AbdelRhman Elfky
Leader
Riyadh
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
OT/IT Expert
Saudi Electricity Company
01.2024 - Current
- Digital Transformation Leadership: Led the deployment of the OT/IT Digital Transformation project (OSIPI soft) across 38 power generation plants, achieving project completion within two years.
- Cloud-Based System Implementation: Led the implementation of a cutting-edge cloud-based power settlement system, resulting in over 50% cost savings and achieving 100% scalability and flexibility.
- Change Management Initiative: Orchestrated a change management initiative that trained more than 200 employees on new digital tools, resulting in a 50% increase in user adoption within just six months.
- Operational Workflow Optimization: Enhanced operational workflows through automation, reducing manual processes by 35% and boosting productivity across 38 power generation plants.
Program Manager
Giza Systems
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Leadership in Digital Transformation: Oversaw large-scale OT/IT digital transformation programs and projects for a key account, Saudi Electricity Company, in KSA.
- Revenue Growth and Efficiency: Achieved a 30% reduction in collection periods, significantly boosting company revenues.
- Enhanced Customer Value Delivery: Improved value delivery to clients by increasing stakeholder engagement and collaboration by 50%.
- Team Coaching and Development: Guided team members on productivity strategies, enabling them to meet challenging goals effectively.
- Proactive Customer Relationship Management: Fostered positive customer relations by proactively addressing issues and implementing effective corrective measures.
- Strategic Relationship Building: Cultivated relationships with key decision-makers within the customer organization to drive growth and enhance retention.
- Market Expansion Opportunities: Conducted thorough client research to identify opportunities for account growth, penetration, and market expansion.
Site Project Manager
Schneider Electric
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Effective Customer Collaboration: Partnered with clients to successfully meet expedited project timelines.
- Improved Project Margins: Increased project margins by 15% through effective management and collaboration on change requests.
- Streamlined Punch List Closure: Reduced the punch list closing cycle by 30 days through enhanced stakeholder engagement.
- Optimized Change Request Implementation: Managed the scheduling of 10 change requests, collaborating with the client to ensure optimal implementation without disrupting operations.
- Strategic Vendor Relationships: Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors to procure cost-effective, high-quality materials and equipment for oil and gas projects.
Project Manager
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROJECTS
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Project Management Leadership:Oversaw two major power plant projects focused on converting simple cycle plants to combined cycle facilities.
Enhanced Project Margins:Boosted project margins by reducing costs by 5% and securing an additional $1.5 million in change orders. - Improved Customer Satisfaction:Achieved a 10% increase in customer satisfaction through effective project execution and communication.
- Performance Analysis and Improvement:Analyzed project performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize project outcomes.
Lead Project Engineer
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROJECTS
02.2013 - 10.2015
- In-House Software Development Leadership: Successfully spearheaded an initiative to deliver in-house software that automated site activity processes, resulting in a 50% increase in efficiency and a significant reduction in process time.
- Diverse Project Management: Led and delivered multiple projects across various industrial applications, including railways and power plants.
- International Team Management: Managed cross-functional teams from multiple countries, including Austria, Egypt, and Germany, ensuring effective collaboration and project success.
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Metito
05.2009 - 01.2013
- Engineering Deliverables Management: Successfully delivered engineering deliverables to diverse clients across Australia, Guinea, Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE over a four-year period.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Contributed to the delivery of optimized solutions, achieving a 25% reduction in project costs.
- Cross-Departmental Coordination: Engaged in design specification review meetings, collaborating with inter-departmental teams to ensure alignment with ongoing efforts and overall business objectives.
Presales Engineer
IBN Automation
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Proposal Analysis and Profit Assessment: Analyzed project proposals to verify accurate project scale and assess defined profit targets.
- Direct Customer Communication: Engaged directly with four potential customers, conducting initial calls to gather comprehensive business proposals.
- Collaboration with Sales Team: Collaborated closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements, promote products, and provide effective sales support.
Education
Master's degree, International Business - International Business Management
University of East London
London07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Cairo University
Cairo 07-2008
Skills
Financial Leadership
Operations Management
Business Development
Revenue Growth
Strategic Planning
Productivity Improvement
Certification
Project Management Professional - Project Management Institute, 01/2016, 01/2025, #1903926
Triathlete
An endurance sport that incorporates swimming, cycling, and running is called a triathlon. Completing all three disciplines in a timely and sequential manner is the aim of a triathlon. I had taken part in the subsequent races:
- I finished four Olympic races (a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run) with a personal best of ninth in my age category and thirty-first overall.
- A personal record of 5 hours, 33 minutes was set during the Iron Man 70.3 Races (1.9 km swim + 90 km bike + 21 km running).
Education
Cairo ,Egypt,true,London
Honors Awards
Best Active Member - Society of Petroleum Engineer-SPE-Cairo university Student Chapter (01/2008)
Hobbies
Interests
Triathlete: Completed four Olympic-distance races, achieving a personal best of 9th in my age category and 31st overall. Set a personal record of 5 hours, 33 minutes in Ironman 70.3 races (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21 km run).
Timeline
OT/IT Expert
Saudi Electricity Company
01.2024 - Current
Program Manager
Giza Systems
05.2019 - 01.2024
Site Project Manager
Schneider Electric
02.2018 - 05.2019
Project Manager
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROJECTS
10.2015 - 11.2017
Lead Project Engineer
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROJECTS
02.2013 - 10.2015
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Metito
05.2009 - 01.2013
Presales Engineer
IBN Automation
06.2008 - 05.2009
Master's degree, International Business - International Business Management
University of East London
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Cairo University