Ahmed Aboubaker
*********@*****.*** 714-***-****
Personal Characteristics:
* ***** ** ********** **********; 5 years of operational experience; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Creative problem
solving; Avid learner; Takes Initiative.
Education:
University of California, Irvine
B.S., Information and Computer Science - September 2007
Specialization in Software Systems
University of Southern California
M.S., Global Supply Chain Management - December 2014
Experience:
Supply Chain Manager Mid East Foods, Westminster, CA March 2011 - present
Responsible for strategically organizing and maintaining the flow and storage of food products to various clients nationwide. Duties include
forecasting & demand planning, sourcing & procurement, inbound/outbound transportation, negotiating transportation rates with 3PLs, order
fulfillment, inventory control, warehousing, and customer service. Coordinate with key channel partners including suppliers, distributors, retailers.
Maintain metrics, reports, and documentation for sales and business development expansion.
Manager, Media Operations WebVisible, Irvine, CA April 2010 - March 2011
Lead and managed an international team (US/India) of 12 SEM Campaign Managers and Specialists responsible for implementing
optimization strategies that maximized lead-gen based ROI across 15,000+ paid search campaigns. Collaborated with the Media Operations
Director to develop an extension of the Media Operations department in Mumbai, India through the hiring, training, and management of 3
SEM Specialists. Aligned with the technology platform to manage a $1MM+ monthly ad budget across both domestic and international ad
networks (UK, AU, JPN) and subsequently responsible for overseeing the tactical implementation of changes to the algorithms responsible
for buying media across these channels. Collaborated with Product, Engineering, and Design teams to prioritize the product roadmap and
define operational requirements for new paid search, social media monitoring, and SEO product initiatives.
SEM Account Manager WebVisible, Irvine, CA July 2009 - April 2010
Created search and banner campaign performance reports to watch for and act upon key trends. Utilized our proprietary Geneva platform
and/or Web interfaces, including paid search marketing platforms and tools like Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing and
Microsoft Ad Center. Tracked down and resolved issues related to merchant campaigns. Performed hands-on data analysis, mining, and
database configuration tasks. Utilized effective strategies including media mix, bidding, and keyword optimization, landing page
optimization, etc. Used advanced analytical thinking and tools to guide marketing tactics. Provided summarized reporting and updates to
Executive Team, Campaign Manager and other internal and external customers.
SEO Analyst / Web Developer Kareo Inc., Irvine, CA March 2009 - July 2009
Optimized the Kareo Medical Software Platform in the ASP.NET 3.5 environment including C#, XML, XSLT, Javascript, SQL Server
2005. Managed documents using Microsoft tools including Sharepoint & Outlook. Performed onsite & offsite optimization including
meta tag optimization, isapi rewrites & 301 redirects, ASP/HTML recoding, XML & ASP/HTML Sitemap setup, Google Analytics &
Webmaster Tools Setup (resolved issues with HTML & crawl errors), Google Alerts setup for reputation management, one-way &
reciprocal link building, directory submissions, Wordpress custom blog management, internal linking structure, social bookmarking, press
releases. Used SEO Software Tools including SEO Powersuite & SEO Studio for in-depth competitor analysis including comparison of
inbound links & content. Developed link partnerships with top industry leaders in the medical software industry.
SEO Analyst Wpromote Inc., El Segundo, CA November 2008 - March 2009
Performed various tasks for clients including: detailed website audits, 301 redirects, HTML & CSS recoding, XML & HTML Sitemaps,
Analytics & Webmaster Tools Setup, On-Site page optimization & meta-tag customization, manual directory submissions, paid search
engine and directory submissions, creation & distribution of optimized and branded articles, internal link structuring, manual (one-way)
link building, social bookmark link building, press release writing and distribution, custom blog design & management.
RF Drive Tester Sprint PCS, Irvine, CA January 2008 - June 2008
Performed field data collection, post processing, and evaluation of system performance and signal strength using GPS mapping.
Performed EVDO/CDMA/iDEN data protocols using applications such as Invex 3G, Agilent, and Windcatcher.
QA Tools Developer - Intern Yahoo Inc., Burbank, CA June 2007 - September 2007
Modified the On Demand Automation Framework called Test Manager, which is a tool used by QA and Automation Engineers to add, modify,
and edit test scripts. Created plug-ins for JMeter using Java, JSP, JavaScript, Unix, and MySQL.
Sales Manager Taibah Tours & Travel, Westminster, CA July 2005 - June 2007
Rejoined the company as a sales manager. Managed and directed the sales division. Established exclusive contracts with major airlines
including Lufthansa & Emirates Airways, along with sales partnerships with regional travel agencies. Achieved sales of $600k within two years.
Information Analyst/Web Developer RGB Media Network, Irvine, CA September 2004 - July 2005
Developed windows based client/server and Internet based e-commerce applications using HTML, PHP, CSS, and MySQL 5.
Designed, tested, and verified hosting solutions for small business clients and corporations.
Webmaster/Sales Associate Taibah Tours & Travel, Westminster, CA August 2002 - September 2004
Formulated and executed customer reservations. Assisted customers with technical questions. Created airline reservations using the
Sabre System. Designed and developed the corporate website (using HTML, PHP, and CSS) which contains detailed information
regarding the variety of tour packages available that fit the customers' needs.
Computer, Marketing & Operational Skills:
Marketing: SEO, PPC/CPC, B2B, B2C
Computer Languages: Java, C++, XML, HTML, CSS, PHP, ASP.Net 3.5, C#, MySQL
Software Development: Systems Analysis / Requirements Gathering, Design, Implementation, and Testing
Programming Languages and Compilers, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Software Engineering,
Design Classes:
Digital Logic Design, Algorithms, Graphic Algorithms, Software Specification and Quality Engineering,
Software Tools and Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Complex Analysis,
Data Management
Human Computer Interaction, Social Analysis of Computerization, Digital Logic Design, Information
Project Courses:
Systems, Database Management
Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Application of Lean
Graduate Courses:
Six Sigma, Project Management, Enterprise Wide Information Systems, Sustainable Supply Chains,
Sourcing & Supplier Management
Windows 98/2000/XP/NT/Vista, Mac OS X, Unix, MS-DOS
Operating Systems:
Boolean Algebra, Linear Algebra, Logic, Calculus, Set Theory, Number Theory, Complex Numbers,
Math Skills:
Cryptography, Probability/Statistics
Awards:
Outstanding Academic Achievement 2001 (Ocean View High School), Cumulative GPA of 3.97
Research in Technology for Scientific Collaboration (UC Irvine - Spring 2006)
Interests:
Travel, Public Speaking, Reading, Physical Fitness, Social Work
Languages:
English, Arabic, French
Certifications:
Google Adwords (May 2010)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (May 2014)