Basheer Basata, Business Support Manager

Basheer Basata

Business Support Manager

Makkah Techno Valley Co.

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience
19 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months

Business Support Manager at Makkah Techno Valley Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • My current job since January 2015

Jan, 2015 - Present
- Working closely with the entrepreneurs to enhance their ideas, POC, prototypes and product.
- Working with the startups to enhance and develop their business model canvas.
- Responsible for mentoring and coaching the startups to develop their market research, financial plan and business plan.
- Responsible for mentoring and coaching the startups to develop project management setup and PMO.
- Tracking the progress of each startup in different phase.

Business Development Manager at Tatweer International for Software Development Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2014 to January 2016

- Responsible for the overall strategic and operational marketing and customer relationship activities.
- Provide market feedback to the company leadership regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs and generate product development ideas
- Take ownership of the software development department management to align the strategic objectives with other departments
- Drive increased revenue and profit to achieve the Company`s ambitious growth
- Provide a professional and knowledgeable approach to the team members
- Planning and coordinating the implementation of plans, and the initiating of new projects and program
- Looking for the valued opportunity with the individual clients, private and government sector
- Maintain the company products and assure their quality and stability

Project Manager at EverTeam
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2009 to November 2014

- Manage more than ECM projects, Major clients included: Jeddah Municipality, General Authority of Civil Aviation, King Fahd University and Royal Commission for Jubail.
- Evaluate the needs of the client and change the manual to automated work and apply Document Management System (DMS), Correspondence Tracking System (CTS) and Workflow System in the organization.
- Define and review the business case and requirements by regular reviews and controls to ensure that the client receives the system that he wants and needs.
- Develop and write a project plan and update it on the project progress.
- Partner with the end users, work with project sponsors and other management to establish progress and direction of the project by achieving goals, reaching targets, solving problems, mitigating risks.
- Manage the technology, people, and change in order to achieve goals.

Senior Software Developer at Tatweer International for Software Development Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2006 to February 2009

- Responsible for the analysis and design of one of the most reliable sources and tools required in the Saudi Stock Market to make right decisions.
- Development and implementation the project (Mostathmer Plus) which developed using .NET technology platform with SQL Server database and CMS backend.
- Develop the main content application for the company using windows and web-services technology.

Software Engineer at Data Ocean Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2004 to January 2006

- .NET developer for a windows-based product.
- Develop Accounting and Stock Control system for clients as per their requirements.
- Managed a remote development team towards delivering iterative functional builds of the product
- Visiting the client in order to support, train and implement the solution.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Zarqa Private University
  • July 2004

Computer Science from Zarqa Private University (www.ZPU.edu.jo).

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Software Development
Entrepreneurship
IT Project Management
Windows and Web-based development on .NET framework (VB, C#, ASP.NET, Web & Windows Services)
Installing and using Windows and Linux
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Managing project training
Definition and management of the User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Managing and leading the project team
Knowledge and experience in executing projects using business analyst best practices
Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

Microsoft Co.
  • Microsoft MCP
  • June 2003
PMI
  • PMP Certificate Membership
  • May 2014

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Valid Until:
June 2020
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2014
ITIL Foundation Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012

Hobbies

  • Sports
    I enjoy a variety of sports in particular football, swimming and running.
  • Readings
    When I am trying to relax I enjoy reading, and have done this throughout my life, I'm reading Arabic and English books and magazines.
  • Travel
    I enjoy travelling a great deal. I used my holidays to travel to Turkey, Bahrain, and the USA. I found this a great experience, and it has helped me broaden my cultural knowledge and awareness.