Tawfik Hunaish
الرياض,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Strategic IT professional specialising in IT Project Portfolio Management, Risk and Change Management, and Agile leadership as a Scrum Master. Expertise includes Information Technology Infrastructure, Business Analysis, and Digital Transformation, supported by CISA certification and AWS Cloud Practitioner credential. Experience encompasses IT Governance, Software Development Life Cycle, and Partnership Management, with a strong focus on driving innovation and efficiency in technology environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Acting General Manager
Yemen Gulf Bank
Sana'a
12.2022 - 02.2026
- Oversee all banking operations (Islamic & Commercial), ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Develop and execute corporate strategy, aligning with financial growth objectives.
- Lead digital banking initiatives and drive IT infrastructure enhancements.
- Manage capital allocation, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks.
- Represent the bank at high-level conferences, investor meetings, and negotiations.
- Key Achievements:
- Successfully restructured banking operations, modernizing internal frameworks.
- Led the implementation of IT governance policies, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Strengthened stakeholder relations, expanding partnerships with global financial entities.
Chairman of the Board
WeNet - National Transformation System
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Spearhead the Unified E-Payment System, integrating national financial institutions.
- Oversee the steering committee for strategic IT projects, ensuring seamless execution.
- Develop and implement corporate governance frameworks, aligning with international standards.
- Collaborate with government entities, financial institutions, and technology providers.
- Key Achievements:
- Established a national-level payment system, improving digital transactions.
- Strengthened governance policies, ensuring compliance with global financial regulations.
- Expanded banking networks, securing partnerships with international financial institutions.
IT Project Director
CAC International Bank
Djibouti
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Led the evaluation and execution of cloud banking solutions, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
- Designed and implemented the digital transformation strategy, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Oversaw IT security frameworks, risk mitigation, and compliance audits.
- Developed banking technology roadmaps, optimizing performance and scalability.
- Key Achievements:
- Managed a multi-million-dollar IT transformation, integrating digital banking solutions.
- Improved risk assessment and IT security protocols, reducing cyber vulnerabilities.
- Enhanced customer experience through process automation and fintech integration.
IT Director & Business Analyst
Islamic Tadhamon Bank
, Yemen
04.2012 - 03.2021
- Led IT operations and strategic banking initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of digital services.
- Managed core banking system upgrades, enhancing transaction processing efficiency.
- Oversaw the implementation of e-wallet solutions, mobile banking, and fintech integrations.
- Developed and executed the Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plan.
- Key Achievements:
- Successfully executed TEMENOS T24 & Oracle FLEXCUBE integration.
- Led the bank’s digital transformation strategy, automating key financial processes.
- Strengthened IT governance policies, enhancing regulatory compliance.
IT Director
Yemen Commercial Bank
, Yemen
04.1998 - 12.2011
- Developed and implemented IT infrastructure frameworks, enhancing banking operations.
- Managed telecom projects, data governance, and core banking system upgrades.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, minimizing risks and improving system security.
- Key Achievements:
- Led the successful core banking system migration, optimizing performance.
- Developed a risk-based IT strategy, ensuring secure financial transactions.
- Strengthened vendor management policies, enhancing technology partnerships.
Education
MIS Master's Degree - Management Information Systems (Banking & Finance)
Arab Academy of Management
BSc - Computer Science
Baghdad University
Skills
- IT Project Portfolio Management
- Risk & Change Management
- Process and procedures
- Agile leadership scrum master
- Information Technology Infrastructure
- Business analysis & Development
- IT Auditor (CISA)
- Agile Project Management
- Digital Transformation Expert
- Certified AWS Cloud practitioner
- Banking Expert
- IT Governance
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Partnership Management
- BCP Manager
Certification
- Accredited ITIL Trainer – Loyalist College, Canada (2021)
- Project Management Certified Agile Practitioner – PMI (2019)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI (2017)
- Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control – John Academy (2017)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – John Academy (2017)
- PRINCE2 Project Management Professional – APMG
- Certified Business Analyst – BAI (2014)
- Certified Control Objectives for Information Technology (COBIT) – ISACA (2014)
- Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) – APMG (2010)
- Certified ITIL Service Strategy – APMG (2010)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – AWS CLF-CO
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
English: Fluent
Projects & Achievements in Yemen and Beyond
Banking System Implementation & Evaluation, Project Manager – TEMENOS T24 & Infinity Banking System at Al-Qasimi International Bank (2022-2023)., Project Manager – Evaluation & execution of OBDX & FLEXCUBE Oracle Banking System at CAC Bank ($3.5M Budget, 2021-2022)., Project Manager – Banking System Evaluation for TEMENOS T24, OBDX Oracle FLEXCUBE, and IMAL at Tadhamon Bank (5M Budget, 2020-2021)., Project Manager – Implementation of IMAL Islamic Banking System at Tadhamon Bank (2013-2015)., Project Manager – BANS Banking System Implementation at Yemeni Commercial Bank (2005-2007)., Unified Payment Systems & E-Wallet Solutions, Project Manager – Unified Payments Interface (UPI) & National Switch for Yemeni Banks (2023-2024) – Sponsored by WENET., Director – E-Wallet Project for Tadhamon Bank., Manager – Primary & Alternative Data Centers Development for Tadhamon Bank., Bank Restructuring & Digital Transformation, Manager – Re-establishment & Launch of Yemen and Gulf Bank, overseeing:, Technical & Technological Infrastructure Development, Administrative Structure Enhancement, Policy & Procedure Frameworks, External Relations & Correspondent Banks Management, Project Manager – Digital Transformation for Tadhamon Bank (2014-2021), Digital Strategy Development, Business Process Automation, Customer Digital Onboarding & Service Digitalization, Workplace Digitalization, Business Continuity & IT Governance, Project Manager – Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plan for Tadhamon Bank., Director – IT Governance for Commercial & Tadhamon Banks., Director – State-of-the-Art Data Centers Development for Commercial Bank & CAC Bank International., Other Successful IT & Risk Management Projects, Business Continuity Plan & Disaster Recovery, IT Risk System & Audit System Implementation, Card Payments Integration with Core Banking System, IT Emergency & Crisis Management Plan for Tadhamon Bank, Business Process Automation & Workflow Development, DocuWare DMS Implementation, Oracle ODA Solution Deployment, IMAL Islamic Core Banking Implementation, IT Governance & Auditing Enhancements
Timeline
Acting General Manager
Yemen Gulf Bank
12.2022 - 02.2026
Chairman of the Board
WeNet - National Transformation System
03.2022 - 01.2023
IT Project Director
CAC International Bank
04.2021 - 07.2022
IT Director & Business Analyst
Islamic Tadhamon Bank
04.2012 - 03.2021
IT Director
Yemen Commercial Bank
04.1998 - 12.2011
BSc - Computer Science
Baghdad University
MIS Master's Degree - Management Information Systems (Banking & Finance)
Arab Academy of Management