Ali Kazem

Experience

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  Intl Computer and communication systems

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2014

  Information Technology Project Manager

  Responsibilities are the following:* Planning the stages of the project and how each affects the business* Coordinating the project team* Agreeing costs, timescales and standards to be met and monitoring these through the project* Adjusting the plans where needed* Making sure there is a smooth change over from the old system to the new one* Keeping management and clients updated on progress* Evaluation of each project stage and once completed* Speaking management team/clients to find out what they want* Advise clients objectively on where IT might make a difference to the businessDuties:* Managing a team of over 10 administrative & technical staff.* Strengthening the IT infrastructure through to implementing new technologies.* Responsible for hardware and software installation, maintenance and repair.* Performing routine audits of systems and software.* Manage the IT budgets and expenditure on hardware and software.* Developing & maintaining the company IT systems, software and databases.* Recommending and implementing improvements and efficiencies.* Reporting to the IT Director.* Having excellent time management, confidentiality & communication skills.* Having strong IT, commercial, planning and budgeting skills.* Management of server software and associated backup routines.* To evaluate, test, advise, train and support I.T. related projects.* Procurement of IT hardware, software and maintenance products & services.* Maintaining documentation of changes regarding users, functions & systems. Show less

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  GrandHills, a Luxury Collection Hotel & SPA

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2020

  IT Manager

  Over 5 years of management experience in Systems, Network Administration and Project Management environments in the hotel industry with successful hotel opening. A driven team leader responsible for implementation of IT standards, operations, and information security systems, with excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision making skills. Proven ability in alignment of IT initiatives with the achievement of business goals.

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  Entreprises A R Hourie S.A.L.

  Nov 2020 - now

  IT Manager