Dr. Mohammad J. Baker د. محمد ابوبكر

Experience

• 

  ISSP | Information Systems Security Partners

  Jan 2005 - May 2007

  Software Engineering

  • Analyzing user requirements.• Researching, designing and writing new software programs.• Testing new programs and fault finding.• Evaluating the software and systems that make computers and hardware work.• Developing existing programs by analysing and identifying areas for modification.• Integrating existing software products and getting incompatible platforms to work together.• Creating technical specifications and test plans.• Writing and testing code and then refining and rewriting as necessary.• Writing systems to control the scheduling of jobs on a mainframe computer or to control the access allowed to users or remote systems.• Writing operational documentation with technical authors.• Maintaining systems by monitoring and correcting software defects.• Working closely with other staff, such as project managers, graphic artists, designers, developers, systems analysts, and sales and marketing professionals.• Consulting clients/colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and with a view to writing or modifying current operating systems.• Investigating new technologies.• Continually updating technical knowledge and skills by attending in-house and/or external courses, reading manuals and accessing new applications. Show less

• 

  ISSP | Information Systems Security Partners

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  Technical Team Leader

  • Manage development teams by conducting daily stand ups, ensuring sprints are completed on time and removing impediments.• Provide guidance for the team with technical architecture as needed.• Participate in code development (part-time) by actively writing code and conducting unit testing.• Provide technical leadership for project and team through design and code reviews, ensuring best technical practices are applied.• Mentoring the project team with client communication, interpersonal communication, technical practices, etc.• Work with development team to troubleshoot development environment, production environment,performance tune and optimize code.• Participate in the interview process for Sr. and Semi-Sr. Developers If there is not a Solutions Manager assigned to work with the Team Lead, this position will also be responsible for: - Responsible for ensuring project estimates and schedules are created. - Providing project status reports to VPA Regional Manager, Sr. Partner (Business Development) and/or Client. Show less

• 

  Bosta Nederland BV

  May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Director of Development and Implementation

  • Define, maintain, implement, support, troubleshoot, install, manage and configure BOSTA Applications and all technologies such as IIS, Active Directory, SQL server, etc...• Research new technologies and solutions to meet corporate needs.• Ensure a high level of service by identifying problems, trends and areas for improvement.

• 

  National Information Center, Ministry of Interior, Saudi Arabia

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  Software Consultant

  • Implement content focused solutions including web content management, document management, digital asset management, and records management.• Design, develop, integrate and customize Content Management products utilizing development technologies such as XML/XSLT, Java Microsoft/.NET, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, etc.• Implement solutions within multiple architectural environments including IIS, Apache, SQL Server, etc.• Suggest innovative solutions to business problems/processes that leverage technology to provide differentiation, efficiency improvements, and better user experiences.• Training of end users, developers, and system administrators.• Develop documentation for requirements analysis, design specifications, user’s guides, installation guides, custom training materials, or project plans. • Provide technical documentation for custom solutions developed.• Provide leadership, technical, and project assistance to less experienced team members. Show less

• 

  STC Solutions

  May 2012 - Jun 2013

  PMO Consultant

  • With deep application-development experience, infrastructure and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Server technologies build a PMO using MS Project Server 2010.• Developing end to end workflow process for PMO Department.• Develop and deliver training, workshops and presentations on project management tools, team building and related skills.• Understand project requirements, train and guide users to implement projects.• Responsible for managing a business technology project.• Develop project charters and plans.• Manage the project scope and manage the changes.• Identify project risks and mitigating them.. Show less

• 

  Premier Technology LTD

  May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Project Management Consultant

  • Working with executives, team leads, project managers, and teams to define requirements, configure setup, deploy, adopt, and effectively utilize EPM solutions. • Develops project plans including estimates of cost and resources required.• Researches and documents organizational reviews, work-flow analysis, management and staff analysis.• Analyse and document client expectations and formulate an appropriate Microsoft EPM solution.• Facilitating EPM business and configuration requirements workshops.• Maintain effective solution deployment functioning for all appropriate stakeholders.• Configure the system functionality according to best practice and the client’s functional and business requirements.• Provide effective EPM user training and assist in developing comprehensive user guides or training manuals.• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.• Test custom developed solutions, document installation instructions and manage releases to clients. Show less

• 

  Elm Company

  Jun 2013 - now

  Senior Principal Consultant

  • Developing a digital transformation strategy for government entities• Analyzing IT requirements within organizations and giving independent and objective advice on the use of IT• Clarifying a client's system specifications, understanding their work practices and the nature of their business;• Preparing the initiative road map documentation and presenting solutions to customers.• Advise on options, risks, costs vs. benefits, impact on other business processes and system priorities • Organizing and delivering training for clients and other consultants• Pitching consulting opportunities through following up on RFPs and by liasoning with other units in Al-Elm• Market research and analysis.• Manage the team to ensure that the team is well organized with clear individual and collective goals/objectives and they are highly motivated and able to perform at the highest possible level.• Being involved in sales, Presales and support services• Identifying potential clients and building and maintaining contacts.• Meeting with clients to determine accurate requirements and scope and formulating high level business cases when needed. Show less