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Work Background
OrdroCo-Founder & Advisor
Sep. 2023Saudi Arabia
HildensManaging Director - Technology Advisory
Dec. 2020Supporting our clients in their digital transformation journey to help them modernize their business operations through emerging technology. Some of the key services provided:
- GenAI Strategy
- Systems Modernization Strategy
- CTO as a service
- Digital Transformation Strategy & Governance
- Tech Operating Model
- Dashboards and Analytics
- Tech Investing Framework
- Internal Audit Modernization
- RPA Strategy
PwCDirector - Digital Trust
Oct. 2019 - Dec. 2022
Bupa ArabiaSenior Manager
Feb. 2018 - Sep. 2019Jeddah Governorate, Saudi ArabiaBusiness Partner linking Finance functions with IT, to spearhead and coordinate the development, enhancement, automation and optimization of Finance Business Processes/Systems to drive efficiencies and further enhancements in financial controls. Involved in:
• Finance transformation to automate processes, and streamline data & reporting
• Digital transformation as part of a company-wide initiative; this includes Robotics Process Automation (RPA), and Big Data / Analytics
• Finance - IT alignment to execute Finance systems agenda including pricing automation, collection automation, actuarial reporting, regulatory reporting, ERP implementation, IFRS 9 & 17, and portfolio management system implementation
• Development of IT Capex & Opex framework, in addition to benchmarking IT budgets
• Development and implementation of IT Governance using CobiT 5 framework
EYSenior Manager
Oct. 2017 - Jan. 2018• Manage engagements and teams in client facing environment (IT Risk Assurance)
• Lead pursuits interacting with clients, identifying solutions and developing proposals and presentations
• Participate as an IT Audit reviewer to assess EY regional (EMEIA) IT Audit practices in compliance with EY global methodologies • Provide counseling to senior consultants
• Appointed Future Innovation champion in EY MENA for Risk Assurance service offerings Managed engagements for the following key clients:
• Banks: NCB, BAJ and IDB
• Telco: STC
• Government: MoMRA, MEP, MoH, SAGIA, SASO, Riyadh Chamber, Kuwait Stock Exchange
EYManager
Sep. 2015 - Sep. 2017Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia• Managed engagements and teams in client facing environment (IT Risk Assurance and Cyber Security)
• Lead pursuits interacting with clients, identifying solutions and developing proposals and presentations
• Provided counseling to junior and senior consultants Led IT Audit engagements for 40+ clients in KSA
BHCAssociate Manager, Strategic Development
Sep. 2014 - Sep. 2015JeddahPrimary role:
• Establish the Knowledge Management repository structure including group entities database (including full entity data & complex computations of ownership, and market knowledge database)
• Actively participate in Strategy solution implementations (e.g. Sharepoint Portal, Strategic Planning web application) by identifying business requirements and testing
• Define and implement governance procedures of knowledge tools including SharePoint
• Participate as a facilitator in Strategy workshops to train group entities to use the Strategic Web Application to develop strategic plans
• Provide training and support to Sharepoint business users Secondary role:
• Conduct market research and data analysis related to group business areas: - Contracting (KSA, UAE, Qatar and Egypt) - Energy, Power & Utilities - Information & Communications Technology - Construction Supply Industry
• Present market findings and insights to internal BHC departments and group companies’ executives
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of the strategic planning cycle for ICT (Information & Communications Technology) entities
• Participate in developing Company Profiles (investment reports) including:
- Company overview
- Financial overview
- Market overview
- Projects backlog and pipeline
- Risks and challenges
- Forecast summary
EYAssistant Manager
Oct. 2013 - Sep. 2014Jeddah• Worked in Advisory Services - IT Risk Management, IT Transformation and IS Audit
• Appointed Application Risk & Controls service offering Champion in MENA
• Performed current state understanding and documented business processes
• Conducted gap analysis against leading standards and benchmarks to identify weaknesses, and recommending improvements related to processes/procedures
• Conducted post-implementation reviews of automated solutions such as ERPs
• Conducted interviews and meetings with key business users to identify and analyze business requirements
• Developed functional and technical specifications of automated solutions such as ERP and GRC, including preparing RFPs and evaluating vendor proposals
• Developed system design to automate business processes
• Performed Quality Assurance of solution implementations
• Conducted presentations to showcase deliverables, proposals and training
• Lead and managed projects delivery (i.e. budget, scope execution and teams)
• Developed proposals and bids to meet client requirements • Experience in:
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* Business Development
* Business Process Analysis
* Process Improvement
* SDLC / Agile / Rapid
* IT Transformation (IT Strategy & Roadmap)
* Application Controls
* Information Security
* Digital Forensics
* Functional & Non-function / Technical Requirements
* IT Audit
* ERP technical knowledge
* Infrastructure technical knowledge
* IT Operations
* COBIT
* ITIL
* ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System)
* ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management System) • Specific Industry Consulting Experience:
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* Government & Public Sector
* Financial Services
* Telecom
* Family Business
* Education
EYSenior Consultant
Oct. 2012 - Sep. 2013Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia• Worked in Advisory Services - IT Risk Assurance, IT Transformation and IS Audit • Experience in:
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* Business Process Automation
* IT Transformation (IT Strategy & Roadmap)
* Application Controls
* Information Security
* Digital Forensics
* Functional & Non-function / Technical Requirements
* IT Audit
* ERP technical knowledge
* Infrastructure technical knowledge
* IT Operations
* COBIT
* ITIL
* ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) • Specific Industry Consulting Experience:
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* Financial Services
* Telecom
* Government & Public Sector
* Education
EYConsultant
Jan. 2011 - Sep. 2012Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia• Joined EY as a Consultant in IT Advisory Services • Experience in:
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* Business Process Automation
* SDLC
* Functional & Non-function / Technical Requirements
* IT Audit
* COBIT • Specific Industry Consulting Experience:
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* Financial Services
* Telecom
Professional Training CentersInstructor
Jun. 2007 - Jan. 2011LebanonTaught:
* Web Programming
* Programming Languages (C++, Java, Assembly, .Net)
* Microsoft Office examination
* CompTIA A+ certification
Freelance Web ConsultantWeb Consultant
Sep. 2006 - Jan. 2011FreelancerWorked as a consultant specialized in web design and development, primarily involved in developing Content Management Systems, customized CRM solutions, Incident Management Systems, and other web applications. • Developed Social Media strategies for NGOs and local businesses in Lebanon. This involved current state assessment, preparing policies and procedures, providing social media awareness and training.
• Actively involved as speaker in topics related to Web 2.0 and Social Media for various NGOs (e.g. UNIDO, Rotary, INJAZ, etc.).
• Designed and developed websites (W3C compliant), web applications, e-Services using PHP, MySQL, JQuery, CSS, and Open Source frameworks.
IBM Hursley LaboratoriesWork Experience
May. 2002 - May. 2002Winchester, UKWork experience in the Storage Architecture Department
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