Hussam Zahra
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in business development, new product development, business analysis and ERP consulting, I have the skills and knowledge to identify market opportunities, innovate business models, build product strategies, and deliver feasibility studies and recommendations for high-value and high-impact digital products and platforms. I have contributed to the success of multiple products and platforms that are generating over SR100M in revenue across various sectors. With an MBA degree and software engineering background, my mission is to transform businesses and societies with digital technologies that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Principal, Digital Products
Elm Company
Riyadh
08.2013 - Current
• Lead business development activities for new products and building strategy for products & portfolio expansion
• Work with internal & external stakeholders to identify new opportunities, and build feasibility studies for new investments in PPP E-government platforms and B2B digital products
• Review business cases for new products on business unit level and provide recommendations to decision makers
• Work closely with product owners to develop and enhance business models for MVPs
• Engage in market research, pricing and presales for new and existing products
• Develop strategic partnerships to enable product expansion
• Risk champion for Digital Products business unit
ERP Consultant
Columbus Global
, KSA
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Engaged in several ERP implementation projects for distinguished clients in different industries
- Participated in assessment, analysis and documentation of business requirements and ERP techno- functional requirements
- Worked in analysis, design and development of ERP customization and systems integration
- Delivered training and support to ERP users
IT/ERP Consultant
EARTech Information Technology
Khobar
12.2007 - 01.2012
- Engaged in several IT consulting projects for leading clients in the region
- Acted as a project manager for IT consulting and ERP implementation projects
- Involved in the assessment and analysis of enterprise functional and technical requirements
- Developed ERP customization and vertical solutions
Web Developer
Royal Commission Health Services Program
Al-Jubail
09.2005 - 11.2007
- Designed and developed the RC Health Services and Hospital portals
- Developed online outpatient services and hospital procurement
- Involved in the evaluation and upgrade of the hospital IT infrastructure
Education
Essentials in General Management - Building Sustainable Strategies
University of St.Gallen, IoMS-HSG
Switzerland06.2022
Executive Education - Corporate Business Model Innovation
University of California, Haas School of Business
USA07.2018
Executive Education - Innovating New Product and Services
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
USA05.2016
Master of Business Administration - MBA
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Dhahran, KSA12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Dhahran, KSA /2000 - 2005/2005
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- New Business Development
- Feasibility Studies
- Product Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Product Management
- Consulting
- Business Model Innovation
- Product Innovation
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
- Design Thinking
- Risk Management
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Leadership
Certification
- Digital Transformation Strategy, Emeritus
- Foundation Level Digital Transformation Management, Eruditus
- Leadership Development Program, The Arbinger Institute
- Impact Through influence, Hult International Business School
- Feasibility Studies: Preparation, Analysis and Evaluation, Meirc Training & Consulting
- Omni-Channel Customer Experience Program, Emeritus
- Business Process Analysis, Modeling and Innovation, ES Learning
- Data Science for Big Data Analytics, Emeritus
- Enterprise Risk Management Masterclass, Causal Capital
- Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), ES Learning
- Certified Design Thinking Facilitator, ES Learning
- Certificate In Advanced Business Communication (Managing People, Negotiation & Interviewing), The George Washington University
- Thinking Creatively, LinkedIn Learning
- High Impact Presentations, Dale Carnegie Training
- Microsoft Certified Professional (Managing Microsoft Dynamics Implementation), Microsoft
Timeline
Business Development Principal, Digital Products
Elm Company
08.2013 - Current
ERP Consultant
Columbus Global
02.2012 - 05.2013
IT/ERP Consultant
EARTech Information Technology
12.2007 - 01.2012
Web Developer
Royal Commission Health Services Program
09.2005 - 11.2007
Essentials in General Management - Building Sustainable Strategies
University of St.Gallen, IoMS-HSG
Executive Education - Corporate Business Model Innovation
University of California, Haas School of Business
Executive Education - Innovating New Product and Services
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
/2000 - 2005/2005
- Digital Transformation Strategy, Emeritus
- Foundation Level Digital Transformation Management, Eruditus
- Leadership Development Program, The Arbinger Institute
- Impact Through influence, Hult International Business School
- Feasibility Studies: Preparation, Analysis and Evaluation, Meirc Training & Consulting
- Omni-Channel Customer Experience Program, Emeritus
- Business Process Analysis, Modeling and Innovation, ES Learning
- Data Science for Big Data Analytics, Emeritus
- Enterprise Risk Management Masterclass, Causal Capital
- Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), ES Learning
- Certified Design Thinking Facilitator, ES Learning
- Certificate In Advanced Business Communication (Managing People, Negotiation & Interviewing), The George Washington University
- Thinking Creatively, LinkedIn Learning
- High Impact Presentations, Dale Carnegie Training
- Microsoft Certified Professional (Managing Microsoft Dynamics Implementation), Microsoft
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