Sherif Mohamed

Experience

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  France Telecom EGT

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2015

  Manager, Core Technology Infrastructure

  As Manager of Core Technology Infrastructure, I was responsible for defining strategic direction, improving operational resilience, and enhancing IT infrastructure to align with business goals. My efforts led to a 20% revenue boost and a 30% reduction in project timelines through optimized workflows, efficient resource allocation, and a culture of continuous improvement. I focused on aligning infrastructure with France Telecom’s strategic objectives while driving cost optimization and ensuring high availability.Key Achievements:• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Strategic Team Realignment: Led restructuring efforts that improved team productivity by 20%, fostering a collaborative environment aligned with revenue objectives and accelerating delivery timelines.• Business Continuity & Resilience: Implemented disaster recovery and continuity protocols, achieving 100% data protection and reducing downtime by 40%, enhancing organizational resilience and reliability.• Operational Efficiency: Orchestrated cost management strategies, achieving a 30% reduction in operational expenses while maintaining service quality and optimizing resource allocation.• Process Improvement & DevOps Integration: Streamlined DevOps workflows, reducing deployment times by 30% and increasing release frequency by 25%, positioning the team for greater agility and responsiveness.• Vendor & Partnership Management: Negotiated strategic vendor contracts and improved procurement cycle times by 30%, achieving cost savings and ensuring alignment with the technology roadmap.• IT Governance & Compliance: Established and enforced IT governance policies, improving adherence by 20% and reducing compliance-related issues by 30%, ensuring alignment with industry standards.By fostering an inclusive, performance-driven culture, I enabled my team to deliver high-quality results that supported France Telecom’s mission of providing reliable, scalable, and secure technology solutions. Show less

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  PetroChina Canada

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2019

  Manager, Technology Infrastructure

  As Manager of Core Technology Infrastructure, I was responsible for defining strategic direction, improving operational resilience, and enhancing IT infrastructure to align with business goals. My efforts led to a 20% revenue boost and a 30% reduction in project timelines through optimized workflows, efficient resource allocation, and a culture of continuous improvement. I focused on aligning infrastructure with France Telecom’s strategic objectives while driving cost optimization and ensuring high availability.Key Achievements:• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Strategic Team Realignment: Led restructuring efforts that improved team productivity by 20%, fostering a collaborative environment that aligned with revenue objectives and accelerated delivery timelines.• Business Continuity & Resilience: Implemented disaster recovery and continuity protocols, achieving 100% data protection and reducing downtime by 40%, strengthening organizational resilience and reliability.• Operational Efficiency: Orchestrated cost management strategies, achieving a 30% reduction in operational expenses while maintaining service quality and optimizing resource allocation.• Process Improvement & DevOps Integration: Streamlined DevOps workflows, reducing deployment times by 30% and increasing release frequency by 25%, positioning the team for greater agility and responsiveness.• Vendor & Partnership Management: Negotiated strategic vendor contracts and improved procurement cycle times by 30%, achieving cost savings and ensuring that the technology roadmap aligned with long-term goals.• IT Governance & Compliance: Established and enforced IT governance policies that improved adherence by 20% and reduced compliance-related issues by 30%, ensuring alignment with industry standards.By fostering a performance-driven culture, I enabled my team to deliver high-quality results that supported France Telecom’s mission of providing reliable, scalable, and secure technology solutions. Show less

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  Amazon

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

  Manager, Technology Enablement

  At Amazon, I led strategic initiatives to enhance cloud infrastructure, optimize cybersecurity, and drive digital transformation. My approach centered on aligning Amazon’s rapid-growth technology goals with scalable, resilient systems and streamlined processes, resulting in a 30% performance boost across core infrastructure.Key Achievements:• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cloud & Infrastructure Transformation: Spearheaded hybrid cloud architecture, integrating AWS and on-prem solutions to boost scalability by 25% and cut costs by 20%, ensuring flexibility to meet demand fluctuations.• Cybersecurity Leadership: Strengthened security protocols by 50% and reduced unauthorized access incidents by 30% through network microsegmentation, SOC/SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar), and advanced endpoint protection.• Digital Transformation & Automation: Rolled out enterprise-wide automation, reducing manual workloads by 50%, elevating productivity by 35%, and cutting project timelines by 25%.• Cost Optimization: Standardized resource usage to reduce IT spending by 30%, saving Amazon $500K annually, and reinvested in innovation. Streamlined asset management, reducing hardware and software overhead.• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Enhanced decision-making with Tableau and Power BI, contributing a 40% boost in actionable insights, and improving operational efficiency by 20%.With a focus on digital transformation, proactive cybersecurity, and data-driven insights, I fostered Amazon’s reputation for technology innovation and operational excellence. Additionally, I cultivated a high-performance team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), consistently achieving 95% SLA adherence and a 90% stakeholder satisfaction rate. My efforts in leadership, strategic planning, and performance optimization contributed to seamless technology operations and Amazon’s broader business objectives. Show less

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  EHealth, Inc.

  Aug 2022 - now

  Senior Manager, Datacenter & Cloud Infrastructure

  Leading eHealth’s data center and cloud infrastructure transformation, I drive impactful digital change by advancing scalability, security, and cost-efficiency across a large-scale cloud and on-promises ecosystems. Through strategic cloud migration and optimization on Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, I delivered a 30% reduction in capital expenditure and enhanced collaboration by 25% via Microsoft 365. Leading a migration of over 500 applications, I decreased infrastructure costs by 30% and improved system efficiency by 25%, through adopting Agile, DevOps, incorporating CI/CD, Kubernetes, and automation to reduce project timelines by 35%.Key Achievements:• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Digital Transformation: Led initiatives that enhance agility and foster a tech-forward culture. Integrated AI and IoT, reducing downtime by 25% and boosting resource utilization by 20%.• Cloud Adoption Stewardship: Spearheaded the migration of 500+ applications to the cloud, enhancing scalability and reducing costs by 30%.• Cybersecurity Strengthening: Elevated network security with VMware NSX microsegmentation, cutting unauthorized access incidents by 30%, and established a data governance framework that boosted data quality by 40%.• Operational Efficiency & Innovation: Integrated AI and IoT into cloud and data center systems, reducing downtime by 25% and increasing resource utilization by 20%.• Strategic Planning: Spearheaded long-term IT strategy development, boosting productivity by 30% and consistently meeting 95% of project timelines.I continuously align IT governance and digital transformation initiatives with business goals, focusing on robust cybersecurity, efficient cost management, and seamless cloud integration to drive operational excellence. Through effective vendor management, I reduced IT expenses by $1M, while budget optimization efforts led to a 20% decrease in operational costs. Show less