George Shams, MSC Senior Analyst

George Shams

MSC Senior Analyst

Wunderman

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Diploma, Big Data and Data Science
Experience
11 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 10 Months

MSC Senior Analyst at Wunderman
  • Egypt
  • September 2009 to July 2015

Pioneer Digital Marketing Company, established decade ago. Has more than 180 employees in 8 countries (Headquartered in Dubai, UAE).

Key Responsibilities:
• Managing cross-functional synergy; leading 30 team members across Egypt, Gulf, South Africa and France to confirm uncompromising consistency in deliverables.
• Prioritizing continuous improvement in analytic techniques/processes to fulfill operational objectives, decision-making and strategic marketing actions.
• Securing fulfillment of business and functional priorities by:
>Maintaining accountability for MSC Cairo as well as being EMEA Infra lead
>Serving as database lead for the UAT of the new global marketing execution database
• Developing and updating all spreadsheets enabling statistic collection/analysis of information pertaining to engagement, invoicing and personnel.

Senior Database Administrator/ Senior Application Developer at PrimaSoft
  • Egypt
  • June 2008 to September 2009

Egyptian Software Company specializes in developing productivity software for Government.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identified client needs and requirements; defined precise program specifications and translated them into programming code.
• Spearheaded development tasks to drive innovation and scalability in line with best industry practices.
• Designed and developed complex application systems to effectively leverage emerging technologies and platforms.
• Oversaw performance and associated parameters; installed, tested, and promptly resolved DBMB associated issues for front-end users.

Senior Database Administrator (Part-Time/ Freelancer) at Synergy Professional Services
  • Egypt
  • June 2008 to September 2008

Strategy Deployment & Portfolio Management Service Company; focuses on specific needs and frameworks.

Key Projects:
• Juhayna SAP system: Accomplished 70% improvement in reporting system; mapped and built database maintenance plan.
• Suez Cement: Played an integral role in developing log shipping process over SAP.
• Made integral contributions towards ensuring optimal performance of database:
>Built data security and integrity
>Enhanced efficiency through apt problem diagnosis

Software Team Lead/ Application Developer at Solutions- 'System Development Technology
  • Egypt
  • September 2007 to May 2008

Egyptian Software Company, specializes in developing productivity software for business providing significant business solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Team Lead September 2007 - May 2008)
• Instrumental driver behind day-to-day operations:
o Determined clients’ needs; created fundamental architecture of software program
o Directed team efforts; provided feedback and guidance staff to attain desired deliverables within deadlines

Application Development (October 2002- September 2003)
• Spearheaded the comprehensive application development cycle:
o Process, life cycle, creation of software to complete a computer task or program

Senior Database Administrator/ Business Analyst at British American Tobacco (BAT)
  • Egypt
  • July 2005 to August 2007

Established in 1902, selling more than 667 Billion cigarettes, made in 44 factories in 41 countries, served by over 57000 employees worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:
• Strengthened business environments; implemented results-driven practice enhancements through use of ITIL methods.
• Standardized business processes between marketing, trade, finance and supply chain for improved operational efficiency and quality control.
• Designed various system interfaces to integrate the work and departments for added cost control, seamless collaboration and production gains.

Senior Application Developer at BBS International
  • Egypt
  • October 2003 to June 2005

Egyptian\Canadian Software Company, specializes in developing productivity software for business.

Key Responsibilities:
• Met functional specifications and user requirements; supported development and reviewed of WinPOS (Point of Sale)
• Evaluated effectiveness/efficiency of existing systems to identify areas of improvement and initiate enhancement measures.

Education

Diploma, Big Data and Data Science
  • at Nile University
  • May 2015
Diploma, Software Development (Windows Platform)
  • at Information Technology Institute (ITI)
  • July 2003
Bachelor's degree, Systems & Biomedical Engineering
  • at Faculty of Engineer- Cairo University
  • July 2001

Specialties & Skills

Data Solutions
Analyst Relations
Data Structuring, System Design & Programming, Field Support, Disaster Recovery
Application Development, Coding, UAT, Documentation, Code Reviews
Communication, Operational Leadership, Problem Solving, Time Management
Continuous Process/Procedure Improvement, Consultancy, Service Reporting
Communication, Operational Leadership, Problem Solving, Time Management
Needs Assessment, Gap Analysis, Client Relationship Management, Vendor Negotiations
Data Structuring, System Design & Programming, Field Support, Disaster Recovery
Project Management, Business Analysis/Strategy, Database Administration
Microsoft / Windows / Unix / ERP / SAP / JAVA / Oracle / SQL / Sybase / DB2 / Access / DSL
Frame Relay/ ISDN / VB5 / C/ C++/ Assembly / Power Builder 7
Systems Integration, Change Management, Cost Control, Resource Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Intermediate