Mahmoud Abdallah PMP, PMO-CP, TOT

Experience

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  Cairo Communication Systems (CCS)

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  IT Project Engineer

  •Involved in designing CCTV & Security systems networks, (Banks, Hospitals, Hotel, etc), setting up and programming APOLLO access control.•Managed day to day administrative aspects of the project to ensure seamless operations. Prepared and presented basic drawing for units’ distribution in view of consultant drawings and specifications.

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  Lokma Group

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Sr. IT System Engineer

  •Rendered second level of technical support pertaining to configuring DC, active directory, DNS, DHCP and group policy.•Managed end user accounts, permissions, and access rights, conducted Microsoft operating systems configurations, data backups and disaster recovery operations (Symantec backup Exec 2012).•Worked on Microsoft Exchange 2010 & TMG Forefront 2010 Firewall. Administered and supported infrastructure applications (Micros Res 3700 EM server, Sun Systems)

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  Limak İnşaat Kuwait S.P.C

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Sr.IT Project Engineer

  •Coordinated activities related to rehabilitation and expansion of Cairo International Airport Terminal Building NO.2 (TB2)•Managed project IT installation works, CCTV & Security systems and network infrastructure solutions.•Assessed contract specifications, process design and client requirements. Participated in technical coordination meetings called by the client / consultant.

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  Advanced Computer Technology

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  IT Project Manager

  •Followed up with concerned stakeholders in managing ICT projects from initiation to closure based on project contractual and other SLA parameters.•Guided team members in preparing business case to align with organization strategy. Evaluated and approved bids and tender documents prior to issuing to the market.•Identified and negotiated schedules, milestones, budgets and resource requirements to ensure seamless implementation of project phases.•Set up and managed effective risk mitigation measures based on identified and potential project risks. Ensured availability of sponsorship approval for changes in project scope and business requirements.•Interacted with the customer and IT teams to affect smooth User Acceptance Testing. Maintain project profitability through control, review, analyze and report project progress, costs and resources used. Show less

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  Freelance, self-employed

  May 2016 - Dec 2019

  Freelancer PMP Trainer

  • Freelancing Training – Egypt• Expert in providing training to both corporate and professional individuals. Design and develop educational materials and resources to support professional candidates to pass the PMP exams.

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  GBM

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  Senior IT Project Manager

  •Involved in end-to-end management of IT projects from initiation to closure, to support the delivery of the agreed business benefits based on project plan.•Render consultancy in preparing business case to align with organization strategy. Evaluate and approve bids and tender documents prior to issuing to the market.•Identify and negotiate schedules, milestones, budgets and resource requirements to ensure seamless implementation of project plan and build strong communications with stakeholder.•Define and implement effective risk mitigation plans based on identified and potential project risks. Obtain sponsorship approval for changes in project scope and business requirements.•Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.•Follow up with the customer and IT teams to affect smooth User Acceptance Testing. Maintain project profitability through control, review, analyze and report project progress, costs and resources used. Show less

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  Systems Engineering of Egypt - SEE

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  PM Team Lead

  •Lead Project Managers Team in Banking/Commercial Sector.•Followed up with concerned stakeholders in managing IT projects from initiation to closure based on project contract.•Identify and negotiate schedules, milestones, budgets and resource requirements to ensure seamless implementation of project plan and build strong communications with stakeholder.• Define and implement effective risk mitigation plans based on identified and potential project risks. Obtain sponsorship approval for changes in project scope and business requirements.•Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.•Follow up with the customer and IT teams to affect smooth User Acceptance Testing. Maintain project profitability through control, review, analyze and report project progress, costs and resources used.•Identify Project Manager team’s KPIs and follow up with the invoicing and collection process. Show less

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  Information & eGovernment Authority

  Jul 2022 - now

  PM Consultant

  •Consult in project management activities and Agile methodologies for GIS directorate in IGA.•Solid experience in PMO, IT project portfolio management, portfolio status reporting and registry maintenance, development of processes and procedures.•Previous experience in developing and implementing processes tools and systems•Demonstrated experience in supporting technology and business Project Governance experience•An understanding of project management and change management concepts•Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Project Managers and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects•Good knowledge of Agile and waterfall Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of making decisions with limited information.•Strong analytical skills to absorb and evaluate large amounts of detail, even when conflicting.•Strong presentation skills Show less