Tarek Elkholy, IT Manager

Tarek Elkholy

IT Manager

Widam Food

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience
18 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 1 Months

IT Manager at Widam Food
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since July 2010

• Shielded Establishment of IT Department, setting Policies, IT operational manuals, SOPs, Protocols & KPIs for departmental operations.
• Steered assigned IT projects’ implementation (new systems, software & mobile applications deployment), coordinated with stakeholders, and implemented cost-saving measures and budget controls, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Translated and aligned business needs across various departments; strategy, finance, marketing, production, operations, purchases, logistics, and HR, ensuring IT solutions supported the company’s vision and mission.
• Negotiated and selected IT solutions vendors according to suitability and required technologies.
• Led & managed the end-to-end engineering and implementation of numerous IT projects, including the implementation of “Widam ERP Modules” encompassing Finance, Sales, Production, Procurement, Inventory, Fixed Asset, CRM, POS, and BI. & conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to reduce risks.
• Directed the technical support, network, and systems engineering teams, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to ensure high-quality service delivery and efficient operations.
• Forecasted future IT solutions, collaborated on budgeting and project management planning, and played a key role in strategic decision-making to support the organization's growth and development.
• Developed, tracked, and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives.
• Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and development.
• Interviewed, hired, and trained staff, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.
• Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
• Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
Projects overview
­ E-payment solution integration for the company’s Mobile Application \[B2C\].
­ Website & Mobile Applications Revamp.
­ Integrated Oracle ERP system and Company Information System.
­ Oracle Fusion ERP.
­ Personalization in Oracle Forms.

IT Administrator at POWERMECH Engineering
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2008 to July 2010

• Oversaw the administration and maintenance of company servers, including AD, additional AD, ISA, ERP Apps, Antivirus, and SAN storage, ensuring optimum performance, reliability, and data security.
• Configured and administered VPN and FTP, enabling secure remote access and facilitating efficient file sharing across the organization.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive company security policies, safeguarding critical assets and mitigating risks.
• Managed WSUS configuration and administration through VMWare, ensuring streamlined patch management and system updates.
• Administered and managed company mail systems, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration among employees.
• Monitored and controlled internet access through ISA Server 2006 and GFI Web monitor, ensuring network security and compliance.

System Administrator at Infocus-MIS
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2006 to May 2008

• Administered and maintained Windows 2000 and 2003 servers & Microsoft ISA Server 2004, ensuring reliable and secure network operations. & Implemented backup strategies, ensuring data availability and facilitating disaster recovery.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Delta Academy Computers & information
  • May 2005

Graduation grade : Very Good Graduation project : Web site for commercial company Project grade : Excellent

Specialties & Skills

Software Analysis
IT Management
Consultation
Computer Science
Microsoft office Suite
Very Good experience in all hardware of Servers ,PC’s
Microsoft windows Suite
ERP implementation
Development and Maintenance Practices and Procedures
Sincere, Dynamic and Hard Working
Project Management
Ability to Interact with all Kinds of People

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Exchange Server 2007 (Training)
Training Institute:
Microsoft
Date Attended:
February 2010
Microsoft certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) (Training)
Training Institute:
Microsoft
Date Attended:
February 2010
Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
PMI
Date Attended:
December 2004