Sherif Fawzy
Cairo,C
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced professional in the field of
Information Technology (IT) with over two decades of experience
in enterprise IT. Extensive knowledge in the banking sector, systems,
and applications. Demonstrated success in delivering effective
infrastructure solutions, business systems, and complex projects that
align IT strategies with business objectives, while managing risk and
meeting regulatory requirements. Proven ability to build productive
and sustainable relationships at all levels, while responding swiftly
to evolving business needs. Regional experience coupled with
expertise in IT strategy formulation, process improvement, project
management, technology roadmaps, and enterprise solutions
delivery resulting in a positive impact on the bottom line.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of IT Infrastructure Services
FABMISR
Egypt, Cairo
01.2024 - Current
- Consumer Finance , Egypt
- Developed a comprehensive 5-year IT strategy plan that ensured sustainable growth while maintaining service availability
- Delivered on strategic objectives to transform IT Infrastructure into an innovative organization, resulting in improved efficiency and service deliver
- Implemented cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive company data and maintain compliance with industry standards
- Conducted a comprehensive security assessment of the company's IT infrastructure, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities that posed a risk to data integrity
- Established IT policies and procedures, fostering a secure and efficient work environment for all employees
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective services for the organization's IT needs
- Implemented cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive company data and maintain compliance with industry standards
- Implemented a network monitoring system that detected and alerted IT staff of potential security threats, reducing the risk of data breaches
Head of Infrastructure & Continuity Planning
MDP
Egypt, Cairo
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide IT infrastructure services vision, enabling innovation and leveraging IT trends that can create business value consistent with MDP requirements and expectations
- Deliver on strategic objectives to transform IT Infrastructure & Operations into an innovative and agile organization providing data-centers and systems operations
- Capacity planning for data center resources to ensure IT services availability and eliminate any possible service interruption
- Shape and deliver next generation infrastructure services in partnership with leading enterprise technology and service vendors
- Provide in-depth technical advices and solutions for upgrades, installations and integrations to ensure that existing and proposed technical systems operate effectively and efficiently
Head of IT Infrastructure Services
AlexBank
Egypt, Cairo
10.2016 - 01.2023
- Capacity planning for data center resources to ensure IT services availability and eliminate any possible service interruption
- Participates in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery periodical simulations to ensure procedures, maintenance and implementation are properly maintained and up-to-date
- Deliver on strategic objectives to transform IT Infrastructure, Telecommunication and Operations into innovative and agile organization providing data-centers and systems operations
- Established IT policies and procedures, fostering secure and efficient work environment for all employees
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective services for organization's IT needs.
Group Leader Systems and DB
FABMISR Bank
Egypt, Cairo
03.2007 - 10.2016
- Working independently to develop and maintain all Bank operational systems and Databases
- Performing Annual Disaster Recovery Tests
- Responsible for maintaining integrity and security of servers, systems and Databases
- Responsible for emergency responses as needed to correct system failures in coordination with Operations, Development and Network teams
- Working closely with professional technical staff in IT team in evaluating current systems and making decisions on future development plans
- Part of Problem Management' teams – responsible for escalation of technical faults and taking responsibility for more major problems when required
- Conducting major post-incident reviews whilst identifying and managing follow-up action where required.
SAP Administrator
Carrier
Egypt, Cairo
03.2003 - 03.2007
- Administrating SAP R/3 system & Restoring SQL database
- Conducting major post-incident reviews whilst identifying and managing follow-up action where required
- Installation and Upgrading of SAP software releases including SAP Enterprise 4.7 to SAP ECC 5&6
- Handle user access requests for SAP and manage user accounts
- Ensure high standards of performance for all systems.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting -
Faculty of Commerce
Egypt 09.1996 - 07.2002
Skills
IT Infrastructure & Audit Controlsundefined
Timeline
Head of IT Infrastructure Services
FABMISR
01.2024 - Current
Head of Infrastructure & Continuity Planning
MDP
01.2023 - 01.2024
Head of IT Infrastructure Services
AlexBank
10.2016 - 01.2023
Group Leader Systems and DB
FABMISR Bank
03.2007 - 10.2016
SAP Administrator
Carrier
03.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Accounting -
Faculty of Commerce
09.1996 - 07.2002
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