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ABU NAFEES THALIFF IBRAHIM, Senior Manager – Consulting and Project Management

ABU NAFEES THALIFF IBRAHIM

Senior Manager – Consulting and Project Management·Virtual IT Consultants,

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Information Technology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 10 months

Senior Manager – Consulting and Project Management

June 2024 - Present

Virtual IT Consultants,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2024 - Present

• Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze business challenges and proposed tailored
technology solutions.
• Led end-to-end delivery of IT consulting projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drove requirements gathering sessions, documenting user stories, and functional
specifications.
• Managed stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless project execution and user
satisfaction.
• Oversaw project financials, budgeting, and compliance with industry standards.

Company industry:
IT Services

IT Consultant

September 2022 - Present

King Salman Energy Park

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

September 2022 - Present

19 years of experience in Business Process Analysis, ERP Software Evaluation, ERP Implementation, IT
Application Consulting, Software Support/ Maintenance and IT Project Management as client’s
representative. Full life cycle implementation in Food & Beverages, Retail, Travel, Construction Industry,
MEP Services, Facilities Management, Event Management, Ticketing, Expo 2020 Government Exhibitions,
Fleet Management, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas Supply and Services domain from Project Kick-off to
Go-Live.
Experience in implementation and support of applications like SAP ECC6.0, SAP BUSINESSONE, Oracle
EBS-Business Suite, OpenBravo 3.0 agile Retail ERP, Ungerboeck (USI) CRM, EPICOR 9, Iscala, EPICOR
HCM, Microsoft Dynamics GP 9, JIRA, Tejari, ROSMIMAN CAFM, Web TMA CAFM, FMMS, Xpedeon, Site-
Construction ERP

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Product Manager – Software Business Analyst

May 2021 - August 2025

EFS Facilities Services,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2021 - August 2025

• Acted as the primary liaison between business and technical teams to prioritize feature
development.
• Owned product roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of solutions meeting business needs.
• Spearheaded Oracle Fusion ERP transformation projects, mitigating roadblocks and ensuring
data integrity.
• Enhanced CRM modules to implement loyalty programs, cashback offers, and personalized
promotions.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Information Technology

Project Manager – IT Business Analyst

May 2018 - August 2025

Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2018 - August 2025

• Managed system implementations for Expo 2020, including requirements documentation and
vendor evaluation.
• Oversaw CAFM system maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency for internal and external
stakeholders.
• Authored RFQs and conducted evaluations for software and service providers.

Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Information Technology

IT System Consultant – Digital Transformation

January 2022 - January 2024

King Salman Energy Park (SPARK),

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2022 - January 2024

• Directed digital transformation initiatives, optimizing processes for three subsidiary
companies.
• Conducted gap analysis and provided recommendations for ERP and CRM systems.
• Facilitated workshops to gather requirements and prioritize system enhancements.
• Collaborated with C-level executives to align IT strategy with organizational goals.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Head of ERP

May 2017 - October 2017

Organic Foods and Cafe,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2017 - October 2017

• Supported and maintained Oracle E-Business Suite ERP systems.
• Monitored and interfaced Torex POS systems with ERP.
• Implemented Openbravo 3.0 ERP for retail operations and loyalty modules.
• Trained internal IT teams on ERP standards and methodologies.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Information Technology

CAFM Application Consultant

January 2016 - January 2017

Virtual IT Information Technology Solutions and Services,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2016 - January 2017

• Conducted business process studies with stakeholders and end-users.
• Configured systems for cost control and contract operations in CAFM systems.
• Supported data migration and go-live processes.
• Delivered training and post-implementation support to end-users.

Company industry:
Management Consulting

ERP Project Lead

October 2012 - December 2015

EMDAD LLC,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2012 - December 2015

• Conducted in-depth product analysis of leading ERP solutions, including SAP, Oracle EBS, and
Microsoft GP 2013.
• Managed the ERP implementation lifecycle, achieving high user satisfaction.
• Deployed EPICOR HCM modules, conducted UAT, and managed data migration.
• Delivered end-user training and documentation.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Information Technology

Assistant - IT

January 2006 - November 2010

Emirates Technical Associates (ETA) LLC,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2006 - November 2010

• Conducted As-Is system analysis and GAP analysis for Xpedeon ERP implementation.
• Supported module implementation, functional testing, and data migration.
• Delivered user manuals, training, and post-go-live support.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

University Of Wollongong In Dubai

April 2026

April 2026

Master's degree, Information Technology

United Arab Emirates

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

ANNA UNIVERSITY

April 2005

April 2005

Bachelor's degree, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

United Arab Emirates

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

B.Tech in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

NA

January 2001

January 2001

High school or equivalent, NA

India

Skills

PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
ERP CRM
Expert
ERP CRM
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS
Intermediate
REQUIREMENTS ELICITATION
Intermediate
REQUIREMENTS ELICITATION
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Intermediate
DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
Sql Server 2005
Intermediate
Sql Server 2005
Intermediate
SAP
Intermediate
SAP
Intermediate
ORACLE 9i
Intermediate
ORACLE 9i
Intermediate
CAFM
Expert
CAFM
Expert
Software Consulting
Expert
Software Consulting
Expert
Software Implementation
Expert
Software Implementation
Expert
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
ERP CRM
Expert
ERP CRM
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
conferdirectconsulting.com

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

PMI

MEMBER

July 2011

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMP
Apr 2019

Hobbies

  • Playing Cricket