Ahmed Wafeek
Architect And Practice Head
Riyadh,
Summary
A 13+ years software guru with extensive experience on architecture, solutions delivery and digital transformation within different scales of companies from startups to corporate going through different methodologies from Waterfall to various Agile flavors in different fields including Telecommunications, Financial, Food Ordering and Retail industries
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Enterprise Architect
Nozom Consulting
09.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded founding and operation of Enterprise Architecture Offices for various governmental entities.
- Defined and implemented enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, NORA) to align IT strategy with business objectives.
- Guided architecture governance process, ensuring alignment with national digital transformation initiatives.
- Led development of architectural standards, principles, and guidelines for optimizing IT landscapes.
- Coordinated with C-level stakeholders and government officials to integrate enterprise architecture with strategic planning.
- Participated in pre-sales and Sales pipeline, actively contributing to project acquisition, tendering, and preparing RFP proposals.
- Led efforts in proposal submission, engaging in technical discussions and budget considerations to secure new business.
- Customized and implemented various EA tools, including iServer, ARIS, and Mega HOPEX, to support enterprise architecture processes and governance.
- Ensured successful delivery of enterprise architecture projects, from roadmap creation to execution.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to elevate capabilities of internal teams and stakeholders in architecture practices.
- Directed development of comprehensive technology and business architectures, enabling effective decision-making.
- Played pivotal role in establishing performance metrics to measure impact and efficiency of enterprise architecture initiatives.
Software Practice Head
Tools And Solutions
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Developed project tracking processes from delivery, financial and customer satisfaction perspectives
- Led SAFe Agile transformation and unit restructuring
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and provide competitive digital solutions
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Solutions Architect
Tools And Solutions
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained current and in-depth understanding of business processes, needs and objectives.
- Led end-to-end presales activities and RFPs submissions
- Engaged heavily in deals closing and customer interfacing in technical discussions and budget discussions
- Designed roadmap for product development and adopting new business lines
- Consulted customers for wide range of areas such as SLDC, containerized deployments, infrastructure optimization and microservices adoption
- Consulted SAFe agile transformation
Solutions Architect
GET Group
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Analyzing BRDs and SRSs to produce system and components technical design within CMMI 5 development processes and standards
- Conducting design orientations and reviewing integration scenarios and test cases
- Researching and developing POCs and new technologies
- Designed and supported implementation nation wide mega projects Tazkarti.com , Covid-19 Vaccination cycle from reservations to access control including infrastructure design, disaster recovery, performance and security specifications
Solutions Architect
Intouch
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Revamping architecture of AI and Machine Learning solutions
- Design and implement pipelines Between Data Lakes, Supervised Training models and production environments including business and unit tests automation
- Design and POC hardware integrations and custom OS images for Kiosks, Beacons, Cameras, Smart Shelf and Displays
- Coaching and supervising code quality standards and Agile adoption
Scrum Master
Metrofile
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Coaching and supporting Agile transformation withing technology teams
- Revamping current products and solutions to new technologies, cloud compatibility and micro-services architecture
- Leading and managing agile team's daily activities and sprint activities
- Coordinating and communicating with Business Value, Architecture and Testing teams
- Implementing and supporting continuous integration cycle and automated deployments pipelines
Technical Lead
Zameal
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Co-founded online food ordering company and is responsible for technical platform implementation
- Supervising and leading development team to code company operations and financial transactions platform
- Incubated in 2 accelerators in The Do School (Germany) and Innoventures (Egypt)
Technical Lead
Devloop
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Leading a development team to develop and maintain:
- Acumatica ERP customization and plugins
- POS plugin to ease rapid transactions sales for ERPs
- Mobile application to mimic distribution operations of factories and suppliers
- Inventory and sales application for retailers
- Mobile payment solution platform
- Augmented Reality mobile applications
Mobile Technologies Trainer
IBM Training Center
03.2012 - 01.2016
- Teaching multiple web technologies Java EE, ASP.net and PHP
- Teaching Android applications development
- Teaching Analysis and Design Patterns
Technical Lead
SygmaTel
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Leading 4 teams to develop VOIP and instant messaging application BlaBla Connect
- Developed Android, iOs, PC and Mac version of the product
- Coordinating road map of the product across different platforms
- Assign tasks to developers and supporting them for technical guidance/issues
- Implement APIs and interfaces between different platforms
- Manage 3rd party integrations and payment gateways
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 09.2003 - 11.2009
Skills
Enterprise Architecture
TOGAF, NORA Frameworks
IServer, Mega Hopex, Aris Installation, Customization and Implementation
Agile Frameworks, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
Project Management, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps and Redmine
Design Patterns, Database Schema, UML and Enterprise Architect
NET core, ASPnet
Nodejs, javascript and Typescript
Mobile Development, Android, Cross Platform
Java EE, Spring boot
PHP, CMS, Wordpress, Drupal and MVC Framework
Low Code, Pega, Outsystems
Cloud Computing, Amazon, Azure, Rackspace
Linux, Application Servers Configurations, Installation and Management
Mysql, Oracle, MSSQL, MongoDB and Elastic Search
CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift, Jenkins, Octopus, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, CloudWatch
Automated Reporting, Workflow Engines
Source Code Control, GIT workflows
Stocks Market and Forex Trading, Fundmental and Technical Analysis
Accomplishments
- Orchestrated Digital Transformation in different Saudi Governmental Entities and Ministries
- Acquired NORA Certificate for Enterprise Architecture Maturity for 2 ministries in Saudi Arabia
- Consulted DGA for adopting Virtual EA Governance across Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Led team of 54 staff members.
- Closed deals over 48M SAR
- Achieved over 10% growth rate in revenues and profit
- Led multiple Agile transformations
- Architected multiple nation wide solutions
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Senior Enterprise Architect
Nozom Consulting
09.2023 - Current
Software Practice Head
Tools And Solutions
10.2022 - 09.2023
Solutions Architect
Tools And Solutions
11.2021 - 09.2022
Solutions Architect
GET Group
05.2019 - 11.2021
Solutions Architect
Intouch
01.2018 - 05.2019
Scrum Master
Metrofile
01.2017 - 01.2018
Technical Lead
Zameal
01.2016 - 01.2017
Technical Lead
Devloop
01.2013 - 01.2016
Mobile Technologies Trainer
IBM Training Center
03.2012 - 01.2016
Technical Lead
SygmaTel
01.2009 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Ain Shams University
09.2003 - 11.2009
Languages
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
Turkish
Very Good
Spanish
Good
French
Average