Zohra Lounis, ICT&ELV Director

Zohra Lounis

ICT&ELV Director

Badreldin Development Group - (BDG) - Sheikh Zayed

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Sciences
Experience
24 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :24 years, 10 Months

ICT&ELV Director at Badreldin Development Group - (BDG) - Sheikh Zayed
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since January 2022

Current Job: ICT&ELV Director (January 2022 - Till now)

Field: Real Estate - Development and Construction
Project: 205. A fully-fledged, world-class destination in West Cairo, with a wide range of diverse activities. Divided into several sub-projects like Downtown, Canal Walk, Medical District, Business Park, Towers, IHG Hotels, and more.
Scope: Design and Build
Systems: All Related ICT and ELV systems
Duties:
• Develop design strategy and guideline for the project based on the owners vision and operational requirements.
• Manage the design review and in-house design process, as well as value engineering. Issue IFC/Tender packages.
• Set the budget for projects.
• Manage the procurement process by selecting system brands, conducting price negotiations with suppliers/system integrators, and ultimately awarding the project to the selected vendor.
• Plan and execute the installation, configuration, and integration of systems.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections and tests to ensure proper functionality and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including department heads, vendors, and external partners, to resolve any project-related issues.
• Utilize project management methodologies and tools to track progress, mitigate risks, and deliver successful outcomes within allocated resources.
• Lead and manage a technical team, including assigning roles and responsibilities, conducting performance evaluations, and providing guidance and support.

ICT&ELV Manager at Badreldin Development Group - (BDG) - Sheikh Zayed
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2018 to December 2021

Field: Real Estate - Development and Construction
Project: Arkan Plaza (Extension) - one of the main commercial and social destinations in Sheikh Zayed City. Includes Offices, Clinics, Banks, Shops, Restaurants and Cafes, in addition to Crowne Plaza Hotel, Theatre, Cinemas, Gym, SPA and more.
Scope: Design and Build
Systems: All Related ICT and ELV systems
Duties:
• Develop design strategy and guideline for the project based on the owners vision and operational requirements.
• Manage the design review and in-house design process, as well as value engineering. Issue IFC/Tender packages.
• Set the budget for projects.
• Manage the procurement process by selecting system brands, conducting price negotiations with suppliers/system integrators, and ultimately awarding the project to the selected vendor.
• Plan and execute the installation, configuration, and integration of systems.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections and tests to ensure proper functionality and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including department heads, vendors, and external partners, to resolve any project-related issues.
• Utilize project management methodologies and tools to track progress, mitigate risks, and deliver successful outcomes within allocated resources.
• Lead and manage a technical team, including assigning roles and responsibilities, conducting performance evaluations, and providing guidance and support.

IT& ELV Section Head at Badreldin Development Group - (BDG) - Sheikh Zayed
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2013 to December 2021

Field: Facility Management - ELV&IT Operations
Project: Arkan Plaza
Scope: Operations
Systems: Fire Alarm System, Evacuation System, Smoke Management System, CCTV, ACC, Intercom, BGM, Data and Voice, Parking Management System, VMS, MATV, Irrigation Control, IT (Domain Name, E-Mail Sever- AD Server, End User Devices, Help Desk, ...)
Duties:
• IT Operations:
• Overseeing day-to-day IT operations, including network management, system administration, and user support, to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Monitoring and maintaining the performance, availability, and security of the companys IT infrastructure, including servers, databases, and network devices.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Equipment procurement and maintenance
• Domain name reservation, E-mails creation, Internet connectivity
• ELV Operations:
• Managing the operational aspects of ELV systems, including structured cabling, CCTV, access control, and audio-visual equipment.
• Conducting regular inspections and maintenance activities to ensure the optimum performance and reliability of ELV systems.
• Coordinating with technicians and vendors to address any faults or malfunctions in ELV systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring a secure environment.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.

ICT&LC Projects Manager at Badreldine for Real Estate projects - Sheikh Zayed
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2015 to December 2020

Field: Real Estate - Development and Construction
Scope: Design and Build
Projects:
• Al Karma Club (by Smash): Sport Club managed by Smash. Includes diverse activities and Academies (Karate, Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Swimming, SPA, …)

Systems: Fire Alarm System, Evacuation System, CCTV, ACC, BGM, Data and Voice, MATV, Irrigation Control, Swimming Pool Machine Room Control, Data and Voice Network, DC, ICT (Hardware and Software)
• Mazar Mall: Commercial Shopping Center in Sheikh Zayed City (16th District). Includes Banks, Shops, Restaurants and Cafes and more.

Systems: Fire Alarm System, Smoke Management System, Evacuation System, CCTV, BGM, Data and Voice, MATV, Irrigation Control, BMS, Data and Voice Network, DC, Metering System.
• Al Karma4 Compound: Gated Community includes Villas and Commercial Mall in Sheikh Zayed City.

Systems: FTTH (triple Play Network)
• Al Karma4 Compound (Commercial Mall), Al-Karma3 Compound (Commercial Mall), Al Karma2 Compound (Commercial Mall): Commercial Shopping Centers in Sheikh Zayed City Within Gated Communities Containing Offices, Banks, Shops, Restaurants and Cafes and more.
Systems: Fire Alarm System, Smoke Management System,
Duties:
• Design, Value engineering.
• Manage the Procurement Process by selecting the system brand, conducting the price negotiation with suppliers/system integrators, and finally awarding the project to the selected vendor.
• Planning and executing the installation, configuration, and integration of systems.
• Coordinating with stakeholders, including department heads, vendors, and external partners, to resolve any project-related issues.

ICT&LC Projects Manager at Geyushi Motors
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • April 2013 to April 2018

Field: Development and Construction
Scope: Turnkey Contracting (Design and Build)
Projects:
• Al-Katamia Car Service Center (by Mansour): Car Service Center authorized by Mansour Group. Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Swimming, SPA, …)

Systems: Fire Alarm System, Evacuation System, CCTV, ACC, BGM, Data and Voice, MATV, Data and Voice Network, DC, ICT (Hardware and Software)
• 340 Mall: Commercial Shopping Center in آ New Cairo (5th Settlement- 90 District). Includes Banks, Shops, Restaurants and Cafes and more.

Systems: Fire Alarm System, Smoke Management System, Evacuation System, CCTV, BGM, Data and Voice, MATV, Irrigation Control, DC and VMS.
• Car Showroom: Car Showroom with sales center f in in New Cairo (5th Settlement).

Systems: Fire Alarm System, Smoke Management System, Evacuation System, CCTV, BGM, Data and Voice, MATV, DC and VMS.

Duties:
• Design, Design Review, Value engineering, issue of IFC/Tender package.
• Set the Budget for the Projects.
• Manage the Procurement Process by selecting the system brand, conducting the price negotiation with suppliers/system integrators, and finally awarding the project to the selected vendor.
• Planning and executing the installation, configuration, and integration of systems.
• Conducting quality assurance inspections and tests to verify proper functionality and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Coordinating with stakeholders, including department heads, vendors, and external partners, to resolve any project-related issues.

ICT&LC Section Head at Badreldin Development Group - (BDG) - Sheikh Zayed
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2010 to December 2012

Field: Real Estate - Development and Construction
Projects: Arkan Plaza, Shabab Mall- Short Description: Arkan Plaza is one of the main commercial destinations in Sheikh Zayed City. Includes Offices, Banks, Shops, Restaurants and Cafes and more.
Scope: Design and Build
Systems: All Related ICT and ELV systems
Duties:
• Design in house, value engineering.
• Planning and executing the installation, configuration, and integration of systems.
• Lead and manage a technical team, including assigning roles and responsibilities, conducting performance evaluations, and providing guidance and support.

IT Section Head at SINCO Suez International Nitrate Co.
  • Egypt - Suez
  • November 2008 to March 2010

Field: Industrial -Petrochemicals
Scope: Design and Build of Data & Voice Network, IT Operations
Duties:
• Data and Voice Network implementation
• Network administration
• Hardware Purchase and maintenance
• System administration
• Technical support.
• Website design

Information Technology Engineer at Misr Petrochemicals Company (MIPEC)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2006 to November 2008

Field: Consultancy and Engineering Services - Petrochemicals
Scope: Member of Management Team for SINCO Project, IT Operations
Duties:
• Data and Voice Network implementation of SINCO Plant
• Hardware purchase and maintenance
• Technical support.
• Electronic archiving of the Project data
• Control of time schedule and communication protocol between all project parties

Trainer and Software Tester at Futech - EMFI Group
  • Egypt - Suez
  • February 2006 to June 2006

Field: Engineering Services - Software Development
Scope: Training, Application testing
Duties:
• Provide training for administrators and end users in MAXIMO 5 and 6 Maintenance & Asset Management Software.
• Test and validate the functions, interface, and workflow of the application according to the customization required by the customer.
• Prepare a training and operation manual for the end user according to the last validated version of the application.

Co-Founder at MediaNet Computer Center
  • Egypt - Suez
  • March 2002 to February 2006

Field: IT Services
Scope: Technical Management
Duties:
• Preparing all training sessions, programs, manuals.
• Managing the maintenance and the technical support needed by the customer.
• Handle the supply of hardware and software process to the end-user.

Assistant Teacher at University of Boumerdes (UMBB)
  • Algeria - Boumerdes
  • October 2000 to March 2002

Field: Education
Scope: Teaching
Duties:
• Teaching Information System Subject at Business Administration Faculty.
• Supervising students graduation projects.

Informatics Engineer at University of Boumerdes (UMBB)
  • Algeria - Boumerdes
  • February 2000 to March 2002

Field: Education
Scope: IT Operations
Duties:
• Acting as network administrator responsible of the university network operation (LAN and WAN) which connect all the campuses and provide different labs and departments with internet connectivity.
• Acting as project manager for the design and operation of the 1st Web Site launched by the University.
• Manage and operate the 1st unit of internet connectivity which was established to provide internet connection for all the university teachers in their home.
• Manage the help desk and technical support for the rectorate users.

Technical Adviser at Mairie De Dellys
  • Algeria - Dellys
  • April 1999 to February 2000

Field: Public Administration
Scope: IT Operations
Duties:
• All related IT Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Sciences
  • at Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi-Ouzou (UMMTO)
  • July 1998

1. " Design and Realization of an Information System for the management of the library in the Geological Service of Algeria" 2. " Software Maintenance: case of Library of Reusable graphic Modules developed in oriented object method".

Specialties & Skills

PC Networking
Information Systems Development
Design of ICT and ELV related Systems
IT Operations
ICT&ELV related Systems Implementation
Projects Management
Leadership
Team Building and Coaching
Negotiation
ELV Systems Operations and Maintenance
Procurement and Tendering

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Languages

English
Intermediate
Arabic
Native Speaker
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

Skills Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
Focus
Date Attended:
March 2019
Duration:
16 hours
PMP Preparation Course (Training)
Training Institute:
PM Tricks
Date Attended:
March 2023
Duration:
35 hours
ITC Trainer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2001
Network Administration (Training)
Training Institute:
GECOS
Date Attended:
July 2001
Duration:
80 hours