championship of Public Speaking in Las Vegas, beating 30,000 competitors globally. He is the first Saudi, Arab, and Muslim to achieve this title since the competition began 91 years ago. That same year, he also became the Saudi Arabia Humorous Speech Champion.
Mohammed struggled with stuttering as a child, but his determination and hard work led him to become a renowned speaker. His winning speech, titled “The Power of Words,” highlights his journey and the impact of effective communication.