Mohamed Elkholy
Keynology
*******@*****.***
Summary
Project Management, co-ordination, Contract Management, Procurement and IT outsourcing services;
Methodologies /Standard Implemented: (ITIL, COBIT, PMI, PMIS, Change Management, SOX, IT
Scorecard);Ongoing maintenance, support and availability environments (Front, Middle and Back
Office);Change management and risk management;Preparation of responses to bids and tenders;
Preparation of Service level agreement/ SLA’s and SLP’s to align with the business requirements;
Information Security, Logical and Physical security;IT Solutions Architecture, Service catalogue, Disaster
Recovery and Business continuity plans;Need Analysis, Process improvements;
Development projects SDLC (analysis, Architecture, design, Developments &Testing);
Resources Management, Budget projection / cost Forecasting, Communications Plan;
User education, Training, awareness program and Knowledge transfer
SOX compliance and business process reengineering,comforming with
the best in class IT standards and requirements for the Company with a view to protect the company's data and
systems from loss, leakage, damage or theft in both day to day as well as abnormal circumstances, Developing
plans and implements a comprehensive (Information Systems) IS audit and evaluation program in line with
internationally recognized standards as well as compliance norms designed for the Company.•Skill in effective
verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and
recommendations.
•Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external
contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.Knowledge of distributed technology,
Web-based technology, and basic infrastructure control issues.
Presentation skills to articulate complex information/ideas relating to strategic and tactical issues.
contact information : *******@*****.***
Experience
FOUNDER at Keynology
February 2013 - Present (5 months)
Project Controller at Tecsys Inc.
April 2012 - January 2013 (10 months)
• Implementing Microsoft Project server /project Professional and SharePoint, to help effectively initiate,
select, plan, Track and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Initiating sessions to illustrate s how to effectively use systems to facilitate communication, share
documentation, track projects and keep monitoring of schedule and budget.
• Perform Quality Control - monitoring project results to determine whether they comply with relevant quality
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standards and identifying ways to eliminate causes of unsatisfactory performance.
• Implementing an alert system to prevent projects creep (resources leveling, Budget and schedule).
• Providing different types of reports to Finance and projects team (Cost, Earned value etc.) on a daily,
weekly and monthly basis.
• Communicating the quality feedbacks (actions needed to be taken) with concern parties and track changes.
1 recommendation available upon request
IT-IS Manager at Veolia
March 2009 - October 2011 (2 years 8 months)
•Developing and implementing an ERP (in house developed for Waste management system,with OLAP and
dimensional reports.
Integrating financial and Logistics module with VOMS in house ERP.
•Implementing a turn key solution for fleet management Tracking and online monitoring.
•Identify critical business issues and develop workable solutions for customers as well as MIS associates.
These solutions may include enhancements to existing core applications, new software packages, and/or
customer programs.
•Identify, recommend, and manage deployment of "best of breed" hardware and software upgrades and
purchases for Finance and Administration.
•Prepare and manage the Management Information Systems operating and capital budgets.
•In conjunction with users, prepare, test, and maintain a disaster recovery plan for administrative systems.
•In conjunction with users, develop and maintain documentation, procedures, security, and training of staff
members and end users of administrative systems.
•Maintain professional expertise in administrative computing systems and technology.
• Ensuring maximum availability of computer systems throughout the Company.
•Responsible for the provision of IT infrastructure services including desktop applications, Local and / or
Wide area networks, IT security and telecommunications.
•Development and implementation of new systems.
•Working with senior management to propose, agree and deliver IT service to defined Service Level
Agreements.
•Responsible for the IT Budget.
•To manage the IT department includes staff appraisals, disciplining, pay reviews and career development.
•Responsible for IT hardware, software and maintenance procurement.
•To develop and maintain a disaster recovery plan.
•Using Open source software to secure perimeter and reduce costs with an optimum implementation.
2 recommendations available upon request
System Manager at ASH GROUP
November 2007 - March 2009 (1 year 5 months)
implementing Enterprise architect EA approach.Project manager for ERP implementation Microsoft
dynamics (Great plains),Implementing project server, portfolio server.
Review procedures for ensuring that project documentation is kept up-to-date. •Evaluate security and
change-management processes for critical project documentation.
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•Evaluate procedures for backing up critical project software and documentation. Ensure that backups are
stored offsite and that documented procedures exist for recovery. •Ensure that an effective process exists for
capturing project issues, escalating those issues as appropriate, and tracking them to resolution.•Ensure that
an effective process exists for capturing project change requests, prioritizing them, and aligning them
according to their effects on business strategy.
Verify that a project schedule has been created and that it contains sufficient detail based on the size of the
project. Ensure that there is a process in place for monitoring progress and reporting significant delays.Ensure
that a technical feasibility analysis has been performed along with, if applicable, a feasibility analysis by the
company's legal department •Review and evaluate the requirements document.
•Ensure that sufficient project documentation and software development process documentation (if
applicable) have been created. Ensure that the company's project methodology standards are being followed
•Evaluate the process for ensuring that all affected groups who will be helping to support the system,
software, or process are involved in the project and will be part of the sign-off process, indicating their
readiness to support it.•Determine whether the system requirements and preliminary design ensure that
appropriate internal control and security elements will be designed into the system, process, or software.•If
the project involves the purchase of software or technology, review and evaluate the vendor selection process
and related contracts.
Network and Security Administrator at HPH.com
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
Joining the Group of Designing the Infrastructure including all the Servers, Network components (passive
and active),Connections LAN/WAN, storage, interruptible power supply, CCTV, Data Security and Access
Control.
Ensuring following the plan as desired by stakeholder, implementing the system at three huge locations (Port
of Alexandria, Dekhila and Head quarter).
Risk Assessment, Vulnerability, Penetration Testing, and Security Engineering services.
Designing Security environment and Audit System.
Deploying different security scenarios for security assurance.
Setting up The Company Security Policy to compile with the mother company policy.
Network infrastructure deployment Backbone switches, Routers and Pix firewalls (Cisco Based)
IP telephony deployment and PRI telephone system used in the Region.
Designing the WAN connectivity between 3 physical different locations.
Deploying Cisco IOS security system.
Deploying Cisco Aeronet Wireless 1240AG Series IEEE 802.11a/b/g system using High level of data
security.
Setup the Handhelds, Pager and Vehicle mounted System to the Wireless Network.
Configuring the Wireless Equipment to work With Windows Terminal services
Cashing Engine (bluecoat) deploying on, a web filter (websense) with multi functions to manage, secure and
maintain the Internet Bandwidth.
Configuring the reporting tools on security equipments for audit assessment.
Gateway antivirus and Anti Spyware Inspecting HTTP AND FTP and ICAP (Bluecoat Web Antivirus and
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Antispyware)
McAfee E policy Orchestrator, Client Antivirus.
Site To site VPN pix 515.
Configuring VLANs.
Knowledge of the Container terminal management system that runs the Terminal.
Tape Library Setup – Backing up Windows and Linux Based Servers.
Project Manager of the Oracle ERP implementation.
Provide training and problem solving cases to the Group IT helpdesk (consists of eight calibers
2 recommendations available upon request
Tech consultant at Unilever
2006 - 2008 (2 years)
Oracle ERP implementation project management .
UAT,
Network administrator at Aditya Birla Group
January 1999 - January 1999 (1 month)
Setting Up Clients Computers To Get On the Internet.
Demonstrating clients how to gain access to the Internet.
Hot line Phone Support.
Languages
English
French
Arabic
Skills & Expertise
IT Audit
SOX Compliancy
COBIT
IT Service Management
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery
Business Intelligence
Infrastructure
ITIL
Security
Servers
Knowledge Management
SharePoint
Project Server
IT Management
Windows Server
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MS Project
Team Management
Cisco Technologies
Integration
VMware
IT Operations
Network Administration
Project Portfolio Management
Visio
Project Management
ERP Implementation Project Management
Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Business Process Re-engineering
mappoint
Microsoft virtual server,Linux
Websense
Bluecoat
Mcafee
EPM
Business Process Improvement
Management
Change Management
Education
ISACA CISA
CISA, 2007 - 2008
PMI MENA Chapter
Project Management, 2007 - 2007
Business Administration
BSC, Business Administration -Information system, 2000 - 2005
Saint marc
HIGH SCHOOL, SCHOOL, 1994 - 1998
Interests
Charity programs
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Mohamed Elkholy
Keynology
*******@*****.***
5 people have recommended Mohamed
"Moe is a team player, a detailed oriented individual who strives to produce quality work. In his role as PCO,
he has supported me many times with requests for assistance on updating project financials, and had provided
some valuable MsProject coaching."
Mary-lynn Harney, Project Manager, TECSYS Inc., worked directly with Mohamed at Tecsys Inc.
"Mohamed in three words: Professional, Hard worker And Team oriented."
Moneim Nawar . ******.*****@**.***, Purchasing Manager, Veolia Environmental
Services, worked with Mohamed at Veolia
"Very professional and technically updated. His soft skills are a very valuable asset in his qualifications as
well."
Walid Elsahar, IT Account Manager, KGL Ports International, managed Mohamed at Veolia
"A driven, ambitious individual with an infectious enthusiasm for any project. He has the passion, the vision,
and the persistance to succeed. Anyone who works with him can attest to his efficient and effective
communication, creative thinking, professional business acumen and ethical conduct. I would recommend
him to anyone looking for an effective manager and ambitious leader"
Mohamed Elba, Senior Auditor, EGAC - Egyptian Accountants (Currenlty Known as Alkhabeer for
Accounting &Auditing), was with another company when working with Mohamed at Alexandria International
Container Terminals
"Working with Mohamed was a great pleasure, his efforts in establishing the HPH IT infrastructure were
superb, he is an honest, very dedicated and resourceful professional. I highly commend his work."
Hazim Sakr, Head of Human Resources, Alexandria International Container Terminals, managed
Mohamed indirectly at Alexandria International Container Terminals
Contact Mohamed on LinkedIn
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