Experience

Cyber Security Global Alliance

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA) is the largest cybersecurity hub in the World today. We provide a complete cyber service including youth, adult, and veteran and indigenous cyber and business education, re-education programs, cyber certificate and certification programs and more. CSGA Specializes in the 5-Cybers: (1) Cybersecurity, (2) Cyber Education, (3) Cyber Certification, (4) Cyber Awareness, and (5) Cyber Defense. CSGA has global access to resources, research, talent and… Show more Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA) is the largest cybersecurity hub in the World today. We provide a complete cyber service including youth, adult, and veteran and indigenous cyber and business education, re-education programs, cyber certificate and certification programs and more. CSGA Specializes in the 5-Cybers: (1) Cybersecurity, (2) Cyber Education, (3) Cyber Certification, (4) Cyber Awareness, and (5) Cyber Defense. CSGA has global access to resources, research, talent and innovations through our partners and members. Our SOC Wargaming Center provides the worlds top cyber drill training. We have cyber task force groups for Law Enforcement & Cyber Terrorism. We use Terranova Defense’s cutting-edge post quantum technologies to take a proactive stance to thwart cyber attacks against your company. We take a serious bite out of internal threats and cyberattacks. Our services can save your company time and money, reach out today and let us know how we can help you today. Show less



Al-Tasleem Ltd.

• Iraq
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Baghdad, Iraq • Developing the company’s statement, strategy, vision, mission, and values. • Developing the feasibility study and the investors pitch deck. • Developing the company’s plans, contractual models and business models. • Building the organizational structure of the company. • Setting the company’s goals, objectives, milestones and the KPI’s to track the progress of achievement. • Building the recruitment and onboarding requirements and job descriptions with defining the duties of… Show more • Developing the company’s statement, strategy, vision, mission, and values. • Developing the feasibility study and the investors pitch deck. • Developing the company’s plans, contractual models and business models. • Building the organizational structure of the company. • Setting the company’s goals, objectives, milestones and the KPI’s to track the progress of achievement. • Building the recruitment and onboarding requirements and job descriptions with defining the duties of each position. • Interviewing, shortlisting, and onboarding and training employees. • Establishing the rules of procedures, the RACI, the ethics, and process flows. • Creating the process documentation infrastructure. • Creating Sales and marketing plans and researching and identifying potential business opportunities - including potential markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, services - or new ways of reaching existing markets. • Managing resources, risk analysis, and reporting. • Overseeing and controlling the progress of all tasks and activities. • Overseeing and testing the progress of the building of the required Apps and ERP system. • Creating, Managing and governing the strategic portfolio. • Managing, monitoring, and analyzing daily operations.

• Information Technology Specialist

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Baghdad Governorate, Iraq • Identifying soft/hard ware needs of the company and setting the specifications and requirements to source the appropriate equipment and software that align with company needs by carrying out a detailed analysis to understand the IT necessities of the workforce and operations. • Planning, organizing, supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of assigned staff. • Providing day-to-day leadership and working with staff to ensure a high-utilization of the company's systems… Show more • Identifying soft/hard ware needs of the company and setting the specifications and requirements to source the appropriate equipment and software that align with company needs by carrying out a detailed analysis to understand the IT necessities of the workforce and operations. • Planning, organizing, supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of assigned staff. • Providing day-to-day leadership and working with staff to ensure a high-utilization of the company's systems, applications, and devices. • Ensuring all systems, applications, and integrations are implemented and maintained using sound principles of operating systems, networks, and systems management. • Cooperating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain the company's systems and applications. • Working with multiple units and understanding their needs and pain-points to deliver the needed solutions. • Communicating with vendors, suppliers and executive management to ensure availability of infrastructure technologies and support. • Performing project management, time management, cost estimating, and budget development whilst organizing and motivating project team; analyzing and managing project risk and monitors progress. • Managing vendor relationships, statements of work; ensuring invoices are properly documented and paid. • Conferring with managers and employees regarding current and anticipated information systems requirements and the feasibility of alternative conceptual approaches to meeting requirements. • Participating in developing and recommending short and long-term plans for hardware and/or software upgrades; working with managers to prioritize network, computer, and mobile device equipment upgrades and expansions. • Participating in preparing detailed RFQ and RFP specifications for the purchase of services and software; reviews, negotiates, approves, and managing the Business Solutions division’s contractual obligations.



Alburhan Construction and General Contracting Ltd.

• Planning Engineer and Site Civil Engineer

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  Baghdad, Iraq • Understanding the scope of the project Providing advice to people involved in the project. • Constructing a network of work appropriate for the specific project. •Identifying the best series of events in the correct order for the project to finish on time and on budget. • Presenting the schedule of work to others in the company and the client organisation involved with the project. • Developing detailed yet simple to understand schedules and graphs. •Producing visual aids to… Show more • Understanding the scope of the project Providing advice to people involved in the project. • Constructing a network of work appropriate for the specific project. •Identifying the best series of events in the correct order for the project to finish on time and on budget. • Presenting the schedule of work to others in the company and the client organisation involved with the project. • Developing detailed yet simple to understand schedules and graphs. •Producing visual aids to help explain the schedule of work, including bar charts and network diagrams. • Using specialist computer software to help keep the project on course. • Monitoring the progress of the project at different stages of its development. • Making sure the achieved progress on the project fits the progress anticipated in the schedule. • Keeping in contact with the project manager. • Making adjustments to schedules if necessary. • Liaising with individuals on the project (who may be in another country) via video conference. • Ensuring that all the separate elements of the project fit together and are working towards a common aim. • Performing all of the site civil engineer duties. Show less



Cyprus International University

• Türkiye
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Representative and Student Recruitment Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  Nicosia District, Cyprus • Outreach to prospective students through college fairs campus visits, direct mail campaigns, social media marketing and one on one meetings. • Assisting the university by physically representing the university in any educational exhibition/seminar. • Process admission applications and assist students with all procedures required for payment of fees and obtaining visa for Cyprus to be able to start their educational journey. • Leading information-gathering sessions across… Show more • Outreach to prospective students through college fairs campus visits, direct mail campaigns, social media marketing and one on one meetings. • Assisting the university by physically representing the university in any educational exhibition/seminar. • Process admission applications and assist students with all procedures required for payment of fees and obtaining visa for Cyprus to be able to start their educational journey. • Leading information-gathering sessions across the Middle East to promote CIU, provide detailed overviews of class offerings, and educate potential students on accreditation requirements. • Guiding new students through the admissions process with one-on-one follow-up to ensure seamless process completion and achieve superior student experiences. • Demonstrating expertise in admissions documentation, domestic and global travel, interpersonal communications, and high-impact presentations. • Help students to get the most convenient and appropriate accommodations possible. • Guide students to apply for student’s residence permit and legalize their staying on Cypriot lands. Show less



MAR construction group

• Project Manager and Civil Engineer

  • Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  Amman, Amman, Jordan * Determining and defining project scope and objectives. * Predicting resources needed to reach objectives and managing resources in an effective and efficient manner. * Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review. * Preparing budget based on scope of work and resource requirements. * Tracking project costs in order to meet budget. * Developing and managing a detailed project plan, schedule, and work plan. * Providing project updates and reports on a… Show more * Determining and defining project scope and objectives. * Predicting resources needed to reach objectives and managing resources in an effective and efficient manner. * Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review. * Preparing budget based on scope of work and resource requirements. * Tracking project costs in order to meet budget. * Developing and managing a detailed project plan, schedule, and work plan. * Providing project updates and reports on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress. * Managing contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables. * Utilizing industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution. * Monitoring progress and make adjustments as needed * Measuring project performance to identify areas for improvement. * Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary. * Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation. * Designing risk mitigation plan. Show less



The Third River Trading and Logistics

• Projects Manager, Sales and Marketing

  • Nov 2019 - May 2020

  Amman, Jordan * Managing multiple projects that directly support efficient Sales and Delivery operations while fulfilling overarching company objectives. * Working with and/or managing advertising, sales, and other teams depending on the nature of the project. * Driving strategic improvements to productivity and customer experience in support of and partnership with field sales and delivery partners. * Ensuring all marketing and sales assets are on-brand and aligned with the global business… Show more * Managing multiple projects that directly support efficient Sales and Delivery operations while fulfilling overarching company objectives. * Working with and/or managing advertising, sales, and other teams depending on the nature of the project. * Driving strategic improvements to productivity and customer experience in support of and partnership with field sales and delivery partners. * Ensuring all marketing and sales assets are on-brand and aligned with the global business strategy. * Continuously reviewing market research insights and operating metrics to identify and scope optimization opportunities. * Reviewing performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented projects. * Succinctly communicating progress and status in diverse forums, including executive leadership. * Establishing and maintain strong relationship with all stakeholders. * Fostering a professional, respectful, and welcoming work environment, while maintaining Tesla standards for personal and operational excellence. * Developing a strategy for launching and scaling Marketing and Sales teams in new markets. * Analyzing data and find insights to guide strategic decisions and enhance Sales' ability to go-to-market, such as new market launches, customer segmentation definition, and lead generation programs. * Independently identifying growth opportunities, lead discussions to advocate for resourcing the project, lead the project, and implement tracking infrastructure and visualization to report on results. * Managing relationships with Partnerships, Product, Marketing, Finance, Data Science, and more to promote Sales growth and profitability. * Directing data analysts to create reporting and sources of truth. Show less



NLCR

• Construction Project Managment Assistant

  • Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Cyprus • Completeing all tasks set by the Supervisor and assisting wherever possible. •Observing existing strategies and techniques and offering suggestions for improvement. •Conducting research and collating data. •Traveling to different sites and gaining practical experience in new work zones. Working closely with staff to foster professional values and build good relationships. •Observing health and safety guidelines at all times. •Attending meetings and workshops. Submitting… Show more • Completeing all tasks set by the Supervisor and assisting wherever possible. •Observing existing strategies and techniques and offering suggestions for improvement. •Conducting research and collating data. •Traveling to different sites and gaining practical experience in new work zones. Working closely with staff to foster professional values and build good relationships. •Observing health and safety guidelines at all times. •Attending meetings and workshops. Submitting to all forms of evaluation during the traineeship. •Compiling reports and delivering presentations to staff members and other stakeholders. Show less



ERC

• Construction Project Managment Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Cyprus • Completeing all tasks set by the Supervisor and assisting wherever possible. •Observing existing strategies and techniques and offering suggestions for improvement. •Conducting research and collating data. •Traveling to different sites and gaining practical experience in new work zones. Working closely with staff to foster professional values and build good relationships. •Observing health and safety guidelines at all times. •Attending meetings and workshops. Submitting… Show more • Completeing all tasks set by the Supervisor and assisting wherever possible. •Observing existing strategies and techniques and offering suggestions for improvement. •Conducting research and collating data. •Traveling to different sites and gaining practical experience in new work zones. Working closely with staff to foster professional values and build good relationships. •Observing health and safety guidelines at all times. •Attending meetings and workshops. Submitting to all forms of evaluation during the traineeship. •Compiling reports and delivering presentations to staff members and other stakeholders. Show less



Redbull Cyprus

• Sales And Marketing Executive at Redbull Cyprus

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  Nicosia, Cyprus •Managing products and relationships with the customer contacts for sale of products at assigned Red Bull Distribution Company (RBDC) accounts. •Determining current and ongoing product needs at accounts and look for ways to increase sales. •Performing outside sales functions and reporting to the District Sales Manager. •Servicing all customers in a safe and productive manner, according to Red Bull’s executional standards. •Maintaining the relationship with customer contacts at each… Show more •Managing products and relationships with the customer contacts for sale of products at assigned Red Bull Distribution Company (RBDC) accounts. •Determining current and ongoing product needs at accounts and look for ways to increase sales. •Performing outside sales functions and reporting to the District Sales Manager. •Servicing all customers in a safe and productive manner, according to Red Bull’s executional standards. •Maintaining the relationship with customer contacts at each RBDC assigned account. •Building a localized plan with the Brand Marketing Manager to increase trial, usage, and brand awareness. •Conducting regular market visits to better understand focus areas and executional challenges. •Challenging the team to develop new opportunities to attract new users and increase existing product use. •Creating tools and trainings to empower the team, and promote Red Bull's core values, such as responsibility, passion, and focus. •Identify local opinion leaders and support brand campaigns including product launches, brand building events, and implementation of cross-marketing programs. Show less



Freelancing

• Business System Analyst

  • Jan 2010 - Nov 2014

  •Working closely with financial reporting and IT teams to establish initiatives and strategies to improve procedures and to optimize costs. •Consulting with managers or other leaders of functional areas to understand how they use IT systems, research emerging technologies that might be a good fit for the company, analyze costs and benefits, implement new systems and train the system’s users, or write instruction manuals. •Using both business and information technology tools to… Show more •Working closely with financial reporting and IT teams to establish initiatives and strategies to improve procedures and to optimize costs. •Consulting with managers or other leaders of functional areas to understand how they use IT systems, research emerging technologies that might be a good fit for the company, analyze costs and benefits, implement new systems and train the system’s users, or write instruction manuals. •Using both business and information technology tools to evaluate a company’s operating systems and procedures and design improvements. •Collecting required DATA using interviews, document analysis, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis. •Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the following as needed: functional requirements through the Business Requirements Document (BRD), use cases, Graphical User Interface GUI, screen and interface designs. Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs. •Performing system set-up, configuration, administrative duties and testing. Suggest best practices and opportunities for improvement through automation. •Maintaining reference documentation. Show less



TechGate

• IT Project Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

  Amman, Jordan • Led the processes of establishing a Project Management Office for the company to oversee multiple projects. • Liaising with stakeholders such as project personnel, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements. • Outlining, defining, and initiating the project. • Implementing document control policies and documentation templates. • Maintaining a good working knowledge of assigned component projects. • Evaluating standards of component products. • Monitoring project… Show more • Led the processes of establishing a Project Management Office for the company to oversee multiple projects. • Liaising with stakeholders such as project personnel, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements. • Outlining, defining, and initiating the project. • Implementing document control policies and documentation templates. • Maintaining a good working knowledge of assigned component projects. • Evaluating standards of component products. • Monitoring project progress and implementing changes where necessary. • Monitoring expenditures in accordance with the budget. • Ensuring compliance with objectives, organizational policies, procedures, and standards. • Compiling project reports and informing management regarding problems. • Ensuring project complies with best practices, SOPs, PMO policies, and other policies.

• Technical supervisor and IT Solutions Professional

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

  Amman, Jordan • Supervise 24/7 operation, managing a team of support personnel who troubleshoot technical issues and monitor systems. • Setting up hardware and installing, configure, and upgrade operating systems, firmware, software and drivers. • Maintaining and repairing technological equipment (e.g. routers) or peripheral devices • Installing well-functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage components (servers, IPs etc.). • Manage security options and software in computers and… Show more • Supervise 24/7 operation, managing a team of support personnel who troubleshoot technical issues and monitor systems. • Setting up hardware and installing, configure, and upgrade operating systems, firmware, software and drivers. • Maintaining and repairing technological equipment (e.g. routers) or peripheral devices • Installing well-functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage components (servers, IPs etc.). • Manage security options and software in computers and networks to maintain privacy and protection from attacks. • Perform regular upgrades to ensure systems remain updated. • Troubleshoot system failures or bugs and provide solutions to restore functionality. • Arrange maintenance sessions to discover and mend inefficiencies. • Keep records of repairs and fixes for future reference. • Offer timely technical support and teach users how to utilize computers correctly.