Ahsan Raheem, Group IT Head and ERP Manager

Ahsan Raheem

Group IT Head and ERP Manager

AL BLAGHA HOLDING

Lieu
Arabie Saoudite
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Information Technology
Expérience
22 years, 1 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :22 years, 1 Mois

Group IT Head and ERP Manager à AL BLAGHA HOLDING
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • Je travaille ici depuis février 2014

ACHIEVEMENTS

* Built entire new infrastructure by setting up Data center to host centralized platform for the entire group.

* Connect all branches through MPLS to provide dedicated private channel to access ERP repository

* Implement ERP (Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3) under budget among 9 group companies while leading the entire implementation as project manager and lead consultant from customer side.

* Installed high speed bridges and Access points.

* Developed IT department as full operational profit center


RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Strategic planning
▪ Organizational development
▪ Budget development & management
▪ Infrastructure design & implementation
▪ Process improvements and best practices
▪ Cost containment
▪ Large scale deployment
▪ System architectures
▪ Data center management
▪ Group ERP implementation & management
▪ Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance

Product Manager and Pre-sales consultant à NETSOFT GROUP
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • décembre 2012 à janvier 2014

* Prepare the technical response to Requests for Information / Requests for Proposal / Requests for Quotation from our customers.

* Understand complete requirements of customer environment and Interact with Product Development group / System

* Architects on elements in the proposals.

* Prepare and hold product and solution technical presentations and workshops

* Demonstrate products prototypes/demo scenarios.

* Delivers high quality, technical expertise in the pre-sales process to help close sales opportunities with the customers.

* Periodic roadshows to existing customers on new products and solutions.

* Contributing to continuous product development and organizational competitiveness by providing feedback on market requirements.

* Provide inputs to Product Management on new product requirements.

* Develop and manage the Pre-Sales Team and Selection and recruitment of suitable Pre-Sales personnel

* Ensure that Sales, Product Management and Development receive such support as they request.

* Work with Product Management and Marketing to help define/refine sales messages.

Director Business Development & ERP Projects Manager à Evincible Solutions
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • juin 2011 à novembre 2012

 Developing business plans that include marketing strategies; maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions and reporting this to key staff; and building and maintaining important client relationships.

 Pursuing sales leads and prospective clients, delivering presentations and proposals, and negotiating and closing business deals

 Develop and execute strategies for lead generation, sales, pricing and all other matters related to revenue generation

 Lead internal teams from multiple disciplines to pursue key prospects

 Consult with customers on business process improvement.

 Walkthrough the business requirement of client and suggest best industry practices to meet the requirement in an efficient way.

 Prepare RFPs, project estimates, and cost analysis and project management reports for PMO office.

 Conduct proof of concept (POC) on various business practices to help client making decision in acquiring business application.

 Serve as a lead consultant in various phases of complex projects.

 Responsible for the complete ROI of the Dynamics department and management of human resources.

 Assist business development team to convert leads into opportunities.

Head of Software Solutions à Ovex Technologies Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • avril 2008 à février 2011

Responsibilities
 Manage country wide operations of software solutions mainly Microsoft Dynamics presales, implementation and support.
 Consult with customers on business process improvement.
 Responsible to maintain a positive relationship with customer.
 Walkthrough the business requirement of client and suggest best industry practices to meet the requirement in an efficient way.
 Conduct proof of concept (POC) on various business practices to help client making decision in acquiring business application.
 Manage pool of functional and technical consultants countrywide and assist business development team to convert leads into opportunities.
 Prepare RFPs, project estimates, cost analysis and project management reports for PMO office.
 Serve as a technical contributor and consultant in various phases of complex projects

CTO - Chief Technology Officer à Enterprise Business Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • mai 2004 à avril 2008

Responsibilities
 Manage all activities of IT by planning, organizing, controlling & scheduling.
 Research & development of new software’s and technologies.
 Providing solutions for all software’s & hardware problems.
 Supervise all data backups on a daily basis & restore activities if required.
 Daily / Weekly report to the management on departmental progress & targets on schedule days & dates.
 Overall responsibility to ensure smooth running of the department towards the organizational goals.
 Assist clients with the implementation of Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains ERP software, primarily in the area of core financials/ Distributions /Human Resource / Payroll as well as billing, report writer, and integration
 Provide process analysis, requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, data conversion specifications, testing, etc. for clients migrating to Great Plains
 Train client project teams on Great Plains core modules & FRx financial statement report writer
 Provide post implementation support
 Provide pre-sales support: reviewing & answering RFP’s, demo assistance, requirements gathering & analysis, etc.
 Meets with users to discuss requests for systems modifications or new programs. Performs system analysis and design functions to prepare specifications.
 Prepares project estimates and status reports for proposed projects and provides training and technical support to users and peers.
 Serve as a technical contributor and consultant in various phases of complex projects.
 Prepare project management reporting e.g. weekly, monthly project status reports, project issue log etc.

Software Engineer à ITIM Associates (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • novembre 2003 à mai 2004

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Development of B2B trade agreements among suppliers and customers
 Analyze and create a scope for future trade in terms of development.
 Training of juniors by helping them in development process and defining rules for agreements.

Responsibilities
 Development of B2B trade agreements among suppliers and customers
 Analyze and create a scope for future trade in terms of development.
 Training of juniors by helping them in development process and defining rules for agreements.

Sr. Software Engineer à Curve Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • mai 2002 à juillet 2003

Responsibilities
 Analyzes designs, codes, tests, debugs, implements and maintains various levels of application programs to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely collection and manipulation of data.
 Meets with users to discuss requests for systems modifications or new programs. Performs system analysis and design functions to prepare specifications.
 Prepares project estimates and status reports for proposed projects and provides training and technical support to users and peers.
 Serve as a technical contributor and consultant in various phases of complex projects using multiple development tools.

Software Engineer à Web Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • octobre 2001 à mai 2002

Responsibilities
 Design and develop forms, technical reports & Graphs
 Managing team of junior programmers & trainees and assigning task to them.
 Prepares project estimates and status reports for proposed projects and provides training and technical support to users and peers.
Major assignments

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Information Technology
  • à PIMSAT
  • avril 2008

This is 4 years BSIT (Bachelors of Science in Information Technology) program completed in April 2008. PIMSAT (Pakistan Institute of Management Sciences and Technologies) is a university that has been listed as one of the top "W' Category Private universities for last several years, Chartered by Government of Sindh, Pakistan and Recognized by HEC (Higher Education Commission) Pakistan

Baccalauréat, Computing
  • à University of Portsmouth (UK)
  • janvier 2001

The Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Computing is awarded by the University of Portsmouth, which has been awarding various degrees in higher education for the past 130 years. The University has maintained its commitment to promoting and maintaining excellence in teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines. First Year : Advanced Diploma In Computer Studies Part First ( ADCS I ) from Cambridge university Local Examination Syndicate Second Year : Advanced Diploma In Computer Studies Part Second ( ADCS II ) from Oxford university Local Examination Syndicate Third Year : Degree Completion Year.

Diplôme, Computer Science
  • à Petroman Computer Institue
  • mai 1994

Petroman was established in year 1977. it was the largest education & training organization in the field of information technology.until year 2000, it was under the ministry of industries and production but later on, it has been taken over by information technology division, ministry of science & technology.Today,it has come of age,has branched out into multi-disciplinary/multi industrial fields and has carved its niche as leader in the information technology , not only in terms of figures,but also of its high quality of training , its dynamic strategy and its experimental training format. I had completed Diploma of 18 months in computer science

Specialties & Skills

Business Analysis
Consultancy
Team Management
Project Collaboration
SQL Server
Visual Basic Development
Pre-Sales Skills
Microsoft Dynamics GP - Financials
Project Management Skills
ERP Project Management Skills
Microsoft Dynamics GP - Manufacturing
Microsoft Dynamics AX - Financials
Microsoft Dynamics RMS
Microsoft Dynamics GP - Distribution
Microsoft Dynamics GP - HR & Payroll
Development Management Skills
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Microsoft Dynamics GP - Project Accounting
Microsoft Dynamics AX - Trade & Logistics

Langues

Anglais
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Formation et Diplômes

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Institut de formation:
Attached is my CV
MB3-409 (Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 Financials) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
June 2006
Valide jusqu'à:
June 2006
MB3-533 (Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Human Resources & Payroll) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
January 2009
Valide jusqu'à:
December 2016
MB6-871 (Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Financials) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
January 2012
Valide jusqu'à:
December 2018
MB6-870 (Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Trade & Logistics) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
January 2012
Valide jusqu'à:
December 2018
MB6-896 (Distribution and Trade D365 for Finance and Operations) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
March 2019
MB3-529 (Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Inventories & Order Processing) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
June 2008
Valide jusqu'à:
December 2015
Microsoft Dynamics GP - Classroom Training (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
April 2004
Valide jusqu'à:
April 2004