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Sherif Nassef, Strategic Consultant in Digital Transformation

Sherif Nassef

Strategic Consultant in Digital Transformation·SELF-EMPLOYED

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Information Technology,

Work experience

Total years of experience: 31 years, 7 months

Strategic Consultant in Digital Transformation

September 2024 - Present

SELF-EMPLOYED

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2024 - Present

Business leaders in maximizing team performance and operational efficiency. While my
methods are applicable to any business, I possess deep expertise in Real Estate, specializing
in building modular ecosystems to enhance sales, leasing, and back-office functions..

Company industry:
IT Services

Associate Director, Business Applications

December 2023 - July 2024

NAKHEEL PJSC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2023 - July 2024

• Directed Senior Managers of application specialists in the selection, deployment, and management of enterprise solutions, across diverse business units handling vertical systems including Yardi, Salesforce CRM, Aconex, Urbanize STRATA & CAFM, and other special ad-hock projects.
• Worked alongside department heads to determine organizational requirements and propose relevant tech enhancements.
• Developed IT strategies aligned with organizational goals, driving digital transformation and system integrations.
• Directed the full application lifecycle, including requirements analysis, vendor evaluation, implementation, training, and ongoing support.
• Led a team of professionals, providing training, development, and performance management to enhance productivity.
• Monitored contract performance, ensuring all service level agreements and key performance indicators were met or exceeded.
• Met a delivery rate of 86% across diverse business units IT demands, totaling 312.
• Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and setting objectives for team members.
• Assessed effectiveness of strategies for improved outcomes.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Director, IT Business Applications Delivery (Vertical Solutions)

December 2023 - July 2024

Nakheel PJSC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2023 - July 2024

• Leadership Management: Led a cross-functional team of 25 staff, including 5 Senior
Managers, each overseeing a critical business area (Project & Developments, Assets,
Communities, Facilities Management, and Malls Management). This robust structure
enabled the team to successfully deliver the following outcomes.
◦ Delivered over 2 enterprise IT Projects and 268 IT Demands within a year,
showcasing exceptional project management skills and a commitment to
operational excellence.
◦ Achieved an 86% on-time delivery rate for 312 IT Demands, reflecting strong
organizational and leadership capabilities.
◦ Successfully integrated property registration processes with Dubai Land
Department, resulting in a 90% reduction in manual effort and enhancing
operational efficiency.
◦ Enhanced operational efficiency by 35% through the management of ERP and
CRM enhancements, demonstrating a focus on continuous improvement.
◦ Negotiated vendor partnerships that resulted in a 20% reduction in software
costs, showcasing financial acumen and strategic negotiation skills.
• Achieved a 30% increase in sales productivity through successful implementation of
Salesforce CRM
• Achieved a 85% automation rate for sales and post-sales processes, significantly
enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior Manager – Solutions Delivery Management

May 2021 - December 2023

NAKHEEL PJSC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2021 - December 2023

• Enhanced ROI on technology investments by aligning departmental objectives with corporate strategy.
• Directed the development and rollout of new technology solutions.
• Optimized IT workflows enhancing system performance.
• Formulated strategies that matched product roadmaps to meet business objectives.
• Secured high-quality services through strategic vendor relationships.
• Led the implementation of Salesforce CRM and Broker Onboarding Registration Management, migrated data from legacy systems and Excel, and integrated with Oracle Sourcing and Accounts Payables to streamline invoicing and billing
• Directed the integration of Dubai Water & Electricity Authority with Yardi System, enabling automated invoice generation for commercial mall tenants
• Managed the seamless integration of the Dubai Land Department with Salesforce CRM, achieving full automation of property registrations and automatic title deed issuance upon sales completion
• Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing bespoke training programs.
• Executed a 2-phase Property Handover from contractors to sales management and then to owners, securing audit approval from the UAE Financial Audit Authority (FAA)
• Achieved a 90% automation rate for 117 sales and post-sales processes, significantly streamlining IT operations and supporting business objectives

Company industry:
Real Estate

Business Solutions Delivery Manager

April 2014 - April 2021

NAKHEEL PJSC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2014 - April 2021

• Led cross-functional teams to launch new products and services on schedule.
• Guided team members on best practices, fostering timely achievement of objectives while upholding company values
• Formulated strategies that boosted operational efficiency through product incorporation.
• Oversaw budgetary processes to maximize resource utilization.
• Improved customer satisfaction scores significantly through effective problem-solving and proactive service
• Optimized technology integration processes, cutting implementation periods.
• Spearheaded Salesforce CRM and Broker Onboarding implementations, resulting in a 35% increase in sales productivity and 20% reduction in customer support resolution times.
• Managed data migration from legacy systems, ensuring seamless integration with Salesforce and Oracle.
• Built a high-performing team environment, enhancing productivity.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Manager – IT Business Partner (Residential & Commercial Leasing Business Unit)

March 2008 - March 2014

Nakheel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2008 - March 2014

Key Deliverables:
• Maximized impact of IT resources by synchronizing them with core objectives.
• Explored and leveraged emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Enabled data-driven strategic decisions in technology investments.
• Achieved budget goals without compromising system functionality.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Manager

November 1994 - March 2008

AL Nabooda Group of Companies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 1994 - March 2008

• Handled all IT operations for the following companies under the Groups umbrella during my tenure.
• Improved network efficiency by implementing new server configurations and optimizing system operations
• Enhanced IT infrastructure security with regular vulnerability assessments and proactive patch management
• Managed vendor relationships for hardware, software, and services procurement
• Contributed to the successful completion of numerous high-profile projects by providing expert guidance on technology strategy, infrastructure design, and implementation best practices

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor

Education

Shobhit University.

September 2014

September 2014

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Information Technology,

India

Skills

Project Delivery

Expert

IT Solutions

Expert

IT Project Management

Expert

Project Management

Expert

IT Management

Expert

Business Applications Delivery

Expert

IT Leadership

Expert

Critical Thinking

Expert

Goal Setting

Expert

Jira

Expert

Project Management

Expert

IT Management

Expert

Coaching and Mentoring

Expert

Process Improvement

Expert

Strategic Planning

Expert

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Expert

INTEGRATION

Expert

IT Project Management

Expert

Work Planning and Prioritization

Expert

IT Operations Leadership

Expert

Team Management

Expert

Communication

Expert

SLA

Expert

Performance Management

Expert

Agile Delivery

Expert

Digital Transformation

Expert

IT Delivery Management

Expert

Agile Project Management

Expert

Management

Expert

AGILE METHODOLOGY

Intermediate

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

COST MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

DELIVERY FOCUSED

Intermediate

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Intermediate

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Intermediate

IT GOVERNANCE

Intermediate

ORACLE APPLICATIONS

Intermediate

SALESFORCE

Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certificate in Strategic IT Manager
Certificate in Essential IT Management
Certificate in Strategically Leading Digitization, GW, D.C.
Certified in Strategic IT Leadership (GW
IT Project Management (1419- BC5336)
GW, D.C.- Certificate in Building Strategic IT Capability
Apr 2014
GW, D.C.- Certificate in Strategically Leading Digitization
Aug 2016

Hobbies and interests

Reading