Abed Kotob

Experience

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  GE

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Trainee | Digital Technology Enterprise Program

  Completed practical task modules in:- High-level Business Process Mapping- Developing Fishbone Diagrams- Summarizing a Problem Statement- Identifying a Potential Solution

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  Beirut AI

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Editor

  My writing skills and passion for artificial intelligence allowed me to thrive in this position with Beirut AI. It was a great opportunity to enhance my skills and join the community through their different meetings, boot camps, and hackathons. My contribution through this position was as follows:- Authored and arranged Beirut AI Newsletters using MailChimp- Published monthly Blogs that included community events recaps on Medium- Designed and organized newsletter templates and assisted in marketing campaigns- Collaborated with the marketing & communications team via Trello, Slack, Zoom, and Google Drive Tools- Proposed ideas for new technical and non-technical blogs Show less

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  SchemaZone

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

  Project Manager Intern

  Working on projects efficiently and effectively is vital for the growth of economies. With the aim of better executing and delivering projects, I applied to this training opportunity with SchemaZone where I got instructed by Ms. Nilma Guma, a professional in project management and human development, on the best practices for managing projects. My focus was on SchemaZone's Center for Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Development (CEED) and my contribution was as follows:- Applied project management techniques in weekly team assignments- Delivered weekly presentations pertaining to the project- Proposed a project charter, a business plan, a project timeline, and a business process- Created a custom meeting minutes template, reporting document template, and a decision tree- Estimated project budget- Brainstormed team selection criteria for the project and conflict resolution techniques Show less

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  IED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Business Trainee

  In order to enhance my creative startup ideas and satisfy my curiosity in the business field, I participated in the CREACT4MED training program hosted by the Insitute for Entrepreneurship Development. This program aims to boost entrepreneurship and job creation for youth and women through the cultural and creative industries in the Southern Neighborhood of the European Union. This opportunity provided me with value through different means including:- Online training modules (CCI Sector, Business Basics, Ideation, Concept Design & Prototyping, Company Formation, Marketing, Pitching, Internationalization) - Meetings with trainers and discussions relevant to the different training topics- Webinars hosting entrepreneurs in the CCI sector- Resources from trainers and feedback on my proposed startup ideas Show less

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  Association of Energy Engineers - Lebanon Chapter

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Energy and Sustainability Research Intern

  As the world shifts towards sustainable energy, I found this great opportunity with the Association of Energy Engineers to get more informed about sustainability while researching the topic of Waste-to-Energy and attending webinars about different topics in sustainable energy. As part of a team I worked on the following:- Researching the different phases of the W2E process - Looking into considerations and constraints in the operating plants- Presenting and discussing research conclusions through weekly meetings with Mr. Atef Haddad, a certified energy manager who works as Plant Manager at Sicomo S.A.L Show less

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  Touch Lebanon

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Network Engineering Intern

  The telecommunications sector is central to everything we do in our day-to-day lives. To further improve my knowledge of networking technologies, I join touch's technical department and got a better understanding of how the company operates while getting exposed to the different tools used by the team. The team further provided us with knowledge of:- Mobile networks evolution 2G-3G-4G and radio multiple access- Network planning taking into consideration the coverage, capacity, and quality tradeoff- Network optimization, service quality enhancement, and knowledge of network KPIs- Utilization of network performance and quality measurement tools- 5G mobile network evolution and services revolution Show less

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  PwC Middle East

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  - Developed a "Client Evidence Dashboard (CED)" for better centralization and management of evidence.- Conducted an IT audit review for a leading company in KSA.- Lead and supported on multiple client proposals in KSA, UAE and Oman.- Supported in an IT Audit and Life Underwriting Claims Review for a leading insurance company in Oman.- Documented and tested application controls for the Trade and Finance module at a leading bank in UAE.- Utilized AI to develop, with high efficiency, a Risk Control Matrix (RCM) structure of improved navigation and referencing than usual RCM templates. Show less I joined PwC as an associate in the assurance line of service, specifically in technology risk.Professional Accomplishments:- Supported in business impact analysis as part of our business continuity engagement in Qatar- Performed a compliance assessment for a leading financial services client in UAE- Prepared cybersecurity policies and procedures for a client in KSA- Performed external and internal audit reviews for various insurance companies in the Middle East with focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs) and best practices. - Supported on various tasks related to preparing risk-control matrices, IT strategy review, and BCM- Drafted, designed and reviewed business proposals in English and Arabic submitted to big GCC clientsInnovative Development:- Developed a "Focus List" tool for prioritizing client work and tasks- Developed a "Jobs Launchpad" tool imbedded in our assurance job tracker for enhanced accessibility- Developed a "Personal Tracker" tool for engagements, proposals, trainings, assets, and team resources- Developed a "Goals Dashboard" tool for tracking goals set for the year and feedback received - Compiled and organized insights of "PwC Professional" into "Professional Affirmations" sheet- Tested a custom GPT for a professional use caseNetworking & Community Initiatives:- Connected with the engagement team on site and the wider team remotely- Created network tracking sheets for managing relationships within the team- Started an Associates Hub to build connections at the level of associates- Created a shared database of resources from work templates to tips targeted for associates- Joined the AllAbilities network to share insights around fostering an inclusive cultureLearning Experience:- Completed data analytics program with main focus on Power BI and Alteryx- Took part in courses on various topics through the company learning platform- Attended several webinars on AI, ESG, sustainability and trainings specific to my LoS Show less

  • Experienced Risk Consultant

    Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Associate

    Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Digital Mentor

    Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
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  Mycelium Workforce

  Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

  Business Development Associate
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  Stealth Startup

  Jan 2025 - now

  Co-Founder and CEO