Abdullah Elshiekh
Business Intelligence Manager
Riyadh
Summary
Results-driven Business Intelligence Manager with 8+ years of experience in data analytics and IT management (5+ years in leadership roles). Proven track record of leading teams to design and implement BI solutions that drive strategic decision-making and business performance improvements. Skilled in SQL, Python and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) to transform complex data into actionable insights. Combines strong technical expertise with project management abilities to deliver analytics projects on time and align data initiatives with organizational goals. Adept at stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration, fostering a data-driven culture across international and Middle East business environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Business Intelligence Manager
MELLORS ENTERTAINMENT
08.2021 - Current
- Conduct detailed business analysis to identify improvement opportunities and recommend data-driven solutions, helping prioritize projects that increase operational efficiency.
- Led a team of 5 developers to implement and manage a new Content Management System (CMS) from concept to launch, delivering the project on-time and within budget.
- Performed extensive data analysis and developed 10+ interactive dashboards using Tableau, providing real-time insights for stakeholders and enabling faster, data-informed decision-making across departments.
- Developed and maintained automated data pipelines (ETL processes) to continuously feed dashboards with up-to-date data, reducing manual data handling time by ~60%.
- Defined project scopes, created detailed project plans, and managed project timelines and budgets using Agile tools (Jira, Trello) for effective tracking, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of BI initiatives.
- Communicated project progress, risks, and milestones to stakeholders through regular reports and presentations, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Marketing) and managed resources effectively to drive project execution and meet deliverables.
- Proactively monitored and mitigated project risks to ensure successful delivery, minimizing potential delays or issues.
Data Team Lead
ZADFRESH
07.2017 - 07.2021
- • Analyzed platform performance metrics to develop customized, data-intensive BI reports and dashboards, providing actionable insights that informed business strategy.
• Wrote and optimized complex SQL queries to support business intelligence operations, improving data retrieval performance by approximately 20%.
• Monitored the business intelligence platform’s performance, security, and database availability, ensuring high system uptime and robust data integrity throughout its lifecycle.
• Oversaw database administration tasks (upgrades, backups, recovery, and migrations) to maintain data reliability and minimal downtime for critical systems.
IT Instructor
CBI Training Institute
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods, including classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems
- Provided personalized instruction to students struggling with specific IT concepts, leading to improved understanding and academic performance.
- Enhanced IT proficiency among students by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
Oracle Developer Intern
Database Egypt Company
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained complex SQL & PL-sql queries, views and stored procedures in multi-database environment with little supervision
- Developed or customized Oracle reports and forms to meet functional business requirements.
Education
NanoDegree - Advanced Data Analysis
Udacity
Online , Remotely 06.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mansoura University
Mansoura , Egypt 02.2006 - 10.2010
Skills
- Business Intelligence & Analytics: Tableau, Power BI, Data Visualization (Dashboards), KPI Reporting, Advanced Excel
- Data & Databases: SQL (Oracle PL/SQL, MySQL), Python, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, ETL Pipelines
- Project Management: Agile methodologies (Scrum), Jira, Trello, Project Planning & Coordination
- Leadership & Communication: Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management & Communication, Training & Mentoring
Certification
Certified Data Analyst, Udacity, 11/2020
Timeline
Business Intelligence Manager
MELLORS ENTERTAINMENT
08.2021 - Current
NanoDegree - Advanced Data Analysis
Udacity
06.2020 - 11.2020
Data Team Lead
ZADFRESH
07.2017 - 07.2021
Oracle Developer Intern
Database Egypt Company
08.2014 - 01.2015
IT Instructor
CBI Training Institute
01.2013 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mansoura University
02.2006 - 10.2010
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