Akram Sarhan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor at University of Jeddah- Claim this Profile
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Experience
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Assistant Professor
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Aug 2017 - Present
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Lecturer
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2017
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Doctoral Candidate
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Dec 2014 - Apr 2017
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PhD Student & Research Assistant
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
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Lecturer and Research Assistant
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Feb 2010 - Feb 2015
Performed chairman duties for several months for new Computer and Information Technology Department at the College of Science & Art north Jeddah campus.Member of the founding committee of the Management information system track (MIS), The MIS track curriculum plan for the undergraduate level was based on the recommendation of ACM/IEEE.Worked as a research assistant to collect data in area such as information technology services and wireless networks.Member of the founding committee… Performed chairman duties for several months for new Computer and Information Technology Department at the College of Science & Art north Jeddah campus.Member of the founding committee of the Management information system track (MIS), The MIS track curriculum plan for the undergraduate level was based on the recommendation of ACM/IEEE.Worked as a research assistant to collect data in area such as information technology services and wireless networks.Member of the founding committee of the Computer and information system DepartmentTaught information technology classes for the college undergraduate studentsWorked as a team member to screen, interview and recruit new faculty members for the computer and information Technology Department.Member of the college Technical committee that was responsible for managing many on campus IT ongoing projects such as college computers labs and Fiber Optic NetworkDeveloped a plan & Custom design for the college new computing facility future Building including all design aspects that need to be considered, room layout, computer hardware, printing systems, projection/presentation systems, etc. Researched The greatest influence of Budget, applications and operating systems on the computer hardware and software partsManaged and assigned staffing to install, configure, and maintain hardware and software for the college computer labsResearched and designed a plan to implement the latest colleges best Technology like Campus Satellite wireless Networks, College channel and TV stations Show more Show less
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Professional Service Consultant lead
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Jul 2007 - Dec 2008
Worked on managing testing activities for ERP applications, trained and supervised teams for various Newmerix Corporation (Pyramid Partner) clients (Placer County, Kaiser Permanent, Baltimore Air Coil, Trinet, PGS, University of Colorado, University of Arkansas, University of Wisconsin, TransOcean, CrossTex Energy Services, Conde Nast Publication, Rockefeller Group, International Track Engine Corporation, Southern Ute Indian Triple Growth Fund), functional PeopleSoft leads, technical… Worked on managing testing activities for ERP applications, trained and supervised teams for various Newmerix Corporation (Pyramid Partner) clients (Placer County, Kaiser Permanent, Baltimore Air Coil, Trinet, PGS, University of Colorado, University of Arkansas, University of Wisconsin, TransOcean, CrossTex Energy Services, Conde Nast Publication, Rockefeller Group, International Track Engine Corporation, Southern Ute Indian Triple Growth Fund), functional PeopleSoft leads, technical developers, project managers, in the areas of PeopleSoft HR, Finance, Student Administration, and CRM on a rotating basis, as defined by higher management. Managed all aspects of test management activities within the projects, project scope, deliverables, budgets, scheduling, as well as maintaining relationships with existing clients and building new relationships with new clients.Developed post-implementation training/sustainment strategies to ensure ongoing learning and knowledge transfer Completed all testing engagements within project timelines and consistently met live-date project deadlinesReceived positive client feedback through meeting and exceeding defined quality objectivesManaged the overall test project plan, time tracking, defect management,issue resolution, and risk management and performed Regression, Smoke, System, and Integration testing.Fluent understanding of ERP and web Application Management process throughout lifecycle, including design, configuration, development, integration, testing, and deployment. Show more Show less
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Oracle PeopleSoft Application Support & Testing Specialist
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Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
This project is for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Developed a suite of Manual and automated scripts to test Web, PeopleSoft, and standalone .NET applications from manual Test Director test cases. Responsible for developing the testing methodology and preparing the test plans as per the user requirements and the test use cases to implement the testing process and track and manage system defects.
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Oracle PeopleSoft Techno-Functional analyst
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Nov 2005 - Jun 2006
Developed and implemented interfaces between Direct Invoice third party system and Peoplesoft Account Payable to enter invoices and created payable vouchers, and Payroll 8.4 with Cendant Relocation vendor. Responsible for developing the testing methodology and preparing the test plans as per the user requirements and the test cases to implement the testing process.
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Tutor & Adjunct faculty
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Oct 2004 - May 2005
• Instructed and facilitated numerous courses in Baltimore City Community College, tutoring new college students needing assistance with their computer literacy, and application software skills. • Worked as lab coordinator and troubleshoot various Software & Hardware issues and implemented various information security policy and security solutions.
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Sales Agent
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Oct 2003 - Oct 2004
• Served as National emerald club member and Elite Executive customer’s greeter.• Ranked as the second top rental agent in the Mid-Atlantic (July,2004) • Served as a Alamo rental agent.
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Information System Analyst/GIS Analyst (intern)
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Jun 2003 - Jun 2004
Worked on ArcView specialized GIS Application, Geocoding, ASP, Adobe Dreamweaver, SQL Server SDE, and IMS. I was responsible for the design and implementation of the GIS Application using various GIS tools and techniques including Oracle.Responsibilities: • Developed web based GIS applications using ArcGIS, Dreamweaver, HTML, and VB script, ASP, JSP, C++ and IMS• Developed and managed database applications using SQL Server and SDE• Provided general maintenance… Worked on ArcView specialized GIS Application, Geocoding, ASP, Adobe Dreamweaver, SQL Server SDE, and IMS. I was responsible for the design and implementation of the GIS Application using various GIS tools and techniques including Oracle.Responsibilities: • Developed web based GIS applications using ArcGIS, Dreamweaver, HTML, and VB script, ASP, JSP, C++ and IMS• Developed and managed database applications using SQL Server and SDE• Provided general maintenance of computer systems and networks• Customer payment trackingEnvironment: GIS TOOLS, Crystal Reports, Oracle 9i and UNIX Show more Show less
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Education
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Western Michigan University
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Towson University
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King AbdulAziz University