Enas Ashraf

Experience

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  High Tech Center

  Jun 2002 - Jul 2005

  Matlab Instructor

  Responsible for developing and conducting Matlab courses; Programming using MATLAB®, Dynamic System Analysis using Simulink, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic Control, Image processing, Voicebox and netlab toolboxes.

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  Information Technology Industry Development Agency - ITIDA

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2016

  Senior R&D Engineer, M.Sc., ODI Registered Trainer, Certified Technology Innovation Expert

  •Technology Innovation SupportParticipate in national initiatives such as “Egypt Innovate” and others to stimulate Innovation and Entrepreneurship within ICT Firms in EgyptProvide innovation management training and consultation including innovation lifecycle, strategy, and innovation enablersProvide assessment and benchmarking for Egyptian ICT firms regarding their innovation and digital capabilities using A.T. Kearney IMP³rove AssessmentDevelop strategic technology plans for corporate and public-sector customers through Technology Roadmapping training and consultation•Technology Bridging Initiatives to Stimulate Innovation and Entrepreneurship•Lead knowledge transfer activities through being Open Data Institute(ODI) Registered TrainerEU FP7 funded project•Generate regional awareness and impact by involving both local and regional stakeholders in key conferences, events, workshops, pilot projects, and training activities•Participate in the development and implementation activities for European FP7 projects. This includes working with semantic smart spaces and IoT as well as MDD (SOFIA and LIFEWEAR EU funded Projects)•Project ManagementAssess business opportunities and market needs for project proposalsResponsible for project planning, budgeting, risk management, resource allocation, communicating project status with relevant stakeholders both locally and across teams internationally•Process Engineering Worked as Engineering Process Group Head (EPG) leading software process definition, customization, and tailoring for CMMI accreditation•Application Development Embedded systems and cross-platform development and portingDesign and implementation of semantic middleware for IoT systemsMobile application development (Android, J2ME)•Training Development and delivery of training courses for Open Data , Semantic Web, Model Driven Engineering, Innovation Management, Technology Roadmapping, Mobile Application Development and Embedded Systems Show less

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  Advansys ESC

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2020

  • Lead teams of professionals to provide Intelligent Automation (IA) solutions for customers in telecom, banking, healthcare, logistics and government sectors.• Responsible for solution roadmap creation for IA solutions through adopting latest technologies for Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Business Process Automation (BPA), AI & Cognitive solutions (AI, OCR & Chatbot), Mobile, Web, Devops, Software Architecture, UI/UX and Testing• Responsible for Annual Operation Plan including budgeting, resource and capacity planning as well development and technology roadmaps.• Monitor and evaluate team and project performance with regards to schedule, budget and risks to provide mitigations or corrective actions whenever needed Show less Manage and direct the research and innovation programs to leverage the company’s industrial internet solutions to solve customer automation and optimization challenges in the fields of manufacturing, logistics and supply chain. Explore new business opportunities by adopting the latest disruptive technology trends namely; IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, cognitive computing, and Open Data. Help customers create their Digital Transformation Roadmaps and align their business and market needs to their future technology investments.I represent Advansys ESC as an active member of Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and in organization of international conferences with latest activity being Technical Program Committee (TPC) member for IoT Solutions World Congress (IoTSWC). I also participate as technical reviewer for the IIC Journal of Innovation. Show less

  • Business Automation Manager

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Technology & Business Solutions Manager

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Innovation Manager

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
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  IDC

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2024

  Help ICT players in both public and private sectors in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey Region shape their Growth Strategies within the Emerging Digital Landscape.

  • Senior Consulting Manager, Middle East, Africa & Turkey

    Jul 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Strategy Consultant, Middle East, Africa & Turkey

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2022
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  Crayon

  Aug 2024 - now

  Sr. Manager, Digital Evolution and Innovation

  Help organizations define and execute their digital transformation strategies, overseeing the Digital Transformation Management Office (DTMO) and driving key initiatives in Digital, Data & AI, Blockchain, and IoT. Play a pivotal role in building AI Centers of Excellence (CoEs) for clients, fostering innovation and ensuring they achieve tangible business value from AI-driven solutions. Spearheads mega digital transformation pursuits, collaborating with vendors and partners to deliver cutting-edge solutions. I also lead consultative sales efforts, preparing and delivering complex proposals while acting as a trusted advisor for enterprise clients ensuring the successful solutioning of complex digital services, enabling organizations to enhance efficiency, agility, and growth. Show less