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Amr Khalil

Egypt

Summary

Technically sophisticated and business-savvy management professional with a pioneering career reflecting strong leadership qualifications coupled with “Hands-on” IS and networking expertise. Maintain focus on achieving bottom- line results while formulating and implementing advanced technology and business solutions to meet a diversity of needs.
Expert with solid track of record in Digital Transformation / IT Planning / Business Solutions / Team Leadership / Budgeting / Project Management / Contract Negotiations / Vendor Relations /Customer Centric/ DR & BC Plan/ Cloud Computing/ Document Control System.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Technology And Project Management Consultant

Freelancer

- New Egypt Gold,Egypt (Aug 2023 till Now).

- Shell Technology,USA (Sep 2023 To Jan 2024).

- Salman Group,KSA (Fab 2022 To August 2023).

- Scenti,Egypt ( Jan 2022 To May 2022).

- Sky Distribution,Egypt (December 2018 To April 2019).

Director of Information Technology

New Egypt Gold
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • In charge of the Digital Transformation, ERP implementation, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity leading an agile team of 3 Managers, 12 specialists and reporting to CEO.
  • Build and apply the IT strategy to support the company objectives.
  • Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
  • Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
  • Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration.
  • Stayed abreast of technology advancements, emerging standards and IS regulations to meet strategic technology goals.
  • Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues.
  • Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
  • Migrate from legacy ERP (MS Dynamics) to New ERP SAP S/4Hana.
  • Leading the migration to hyper converged infrastructure (HCI DELL EMC).
  • Implement the IT Fabric solution with all branches.
  • Digitalize and automate all manual process during the group.
  • Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs

Group IT Director

AHRAM Security Group
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
  • Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
  • Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Develop the IT strategy to support the group objectives.
  • Implement the IT policy and strategy plan within the job holders defined scope of work and ensure the standard and guideline are observed and followed.
  • Leading the digital transformation and Cybersecurity domain in the group.
  • Implement and Enhance ERP modules within all departments (Oracle).
  • Leading the integration with other systems.
  • Build, implement and test the cloud DR& BCP within the group.
  • Consolidated 4 entity into a central facility and cut security risk by 85% by implementing wide principle of latest privilege policy.

Senior Manager Business IT

DHL Express
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Lead technology transformation, Security, Projects, Operations, and end user support across BUs.
  • Define roadmap, design, architect and implement the IT infra services to simplify the DHL global technology landscape.
  • Own and drive global technology changes, upgrades, new deployments, maintenance, end-user computing, enterprise network, servers, infra & application hosting in multiple data centers.
  • Accountable for user satisfaction and IT helpdesk support across devices, applications and network.
  • Financial governance with annual budgeting and planning, tracking of IT infra related capital and operations expenses , assist group in optimizing overall IT costs.
  • Assist DHL Group CIO to formulate, recommend and implement IT strategy that drives operational efficiency, ensures availability, Security, connectivity and business continuity at global landscape of DHL in 12 countries (GCC).
  • Partner with key business stakeholders and teams such HR, Admin, Finance, Legal, SCM, Central procurement, Operations, R&D etc to define current and future IT needs.
  • Drive equipment specification standardization for vendors, in servers, end user devices, networks, hardware and telephony.
  • Enhance digital security infrastructure for all part of the organization. Manage information Security for the organization from a technical, functional as well policy, awareness, and education perspective.
  • Work closely with head of security to implement security solutions, strengthen IT security in DHL group, drive and assist security awareness and improve security practices and policies.
  • Develop training and awareness program to enhance end user adoption on applications, tools, technology, and security to help organization in productivity, up skilling and reduce the risk enhance response in case of threats.
  • Manage DR & Response infrastructure to ensure redundancy and high availability of critical systems and infrastructure.
  • Work with internal and external IT auditors for group security governance and compliance.
  • Own DHL IT landscape as base line that includes but not limited to Windows, Cisco, VMware, Dell EMC, Office365, Azure, AWS, Service Now, ERP Oracle and SAP S/4HANA.

Head Of IT

L’Oréal Egypt
03.2014 - 11.2017
  • Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
  • Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery and endpoint protection.
  • Established cost-saving measures and alleviated compliance risk through software license audits.
  • Managed $10M annual budget and developed IP application and support systems, integration procedures and projects.
  • Implement SAP ECC modules and enhance SAP Business one Modules in Offices.
  • Implement SAP Success factor within the country.
  • Leading the Integration between Factory, Offices with external WHS (DBSchenker), Distributors Systems with SAP.
  • Leading the Cyber security domain in the country.
  • Rebuild the IT Datacenter to meet the global standard.
  • Business partner for all department related to technology and business applications even the E-commerce platform and mobile applications.
  • Leading the SAP implementation in KSA and Nigeria.
  • Leading the digital transformation in the country.

IT Operation Manager

Golden State Foods, GSF Egypt
07.2008 - 02.2014
  • In charge of the Business Application, Technical Support, Infrastructure, leading team of 3 TL 8 specialist and reporting to CFO and Global CIO.
  • Implement the ERP system (JDEdward) and integrate with other systems.
  • Implement the DR and BCP.
  • Create the Management Dashboard and reporting.
  • Achieve the global IT Audit.
  • Established cost-saving measures and alleviated compliance risk through software license audits.
  • Supported budget process and TCO modeling to manage and reduce spending.
  • Researched and recommended innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks.
  • Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.

IT Manager

Egyptian Company For Food Industries
05.2003 - 06.2008
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Assisted in development of long-term strategies to grow department and resources.
  • Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
  • Migrate from local ERP to Oracle EBS.
  • Build the Datacenter from scratch.
  • Interacted and negotiated with vendors, out sourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
  • Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
  • Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.

Education

B.Sc. - Accounting

Faculty Of Commerce
Egypt
06-2002

ICMP - Certified Manager

Collage of Business James Madison University
Harrisonburg
04-2017

Skills

  • P>ERP ( SAP ECC -SAP S/4HANA-Oracle (EBS/Fusion-Microsoft Dynamics 365-Sage Accpac)

  • P>Sales Force-Sales Buzz- Hits HR System & SAP Success Factor

  • P>Network Optimization and SDWAN

  • P>ITSM and Ticketing systems

  • P>Cloud (Azure-AWS-Oracle)

  • P>Virtualization (VMware - MS Hyper-V)

  • P>Data Centers

  • P>Project lifecycle management

  • P>Budget administration

Timeline

Director of Information Technology

New Egypt Gold
03.2022 - 08.2023

Group IT Director

AHRAM Security Group
01.2020 - 02.2022

Senior Manager Business IT

DHL Express
12.2017 - 12.2019

Head Of IT

L’Oréal Egypt
03.2014 - 11.2017

IT Operation Manager

Golden State Foods, GSF Egypt
07.2008 - 02.2014

IT Manager

Egyptian Company For Food Industries
05.2003 - 06.2008

Technology And Project Management Consultant

Freelancer

B.Sc. - Accounting

Faculty Of Commerce

ICMP - Certified Manager

Collage of Business James Madison University
Amr Khalil