Resume
ABDULLAH KUBUR
**** ***** *** ****** • Fairfield, Iowa 52557
908-***-**** • *******@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/AKubur
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER
Self-motivated and dynamic business intelligence specialist with 6 years of experience and strong performance leading and contributing to BI projects with high organizational and functional impact. Keen ability to analyze client/company needs and create customized solutions that surpass expectations. Proven record of solving complex problems. Exceptional communicator. Is able to conduct engaging presentations and deliver complex concepts in clear, relatable terms. Proactive unifier. Liaises with clients, project managers, and internal/external team members to promote alignment and cooperation in achieving goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES / TECHNICAL SKILLS
Dimensional Modeling • Data Warehouse Design • ETL Development • Reports & KPIs Development Requirements Gathering • System Integration & Deployment • Problem Solving • Performance Optimization Analytical Skills • Business Research • Ad-hoc Reporting • Insight & Impact Reporting • Decision Making Team Player • Strong Work Ethic • High Character • Multi-Tasking • Communication Skills Business Intelligence: SQL Server 2008/2012, Analysis Service (SSAS), Integration Service (SSIS), Reporting Service (SSRS), MDX, Data Mining, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Hadoop Big Data, Hive Databases: MS SQL Server, T-SQL
Tools: Microsoft BIDS and Data Tools, MS Team Foundation Server, Visual Studio Languages: Java, C#, VB
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Windows Server
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAREER NOTE: Completed on-campus studies and currently taking distance education courses to complete a Master's Degree in Computer Science (Available for full-time, W-2 employment).
ETISALAT, Dubai, United Arab Emirates • 2013-2015
Largest telecommunications operator in UAE.
Business Intelligence Analyst: Sales Planning
Top performer in data & order management function of enterprise sales. Built BI solution to optimize business processes. Designed DataMart consolidating the department’s related data from various systems including CRM and Billing. Created OLAP Cubes for KPI analysis. Developed and deployed reporting templates using SSRS and SharePoint. Constructed reporting templates. Collaborated with stakeholders to develop sales improvement integration strategies.
Achievements:
• Spearheaded data consolidation projects and established infrastructure for enterprise solution department.
• Developed large-scale reporting system accessible by 200 staff, with dynamic permissions and dedicated automated reports.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive Sales Incentive Program (calculates individual staff performance).
• Recognized by the department for successful implementation of solutions within 6 months.
GLOBAL INNOVATIONS INTERNATIONAL FZ LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates • 2013 Software solutions provider specializing in travel technology & automation. Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer
Led data warehouse, ETL, and multi-dimensional model design and implementation. Evaluated travel business domain and created KPIs and dashboards. Communicated with customers to ensure accurate requirements gathering. Established benchmarks and adhered to deadlines. Enhanced documentation.
Achievements:
• Expanded business offerings by engineering complete BI solution, implanting it within 5 weeks, to be sold to DMCs and travel companies as a separate module of the tailored ERP solution that the company provides.
• Improved understanding of customer needs by directly interacting with clients and sales / marketing team.
BANAN IT, Khartoum North, Sudan • 2010-2013
IT infrastructure & management solution provider.
Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer
Key contributor to data warehouse architecture and implementation. Handled ETL modules design for high reliability and performance. Designed multi-dimensional models with OLAP Cubes and KPIs as well as Reports and dashboards. Collected and analyzed data. Liaised with project managers and customers to ensure alignment with expected goals. Collaborated with leadership in establishing goals, action plans, strategy, and procedures.
Achievements:
• As lead developer, implemented multi-million dollar priced enterprise-wide Data Warehouse and BI solution projects, and deployed local and international telecom operators.
• Improved BI team efficiency by reducing an estimated 70% load from a client’s database after proposing an innovative solution and gaining managerial approval on the implementation and creation of advanced Olap database accessible by company’s support line. An award was given for the initiative.
• Launched numerous CRM and core telecom projects and created solutions for external partners.
• Promoted from BI Developer to Senior BI Developer and team lead after exhibiting strong analytical and leadership skills.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Projects completed at University of Khartoum include:
• University of Khartoum Network Monitoring (Award Winning): Built software solution enabling university to collect large amounts of data for analysis leveraging web proxy log files. Created graphical web interface in conjunction with semi-online dashboards showing traffic & network status. Used PHP scripts & Linux Shell to process log files into MySQL DataMart. Designed web interface using PHP & HTML on Apache web server. EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Science, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa In progress via distance education courses, expected completion: 2018 Key courses completed: Algorithms, Big Data, and Big Data Analytics Bachelor of Science (Honor) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Business Intelligence Developer Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0 • ITIL v3 Foundation MS Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS): MS SQL Server Business Intelligence Development & Maintenance, MS SQL Server Implementation & Maintenance
AWARDS
• The Innovation Award (2011), Banan IT
• Best Graduation Project Performance Prize (2009), University of Khartoum
• Recognized by Sudanese government with Sudanese Superior Students Program (2004) after ranking 86th nationally (out of approx. 300K participants)