Ahmed Karam

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Partner - InnoTeck Platform @ Rubix Consulting
Riyadh, SA
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
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About Ahmed Karam

Highly skilled Executive Level Consultant, Digital Transformation & IT Strategist helping clients to develop strategies that are tightly aligned to business goals and corporate priorities, design organization and governance approaches to deliver the highest values, and Accelerating Corporates Digital Transformations. Enterprise Architect specializing in the introduction and delivery of IT which realizes real business value in large scale organizations.Ahmed has an extensive experience leading operations for Technology and Digital Business Transformation for government entities.Sustainability advisor who helps organizations become more environmentally and socially responsible. Work with businesses, government bodies, and even NGOs to assess their current practices and identify areas for improvement.For almost 3 decades he is providing practical solutions that engage Executive Management and diverse teams at all levels.He can balance high levels of technical knowledge with a shrewd understanding of commercial realities, and he utilizes his strong communication and influencing skills to excellent effect both at executive level and in building and motivating teams that is responsible for. Ahmed focuses primarily on large scale business transformations. Key areas of experience include the use of Service Oriented Architecture methodologies to ensure alignment of Business and IT strategies. He has the ability to rapidly assimilate and put to use new business and technical knowledge to play a pivotal role in the success of the organizations he has worked for. With the deep understanding of the potential conflicts between technological constraints, architectural realization, and commercial realities has was able to provide directions at critical stages in business transformation programs. Specialties:= Strategic Planning= e-Government = Digital Transformation= Sustainability = Shared Service= Enterprise Architecture= Technology Governance & Performance Management= Business Process Modelling & Management (BPM)= Business Development= Project Management Office (PMO)= Business Continuity= IT Setup and Operations Models= IT Strategies & Management= IT Governance, IT Audit and Security= IT Infrastructure & Data Centers Consolidations= Oracle Identity Management= ISO 9001, 27001, ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF= Microsoft Professional Services= ERP, ECM and CRM= Private Public Participation (PPP)= G2B, G2C= Training

Ahmed Karam's Current Company Details
Rubix Consulting

Rubix Consulting

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Partner - InnoTeck Platform
Riyadh, SA
Website:
rubixconsult.com
Employees:
87
Ahmed Karam Work Experience Details
  • Rubix Consulting
    Partner - Innoteck Platform
    Rubix Consulting
    Riyadh, Sa
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  • Confidential
    Partner - Digital Transformation Executive & Strategic Enterprise Architecture
    Confidential Oct 2019 - Present
    Albany, Us
    Leading Digital Transformation, GRC and Enterprise Architecture Business Lines.
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  • Xvisory Consulting & Digital Services
    Partner At Xvisory - Digital Transformation Sector Lead
    Xvisory Consulting & Digital Services Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
    Digital Transformation Sector Service Portfolio:------------------------------Enterprise Architecture (EA):o Digital Government Transformation “Qiyas”.o National Overall Reference Architecture (NORA) Implementation.o COBIT Framework Implementation.o TOGAF Framework Implementation.o BA, AA, DA, TA Reference Models Development.o EA Office Establishment and Operationso Digital Transformation Strategy- ERP/GRP:o Evaluation / Package Selectiono Customer /Channel Applicationso MS Dynamics/Oracle/SAP/Open source/CRM/ECM/EPM/ECMo DevOPs - Systems Integration -Software Development o IT Programs & Project Management- IT Consultation:o Innovation Management o Managed Serviceso Human Resources Management & Hybrid Collaborationo Business Process Controls and Internal Audito IT Supplier Managemento IT Shared Serviceso IT Outsourcing- IT Transformation:o IT Strategyo IT Operating Model & Organizational Structureo Data Centre Transformation & Consolidationo IT Service Managemento Cloud Computingo IT Cost & Value Managemento IT Asset Managemento IT Portfolio Management- IT Security & Risk Management:o Security Strategyo Cyber Securityo Risk Managemento BCM / DR- Emerging Technologies:o AI Solutionso Data Scienceo Blockchaino Fintecho Intelligent Process Automationo Robotics- Digital Twins:o Smart Citieso Extended reality XR (VR-AR-MR)o Metaverseo Internet of Things IoTo Urban design o Constructiono Facilities management o Healthcareo Manufacturing- Quality and ISO:o ISO 27701 Confidential Information Management Systemo ISO 56002 Innovation Management Systemo ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systemo ISO 27018 Privacy Information Management Systemo ISO 27017 Information Security System for Cloud Serviceso ISO 31000 Risk Managemento ISO 27032 Cyber Security Managemento ISO 20000-1 Service Managemento ISO 22301 Business Continuity Managemento ISO 27001 Information Security Management
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  • Parsons Corporation
    Digital Transformation Executive
    Parsons Corporation Nov 2016 - Nov 2018
    Chantilly, Virginia, Us
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  • Ministry Of Municipal And Rural Affairs And Housing
    Digital Transformation Advisor
    Ministry Of Municipal And Rural Affairs And Housing Nov 2016 - Feb 2018
    Riyadh , Sa
    - Deputed from Parsons Corporation to Saudi Ministry of Housing mega project.- Enhance and increase Ministry of Housing classification and performance level in providing e-services, to fulfill the e-Government strategic initiatives.- IT Strategy, e-Transformation Plan and Enterprise Architecture Office Establishment Project Owner- Digital Transformation- Governance.- Quality department establishment.- IT Security.- IT Operation and Business modeling.- Visual Data Analytics Platform, Real-time Automated Monitoring and Control system for Construction.- Blockchain and FINTECH R&D for Real Estate.
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  • Saudi Egovernment Program
    Senior Advisory Consultant
    Saudi Egovernment Program Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
    الرياض, Sa
    Among the service provided by e-Government Program - (Yesser) to Government Agencies in the area of e-Transformation are that the advisory services provided by Yesser Consulting Group (YCG). YCG vision has been established by Yesser Program as the best partner to Government Agencies in the area of providing e-Transformation advisory services. It aims to create tangible transformation supported by an integrated values of partnership, integrity and innovation. Yesser Consulting Group (YCG) aims to achieve higher levels of institutional framework maturity for e-Government to serve the e-Transformation with Government Agencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As a result, Government Agencies begin work towards achieving the following objectives:- Ensure Alignment of Government Agency business and IT strategies and the Agency strategy from one side, and the National e-Government Transformation strategy from the other side.- Developing information sharing at the level of Government Agency and ensure better utilization of available resources and skills.- Managing increasingly complicated information systems and achieve better success level for IT projects.- Providing advisory services to Government Agencies that support their strategic objectives and enhance performance of provided services to beneficiaries at minimum cost and high quality.- Improving outcomes through clear direction, alignment of various initiatives and eliminating repetition.- Optimum utilization of human and technology resources.
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  • Saudi Egovernment Program
    Grc & Digital Transformation Advisor
    Saudi Egovernment Program Aug 2014 - Feb 2015
    الرياض, Sa
    Working as a Senior Consultant to provide business development ideas, studying the current situation, creating the necessary future aspirations of the development and correction plans, contribute to clarifying and resolving obstacles and outstanding problems, creating and adding value to the program, maximizing the growth and efficiency, and improve business performance.-Conduct research and data collection to understand E-Government Program (Yesser) environment and perform the necessary analysis to develop strengths and weaknesses analysis. -Identify and studying issues, composition hypotheses; make findings, recommendations, and solutions.-Contribute to the strategic plans, supporting initiatives programs and projects for the implementation of operational plans for the E-Government Program (Yesser), with planning schedules, cost, and resources.-Provide an analysis of current practices, business processes, and procedures, to make recommendations for necessary improvements and development.-Contribute to the development and the creation of work plans and methodologies. -Evaluate operating results and review the output on a regular basis. -Provide complementary options available to the decision maker, including explaining the dimensions of each choice, considering the socials, economics, politics, and administrative impacts, in the short and long term.-Preparing and reviewing of the various agreements with all government agencies, private sector, and the global companies or any related third parties in accordance with the powers and responsibilities of the approved programs of Alliances, Partnerships, and Privatization.-Follow up on developments in the external environment of the E-Government Program (Yesser) and raise suggestions, corrective and preventive actions against any possible effects on their work to ensure that it maintains the efficiency and quality of work and outputs of the program, and the development of capabilities and operational efficiency.
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  • Saudi Egovernment Program
    National Digital Transformation Strategy Advisor
    Saudi Egovernment Program Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    الرياض, Sa
    - Support Yesser’s mandate through providing core processes and services to assist Initiative Owners with defining, planning, budgeting and supporting the execution of their initiatives.- Define and scope initiatives to deliver and support the national action plan and support Yesser’s other initiatives.- Fill-in the gap between managing the action plan’s strategic objectives, which is usually done by Initiatives Owners with Office of Strategy Management, and managing individual projects that is usually done by Initiative Managers with PMO.- Identify gaps in current initiatives and define new ones (as needed) to support the 2nd action plan. - Identify appropriate services to support Initiative Owners (people, departments or entities) with the delivery of their initiatives.- Create initiative program plans by detailing initiatives into quantifiable set of projects and distinct activities with associated budgets and produce recommendations on resourcing and delivery approach. - Liaise with initiative owners internal and external to ensure that initiatives are progressing as well as support Initiative Owners during the process of delivery.- Perform periodic Health Check reviews on initiatives to measure progress and impact on the overall delivery of the 2nd action plan as well as produce improvement recommendations.- Manage the delivery of SPSI initiatives or initiatives, which do not have owner within Yesser.- Supports SPSI and its functions to deliver its objectives and tasks.- Define and Approve ID Engagement Agreement (IDEA).- Manage IDEA, Monitor, Review, Escalate and Close.- ID Deliverables Review and Approval.- Measure ID Customer Satisfaction.- Initiative Definition, Scoping and Stakeholder Approval.- ID Health Check.- Initiative Impact Analysis & Alignment for Initiatives, which have not commenced or progressed.- Initiative Planning and Budgeting.- RPF Services, Manage RFP creation Process.- Manage SPSI Initiatives and Projects.
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  • - Promastar -
    Group Chief Operations Officer (Coo)
    - Promastar - Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
    Cairo, Cairo, Eg
    Offices: KSA | UAE | Kuwait | Egypt | Sweden | UK | Libya | Lebanon | Jordan- Responsible for all Group branches activities when President is absent.- Work closely with the President to develop and accomplish goals and strategic plans established by board members and executives of the Company.- Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.- Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.- Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external; Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the Company.- Motivate and lead a high performance management team; Mentor direct reports to cultivate skills and to increase consciousness of the interrelationship between each department in the operations groups.- Provide direction to a service organization that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the Company.- Remain knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and all aspects of PromaStar’s market.- Establish key performance indicators for management of the operations group.- Responsible for capital planning and expenditures.- Establish compensation, training, short and long-term goals for the operations groups.- Gather and analyze customer tends to assist in developing corporate strategy.- Represent the Company at various community activities; Meet and network regularly with business leaders in the community.- Manage multiple projects/ Program.- Executive Projects/Programs health/performance reports.- Maintain quality Project delivery and profitability.- Projects/Programs issues monitoring and resolution.- Establish links with oversees subcontract companies.
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  • King Saud University
    Digital Transformation Advisor
    King Saud University Jan 2010 - Nov 2012
    Riyadh, Riyadh, Sa
    Deanship of e-Transaction and Communication .Deanship of e-learning and distance education.Responsibilities:- Deputed at MeduNet (HRH Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdel Aziz Program for Medical & Educational Telecommunications) to King Saud University as Senior Consultant to the Deanship of E-Transaction and Communication.- Established the Quality Department for E-Transaction and Communication Deanship and improving the deanship quality programs.- Defining develops and implements quality assurance practices and procedures.- Supervise the ISO 27001 and 9001 implementation for the Deanship of E-Transaction and Communications.- Playing an integral role in leading contractors' engagements to ensure project objectives are successfully achieved, providing overall direction to the project team and manage the contractors' relationship.- Serving as a member of KSU’s management team, helping guide firm strategies and priorities. - Responsible for identifying and securing new technologies, business opportunities and renewing existing contractors.- Supervise and mentor all intermediate and junior level staff assigned as members of KSU project team.- Supervise during project life cycle any intermediate or junior level contractor staff, or any sub-contracted personnel assigned to KSU project team.- Work as a facilitator and mediator between the business, technology and marketing disciplines.- Resolve the complex relationship between user experience, commercial objectives, technology, operations, customer value proposition and brand.- Oversee the delivery by using my digital knowledge and experience to provide advice and guidance at all levels.
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  • Saudi Expert Co.
    Head Of Consulting
    Saudi Expert Co. Jan 2009 - Oct 2010
    Riyadh, Sa
    KING SAUD UNIVERSITY (KSU) Projects: (Education Industry)www.ksu.edu.saSmart Campus Project supervision:- Smart Campus Portal- Learning Management System (LMS) Black Board- Remote Management System (RMS)- e-Classes Systems- e-Podium System- E-Locker System (ELK)- e-Studio System- Helpdesk System- Data Center Implementation- Network (LAN/WAN) Enhancement & Acceleration- CCTV System- RFID System- E-Attendance/Faculty Attendance System (ATL/ETA)- Card Personalization System for Administrator- SmartCard Management System for Administrator (SCMM)- Schedule Manager System- Section Manager System- Training Planning and deploymentMinistry Of Transport (MOT) RIYADH Projects: (Public Sector)www.mot.gov.sa- Oracle GRP/ERP Project Implementation Supervision- Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Project Implementation Supervision- Infrastructure Services Project Implementation Supervision- Database Security Project Implementation Supervision- Privileges Management Project Implementation Supervision- Network Security Enhancement Project Implementation Supervision- WAN Enhancement & Acceleration Project Implementation SupervisionKING KHALID UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (KKUH) RIYADH Projects: (HealthCare Sector)- Infrastructure Services (Microsoft) Project Implementation Supervision- Data Center Migration Project Implementation Supervision- Network (LAN/WAN) Enhancement Project Implementation SupervisionResponsibilities:- Leads the delivery of corporate, strategic and service-based ICT projects and initiatives across all service directorates ensuring that projects produce a result capable of delivering the business benefits as specified in the business case- Leads programmers of interrelated projects from the ICT Programmers as required- Establishes best practice for a center of excellence in ICT project and programmers management in support of corporate PPM arrangements.
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  • Al-Othaim Holding Company
    Director Information Technology Audit
    Al-Othaim Holding Company Dec 2006 - Dec 2008
    Riyadh , Riyadh, Sa
    Responsibilities:Provide assurance of IT strategies are in alignment with business objectives and consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Assist IT Dept. with the Designing, developing and execution of Information Security Program.Ensure and assist in Development & proper management of a sound Business Continuity Plan/Disaster Recovery Site.Overall evaluation & verification that IT operations are governed by best practices to ensure that: - IT’s supporting towards achieving business goals and objectives. - IT resources are used responsibly and risks are mitigated appropriately. - IT’s offering a quality service and targeting user satisfaction at all levels. - IT’s performing according to the approved plan and budget. - IT’s best protecting all information assets and guarantees continuity of business operations.
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  • Othaim Markets Company
    It Infrastructure Director
    Othaim Markets Company Dec 2006 - Dec 2007
    حي الأندلس, الرياض, Sa
    Responsibilities:Provides leadership to the Business Technology Services for key functional Infrastructure areas. This is including Telecommunications, two-way radio systems, modem pool, telephone and internet connections, inter- and intra-building wiring plant, data backbone network, voice and video networks, Data Center Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Change Management, Technical Support for various platforms, Database Services, IT Security.Develop and execute short and long-range strategies for deploying computer technologies.Performs the full spectrum of personnel management activities for Management level direct reports.Maintain appropriate level of familiarity with changing technology.Collaborate with internal users and external customers to translate business requirements and initiatives into successful IT infrastructure projects.Brings major information technology issues before the Information Technology Board, including policy proposals, new initiatives and strategic plans.
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  • Rdi
    Director Of Information Technology
    Rdi Jan 1997 - Jun 2006
    Giza, Eg
    www.rdi-eg.aiResponsibilities:- Responsible for establishing RDI computer networks.- Managing the IT Department, evaluating and identifying organizational requirements to establish operating procedural standards.- Recommending IT infrastructure requirements and up gradations to ensure acceptable levels of security, disaster management, and data recovery plans.- Installing and maintaining various networks (LANs, WANs) with diverse network architecture as per standard networking protocols and services. - Establishing and administrating a WAN that connects all three factories owned by the company.- Catering to major issues pertaining to the planning, administration and security management, of all systems, network and database installations in a Windows environment chiefly encompassing of firewall, routers, switches, etc. - Supervises and coordinates activities with help desk, network services, or other information systems groups for the best strategies and tactics used with helping out the (LAN) for smooth operation.- Provides manager with statistical reports indicating problems, frequency, type of problem, sector exhibiting problems, etc.- Maintain system documentation.- Provide training courses for employees of the company in IT subjects.- Report on tests to measure the integrity of the scientific programs and submittingresults to departments’ heads.- Established IBM – RDI Network in Cairo for Character Recognition Technology.
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  • Sahara Petroleum Services (Sapesco Egypt)
    Senior System Engineer
    Sahara Petroleum Services (Sapesco Egypt) Mar 2003 - Sep 2003
    Cairo, Eg
    Provide designs and plans for new networks for SAPESCO new building.Install, configure, update, maintain and support 6 servers, about 200 workstations and applications software LAN/WAN systems.Troubleshoot computers hardware.Troubleshoots/install/tunes software installation and/or network/communication/OS operational management.Supervises and coordinates activities with help desk, network services, or other information systems groups for the best strategies and tactics used with helping out the (LAN) for smooth operation.Maintain system documentation.Responsible for Network System Administration Monitoring.
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  • Pacific Consultants International Group K.K.
    Senior System Engineer
    Pacific Consultants International Group K.K. Feb 2001 - Aug 2001
    www.pacific.co.jp/e/Establishing computer networks for a number of international consultants using different H/W and S/W platforms. S/W included all the main MS operating systems and applications as will as CAD applications. Work was performed with group of consultant engineers from UK, New Zealand, Philippines and Japan.Install, configure, update, maintain and support 3 servers, 125 workstations and applications software LAN/WAN systems.Troubleshoot computers hardware.Provide designs and plans for new networks for the Philippines Government.Provide support and troubleshooting of desktops and servers running Windows NT Workstation, Windows NT Server, and Windows 95/98 operating systems.Provide training courses for employees of the company in MS WIN NT 4.0 and Networking Essential.Manage the delivery and implementation of IT solutions as required by the business manager.
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Ahmed Karam Skills

It Strategy Enterprise Architecture E Government Consultancy Information Security Management Strategy Change Management It Governance Shared Service Center Business Analysis Governance Pmo Coaching It Management It Audit Cloud Computing Internet Strategy And Security Private Public Participation And Alliances Security Consulting Risk Management Human Resources It Operations Creative Problem Solving Business Continuity Quality Assurance Business Process Improvement Market Planning Negotiation Strategic Planning Management Leadership Business Development Project Portfolio Management Program Management Data Center It Service Management Project Management Project Planning Erp Crm Itil Microsoft Technologies Networking Team Management Team Leadership Telecommunications Integration Team Building Social Networking Blockchain Digital Transformation

Ahmed Karam Education Details

  • University Of Houston
    University Of Houston
    Technology Commercialization
  • Cairo University
    Cairo University
    Accounting Department
  • Oracle University
    Oracle University
    Logistic And Distribution
  • International Institute Of Professional Education And Research
    International Institute Of Professional Education And Research
    Information Technology
  • Operational Unit For Development Assistance (Ouda)
    Operational Unit For Development Assistance (Ouda)
    Network Management Professional
  • Alyamamah School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Alyamamah School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    3 Years High School

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Ahmed Karam attended University Of Houston, Cairo University, Oracle University, International Institute Of Professional Education And Research, Operational Unit For Development Assistance (Ouda), Alyamamah School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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