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AHMED M. Elsayed

AHMED M. Elsayed

Riyadh

Summary

Senior Solutions Architect and Systems Engineer at Ejada Systems Company, skilled in cloud architecture and managing technical projects. Spearheaded initiatives that improved vendor partnerships and refined pre-sales processes. Delivered solutions that significantly enhanced project timelines and elevated customer satisfaction levels.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Cloud Build and Migration Unit Manager

Ejada Systems Company
Riyadh
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed strategic initiatives for cloud build and migration in Saudi and GCC markets.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to strengthen account relationships and identify new opportunities.
  • Established premium delivery services to enhance vendor and hyperscaler partnerships.
  • Implemented solutions that addressed gaps in business processes effectively.
  • Oversaw after-sales delivery processes, ensuring strict adherence to project timelines.
  • Managed financial aspects and delivery notes for all ongoing projects, maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Optimized pre-sales processes to improve company portfolio impact.

Chief Systems Architect

National Center for Government Resources (NCGR)
Riyadh
11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Spearheaded migration of Masar Platform from Human Resources and Social Development Ministry Data Centers to NCGR's Data Centers.
  • Supervised development of migration strategies, ensuring all technical aspects were addressed.
  • Executed responsibilities for Technical Project Management, maintaining project alignment and efficiency.
  • Advised technical teams during implementation phases, fostering collaboration and problem resolution.
  • Organized tasks to meet service goals efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives within established deadlines.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.

Cloud Transformation Lead Architect

Alrajhi Bank (ARB)
Riyadh
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Executed cloud migration strategy for transitioning workloads to ARB hybrid cloud.
  • Analyzed customer requirements to develop effective migration plans and timelines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust migration strategies.
  • Tracked deliverables and timelines to ensure project management success during migrations.
  • Documented procedures to maintain compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Provided technical guidance on optimal data migration practices to boost efficiency.
  • Led team of experts to validate and migrate over 4,500 virtual machines to ARB private cloud.
  • Oversaw migration of core banking applications from non-mainframe solutions.

Infrastructure Track Technical Leader

Ejada Systems Company
Riyadh
10.2015 - 12.2019
  • Co-founded Administration Track to enhance support for technical and sales teams in IT services.
  • Delivered distributed applications using advanced technologies to address business needs.
  • Deployed software solutions and resolved customer installation and operational issues.
  • Executed migrations and system upgrades, ensuring data integrity with minimal downtime.
  • Integrated systems across multiple vendors to improve interoperability.
  • Collaborated with development teams on solution migrations to fulfill business requirements.
  • Streamlined team efforts to effectively respond to customer needs and expectations.
  • Mentored junior engineers on best practices for system design and troubleshooting.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Library of Alexandria
Alexandria
07.2008 - 08.2015
  • Managed complex IT infrastructure to ensure robust operations across multiple remote sites and Library of Alexandria headquarters.
  • Supported distributed and real-time applications for enhanced reliability in operations.
  • Installed and maintained servers and computer systems, optimizing overall performance.
  • Provided expert consultation on advanced technical issues exceeding support team capabilities.
  • Developed scripts and workaround solutions to improve system functionality.
  • Implemented strategic troubleshooting processes to address critical system issues effectively.
  • Analyzed system logs, identifying potential issues and initiating corrective actions promptly.
  • Designed backup strategies adhering to best practices, ensuring data integrity and availability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Engineering

Computer Science And Automatic Control Department
Alexandria University
07.2008

Skills

  • Cloud architecture and migration
  • Infrastructure management
  • Network design and security
  • Operating systems expertise
  • Information security
  • IT infrastructure solutions
  • Microservices architecture
  • System integration
  • Storage administration
  • Server virtualization
  • Technical project management
  • Team leadership
  • Client engagement
  • Sales enablement strategies

Affiliations

  • Masar Platform Migration from HRSD to NCGR Datacenter - Lead Migration Architect - NCGR - 2024/2025
  • Alrajhi Bank Cloud Transformation Program - Lead Migration Architect - ARB - 2022/2023
  • Tahseel and Tahseel for MOI Migration and Replatforming - Lead Migration Architect - NCGR - 2023/2025
  • Tahseel and Tahseel for MOI DR Implementation - Lead Migration Architect - NCGR - 2022/2023
  • Tahseel and Tahseel for MOI Implementation - Lead Infrastructure Architect - MOF - 2018/2019
  • Tahseel and Tahseel for MOI Migration to KAFD - Lead Migration Architect - NCGR - 2018/2019
  • Datacenter Virtualization Modernization - Lead Architect - Border guard - 2019/2020
  • Comprehensive infrastructure assessment (47 tracks) - lead architect - border guards - 2018/2019
  • ERP Upgrade - Solaris OS Architect and Implementer - STC - 2020
  • Infrastructure Management and Support - Lead Architect - SFSP - 2022
  • Infrastructure Management and Support - Lead Architect - MOI SFES- 2023
  • Infrastructure Management and Support - Lead Architect - MOI GDP - 2021
  • Infrastructure Management and Support - Lead Architect - MOI SSF - 2021
  • Infrastructure Management and Support - Lead Architect - MOI BG - 2016/2017
  • Multiple Consultation in all Government Sectors.

Languages

Arabic (Native Language), English (Fluent Spoken and written)

Training

  • Red Hat Linux Essentials - RH033 - at Linux Europe
  • Red Hat Linux System Administration - RH133 - at Linux Europe
  • Red Hat Linux Networking & Security - RH253 - at Linux Europe
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Expert – In place, Bib Alex Training Center
  • CCNA (ICND1, ICND2) – at Global Knowledge, Cairo
  • CCNP (BSCI, BCMSN) – at Global Knowledge, Cairo
  • CCSP (SNRS, IPS, SNPA) – at Global Knowledge, Cairo
  • Wireless Courses (CWLF, CWLAT) – at Global Knowledge, Cairo
  • MySQL Server – at Linux Europe
  • Ethical Hacking 6.0 – at Global Knowledge, Cairo
  • DCUFI and DCUCI – at Global Knowledge, Cairo
  • IBM Data Guardium - at IBM Headquarters, Riyadh

Personal Skills and Traits

  • Fast learner, knowledge seeker, Cooperative worker, and team player
  • Reliability on individual tasks
  • Can work under pressure, tough at challenges
  • Great communication skills, good experience with the Saudi market and customers.
  • Leadership and adaptation to new environments and different work situations

Other

Valid Iqama in KSA (Transferrable)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cloud Build and Migration Unit Manager

Ejada Systems Company
01.2025 - Current

Chief Systems Architect

National Center for Government Resources (NCGR)
11.2023 - 06.2025

Cloud Transformation Lead Architect

Alrajhi Bank (ARB)
09.2022 - 10.2023

Infrastructure Track Technical Leader

Ejada Systems Company
10.2015 - 12.2019

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Library of Alexandria
07.2008 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Engineering

Computer Science And Automatic Control Department
AHMED M. Elsayed