Alaa Fahmii Aboul-Fotoh
Cairo,Egypt
Summary
Balanced and results-driven Project Manager with experience leading AI, software, and multilingual projects from planning to delivery. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, and improving project quality and efficiency. Known for strong organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving under pressure. Thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with technical and business teams to ensure client satisfaction and exceptional outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Manager
LXT
Giza, Egypt
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed AI and software projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams of annotators, linguists, analysts, and engineers.
- Defined project milestones and KPIs, tracking progress and adjusting plans to meet goals.
- Implemented quality standards and QA cycles that improved project outcomes significantly.
- Optimized resource allocation and budget utilization without compromising quality or timelines.
AI Project Coordinator
LXT
Giza, Egypt
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw machine learning, data annotation, and automation projects for global clients.
- Created detailed project plans outlining timelines, deliverables, and quality metrics.
- Refined guidelines to enhance annotation accuracy through feedback loops between teams.
- Identified risks early and resolved blockers to ensure continuous delivery.
- Tracked budgets and ensured financial compliance across multiple concurrent projects.
Senior Project Coordinator
db Group
Giza, Egypt
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Optimised localisation workflows and schedules to guarantee accurate, high-quality translations.
- Resolved issues impacting content relevance, quality, or functionality through diligent monitoring.
- Enhanced task progress tracking to ensure timely delivery of translated materials.
Senior Project Coordinator
The Translation Gate
Cairo, Egypt
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Served as primary contact for clients, ensuring alignment on expectations and project delivery.
- Assigned linguists based on skills, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Coordinated feedback and revisions to uphold quality standards and client satisfaction.
Project Coordinator
Future Group Translation Services
Giza, Egypt
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Facilitated scheduling, budgeting, and tracking for translation projects, supporting Project Managers.
- Managed task allocation and invoicing to ensure precision across internal and external teams.
- Oversaw document control and reporting processes to optimise project delivery efficiency.
Call Center Representative
Teleperformance
Cairo, Egypt
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Resolved customer complaints through thorough research and documentation of interactions.
- Handled customer inquiries and orders, ensuring high professionalism and service accuracy.
- Managed high call volumes while maintaining positive and professional attitude consistently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Linguistics & Translation
Helwan University – Faculty of Arts
Helwan, Cairo Governorate 09.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
- Project planning and delivery
- Cross-functional leadership
- Quality control
- Operations management
- Stakeholder communication
- Budget optimization
- Risk resolution
- Continuous improvement
- Client relationship management
- Data workflows
- KPI reporting
- Project management tools: Jira, Click-Up, MS Office, Google Workspace
- Collaboration tools: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Discord
- AI workflows: LXT annotation and validation platforms, Click-worker
- Cloud storage solutions: OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Accomplishments
- Managed and delivered 75+ AI, software, and localization projects end-to-end.
- Led teams of up to 30 contributors across multiple time zones and disciplines.
- Boosted quality from 60% to 91% in a high-complexity AI project by improving workflows and guidelines.
- Achieved ~30% cost savings while increasing output quality by 30% through optimized resourcing.
- Delivered the majority of projects ahead of schedule, with delays only when caused by technical client-side updates.
Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) — Udemy (In progress)
• Communication & Social Skills — Udemy
• Critical Thinking Strategies for Better Decisions — Udemy
• Time Management — Alison
• Risk Management — Alison
• Conflict Management & Negotiation — Alison
• Business Communication Success — Alison
Affiliations
- Movies • Reading • Fitness & Bodybuilding • Football • Volunteer Work
Timeline
Project Manager
LXT
04.2024 - 12.2025
AI Project Coordinator
LXT
06.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Project Coordinator
db Group
02.2022 - 05.2022
Senior Project Coordinator
The Translation Gate
11.2021 - 02.2022
Project Coordinator
Future Group Translation Services
10.2020 - 10.2021
Call Center Representative
Teleperformance
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Linguistics & Translation
Helwan University – Faculty of Arts
09.2015 - 05.2019