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Ghofran Raad, Database Officer / ERP System Coordinator

Ghofran Raad

Database Officer / ERP System Coordinator·Ibdaa Bank for Microfinance

Syria

Master's degree, Master in web sciences

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 6 months

Database Officer / ERP System Coordinator

March 2025 - Present

Ibdaa Bank for Microfinance

Damascus, Syria

March 2025 - Present

• Act as system owner for the banks ERP implementation, coordinating between
business departments and the ERP vendor.
• Analyze and document business requirements and translate them into system
and database-level specifications.
• Participate in testing, validation, and acceptance of ERP modules to ensure
alignment with department operations.
• Provide end-user training and post-implementation support to ensure effective
system adoption.
• Perform operational database tasks including data extraction, authorized
updates, and daily backup monitoring.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions across banking and integrated
systems.
• Support and maintain third-party applications integrated with the core banking
environment.

Company industry:
Banking

IT Supervisor

October 2023 - February 2025

Aamal – Syrian Organization for Persons with Disabilities

Damascus, Syria

October 2023 - February 2025

• Managed the IT department, including structure, policies, and operational
procedures.
• Developed annual IT plans and budgets, monitored execution, and reported
progress to management.
• Led infrastructure enhancement initiatives covering servers, networks, and end
user systems.
• Coordinated with vendors and external support providers for procurement and
technical services.
• Led the implementation of an Odoo ERP system, including requirements analysis,
customization coordination, user training, and post-go-live support.
• Supervised IT staff and ensured timely delivery of technical services across
departments.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Core Banking Officer

January 2023 - June 2023

Byblos Bank

Damascus, Syria

January 2023 - June 2023

• Administered and monitored core banking applications and supporting end user.
• Managed user access, permissions, and security controls in accordance with
banking policies.
• Supported database migration and system enhancement activities while ensuring
data integrity.
• Maintained and secured the banks website and hosting services.

Company industry:
Banking

Database Administrator

April 2019 - January 2023

The First Microfinance Bank

Damascus, Syria

April 2019 - January 2023

• Administered core banking systems, databases, and related server environments.
• Managed system upgrades, patches, and user access controls.
• Acted as a liaison between business units and software vendors to implement
system changes.
• Participated in a Core Banking upgrade project including server configuration,
database migration, and system customization.
• Ensured operational continuity through backup strategies and recovery readiness.

Company industry:
Banking

Technical Support Coordinator

April 2018 - April 2019

The First Microfinance Bank

Damascus, Syria

April 2018 - April 2019

• Coordinated technical support activities for hardware, software, and network
issues.
• Monitored antivirus systems and performed advanced diagnostics on PCs and
servers.
• Supported vendor evaluation and selection for IT-related solutions.

Company industry:
Banking

Technical Support Officer

September 2015 - February 2018

Damascus Securities Exchange

Damascus, Syria

September 2015 - February 2018

• Delivered technical support for employees and brokers across trading systems.
• Managed antivirus protection and network security controls.
• Implemented and administered a call recording system to ensure compliance and
data integrity.
• Deployed Service Desk Plus to improve IT service management processes.

Company industry:
Financial Services

Volunteer

January 2013 - January 2014

RBC Team

Damascus, Syria

January 2013 - January 2014

• Delivered technical lectures and training sessions for students.
• Organized educational workshops and student activities.
• Contributed to academic projects and managed educational social media
content.

Company industry:
Higher Education

Education

Syrian Virtual University

October 2022

October 2022

Master's degree, Master in web sciences

Syria

GPA (rating): Very good

GPA (rating): Very good

Syrian Virtual University

October 2022

October 2022

Master's degree, Web Sciences

Syria

Syrian Virtual University

May 2019

May 2019

Bachelor's degree, Competence of Technology Information BAIT

Syria

GPA (rating): Very good

GPA (rating): Very good

Syrian Virtual University

May 2019

May 2019

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Syria

Damascus University-Technical Computer Collage

September 2015

September 2015

Diploma, Computer engineering

Syria

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

Technical Computer College

July 2015

July 2015

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Syria

Skills

Software Installation
Expert
Software Installation
Expert
SQL
Expert
SQL
Expert
VMware ESX
Expert
VMware ESX
Expert
Core Banking
Expert
Core Banking
Expert
Windows Server
Expert
Windows Server
Expert
MICROFINANCE
Intermediate
MICROFINANCE
Intermediate
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Expert
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Expert
RELIABILITY
Expert
RELIABILITY
Expert
DATA INTEGRITY
Expert
DATA INTEGRITY
Expert
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Expert
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Expert
TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
Expert
TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
Expert
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (PCS) SYSTEMS
Expert
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (PCS) SYSTEMS
Expert
USER ACCOUNTS
Expert
USER ACCOUNTS
Expert
APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS
Intermediate
APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS
Intermediate
BANKING
Intermediate
BANKING
Intermediate
COLLABORATION
Intermediate
COLLABORATION
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CQI
Intermediate
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CQI
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
British Council English Course – Edraak Platform
Project Management Professional
Big Data Analytics
Intermediate PostgreSQL
Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL
Oracle Database
ITIL
CCNA

Training
Oracle Database
Coursera online course
Jul 2023
Awarded a certificate of appreciation for the participation in the 17th AL-Bassel Fair for Invention
The 17th AL-Bassel Fair for Invention
Apr 2016
Intermediate PostgreSQL
Coursera online course
Mar 2023
Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL
Coursera online course
Feb 2023
Big Data Analytics
online course from Alison Website
Aug 2021
British Council for English
online course by Edraak educational platform
Mar 2017
ITIL
New Horizon Training Center
Jun 2017
CCNA
New Horizon Training Center
Dec 2015