Resume_ Ahmed Maher Soliman Oct 2016

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Ahmed Maher Soliman SYNOPSIS: A 6+ years effective IT Project Manager by CAREER with an economic background by EDUCATION, and 15+ years of IT management experience by PASSION. A proven ability to manage multiple large-scale IT projects applying waterfall project management methodologies effectively and concurrently with a clear understanding that every project has its own unique requirements and objectives. Intellectual, proactive, self-motivated, good communicator, and known talent in inspiring a shared vision. In addition to both team-building, Problem solving skills and impervious under pressure.

EMPLOYMENTS PROGRESSION:

Alalamiah Technology Group – Kuwait March 2008 – Present

1. PMO Manager (August 2015 – Present)

Responsibilities:

o In charge of conducting PMO Business plan and Methodology. o Creates and continually updates procedures to improve PMO processes. Working with department heads, elected officials and

staff to develop standardized procedures related to project management. o Build relationships - put in extra effort to create connections with clients to ensure that projects are on track with expected high

performance. o Maintain Guiding and supporting for PMO team. o Tracks project-metrics for all projects throughout the organization and maintains centralized accountability for management of

project portfolio; working with top management to provide strategic and tactical advice on program/project planning and execution.

cases of Major Projects:

o Central Bank Of Kuwait (Infrastructure Solution) o Kuwait Oil Co. Hospital ( AV and Infrastructure Solutions) o Ministry of Education new HQ (Infrastructure Solution)

2. Project Manager (January 2011 – July 2015)

Accountable for managing the delivery of critical mega projects, and for providing managerial support for all the projects assigned. Also responsible for providing monthly financial and technical updates of any known issues/risks to Stakeholders.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

o Take in role in costing, estimating projects. o Responsible of preparing Project plan starting from Initiation documentation, execution, monitoring & controlling reaching to

project closing. o Responsible for ensuring best value obtained for the project including supplier base, use of internal and external resources. o Maintaining and completing Project Key Performance Indicators. o Writing detailed and summarized project progress reports. o Identifying, costing and processing any contract variations. o Tracking activities against the detailed project plans. o Updating project plans to include agreed changes. o Producing accurate financial reports.

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o Monitoring actual expenditure figures against project budgets. o Organizing and facilitating Project Steering / Operating Committees meetings.

cases of Major Projects:

A. Surveillance System Solution “CCTV” Project (2011-2012 & 2014/2015), Ministry of Education, Kuwait:

Project Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning and maintenance support for three years. Project Value: $ 16,000,000/- USD Role: Project Manager

o Successfully delivered and implemented scope to 771 schools all over Kuwait. o Manage a team of 18 technical resources spread across six distinct areas (6 Site Engineers, 12 Technicians) Quality

Assurance, Business Analysis, Configuration Management, Technical Writing and Training. Responsible for team performance, reviews, career guidance and skills development

o plus more than 44 sub- contractors, successfully delivered and implemented as required to 771 schools all over Kuwait o Direct project team on creation of resource allocation planning, capacity planning, project scheduling, risk

management and mitigation issues, action item resolution, performance requirements and productivity metrics tracking.

o Facilitate project teams meetings and work closely.

B. Low Voltage Systems (Cabling Infrastructure, AV & Security) College of Engineering and Petroleum “Kuwait Univ. New Campus” Project (2013/2014), Kuwait:

Project Scope: Installation of full operating systems of Cabling infrastructure, Audio visual and Security solution for Both Campuses

Project Value $ 6,000,000/- USD Role: Project Manager’s Assistant

o Assisting Project Manager in Planning, Management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes.

o Responsible of Project requirements, design drawings, and project specifications. o Worked closely with main subcontractor’s Project team and project consultant office. o Responsible on daily activities in terms of checklists submission, material submittals for approval and coordination with

concern site engineers for each system for site developments.

C. Smart Classroom “Interactive Solution” Project, (2014/2015), Ministry of Education, Kuwait:

Project Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning and maintenance support for three years Project Value: $ 11,000,000/- USD Role: Project Manager

o Managing & Planning the project on all its phases (From initiation to Closing Stage) o Identify the Work Breakdown Structure and work-around. o Providing advice on the management of projects o Managing implementation technical team (6 Site Engineers and more than 63 sub- contractors), successfully delivered,

and implemented as required for 4000 classrooms to over 150 schools. o Carrying out risk assessment o Making sure that all the aims of the project are met o Making sure the quality standards are met o Recruiting specialists and sub-contractors o Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained o Overseeing the accounting, costing and billing o Create and maintain issue logs, Work Progress Report, and financial base of sub-contractors payment statements.

3. ATG Service Dept. Supervisor (March 2008 – December 2010)

o Role: o Supervising and providing services as Dell Service Center Partner. o Perfuming supervise of technical teams up to 15 technical member of Computer and Data show for outhouse/in-house

calls. o Directly reporting to technical support manager and ITSD manager.


o Applying Preventive maintenance service contracts. o Prepare monthly activity reports o Assisting Technical Support Manager in running daily/weekly/monthly plans. o Performing a technical plans role with ITSD for new projects implementation related to IT and Low Voltage systems.

Model of Major Achievements as Technical/Implementation Manager:

o Ministry of Education Project (Installation of Data show Systems over 212 number of schools, Kuwait

Project Scope: Installation of Data show Systems Project Value: $ 230,000/- USD Responsibilities:

o Worked closely with client management to the requirements for the project, conducted site survey, developed technical proposals to the client, complete the project on time within budget and with the desired quality.

o Oversees planning and implementation of the field survey. o Coordinate daily activities of interviewers and performs quality control in the field.

Ministry of Education Project (Installation of 5000 number of desktop computer systems over 12 location of MOE branches), Kuwait

Project Scope: Installation of 5000 Desktop Computer System Project Value: $ 3,000,000/- USD Responsibilities:

o Ensuring delivery according to project timelines according to Forecast. o Configuration: Configure the application based on implementation plan. o Present new functionality, perform training, and collaborate with clients about concerns. o Responsible for providing Engagement Managers and/or clients with updated implementation plans, which may

include project schedules, project plans, benchmark metrics, communications documents, follow-up memo’s, etc. o Documentation: Responsible for utilizing (and creating) documents/deliverables necessary for providing

exceptional services and ensuring communication of the project plan to the Engagement Manager and/or client. o Assist team in updating all implementation deliverables as required with new functionality rollouts. o Create new deliverables/best practices for implementation services to enhance implementation

Salio Co. (Outsourced- Amiri Diwan) – Kuwait 2006 – 2008 Computer System Support/Admin

o Responsibilities: o Technical Support utilized Help Desk functions to provide technical assistance to computer users via telephone and

personal o Hardware troubleshooting, includes installing, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting operating systems and

software o As member of team work was responsible of Prime Minister Of Kuwait website Developer (Arabic Version)

FullMoon GIS Co. – Kuwait 2005 – 2006 GIS Specialist

o Responsibilities: o Participation in the pre-planning for the start up o Identify and correct inconsistencies between the Computer Aided MapInfo application and GIS data. o Reconcile geocoding errors and address data in Public Safety and other GIS applications. o Accurately adding and editing GIS data to the base map. o Develop GIS Data and extend the attributes of the City’s existing street centerline segments to include accurate

potential address ranges, cross streets, police and fire reporting districts and city or jurisdictional attributes for the odd and even side for each segment.

o Provide project coordination for specific GIS projects and implementation of other related new systems. o Identify areas where change, use, or increased use of GIS systems would provide increased speed, accuracy or

efficiency in public safety operations. o Provides input to management regarding long-range automation plans. o Oversee testing of new GIS systems and identifies discrepancies in information processing. o Provide GIS technical expertise to department staff.


AL-Nakaa Internet & Printing Center –Egypt 1998 –2004 Manager

o Responsibilities: o Manage the day-to-day activities. o Help to provide basic computer/Internet training and advice, leisure learning opportunities and a range of facilities to

enable printing, scanning, newsletter and website design and gaming. o Working closely with staff and volunteers. o Ultimately responsible to members. o Close relationship with the users of the service. o Main Activities & Responsibilities: o Ensure staff are fully competent and aware of all relevant legislation. o Provide training and advise on various IT and Internet related matters. o Deliver all programs in line with the organization’s policies and procedures o Collect and interpret relevant statistics and management information. o Review and update Internet usage guidelines.

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor of Commerce Ainuniversity (Major: Accounting) Grade: Good – Egypt Year: 2000 Geographic Information Systems Diploma (GIS) - African Institute - Cairo University. – Egypt Year: 2003-2004

QUALIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

Excellent problem solving and deductive reasoning skills Ability to listen, see the big picture and resolve conflicts Excellent organizational ability with a high attention to detail Effective leader with strong interactive and interpersonal skills Innovative, creativity and a strategic thinker Capacity to make decisions and think on my feet Ability to work independently and as a team player

Project Management Professional (planning, reporting, Change, Resource and Risk) management

Front Office: Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook Operating Systems: Vista, Win XP, Win 2003, Win 2000 Hardware/Software Reseller: manage private business building

and configuring personal computers and networks

Languages: o Arabic Native o English professional proficiency o French barely

CERTIFICATIONS & INDEPENDENT TRAININGS:

Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI Course Dell Certified Systems Expert (DCSE) – Certified 2010 HP Certified Professional (H08- Servicing HP) – Certified 2010 Implementation of ISO 20000:2011 – training 2014 Sony Video Security Certified Professional Program [VSCP]-training 2014 Knowledge base Training (CCNA, PHP, MCSE, HTML and MySQL.

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:

Mind Mapping, by Tony Buzan – 2013 Powerful business writing skills workshop, by Shirley Taylor – 2014 A Time Management Story Workshop, by Richard Coles - 2015 Communicate in Full Color, by Scott Schwefel - 2016 Strategy Implementation for Leaders, by Robin Speculand - 2016

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nationality: Egyptian D.O.B: 13 May 1978 Own car & driving license – Kuwait

Resume_ Ahmed Maher Soliman Oct 2016

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