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Wael Elsayed Elnozahi

IT Expert

Giza, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Information Systems(IS) ConsultantFull Time

    Cairo Metro

    Oct 2012 - Present -12 yrs, 8 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details: Highlights:  Managed the IT Strategic initiatives, Headed the PMO ,Managed the development of the information systems , Managed the Systems Integration ,Developed the training programs, Provided the operational procedures and setting policies for the following projects : Automatic Fare Collection, ERP, Access Control and Surveillance system, Data Center, Voice and Fiber Multiservice Network . Key Responsibilities:  Providing a leadership for technology functions and managing overall IT service functions and driving the company's Technology strategy through design-build and bid processes.  Leading strategic technological planning by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the deployment of requisite technologies in alignment with business.  Supervising the Primary taking over procedures of the projects. Review the deliverable made by the contractor and check against the contracted specification. Review test plan, procedures and results  Estimating and planning projects from start to finish, overseeing project milestones, and ensuring project goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedules and budgets.  Keeping IT strategy aligned with the changing business needs, and supervising field personnel, managing subcontractors, overseeing project to substantial completion and through the warranty period.  Adding value to businesses by effectively managing projects and costs to realize efficiencies/benefits/reduced costs internally and advising the management on selection of productivity enhancing technologies and their application for business process optimization.  Coordinating with various departments, liaising and negotiating with customers and project architects, and maintaining quality standards as well as timely execution of day to day operations.  Contributing actively to the evolution and execution of the organization’s strategic and business plans across all areas including key IT projects and programs by maintaining optimal service availability, system performance and project deliverables.  Demonstrating extensive knowledge and experience in multiple disciplines within a technology domain - Possesses a strong working knowledge of the organization, its products and services, and key business drivers. Key Responsibilities as (IS) Consultant:  Leadership activities toward the development of the strategic systems and production lifecycle, defining system level requirements and flow down requirements to Project Hardware & Applications.  Developed the System Architecture, Design, Interface definition, and selected up to date implementation platforms to support technology roadmap for Cairo Metro operational approaches by evaluating current systems and operations methodologies.  Applied knowledge of hardware, software, operational analysis, test and integration to assure system concept feasibility and integrity and oversaw as well as directed the field installation activities.  Maintained and documenting the configuration of the system, for improving and adapting existing subsystems and systems for application to new and future customer requirements.  Developed and analyzed tradeoff and alternative approaches to subsystem or system development problems to determine best approach for meeting technical requirements at minimum cost and consistent with delivery dates.  Maintained a relationship with the customer as a technical liaison, and troubleshooting any Client reported problems.
  • Integration ManagerFull Time

    Avit

    Sep 2011 - Oct 2012 -1 yr, 1 month

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Highlight:  Lead the integration team to Develop the integration plan of the Information Technology and Ultra Low Voltage Systems for Hurghada airport new Terminal project, Managed the implementation of the integration plan of the following systems: Airport Information Management System, Flight Information System, Resources Management System, Fire Alarm System, Public Address System, Baggage Handling System, IPTV, IP Telephony, Surveillance System, Network and Wireless System, Personal Identification and Access Control System and Building Management System. Key Responsibilities:  Developed the Interface Control Document and managed the interfaces implementation for the IT & ULV Systems to be integrated following the centralized architecture.  Verified the interface parameters of the systems and used protocols.  Reviewed and supervised the implementation of the interfaces either the intelligent relay addresses for ULV systems or application interfaces.  Proffered technical and managerial support for critical interfaces, performed checks of systems/software interfaces and backup of data.  Supported a suite of internal tools used for verifying the installation and configuration new hardware/software interfaces.  Operated and administered, configured and troubleshot systems interfaces, provided solutions to prevent problems from occurring for reliable operation.  Oversaw issues related to interfaces plan.  Recommended upgrades, patches, and new applications/ equipment, troubleshot network performance issues and created/ maintained a disaster recovery plan, extended technical support/ guidance to users, to ensure smooth operation of interfaced systems in order to provide maximum performance and availability for users.  Deployed and configured the centralized platform of the integrated systems, troubleshooting any endpoint reported problems and conducting system performance tuning.
  • Information Technology Technical ConsultantFull Time

    Ministry of Transport

    Feb 2006 - Jun 2011 -5 yrs, 4 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Highlight:  Developed the IT Master Plan for Egypt National Railway and Cairo Metro  Lead the PMO till the successful implementation of the Master plan projects for ENR and Cairo Metro. That was for 3 years time period ,These projects was of large scale and were a typical IT projects like ERP system ,Data Center, Security Systems , Voice system and a Network Infrastructure plus an industrial specific solutions in transportation like Automatic Fare Collection System for Metro and Ticketing and Reservation from ENR. Key Responsibilities:  Developed ENR & Cairo Metro strategic plans and transformation management for the IT Infrastructure systems and IT Business solutions.  Developed Governance and organizational model  Developed the Sourcing strategy.  Develop and supervise the system's Implementation plan.  Bid Management, Review Contracts and finalize agreements with contractors.  Technology selection and Vendors evaluation.  Reviewed restructured and innovated processes, procedures and execution methodologies to ensure operation performance achieving the organization objectives.  Leadership and management of the PMO.  Provided Consultation for solutions development, Architectures, Definitions, Scoping, Implementation approach.
  • Managing DirectorFull Time

    IAA for Internet Services

    Apr 1999 - Jan 2006 -6 yrs, 9 months

    Egypt , Alexandria

    • Job Details:Successfully built the Company from foundation to fully functional operations with a workforce of 30 employees - Actively catered to approximately 2400 Internet customers in Alexandria dominating about 20% of market share. Highlights:  Managed an Internet Service Provider (ISP)company that provides Network Solutions and a variety of Internet services Like “DSL, Dial-up /ISDN connection, Leased Lines, Email accounts, Web design, Domain name registration and hosting”.  Managed the roll out of systems and updated applications, organized staff training and professional development initiatives to boost morale and retention levels. Key Responsibilities:  Developed tactical/long term plans and monitored execution against budget to enhance organizational capabilities, Maintained key accounts and identified avenues to steer expansion in Egypt markets.  Cost control, Quality management to achieve optimal efficiency.  Controlled the finance department to ensure compliance with established credit terms, criteria and policies; followed up on outstanding payments, and authorized accounts payable transactions to maintain cash flow stability.  Oversaw staff recruitment, selection and training programs to fuel fulfillment of human capital development objectives, arranged professional development programs, performance appraisals and incentives to maintain high job satisfaction.  Review performance data (financial, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.  Actively identify and mitigate risks and escalate as appropriate to ensure total customer satisfaction.  Monitor staff performance including performance reviews, Supervise team activities and service delivery, Delegate work duties to staff to attain objectives, Allocate use of available resources, Monitor and assist staff with work progress productivity and quality goals.
  • Education

    • Msc of Engineering in Intelligent Transportation Systems

      Nile University (NU)

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 - 2 yr

    • College Diploma in Information Systems

      Cairo University (CU)

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 - 1 Year

    • Bsc of Science in Computer

      Cairo University (CU)

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1994 - 4 yr

    Skills

    • Planning
    • Information Management
    • Security Systems
    • Ticketing Systems
    • Bid Management
    • Stratigic Planning
    • Traffic Managment
    • Management
    • Automatic Fare Collection
    • RFID
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    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Project Management

      Nile University·2010
    • TOEFL

      2010
    • Strategic Planning

      MSAD·2010
    • Lean Sigma

      IBM·2009
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