Yasser Abou Mandour
Helwan University
New Cairo
38
years of professional experience
IT Manager experienced in delivering strategic IT projects and solutions that drive high returns on investment. Managed complex IT infrastructures while translating business needs into effective technical specifications and optimizing security standards. Developed advanced curricula and facilitated seminars in data science and Information Systems Management, enhancing student engagement and retention through innovative teaching methodologies.
Work History
Chief Business Officer
10 Months- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance business growth across Middle East and North Africa regions.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, driving competitive advantage and revenue growth.
- Led negotiation efforts with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate strategic initiatives, facilitating data-driven decision-making processes.
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency organization-wide.
- Built high-performing teams through targeted recruitment, training, and development initiatives.
Associate professor of Information Technology
2 Years 11 Months- Assoc. Professor in data science, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Information Systems Management
- Contributed to extracurricular programs to foster student development and community involvement.
- Provided guidance and counseling to support students' personal and ethical growth.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Supervised graduate and doctoral students’ research projects, fostering critical thinking and academic rigor.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Improved student retention rates by providing timely feedback, tailored support services, and close monitoring of progress throughout the semester.
- Managed interpersonal conflicts with tact and diplomacy, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, employees, alumni, and stakeholders.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Implemented technology-enhanced teaching methods, integrating software tools and online platforms to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Organized and participated in academic conferences and workshops to disseminate latest IT research and foster professional development.
- Organized and participated in academic conferences and workshops to disseminate the latest IT research and foster professional development.
- Implemented technology-enhanced teaching methods, integrating software tools and online platforms to engage students and enhance learning outcomes.
Visiting Associate Professor of Computer Science
3 Years 6 Months- Enhanced student comprehension by adapting teaching methods to align with diverse learning styles, leading to improved engagement and knowledge retention.
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration among colleagues, enriching course offerings and expanding students' academic perspectives.
- Implemented multimedia resources to improve course material delivery and support understanding across various learning modalities, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration among colleagues, resulting in enriched course offerings for students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by adapting teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles.
Visiting Associate Professor of Computer Science
9 Months- Encouraged classroom involvement, fostered leadership skills, and advised student organizations on effective strategies.
- Conducted seminars and workshops on cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Improved students' ability to think critically through interesting lectures and group assignments.
- Identified research opportunities for students, guiding them in information gathering and project conclusion development.
- Provided academic and career advice to students, facilitating access to resources and opportunities in their fields.
- Met with students to provide advice on their studies and careers, as well as assistance and potential opportunities in their chosen field.
- Encouraged involvement in the classroom, developed leadership skills, and offered advice to student organizations.
Director of Information Systems Department
3 Years 5 Months- Directed the development and implementation of enterprise-wide information systems to improve operational efficiency and data security across government agencies.
- Led the integration of smart city technologies, including IoT devices and data analytics platforms, enhancing urban management and public services.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to advance digital transformation initiatives.
- Scheduled, delegated assignments, and monitored performance to ensure alignment with goals.
- Leveraged data-driven insights from research and analysis to enhance decision-making capabilities.
- Enhanced overall decision-making capabilities by leveraging data-driven insights derived from extensive research and analysis efforts.
- Set scheduled, delegated assignments and monitored performance against goals.
- Created talented team of 500+ employees through effective coaching and teaching.
- Implemented performance management frameworks and continuous improvement processes to elevate IT service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Lead projects, establish goals and objectives, coordinate staff, manage budgets and timelines, solve complex problems with specific domain expertise in information technology, and develop strategies to optimize operations.
Commander of The Main Information Center
11 Months- Led team installing, maintaining, and decommissioning network and server equipment, ensuring safety, security, and cost-effectiveness in information systems department.
- Ensure that IT delivers a robust, reliable and smart IT infrastructure
- Managed crisis situations by coordinating rapid response teams, ensuring continuous information flow to senior management.
- Generate reports on uptime, incidents, and resource utilization.
- Generated reports on uptime, incidents, and resource utilization to support decision-making.
Egyptian Procurement Office Director
2 Years 2 Months- Directed large-scale procurement operations, ensuring compliance with Egyptian and international regulations.
- Negotiated and executed complex contracts, securing favorable terms and mitigating risks.
- Managed contracts and subcontracts under national funds and U.S. Foreign Military Sales programs.
- Oversaw end-to-end supply chain operations with U.S. military agencies, freight forwarders, and Egyptian forces.
- Coordinated with U.S. Departments of Defense, State, and DSCA for approvals and licenses for training programs.
- Developed procurement policies and implemented cost-reduction strategies, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Established and maintained strategic vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
- Established strategic vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Created executive-level reports and presentations, providing critical insights for procurement decision-making.
Commander of Logistic Information System Center
5 Years 8 Months- Developed and deployed an integrated Logistics Information System for real-time tracking and inventory management across multiple warehouses.
- Directed planning and management of logistics functions, including warehousing, transportation, and customer service.
- Optimized and coordinated the full order cycle, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Led cross-functional collaboration between IT and logistics operations to achieve cost reductions and process improvements.
- Coordinated cataloging of goods, route planning, and shipment processing to ensure timely delivery.
- Developed real-time reports, dashboards, and business intelligence tools to enhance strategic decision-making.
- Managed complex port logistics, including customs clearance, docking, refueling, and waste management to streamline operations.
- Controlled transportation mode optimization using advanced TMS optimization engines.
- Implemented strict safety protocols and conducted regular equipment audits to enhance operational safety.
Visiting lecturer at Military Technical Collage
7 Years 5 Months- Conducted research and lectured in computer engineering department, focusing on advancements in technology and operational research sciences.
- Advised military students on integrating IT technologies to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness in defense contexts.
- Delivered tailored lectures to cadets on military technology applications in computer science and information technology.
Senior System Support Engineer
7 Years 11 Months- Designed and deployed scalable infrastructure solutions, maintaining system accessibility and security across multiple environments.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues, including account provisioning, network configuration, and system integration, minimizing downtime and enhancing user experience.
- Installed, configured, tested, and maintained operating systems, enterprise applications, and system management tools to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Delivered 20+ dynamic websites with IT teams, integrating customized hardware and software solutions to meet organizational needs.
- Developed and implemented tailored software solutions aligned with strategic business objectives, leveraging advanced methodologies and best practices.
- Championed automation and process optimization to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Developed 10+ enterprise applications using Oracle Designer 2000 and Information Engineering Facility (IEF), ensuring robust architecture and compliance with business requirements.
- Championed automation and process optimization, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
Software Engineer
11 Years 11 Months- Developed and maintained scalable software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks to meet client requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy robust software solutions, enhancing system performance and user experience.
- Optimized database queries and backend services to support high-availability applications and handle large data volumes efficiently.
- Developed and installed innovative LAN infrastructure using UTP cabling and switches, enhancing network reliability and performance.
- Developed and maintained scalable software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks, aligning solutions with client requirements.
- Designed, developed, tested, and maintained databases to enable efficient data retrieval and support critical business operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and deploy robust software solutions, improving system performance and user experience.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Information Technology
- Distributed system design
- Concurrency & parallelism
- Fault tolerance & resilience
- Consensus & coordination
- Agent architecture & behaviors
- Coordination & negotiation
- Communication protocols
- Distributed decision-making
- Measurement & benchmarking
- Optimization techniques
- Simulation & modeling
- Website https://fci.cu.edu.eg/Home
- Field of study Information and Communication Technologies
- Level in EQF EQF level 8
- Thesis Enhanced Multiagent Performance in Distributed Systems Environment
Master Degree of Computer Engineering - Automatic Control and Computer Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning & Neural Networks
- Pattern Recognition & Image Processing
- Computer Vision & Object Detection
- Data Preprocessing & Feature Extraction
- Model Training, Validation, and Optimization
- Designing and implementing neural network architectures for target(airplanes) recognition.
- Applying supervised learning techniques for classification and detection tasks.
- Developing image processing pipelines for feature extraction and noise reduction.
- Performing model evaluation using metrics like accuracy, precision, and recall.
- Utilizing programming languages and frameworks using C++
- Research and problem-solving in AI-driven recognition systems.
- Website https://www.mans.edu.eg/en
- Field of study Automatic Control and Computer Engineering
- Final grade Master Degree
- Level in EQF EQF level 7
- Thesis Target Recognition Using Neural Network
Pre Doctoral Program - Information and Communication Technologies
- Conducted end-to-end performance benchmarking, profiling, and bottleneck analysis; implemented optimizations that reduced response times and improved resource utilization.
- Development of scholarly writing and academic presentation skills for publication and conferences
- Website https://www.smu.edu/
- Field of study Information and Communication Technologies
- Final grade postgraduate advanced training
- Level in EQF EQF level 7
Operational Research Diploma - Mathematics and statistics not further defined
- Studied stochastic processes and simulation methods to analyze uncertainty and variability in operational environments.
- Learned and utilized linear programming and integer programming methods for resource allocation and scheduling tasks.
- Website https://fci.cu.edu.eg/Home
- Field of study Mathematics and statistics not further defined
- Level in EQF EQF level 6
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering - Computer Engineering
- Website https://www.mtc.edu.eg/
- Field of study Computer Engineering
- Level in EQF EQF level 6
Skills
Manage ICT project
Analyze software specifications
Optimize choice of ICT solution
RFP development
Business analytics
Market analysis
Healthcare system
RFP development
Manage contracts
Disaster recovery planning
Leadership & decision-making
Organizational skills
Collaboration & Communication
Research & analysis
Risk management
Leadership and decision-making
Organizational management
Cost reductions
Research and analysis
Interpersonal communication
Regulatory compliance
Teamwork
Cost management
Operational efficiency
Strategic initiatives
Executive leadership
Decision-making
Management team leadership
Algorithms
Organizational skills
Decision-making
Management team leadership
Affiliations
- 01/09/1988 – CURRENT
- Member of the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
- 01/04/2023 – CURRENT
- International Association of Engineering IAENG
- 04/05/2023 – CURRENT
- International Association of Academic plus Corporate IAAC
- 10/07/2024 – CURRENT
- Egyptian Association of Engineers
Languages
MOTHER TONGUE(S): Arabic
Other language(s): English
Listening C1
Spoken production C1
Reading C2
Spoken interaction C1
Writing C1
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
Timeline
Chief Business Officer
Tatweer Middel East and North Africa
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Associate professor of Information Technology
Future University in Egypt
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Visiting Associate Professor of Computer Science
Helwan University
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Visiting Associate Professor of Computer Science
Badr University in Cairo
09.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Director of Information Systems Department
Egyptian Armed Forces Information Systems Department
01.2018 - 06.2021Read More
Commander of The Main Information Center
Egyptian Armed Forces Information Systems Department
07.2016 - 06.2017Read More
Egyptian Procurement Office Director
Egyptian Embassy in Washington DC
03.2014 - 05.2016Read More
Commander of Logistic Information System Center
Egyptian Armed Forces Information Systems Department
07.2008 - 03.2014Read More
Visiting lecturer at Military Technical Collage
Military Technical Collage
09.2006 - 02.2014Read More
Senior System Support Engineer
Egyptian Armed Forces Information Systems Department
07.2000 - 06.2008Read More
Software Engineer
Egyptian Armed Forces Information Systems Department
07.1988 - 06.2000Read More
Military Technical Collage
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Computer Engineering
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Cairo University
Operational Research Diploma from Mathematics and statistics not further defined
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Southern Methodist University
Pre Doctoral Program from Information and Communication Technologies
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Faculty of Engineering, El Mansoura University
Master Degree of Computer Engineering from Automatic Control and Computer Engineering
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Cairo University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Information Technology
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HONOURS AND AWARDS
01/09/2022, Order of the Republic, Second Class, By the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WtuYGARmFI