Abdulhamid Alhamwi

Experience

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  SCS

  Apr 2008 - May 2008

  Trainee

  Training course on Troubleshooting, fixing ADSL, ISDN and LEASED line Networks, and Implementing LEASED line networks

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  Bic Tech

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2010

  Product Manager - CoFounder

  - Focus on technological issues to troubleshoot and find new solutions- Works mainly with Z-Wave, Upnp, wireless and networking Technologies- Develop and Create website, brochures and other marketing materials- Provide IT Support services for AlHamwi GRP

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  Smart Elite Co.

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Remote Support Engineer - Part Time

  Smart Elite Saudi Arabia started as a private small business. I was a co-founder and partner in this company. I was responsible for every technical and marketing aspect. The company got bigger and it was purchased by a local company and I am with my partner managing bigger projects and leading 7 colleagues.Responsibilities:• Design and configure wireless home automation systems in Saudi Arabia• Prepare technical proposals for Home Automation Projects• Find new partners and sign agreements with vendorsAchievements:• Design and configure more than 40 wireless home automation projects• Supervise and manage the design of website, brochures and marketing data• Create the website and content of www.smartelite.net & smartelite.net/store Show less

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  Talents Center

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2013

  Technical Content Consultant - Part Time

  - Building the FabLab materials (Manuals, Guides and Workshops)- Working on Raspberry Pie to develop new projects

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  FIBARO Türkiye

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  Sales & Support Engineer

  Fibaro Turkey is the exclusive distributor for Fibaro in Turkey. I was recruited for my technical experience in FIbaro and Z-wave technology and for my sales skills. I have contacted more than 100 companies in MENA and was awarded for achieving the quarterly target. Handled more than 20 presentations and 10 training sessionsResponsibilities:• Giving training sessions for Fibaro resellers (in English and Arabic)• Finding new partners / resellers in the region• Integrate and develop new solutions using Fibaro systemAchievements:• Open sales channels and sign agreements with 11 resellers inSaudi Arabia – Iraq – Egypt – Jordan – Qatar – Iran and exceeded the sales target• Design a Network topology for a compound with smart home systems• Develop a media center using raspberry pi and integrate it with the Fibaro system• Website Arabic and English content development of fibaroturkiye.com Show less

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  SmartElite Co. Dubai

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Product Manager

  Smart Elite is a Smart wireless solutions provider and an exclusive partner for Vitrum and TeknoPalas in UAE. I was recruited to establish the company starting from writing a business plan to leading 5 colleagues to build up the company’s system and market share. Efforts were awarded by reaching the ROI in one year.Responsibilities:• Introduce Smart Elite to the local market • Integrate Z-wave system with other protocols• Finding solutions and preparing proposals for big projects• Creating new business opportunities and specifying market requirements• Giving technical and Sales training for Vitrum resellers in KSA and UAE • Support resellers with Fibaro and Vitrum products in the regionAchievements:• Manage and install wireless home automation system for 12 projects in UAE• Sign Partner / reseller agreements with 8 companies in UAE• Obtain Vitrum exclusive distributorship• Completed 2 Parking RFID smart projects Show less

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  Imagicle

  Sept 2015 - now

  - Managing Technical activities in the Middle East. Leading the advanced services team and presales team in the middle east- Handling big PoCs with strategic clients/partners- Work closely with sales team to understand client's requirements and propse the best suitable solution- Maintain and build new relashipships with partners and resellers- Building a network of partners and clients that referes to the Technical team for technical questions and assistance- Preparing technical offers and replies to RFPs Show less Planning and Managing the projects implementation of Imagicle Software starting from kick-off to going live and reporting.Assisting also in Sales activities and have pre-sales roles. Working directly with customers or partners on-site or remotely to configure and meet clients’ expectations. Have considered as Imagicle technical reference for technical related inquiries in the Middle East. Providing training to partners and new Imagicle employees.Achievements:• Promoted to Team leader after 2 years of joining the company• Led the team to manage the largest company projects for governmental and private entities• Closed 500+ projects in the Middle east• Closed 60+ PoCs managing them from presales meetings to closure• Received 9.8/10 score in customer evaluation surveys• Increased pipeline by providing excellent presales and post-sales support• Prepare the project delivery strategy in the ME Show less

  • Technical Solution Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Advanced Service Engineer Team Leader

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2022