1. ALI KADRI
Phone: +961 71 530 673
E-mail: ali_elkadri@outlook.com
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PROFILE
Dynamic, skilled IT Management with more than eighteen years experience in the technology field. Proven ability to
manage projects and implement technology-based solutions for business problems. Developed policies and
procedures, workable strategies to ensure and improve maximum effectiveness. Team-based management style and
excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A strategic thinker and effective communicator who has a proven track record of using data to figure out market
potential and business trends. Have the ability to deliver World Class Business Intelligence solutions by mining data,
looking at competitor activity and studying industry forecasts. Has vast experience of Business Intelligence concepts
and tools, such as Business Object, SQL Server Analysis Services, COGNOS , and also possess a batch of relevant,
contemporary and industry recognised qualifications. Has experience of working in a consultancy role within
projects, and able to operate within different business units and teams, often across multiple countries.
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 29 March 1973 Martial Status: Married
Sex:: Male Nationality: Lebanese
Languages: Fluent in Arabic & English
IT MANAGEMENT SKILLS
 Ability to explain complex systems in simple terms
 An ability to work to tight deadlines and within constraints
 Excellent analytical and problem solving
 Excellent ERP Management and implementation
 Excellent organisational
 Good prioritisation skills and be flexible enough to adapt plans
 Great IT skills combined with a good head for business
 Strong leadership and decision making
 Understanding of complex information and requirements
 Business Intelligence (BI)
 Database design and implementation.
 Software development.
 Custom report development.
 Training program development for implementations.
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2.  Reports design and implementation.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Technologies:
 SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
 SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
 SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
 Visual Studio
 Microsoft Visio
 Microsoft Project
 Microsoft Office
Databases:
 MS SQL Server
 Oracle
 Access
Software and Programing Languages :
 COGNOS
 BAAN
 IHS
 Business Objects and Crystal Report
 .Net
 HTML5
 Java
 TOAD
EDUCATION
The Arab Vocational Institute Beirut, Lebanon
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science
South Educational Institute Dubai, UAE
Acquired certificates in:
 E-Commerce Certificate
 Networking Essentials, Windows NT 4.0, TCP/IP & IIS 4.0
New Horizons Dubai, UAE
Acquired certificates in:
 Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
 Implementing a Microsoft windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
 Implementing Microsoft windows 2000 Professional and Server
SSA One Point Education Services Dubai, UAE
Acquired certificates in:
 Advanced SSA BAAN 5.0c Tools
Al-Futtaim Training Centre Dubai, UAE
Acquired certificates in:
 Finance for Business Managers
Gulf Business Machines Learning Services GBM Dubai, UAE
Acquired certificates in:
 IBM AIX 5L Basics
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3.  IBM AIX 5L System Administration 1: Implementation
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008 - 2015 Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Abu Dhabi, UAE
Projects Manager –Information Solutions
 Projects Manager
• Managing and monitoring of all the project activities within UAE area (ADCO Heart system
Implementation, SPC Sustainability System, ADGAS Air system Implementation and TAQA EHS
Dashboard).
• Familiarize the team with the customer needs, specifications, design targets, the development process,
design standards, techniques and tools to support task performance
• Assure that the team addresses all relevant issues within the specifications and various standards
• Provide necessary business information
• Writing and updating the system design
 Implementing and Maintaining of the EHS (Environmental, Healthy and Safety) Systems :
• Work with clients to document business and technical requirements and develop these requirements
into a technical specification
• Configure custom or off-the-shelf software with the appropriate models, variables, calculations,
reports, and other aspects that represent a client’s organization, facility / field or operations
• Develop data migration scripts to transfer data from historical data source, such as Excel or Access,
into enterprise wide database platforms
• Develop reports and dashboards in multiple reporting packages, including Business Objects, Cognos,
and/or SQL Server Reporting Services
• Develop and execute test scripts to validate the work performed vs. the requirements
• Develop presentation materials and user manuals for use in training sessions for users and
administrators
• Assist with the development of technical demonstrations and proposals
• Assist clients and users with support and other help desk related issues
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4. 2004 - 2008 Future Pipe Group (Corporate Office) Dubai, UAE
IT and ERP Manager
 BAAN ERP Implementation and Management
 BI Team Leader:
• Coordinate with internal customers as necessary
• Familiarize the team with the customer needs, specifications, design targets, the development process,
design standards, techniques and tools to support task performance
• Assure that the team addresses all relevant issues within the specifications and various standards
• Provide necessary business information
• Serve as meeting manager or chairman
• Initiate sub-groups or sub-teams as appropriate to resolve issues and perform tasks in parallel
• Ensure deliverables are prepared to satisfy the project requirements, cost and schedule
• Help keep the team focused and on track
 System Administration – Business intelligence servers :
• Administration of the Decision Manager Server .
• Creation & Modification of the OLAP cubes on SQL 2000 & 2005 .
 System Administration – Crystal Enterprise / Crystal Report:
• Creation & Modification all the crystal reports..
• Scheduling & sending all the crystal reports across the group .
• Creating required access control to the crystal enterprise server.
 System Administration – AIX Unix system:
• Installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, refreshes, performance optimisation,
maintenance and disaster recovery.
 Database Administration – SQL 2000 – 2005 Servers:
• Installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, refreshes, performance optimisation,
maintenance and disaster recovery.
• Data model design and maintenance, DDL (data definition language) generation, SQL writing and
tuning, coding stored procedures
 Maintaining and developing the payroll system & sales budget program across the group:
• Coordinate development required for the Payroll & sales Budget Program across the group.
 Maintaining and creating all the financial statements across the group:
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5. • Create & Maintain the FS mapping
• Create & Modify the FS crystal reports
 Maintaining and Creating all DEM roles for the BAAN System across the group:
• Creating Users & roles
• Maintain all the User menu & access security
 Baan Tools Specialist:
• Trouble shooting, familiar with tools activities such as company creation, import/export DD, Service
Packs installation
• Writing new sessions or reports based on requirements for new functionalities or information
availability or new sessions that can enhance end user productivity or optimise standard procedures or
functionalities
 Implementation & Administration of the Content and Document Manager:
• Installation & Configuration
• Access Control
• Document lifecycle
• Document revision
• Application integration
 Baan Automation:
• Creating and Modifying new Baan sessions to automate the normal Baan Procedures
 System Administration – Windows 2000 & 2003 Servers:
• Installing & maintaining the servers.
• Backup
 Tuning
2003 –2004 Future Pipe Industries Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
IT and ERP Manager
 Responsible for analysis and system designs for various office systems
 Organising application support for the systems including setting up of internet & e-mail
 Monitoring and organising system administration
 Setting up and controlling daily operations and procedures
 Conducting necessary troubleshooting
 Developing software for various systems in the company
 Handling and managing of computer systems
 Ensuring that all internet & e-mail are running smoothly
 Maintaining all types of files and records
 Installing, managing and handling:
o Fax Server
o PABX Server
o ISA Server
o Exchange Server (Exchange 2000)
o The BAAN ERP System (Tools, Administration and DEM)
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6. 1998 - 2003 Gulf Eternit Industries Dubai, UAE
System Administrator
 Providing analysis and system design for various office systems
 Organising and monitoring system administration
 Setting up and controlling daily operations and procedures
 Conducting necessary troubleshooting
 Developing software for various systems of the company
 Organizing application support for the system including setting up of internet & e-mail
 Managing and handling of computer systems, internet and e-mails, files and records
 Installing, managing and handling:
o Fax Servers (FACSYS)
o Proxy Servers
o Exchange Servers (Exchange 5.5)
ADDITONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
1996-1998 MEGATEL Computer Company Beirut, Lebanon
Programmer
 Setting up custom made programs for support for all clients
 Assembling of computers and hardware maintenance
 Provided support with software programs including; accounting, stock, invoicing application
1992-1995 I.F.C.I Beirut, Lebanon
Computer Instructor
 Teaching courses including; COBOL, FOXPRO, CLIPPER, ALGORITHM
1992 C.E.C. Beirut, Lebanon
Computer Instructor
 Teaching courses including; BASIC, PASCAL, DATABASE, DOCS
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7. 1998 - 2003 Gulf Eternit Industries Dubai, UAE
System Administrator
 Providing analysis and system design for various office systems
 Organising and monitoring system administration
 Setting up and controlling daily operations and procedures
 Conducting necessary troubleshooting
 Developing software for various systems of the company
 Organizing application support for the system including setting up of internet & e-mail
 Managing and handling of computer systems, internet and e-mails, files and records
 Installing, managing and handling:
o Fax Servers (FACSYS)
o Proxy Servers
o Exchange Servers (Exchange 5.5)
ADDITONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
1996-1998 MEGATEL Computer Company Beirut, Lebanon
Programmer
 Setting up custom made programs for support for all clients
 Assembling of computers and hardware maintenance
 Provided support with software programs including; accounting, stock, invoicing application
1992-1995 I.F.C.I Beirut, Lebanon
Computer Instructor
 Teaching courses including; COBOL, FOXPRO, CLIPPER, ALGORITHM
1992 C.E.C. Beirut, Lebanon
Computer Instructor
 Teaching courses including; BASIC, PASCAL, DATABASE, DOCS
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