Abdul Aziz A.

Abdul Aziz A.

IT & Financial Management Consultant

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  • About me

    Founder & CEO @ Adrem Technologies | Delivering Cutting-Edge Solutions | Startups Expert | Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar

      2000 - 2003
      BBA (Hons) Finance
    • University of Peshawar

      2003 - 2004
      MBA Finance
  • Experience

    • Ali Associates Chartered Accountants

      Feb 2001 - Jul 2003
      IT & Financial Management Consultant

      1. Responsibilities: • Managed the IT department of Ali Associates Chartered Accountants.• Lead the development team for development of an accounting software’s• Lead the support team for providing support to the Consultants of Ali Associates as well as clients.• Helped the chartered accountants in closing the books of clients and auditing the clients.• Helped in the improvement of the various processes of Ali Associates as well as clients.2. Projects:• Implementation of PAMIS (Project Accounting and Management information System) at N.W.F.P On Form Water Management Project sponsored by World Bank (World Bank Credit # 3516 PAK). PAMIS (Project Accounting and Management Information System) is specifically designed for Project Management Units (PMU), Project Implementation Units (PIU) etc., to use in managing WORLD BANK loans and credits. PAMIS has been tailored to the structure of this lending and has features incorporated to assist in this type of project accounting.The system is developed for any financial organization that provides loan for various capital projects. The system is also designed for use of any government or organization that is funded by WORLD BANK.• Assisted in the designing and implementation of the Accounting and Book Keeping Processes at Govt. of Azad Kashmir, for their community infrastructure project funded by WORLD BANK.• Designed, Developed and implemented the accounting and inventory system for Tahir Enterprises, Peshawar Pakistan.• Designed, Developed and implemented the accounting, inventory and Costing system for Effendi Steels (Pvt.) Ltd. Gadoon, Pakistan. Show less

    • ISOFT Corporation

      Aug 2003 - Feb 2005
      Co-Founder & Managing Director

      1. Responsibilities: • Worked as system Analyst to develop and implement software for the various companies.• Facilitated the analysis, development, and implementation of the project.• Monitored the system support after implementation.• Training of the new interns at the software house.• Training of the Customers for the smooth operations of the software developed for them.2. Projects:• Developed Financial and Inventory Management system for Al-Imdad General Trading (Pvt.) Ltd. Company Peshawar, Pakistan.• Developed an Inventory Management System for OE (Office Equipment Corporation), Peshawar Pakistan.• Developed software for managing the data entry process for entering the information of Pakistani nationals at Bay Bay Soft, Mardan Pakistan.• Developed an Inventory Management System for Star Traders. Show less

    • Tammam Engineering LLC, Dubai

      Mar 2005 - Jul 2006
      Financial Controller

      1. Responsibilities: • As Financial Controller:a. Budgeting, forecasting, reporting, review and setting of policies & procedures for effective controls and operational efficiencies.b. Preparation of consolidated and separates financial statements for all the offices I-e Dubai and Iran offices.c. Preparation of annual reports of the company.d. Negotiations with the banks and ensuring the availability of funds for the payments.e. Monitoring and forecasting the cash flow of the company.f. Monitoring the activities of the accounts departments of all the branches and specifically monitoring the procurement activities of Dubai Office.g. Handling and negotiating for the terms and conditions of the letter of credits and negotiation with the suppliers, customers and the banks.h. Monitoring the imports and exports of the goods.i. Coordinating with manufacturers, agents, distributors and Customers.j. Supervising all office operations.k. Follow up payments issues.• As Project Manager:Tammam Engineering is handling multi million Euro projects for metering, analyzer and controller system for the oil and gas industries. My responsibilities in the projects were as under.a. Negotiations with the customers and supplier for the payment terms and conditions.b. Contract Review and suggestions to Management for the terms and conditions.c. Working with engineers for making the schedules of the projects.d. Monitoring the project schedule for in time delivery, engineering and commission of the projects.e. Preparing the budget for the projects.f. Preparing and monitoring the cash flow of the projects.g. Monitoring the cost of the projects.h. Preparing the variance report of individual projects. i. Preparing the consolidated reports for costing and variance of all the projects.j. Preparing the final report of the projects and then presenting it to the management. Show less

    • Synergy Software Systems, Dubai

      Aug 2006 - Nov 2008
      Project Manager/Lead Consultant

      1. Responsibilities: • Project Management• Solution Architecture• Pre Sales Consultant (System Integration)2. Projects:• Projects Completeda. Implemented HR and Payroll system at Emaar Hospitality Group. HRMS system is integrated with Guest Best System (Used for maintaining SOP’s, Job Description and Employee on boarding processes), Time & Attendance System is integrated with Payroll and Payroll is integrated with Financials. Designed the whole solution for Emaar Hospitality Group.b. Implemented HRMS, Payroll and Timesheets System at Al Mojil Middle East. Payroll system is integrated with Financials and Timesheets System is integrated with Projects. Designed the solution for Al Mojil Middle East.d. Implemented HRMS, Payroll and Timesheet system at Orion Holding LLC. The Payroll system is integrated with financials. The system is implemented on a central server which is accessed by 7 offices of Orion Holding across the GCC.e. Implemented HRMS, Payroll and Timesheet system at Dutco – Dubai Transport Company. The Payroll System is integrated with Financials and the Timesheet system is integrated with Projects.f. Implemented HRMS, Payroll and Timesheet system at Dutco – McConnell Dowell LLC. The Payroll System is integrated with Payroll and Timesheets system is integrated with Projects.g. Implemented Oracle Financials (AP,AR,GL,FA,CM), Oracle Inventory and Oracle Projects at Bin Hafeez Group. The Financials are integrated with RIB (Material Estimation and Costing System).h. Implemented HRMS, Payroll and Timesheet System at Holiday Inn Sharjah. The Payroll system is integrated with Financials.• Support & UpgradesI have personally provided the support and upgrade services to the following clients.a. Pepsico Dubaib. Pepsi Jeddahc. Tanqiad. Orion Holdinge. Dutco McConnell Dowellf. Dutco – Dubai Transport Companyg. Holiday Inn Sharjah Show less

    • Circle K / 24 Seven (Convenience Arabia), Dubai

      Dec 2008 - Apr 2012
      Manager IT & Business Strategy

      1. Responsibilities as Manager IT:To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the IT Department; administer the IT budget, staff and physical facilities of the department.The following are my core responsibilities as Manager IT• Strategy & Planning• Strategic IT initiatives• Control & Budgeting• Management of People• Network Security• Service & Support• Business Processes Development & Improvement• Enterprise infrastructure and Applications Management2. Responsibilities as Manager Business Strategy:Below are my core responsibilities as a manager business strategy.• Facilitate team of senior management in strategy development and corporate visioning planning sessions.• Assist the Strategy Development Team in a. Strategy formulationb. Strategy Implementationc. Strategy follow up d. Evaluation of Strategy and Business Performancee. Strategic process improvements f. Communication of strategies to all stakeholders• Contribute to business growth by identifying & prioritizing potential business opportunities 3. Projects• Design and implementation of company infrastructure • Design, Selection and Implementation of Firewall and VPN using sonic wall technology.• Design, Selection and Implementation of Retail Managemen System across 14 stores• Design, Selection and Implementation of Customer Loyalty Program• Design and implementation of data synchronization between the stores and Head Office.• Design, Selection and implementation of Video Surveillance system for store and deploying the same on the web for the security team to monitor the stores online.• Design, selection and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 (Financials, HR & Payroll , supply chain and Retail Modules) • Formulation of Business Strategy for the Company, implementation and monitoring of the same. Show less

    • Adrem Technologies

      May 2012 - now

      In line with our commitment to advancing the legacy of Adrem Technologies and providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions, we have integrated the operations of Vertexsoft (SMC-Private) Limited and Zealous Global Trading LLC into one organization. This strategic move enables us to further expand our services globally and continue our pursuit of delivering innovative solutions to our valued clients.Our services encompass a wide range of technological solutions, including Cloud Services, Mobile and Web Application Development, IT Staff Augmentation, Managed Services, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Show less In 2012, during a time of substantial growth and expansion opportunities for businesses, a major challenge arose due to the scarcity of specialized solution providers. It was at this point that Adrem Technologies came into existence, inspired by the Latin term 'ad rem' which translates to 'relevant – to the point'. The sole aim of the company was to provide customers with industry-specific and precise solutions. With a clear mission and a determination to succeed, Adrem Technologies has since assembled a team of experienced and proficient Consultants and Solution Architects, who possess deep industry knowledge and solution expertise. As a result, the company has continued to thrive and excel over the years. Show less

      • Founder & CEO

        Mar 2023 - now
      • Founder & Managing Director

        May 2012 - Mar 2023
    • Zealous Global Trading L.L.C

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2023
      Founder & Managing Director

      Zealous Global is an industry leading specialist in IoT and Smart Home Automation Systems and is the distribution arm of Zealous Solar and Vertexsoft in United Arab Emirates.

    • Zealous Solar (SMC-Private) Limited

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2023
      Founder & CEO

      Our Mission is to become the leader of providing renewal and affordable energy solutions and related products in Pakistan, Middle East and Africa.Zealous is an industry leading specialist in Renewable Energy Systems with a history of successful execution of Residential, Commercial and industrial projects.Zealous is the brand name of Zealous Solar (SMC-Private) limited. The products i-e. Solar Panels, Dry Solar Batteries, Inverters and Voltage Stabilizers, are distributed under the Zealous brand.With years of research and development Zealous was finally able to launch its own product range which is Solar on/off grid inverters, Polycrystalline and Mono crystalline solar panels, Solar Gel Batteries and voltage stabilizers under the brand name Zealous. Show less

    • Vertexsoft (SMC-Private) Limited

      Aug 2019 - Mar 2023
      Founder & CEO

      We build IoT and Business Applications on cloud platforms for Retail, Real Estate, Schools and Hospitals sectors. Our Intelligent Cloud runs on the world’s most trusted and comprehensive cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure making it easy and quick to implement, customize, support, maintain, scale, and grow. Vertexsoft offerings are fueled by the Intelligent Cloud, which streamlines and improves business processes.Vertexsoft has three main divisions to deliver our state-of-the-art solutions and to fulfill our commitment to our customers.· Software House: Here we develop our state of the art and robust solutions.· Training Institute: Here we train young talent on the latest software development applications. Talented candidates are given opportunity to work in our software house.· Testing Center: Here we test the skills of the candidate who are getting training with us. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Managing Microsoft Dynamics® Implementations

      Microsoft
      May 2013
    • Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2012 Trade and Logistics

      Microsoft
      May 2013