Mohammad Iskandarani, Project Manager

Mohammad Iskandarani

Project Manager

CITG - Continental Information & Telecom Group S.A.L (System Integrator)

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, B.S in Computer Science (Overall GPA=3.18)
Experience
22 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 3 Months

Project Manager at CITG - Continental Information & Telecom Group S.A.L (System Integrator)
  • My current job since January 2014

Reporting to Group’s PMO and responsible for the Group’s projects. My job responsibilities included but not limited to the following:
• Direct and monitor the Implementation of different projects related to data center construction, physical Security, CCTV, and Network solutions.
• Developing project plans including scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, risks, schedule, procurement, and communication areas.
• Manage suppliers for project orders and procurement to secure project delivery targets.
• Track progress and conduct project status meetings and risks & issues reviews with clients and internal team.
• Motivate project team and monitor their performance.
• Proactively Identify project related issues through logging, assessing, prioritizing and conducting corrective actions for resolving the pending issues.
• Manage the project financials through reviewing and authorizing deliverables.

Senior Project Consultant at Bahri Group (Retail, Distribution, Real estate)
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2012 to December 2013

A Contract For one year, reporting to CEO, responsible for the Group’s IT strategy setting and implementation via series of IT projects. My job responsibilities included but not limited to the following:
• Direct and monitor the Implementation of Microsoft NAV ERP project across the group’s companies (more than 30 companies)
• Direct and monitor IT infrastructure project
• Direct and implement series of projects to create online business of the retail arm of the group (RadioShack) in terms of ecommerce website, mobile application, linking to ERP, technical support, etc...
• Overlooking the Group’s online reputation via social media channels
• Support in office automation via business processes reengineering project and writing internal policies and procedures.
• Support in managing the day-to-day IT operations and providing consultations for the IT Department.
• Handed over the IT management to the selected IT outsourced company.

Operation Manager at P.R.L Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2010 to October 2012

Reporting to CEO, responsible for business development follow up and operations for this regional PR agency. My job responsibilities included but not limited to the following:
• Develop business ideas and IT enabling them.
• Plan, Manage, organize, and evaluate the business activities and the client relations
• Manage projects and provide digital presence consultations

Enterprise Project Manager at Netways Aarabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2008 to February 2010

Reporting to PMO, responsible for managing Enterprise Microsoft projects.
My job responsibilities included but not limited to the following:
• Initiating and supporting PMO activities.
• Draft & Validate project plans
• Prepare development road maps, project estimates, Vision Scope, Functional Specification, Design, Project Structure documents, communication plans, Risk plan, and Technical & Financial proposals.
• Provides input to and underwrites the project budget to management
• Manage the procurement process of the project.
• Acquisition, preparation, assessment, assignment and management of the resources required for the projects.
• Planning, monitoring and controlling the project through defining and applying project management related methodology.
• Define & implement project review, change control and acceptance procedures that conform to the chosen project methodology.
• Proactively Identify project related issues through logging, assessing, prioritizing and conducting corrective actions for resolving the pending issues in subject.
• Identify & execute course of actions designed to minimize or avert risk through assessing risk related items building a risk log stating the probability of occurrence and coming up with the risk exposure factor accordingly.
• Taking accountability for the project financials through assuring and authorizing billable deliverables to be processed for payment.
• Managing virtual teams through conducting remote project management activities.
• Conducting pre-sales related activities during the project execution life cycle.
• Conducting software quality management techniques & code reviews that would enhance developer productivity.

Senior IT Consultant at Saudico Electronics Systems
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2005 to November 2008

◘ Senior IT Consultant from Jan 2007 to Nov 2008
Reporting to general manger, and responsible for managing the ECM product line with all its technical and pre-pre-sales issues.
◘ Professional Services Consultant from March 2005 to December 2006
Reporting to division manager and responsible for supporting ECM projects and pre-sales activities.
My job responsibilities included but not limited to the following:
• Responsible for Managing a group of 10 people.
• Providing project management services for the projects.
• Submitting technical and pre-sales reports to top management.
• Developing processes, communication protocols, templates, and reports.
• Customizing pre-sale presentations and demos of the product.
• Developing project plans, gathering requirements and following up the development process to make sure that all delivery dates are met.
• Coordinating between vendors, the client, and my company’s interests.
• Validating developed projects and directing its configuration, implementation, and quality assurance phases in the client sites.
• Organizing and giving training sessions on the delivered systems for future administrators and end users.
• Building trust by maintaining good relationships with customers and on call support.
• Resolving conflicts and managing risks.
• Figuring out possible business development opportunities in the projects.
I have done many successful projects including private and governmental sectors.

Senior Software Developer at Izzat Daouk & Sons Company, Beirut-Lebanon
  • Lebanon
  • October 2002 to March 2005

◘ Senior Software Programmer maintaining and enhancing the features of the POS created and monitoring and coaching other team members.
◘ Junior Software Programmer reporting to IT manager and responsible for creating the POS system that should be used by the company.
My job responsibilities included but not limited to the following:
• Using VB6 and SQL Server2000, created a customized Point of Sale (POS) system. The system is built to be used as a front application for Microsoft Great Plains. The system has been installed within the company’s eleven branches.
• Provided support during the POS prototype testing to identify and eliminate bugs.
• Developing new system features, taking into consideration End Users demands and priorities.
• Seamlessly, adding enhancement features without interrupting system operation.
• Supervision of daily business operation through data exchange between the Company’s headquarter and its eleven branches.
• Complied system documentations, and developed training materials for End Users.
• Coaching and transferring knowledge to other team members.

Aside Projects at Aside Projects
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2002 to December 2004

• Java project: created an application to manage a video store inventory using the enterprise edition.

• Internet programming project: designed a wireless online system for restaurant’s reservations using WML.

• Senior year project: constructed a system to control a furniture company’s stock using VB6 and Access.

• Stock and Management Application: using VB6.0 and SQL2000 developed an application that generates Invoices, Returns, and Purchases transactions. Also, the application manipulates the profiles of customers, items, and employees. Furthermore, it creates and compiles statistical data reports for management use.

Education

Bachelor's degree, B.S in Computer Science (Overall GPA=3.18)
  • at Lebanese American University
  • September 2002

Special Completed Courses: ·Computer Architecture ·Object Oriented Programming in Java ·Internet Programming ·Computer Ethics

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
IT Operations
Digital Media
Team Management
programming languages: c, c++ (cpluzpluz), java, html, active server pages 2.0, and visual basic .net.
· Database: Oracle (PL/SQL), Access, and SQLServer2000
· Web Site Authoring: Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, FrontPage, Flash.
· Operating Systems: Win 95/98/2000/XP, and Linux (Red Hat 8.0)
Application Programs: Visual Studios .NET, MS Office, Adobe PhotoShop, and Crystal Reports.
· Software Engineering: Writing technical reports including: DFD’s, ERD’s, and UML.
-Organization and Managerial skills
·Communicational and presentational skills
Leadership

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

UNESCO CLUB
  • ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • February 2002
Computer Society
  • Founder and Controller
  • March 2004
www.PMI.org
  • Member
  • July 2007
PMI Lebanon Chapter
  • Director At Large
  • September 2011

Training and Certifications

Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2014
Valid Until:
January 2017
Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2002
Valid Until:
January 9999
Project Management Professional (PMP)® (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2009
Valid Until:
February 2015
ITIL® V3 Foundation Certification Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
Leadership & Group Dynamic (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2002
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certified Document Imaging Architect (CDIA+) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2006
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Volunteering & Community Service
    ◘ Director at Large (Board Member) PMI Lebanon Chapter Participated in revamping the Chapter with new business plan and directed the first National project Management Conference in Lebanon under the patronage of Ministry of Commerce ◘ General Coordinator - Talaalbadr 17 NGOs organizing series of activities & Festivals in BEY. Lead it to achieve more media exposure & collaboration among NGOs.