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United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Assigned to manage enterprise AEC & National Energy Sector EPC solution deployments• Lead Implementation teams, delivering to demanding/ flexing schedule & scope • Monitor delivery plan to track consistently against milestones, manage and mitigate risks, issues during and post implementation• Challenge accepted practice in client organizations; manage change, keeping target milestones constant• Deliver to demanding Critical Success Factors including reporting and analytics… Show more • Assigned to manage enterprise AEC & National Energy Sector EPC solution deployments• Lead Implementation teams, delivering to demanding/ flexing schedule & scope • Monitor delivery plan to track consistently against milestones, manage and mitigate risks, issues during and post implementation• Challenge accepted practice in client organizations; manage change, keeping target milestones constant• Deliver to demanding Critical Success Factors including reporting and analytics requirements• Interface with Mobility product development team to channel local requirements and provide guidance• Manage client interface for Early Adoption Programs Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Enabler for enterprise-wide diffusion of Aconex solutions for large accounts in the region• Improve awareness and adoption for Aconex in enterprise accounts• Perform gap analysis and architect solutions to demonstrate the value of Aconex to the business• Configure pre-sales environment to address gaps/ new requirements• Develop scope of services, deliverables and milestones for implementation• Advise assigned consultants where necessary during implementation of agreed… Show more Enabler for enterprise-wide diffusion of Aconex solutions for large accounts in the region• Improve awareness and adoption for Aconex in enterprise accounts• Perform gap analysis and architect solutions to demonstrate the value of Aconex to the business• Configure pre-sales environment to address gaps/ new requirements• Develop scope of services, deliverables and milestones for implementation• Advise assigned consultants where necessary during implementation of agreed servicesRegional resource for delivery of new Aconex BIM functionality. Show less

Dubai

Responsible for professional services delivery to clients in Design, Construction and Operations sectors of the building and construction industry, selecting and deploying suitable product solutions from Conject's product portfolio. Services included:• Project Planning• Client requirements and industry best practice consulting• System value propositions• System configuration• Training and support

Dubai

Program Management-project performance and control• Preparation of Project management policies, procedures and controls in consultation with internal stakeholder team and Programme Manager.• Designed, implemented and managed all project document management procedures. Procurement of Consultants and Subject Matter Experts Managed several relationships from review to final closeout of work and was responsible for preparation of Agreements, Proposals, Monitoring… Show more Program Management-project performance and control• Preparation of Project management policies, procedures and controls in consultation with internal stakeholder team and Programme Manager.• Designed, implemented and managed all project document management procedures. Procurement of Consultants and Subject Matter Experts Managed several relationships from review to final closeout of work and was responsible for preparation of Agreements, Proposals, Monitoring progress and work completion certification.Project Document Management System (Aconex) • Negotiated with the service provider to re-implement the system considering the requirements of the project and the dispersed design consultancy team – both local and international.• Fully responsible for managing the smooth information flow using the systemSustainable post construction operations planningCoordination with project team (Design-Commercial-Construction) for sustainable operations post construction.Introduced new technology options including BIM as a solution to streamline reference data acquisition and validation during design development for later use during operations. Establishment of Integrated Community Management business - MindserveOperational responsibility to establish Business Model and Operational Plans for Estate Management, Energy Management, Digital Lifestyle, Amenities Management and Lifestyle Management components of the business.Created all necessary Sales & Marketing content/ collateral for presentation to potential clients and investorsResponsible for Planning and Application Concept Design for automation of operations through:• Business process and systems analysis for multiple operational domains • Solely responsible for strategic alliances with system vendors and third party software developer to implement all planned integration requirements• Sole responsibility for budgeting and cost simulation for application development Show less

Dubai

Business Development• Developed unique flyer concept to target mid-market companies • Generate interest in the ERP offering through direct mail and email• Lead software demonstrations to prospective clients• Responsible for preparation and presentation of proposals• Supervision and signoff on the implementation processWebsite Development• Independently created complete content for website

Dubai

Internal Auditor and Deputy Management Representative for the company’s ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System.Organized management reviews and ensured completion/ closure of action plans and any detected non-conformity.Coordinated production, quality, procurement and stores departments during the initial certification and three subsequent surveillance audits.Completed clean sheet design of new quality manual based on manual based on Six Sigma, ABC and Deming’s Total Quality… Show more Internal Auditor and Deputy Management Representative for the company’s ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System.Organized management reviews and ensured completion/ closure of action plans and any detected non-conformity.Coordinated production, quality, procurement and stores departments during the initial certification and three subsequent surveillance audits.Completed clean sheet design of new quality manual based on manual based on Six Sigma, ABC and Deming’s Total Quality Management principles. Responsible for:• Sales Forecast, Demand Plan, Material Requirement Plan, Purchase Plan, Production Schedule, Quality Plan, inspections and supplier certification. • Control of sales team - sales administrator and sales executives – including periodic sales training. Managing relationship with PR agency to handle press releases – especially with regard to Maintenance of the QMS was praised highly by the external auditor on several occasions. Results after implementing new ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System:• Eliminated non value added work using activity based costing.• Improved reporting and information flow leading to better control.• Initiated data driven acquisition of employees, suppliers, customers and partners.• Rationalization of manpower carried out based on productivity study.• Increase in productivity per employee.• Improved asset management. • Rationalization of inventory and purchases.• Transparent stock control - new methodology introduced to save time and salvage material during stock taking. • Breakthrough reduction in number of complaints by addressing the source of complaints through product redesign and customer profiling.• Customers who had defected from the company to competitors started returning due to better quality and service levels.• New product designs introduced to improve profitability and market penetration. • Year on year profitability increased by 40%. Show less

Dubai

Market feasibility project study for PAS Software AG, Germany. Report included strategic opportunities, competitor analysis and customer profiles.Project was extended following report submission to initiate soft launch to target group for the opportunities discovered. Identified partners, negotiated terms and set up tentative working agreements.

Dubai, Uae

Given full responsibility for evaluation of the market for small business accounting software in the UAE. Prepared detailed study of the market complete with competitive analysis. Distribution contract awarded by Pastel Software to the company based on market evaluation (Pastel Software was later acquired by The Sage Group PLC and subsequently changed its name to SagePastel).Responsible for:• Product launch through media interviews & participation in GITEX’96.• Handling all media… Show more Given full responsibility for evaluation of the market for small business accounting software in the UAE. Prepared detailed study of the market complete with competitive analysis. Distribution contract awarded by Pastel Software to the company based on market evaluation (Pastel Software was later acquired by The Sage Group PLC and subsequently changed its name to SagePastel).Responsible for:• Product launch through media interviews & participation in GITEX’96.• Handling all media relations for the brand.• Maintaining brand momentum using direct marketing & sales promotion activities.• Reseller recruitment and media advertisements.• Managing relationship with Pastel Software.• Handling turnkey project implementations based on SagePastel independently. Re-evaluated and revised business strategy and created software development team that resulted in improved service quality to customer base, more loyal customers and increase in average sale value. Company awarded Gold partner status by SagePastel.Associate of Pastel Software, Ferrer-Hayim awarded dealership for their software based on company’s excellent reputation.Maximizer Software awarded company partner status based on client recommendations.Company today caters to clients in 3 GCC markets UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor'S Degree