AHMED SAYED ABBAS, Project Manager

AHMED SAYED ABBAS

Project Manager

Jeraisy Computer & Communication Services

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science; Information Technology Administration
Experience
22 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 0 Months

Project Manager at Jeraisy Computer & Communication Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since December 2013

• Manage projects in excess of $500, 000, from concepts through to successful installations and warranty management,
• Manage the administrative process of contracts for major clients.
• Prepare competitive quotes of various sizes for entire projects, estimating the cost of materials, labor and equipment and applying prices aimed at securing a strong profit margin.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering and Contractors in formulating project strategies and delivering customized systems/solutions to meet clients’ requirements
• Minimize warranty repairs through project evaluation and working collaboratively with contractors
• Develop, maintain and foster effective relationships with clients, providing update on projects and resolving any issues/concerns promptly to ensure their satisfaction
• Review and interpret specifications, blueprints and architectural drawings to create project bids
• Create budgets for quotations and develop proposals in response to request-for-proposals (RFP)
• Experience in government transactions and contract and bidding systems
• Professional in administrative transactions and project management with government agencies and private entities
• Follow-up projects and find solutions to the problems faced by projects of administrative and contractual parties
• Follow up the work of the team project and guidance according to the priorities required to work and to satisfy the customer.
• Follow up the internal work of the company from inventory and preparation and guidance.
• A dedicated, efficient and motivated PMP professional has proven skills to deliver successful projects using methodical, thorough and diligent work.
• Supervise multiple projects, ensured all work completed to a quality standard and projects were completed in a timely manner.


OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• Select, interview and recruit new contracting crews and orient them on company’s policies and quality control standards related to Information Technology projects installations
• Conduct on-site meetings to discuss project progress with crews and troubleshoot and resolve any issues/problems impeding smooth workflow or project deadlines
• Determine yearly price increases and profit margins for products by evaluating competitive pricing structures and market acceptance for price increases

Solution Architect (Sr. Technical Presales) at Jeraisy Computer & Communication Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2011 to November 2013

Meet with customers to understand their current technical environment, key business
issues, and future technology requirements.
* Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical
solutions - Identified requirements, including technical details sufficient for product
definition.
* Developed/managed strong relationships with strategic clients and partners.
* Worked with the sales team to develop the selling strategy within the target accounts
- Created and delivered effective presentations and sales tools for the sales team.
* Architecture some of the most complex solutions using the latest technology.
* Work with regional sales managers to provide post-sales support - Worked with the
sales team to design, propose, and close new opportunities with customers.
* Initiated pre-sales activities, consulting services and products - Developed projects’
scopes (SOW, scope of work) and prepared proposals.
* Provided product updates and technical advice to clients - Explained technical
capabilities and business benefits of solutions to the customer from engineering level
to senior executives.
* Attended industry trade shows, exhibitions, seminars and training sessions to
promote products and services.
* Performed competitive analyses.
* Presented the company products to clients - Showcased drivers and value that
supported the business case for the total cost of ownership to the customer.

IT Administrator at Kuwait & Arab States co
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2005 to February 2011

• Manage information technology and computer systems.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP).
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development.
• Meet with managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
• Hire and manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement,
• Operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information
systems.
• Control the computer systems budgets and expenditures
• Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software

Network Administrator at Al Arabia for Information Technology
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2004 to January 2005

Provide orientation to new users of existing technology
* Train staff about potential uses of existing technology
* Train staff about new and potential use
* Provide individual training and support on request
* Provide recommendations about accessing information and support
* Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and
resources

Technical Support at AlArabia for computer
  • Egypt
  • May 2002 to September 2004

.Troubleshoot all technology issues
.Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
.Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources
.Research current and potential resources and services
.Provide network access to all staff and students
.Install work stations
.Connect and set up hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science; Information Technology Administration
  • at Higher Institute of Advanced Studies
  • May 2002

Computer Science

Specialties & Skills

Computer Architecture
COMPUTER HARDWARE
MICROSOFT ACCESS
MICROSOFT PROFESIONAL CERTIFICADO
NETWORKING
RESEARCH
TROUBLESHOOTING
ACTIVE DIRECTORY

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching (Certificate)
CCIE Written (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2017
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2005
MCSA1: Windows Server 2003 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2008
MCSE1: Windows Server 2003 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2008
MCSA: Windows Server 2008 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Symantec Technical Specialist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2012
Microsoft Certified Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2005
VCE™ Certified Converged Infrastructure Associate (VCE-CIA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2014
ITIL® Foundation V3 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2014
CCNA Data Center (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Valid Until:
November 2020
Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Valid Until:
November 2020
Project Management Professional (PMP)® (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2018
Valid Until:
March 2021

Hobbies

  • Interest in technology
    Interest in new technology
  • Reading
    Reading Books,