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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Developed, maintained, and revised proposals for assigned projects, including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications timelines, funding and staffing; inspected security and related products and equipment at client sites; reviewed IT hardware and tested all the products. Interpreted blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals to ensure proper connection and operation. Communicated with clients on job progress and guaranteed client satisfaction. Liaison… Show more Developed, maintained, and revised proposals for assigned projects, including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications timelines, funding and staffing; inspected security and related products and equipment at client sites; reviewed IT hardware and tested all the products. Interpreted blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals to ensure proper connection and operation. Communicated with clients on job progress and guaranteed client satisfaction. Liaison between the customer and supplier for IT-related equipment. Performed installation and termination of network/communication cabling and effectively used test equipment, hand, and power tools. Show less

Kabul Province, Afghanistan

Managed the technical mobilization of a World Bank-funded project focused on institutional development and software implementation of a mission-critical financial system to prepare an annual report for submission to parliament and international stakeholders, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).Overall project lead reporting to the General Director of Treasury and tasked with building the capacity and expanding the skills base of local staff through improved… Show more Managed the technical mobilization of a World Bank-funded project focused on institutional development and software implementation of a mission-critical financial system to prepare an annual report for submission to parliament and international stakeholders, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).Overall project lead reporting to the General Director of Treasury and tasked with building the capacity and expanding the skills base of local staff through improved and sustainable procedures and processes, hands-on training, and overall change management of a new financial system product (FreeBalance). Implemented the initial AFMIS and FreeBalance product and subsequent upgrades (FreeBalance v6.5 to FreeBalance v7). Coordinated projects to improve processes and operational workflow to meet international (IMF, World Bank, donor countries)requirements and Configured IT infrastructure for financial system products. Developed an assessment reporting tool for the Ministry of Finance to identify performance strengths and weaknesses in the debt management system and provided recommendations for future reforms. Show less

Afghanistan

Implemented FreeBalance Gov. accountability software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), in accordance with national government accounting policies, standards, and best practices.Managed the entire product delivery life cycle, including gathering requirements and functional and technical aspects such as design, configuration, and vendor management. Led the deployment of FMIS and managed the pilot site, followed by a national rollout. Supported enterprise resource… Show more Implemented FreeBalance Gov. accountability software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), in accordance with national government accounting policies, standards, and best practices.Managed the entire product delivery life cycle, including gathering requirements and functional and technical aspects such as design, configuration, and vendor management. Led the deployment of FMIS and managed the pilot site, followed by a national rollout. Supported enterprise resource planning (GRP) solutions and recommended FreeBalance accountability suite deployment at various international locations (e.g. Sri Lanka, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, and Pakistan).Developed and delivered several successful proposals to potential clients in pre-bid meetings and implemented purchasing modules across central ministries and provinces.I successfully implemented and set up new technology for utilizing the AFMIS System. This included configuring the necessary hardware, Windows Server, client operating systems, Active Directory (AD), DHCP, and DNS. Additionally, I administered and deployed the MSSQL Server, ensuring its smooth operation. To track and address any issues related to the ERP or AFMIS system, I recorded them in the Zoho and Salesforce systems for 2nd and 3rd level support to efficiently resolve them. Show less

Afghanistan

Led the implementation and provided technical assistance to CORE financial, purchasing, and asset accountability platform clients.Led the effort in rolling out FMIS, managing the pilot site, and national deployment; contributed to a five-year Strategic Technology plan and trained key personnel on the Management Information System. Coordinated day-to-day system operations, including information/system infrastructure and financial applications, in collaboration with vendors… Show more Led the implementation and provided technical assistance to CORE financial, purchasing, and asset accountability platform clients.Led the effort in rolling out FMIS, managing the pilot site, and national deployment; contributed to a five-year Strategic Technology plan and trained key personnel on the Management Information System. Coordinated day-to-day system operations, including information/system infrastructure and financial applications, in collaboration with vendors, third-party service providers, and cross-functional teams to ensure client’s adherence to service level agreements. Computerized all manual financial data; A CORE Financial system had been configured to address the challenges of manual information systems.During my involvement in the AFMIS Enhancement project, I played a crucial role in providing comprehensive IT support. I was responsible for all aspects related to identified hardware and software solutions, as well as the maintenance of servers. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science