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Samy Elkhatib

Samy Elkhatib

CIO, ICT & Low Current Systems Manager

CIO
IT Director
ICT Manager
Low Current Systems Manager
CEO, GM, Deputy CEO
58 years old
Driving License
Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Available soon Available
A capable, results orientated general manager with experience of leading high performance teams and of successfully increasing efficiency and productivity whilst reducing costs and inefficiencies. Ability to keep a level head at all times, nurture and grow a business, evaluate opportunities and risks and also deliver innovative new solutions to challenges. Possessing excellent client facing and configuration skills and highly successful in helping define company direction, achieving goals and optimizing business, also over twenty-five years of experience in computing industry and excellent at corporate growth, managing staff, mentoring, establishing best practices, project and program management.
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Deputy CEO

BinZomah Tech
Since September 2015
United States
  • • To provide operational leadership to the Trust and to take responsibility for its management, administration and financial control on a day-to-day basis as required by the CEO.
  • • To ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the values of the Trust.
  • • Ensuring that the board’s long-term strategy is communicated to and adhered to by all staff in the Trust.
  • • Working closely with the chair of the Finance Committee and being responsible to the CEO for the overall financial health of the Trust.
  • • Through sound business planning, ensuring that the Trust is aware of the human, material and financial resources it needs to operate effectively.
  • • Taking appropriate steps to protect the Trust from risk, including taking responsibility for the Risk Register and action plan emanating from it.
  • • Ensuring all policies and statutory requirements are adhered to.
  • • Ensuring that the Trust has the right management systems and structures to carry out its work effectively, accountably and safely.
  • • Line managing some of the operational staff within the Trust and senior managers.
  • • Providing leadership to the management teams and direction to all staff to ensure that staff, volunteers and others working in the Trust are focused on achieving the mission and operational priorities.

Senior LC& ICT Supervisor

BINLADIN Group
September 2014 to August 2015
United States
  • • Supervision onsite for LC & ICT systems (Audio Visual System, Real Time Location System, Distributed Cellular and Antenna System, Fire Alarm System, Building Management System, Smoke Management System, Computerized Control Monitoring System, IP TV System, Intercom System, SCADA System, Access Control System, IP CCTV System, Structured Cabling System, Public Address System, Nurse Call / Code Blue Systems, Infant Protection System and Clock System).
  • • Coordination with the technical section, the supplier, and consultant for all project LC & ICT Systems and revising the related technical submittals.
  • • Provide technical support and to supervise the installations & Integration of various LC & ICT systems
  • • Follow‐up with all subcontractors and utilities to achieve the project progress in order to hand over the building.
  • • Ensure the works comply with the contract specifications.
  • • Ensures that the company policy, rules and regulation, work safety, discipline is properly implemented

Senior LC& ICT Supervisor

BINLADIN Group
July 2011 to August 2014
United States
  • • Supervision onsite for low current systems (Fire alarm & Detection system, Public Address/paging system, Master/Slave clock system, security CCTV/access control & intrusion detection system, Boom Gates, Turnstiles, Wireless Access Points and IT systems) .
  • • Supervises activities and ensures the proper implementation of the related low current systems policies and procedures.
  • • Ensures the regular verification, implementation, maintenance, and functionally of the low current system.
  • • Ensures the proper implementation of the Low Current Systems to avoid and resolve any occurring problems.
  • • Ability to recommend development plans for Low Current systems in order to meet the required level of efficiency.
  • • Coordinating with the sub-contractor to make sure that the work is done as per the drawings and in accordance with the Tender Documents standards.
  • • Response for implementation Data Center 1& 2, Radio Sites “5 Sites”, MCC “Maintenance Control Center”, MOB “Meteorological observation building”, Crisis “Crisis management center” and GSE “Ground Service Equipment”.

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Isam Kabbani Group
March 2006 to April 2010
United States
  • • Develop Information Technology strategy in support of the company’s mission and core objectives.
  • • Technology evaluation and execution of multi-location sites.
  • • Direct, control and motivate the staff of the CITD.
  • • Develop an annual business plan and operating budget for the department and monitor the implementation of these to ensure that the financial targets are met.
  • • Responsible for researching and evaluating new technologies.
  • • Selection of appropriate technology and products, negotiating with vendors.
  • • Manage technology to make better business decisions, improve efficiency and user satisfaction.
  • • Administer the IT budget, staff and physical facilities of the department.
  • • Design and Install infrastructure (LAN, WAN &WLAN) and centralized Data Center from scratch.
  • • Project manager for Implementation:
    o ERP System (Microsoft Dynamics AX)
  • o Business Process Management System, Sales Force Automation and Enterprise Document Management
  • • Analyzing the information needs of an organization and developing technological solutions to satisfy those needs.
  • • Directing activities to select and install major IT facilities.
  • • Overseeing the provision of training for users.
  • • Working out priorities for systems developments, maintenance and operations.
  • • Controlling the security aspects of IT systems, and Monitor network scrutiny and supervise the entire network system of the group.
  • • Providing advice to other managers / team members and board members on IT issues and planning.
  • • Ensuring that Group staff are up-to-date with recent developments and thinking.
  • • Direct the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures and standards relating to information and telecommunication systems.
  • • Preparing guidelines and evaluating IT systems against international standards and performance criteria.

IT Manager

Multinational Company (MBT Egypt)
October 2000 to March 2006
United States
  • • Analysis, design and Installation of networking, hardware and software.
  • • Build Servers (Primary Server, Mail Server (Lotus Notes), Passthru Server, Terminal Server “Application Server”, Print Server and Fax Server)
  • • Install Workstation, Switches, Hubs, Printers.
  • • Install Leased Lines (Between Cairo Office and Factory in Sadat City) , DSL line (Internet line), MPLS (Between Cairo Office and Alexandria office) , Routers “Cisco”, Modems and Firewall.
  • • Design the backup system and Ensured system and database backups were performed and maintained according to defined procedures.
  • • Administered a Windows 2003 network in a multi-domain environment.
  • • Supported servers, desktops, portable PCs and CISCO routers.
  • • Diagnosed and responded to users and network problems.
  • • Monitored network systems and supplied maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • • Provided support for hardware and software faults and planned upgrades.
  • • Developed many of complicated queries for a large database
  • • Trained users and technical staff on the system.
  • • Selected and managed suppliers of hardware, software and services.
  • • Wrote operating procedures, trained and audited staff to ISO 9001 quality system standards.
  • • Analysis and design Implementation for ERP Microsoft Axapta
  • • Implantation ERP system “Axapta” (5 months [2 Branches and Factory])
  • • Developed software’s:
  • o Sales Processing (Sales Order, Quotations, Sample Request & Special Price).
  • o Personal (Payroll, Time Sheet, Vacations & Commissions).
  • o Project Analysis and Forecasting with Product matching.
  • o Post Dated Cheques System.
  • o Payment Request System.
  • o Labels System.
  • o Batch system “Production flowchart, Costing and formulations”
  • o Fixed Assets System
  • o Regional RM Price Comparison.
  • o Reporting System.

IT Specialist

Rassoul Info Tech
November 1999 to September 2000
United States
  • Project (1) “Modern Chemical Company, Alexandria”
  • • Analysis, design and Installation of networking, hardware and software.
  • • Installed several new systems and networks.
  • • Ordered hardware for new and existing systems / networks.
  • • Knowledge transfer to company staff.
  • • Design company logo and products label.
  • • Networking hardware and software troubleshooting.
  • • Provided professional advice and guidance to other System Administrators of Modern Chemical Company.
  • Project (2) “Delux for Construction Chemicals, Alexandria”
  • • Design of Internet Web pages.
  • • Implement software packages.
  • • Design company logo and products labels.
  • Project (3) “Alle Deaff for furniture & antiques, Alexandria”
  • • Created corporate Intranet (Portal) Web pages.

IT Manager

DOL-ITC
May 1999 to October 1999
United States
  • • Discuss specific requirement with team members and assist programmer to solve problems as required.
  • • Prepare a computerized system to maintain a time record for all the members of New Future Development.
  • • Install the computer and network system and secure proper positioning of server and clients, printers, scanners, CD writer..etc.
  • • Install and test software integrity and make sure that all necessary hardware and software are ready to operate.
  • • Secure that all required hardware and software materials are available for IT section to operate perfectly.
  • • Mange backup of data and secure full ability to exchange data efficiently and maintain full integrity of the system.
  • • Maintain and update the computerized project.

Business Counselor

DOL-ITC
August 1998 to May 1999
United States
  • • Prepare feasibility studies and business plans for small enterprises.
  • • Participated as a member of Spin out team reevaluate and restructure some of industrial activities in the Alexandria Metal Product Company.
  • • Undertake preliminary evaluation of the small business to determine the likelihood of being successful.
  • • Provide technical advice suitable business structure and how to get licenses to help the beneficiaries start up their own business.
  • • Design small business training program.
  • • Raise the finance that required starting their own businesses advise the beneficiaries on how to deal with banks and type of questions that are likely to be asked during credit application interviews.
  • • Follow up the beneficiaries to insure that he has no obvious or vital problems and there are on the right track to realize growth, wealth and job creation in the community.

Computer Specialist

Unix System
December 1996 to June 1998
United States
  • • Worked as an IT consultant (Analyze information processing and computation needs, Design computer systems which provide solutions problems and perform the needed computations) for WT (WAN Technology co., Alexandria, Egypt).
  • • Designed Internet Web Pages.
  • • Taught account programs to accountant staff while working with Sika and TARRADCO.
  • • Install the computer and network system and secure proper positioning of server and clients, printers, scanners, CD writer …..etc.
  • • Install and test software integrity and make sure that all necessary hardware and software are ready to operate.

Computer Specialist

ZARGA
September 1990 to September 1996
United States
  • • Worked as an IT consultant for SRO (Saudi Railways Organization, Dammam, KSA), where I developed a completely System Analysis and Design Report for ticketing & reservation. I was also involved in the re-engineering of the IT activities in SRO.
  • • Worked with the IRO (International Islamic Relief Organization, Dammam, KSA), regional office in the Eastern province, automating its activities.
  • • Organize the IT procedures and issue a written concise manual to be used to operate the IT section.
  • • Mange the IT section efficiently with possibility to expand the system to cover accountancy to support the operation of profit/loss and cost centers, marketing, stock control …..etc.
  • • Manage and maintain an approved procedure to validate and check the system data and the updated information from the initial data input exercise with the provision of keeping all the original data input forms from where the data is copied, with the ability to retrieve such documents quickly and easily.
  • • Assure the quality and performance of all of the IT team.
  • • Developed several software packages in most business areas, such as, but not limited to: sales, stock control & inventory, payroll & personnel, book stores, book distribution, audio tape libraries, hospitals, restaurant, orphans & Widows follow-up and donations funds.
  • • Worked as a presentation designer for MEIRC (British company working in the field of human resource development by training, Al-Khbar, KSA.), whereby I designed and developed material and graphics presentations for 12 courses.
  • • Taught several Information Technology related courses while working with MEIRC.
  • • I have worked with Novell Netware, Novell lite, and MS Windows for workgroup 3.11.
  • • Installed and managed networks in several sites such as Eastern Province Police, Al-Kaltham Est., Ibn Al-Jauzi book Store, and others.

Teacher, Computer Sciences

Junior College of Technology
November 1989 to August 1990
United States
  • • Supervised 3 computer Labs (Each Lab Contain one Server and 25 Workstations)
  • • Extensive experience in Implementation of software packages, in addition to network installation and management.
  • • Developed school’s software.
  • • Taught several computer-related courses.
  • • I have worked with Novell NetWare, MS Windows for workgroup 3.11.

Master of Science in Information Technology

Aspen University

August 2004 to April 2006

B. Sc., Commerce

Tanta University

September 1983 to May 1987
  • • Excellent hands on management & communications skills.
  • • Able to communicate and present confidently, clearly and expressively.
  • • Accustomed to working with senior management.
  • • Able to think laterally to create options and solutions. Skilled negotiator, with proven experience in a commercial environment.
  • • Plan, Direct, Manage and Oversee the activities and operations.
  • • Manage setup and implementation Low Current Systems.
  • • Budget Development & Management
  • • Team Building and Leadership
  • • Implementing technology to support large user groups
  • • ERP System
  • • Multi-Site IT centralization • Centralize Data Center Management • Contract Negotiations & Management • Auotline (Kerridge System)
  • • Centralize Data Center Management
  • • Contract Negotiations & Management
  • • Auotline (Kerridge System)