Osama Bakhsh

Dynamic and results-driven senior IT professional with more than 16 years of insightful experience in driving business operations and managing revenue growth initiatives, utilizing strong operational and technical skills. Extensive IT background, with expertise in handling portfolio of projects while managing governance, strategic & technical matters and driving new initiatives

Profile Summary Points:
 Recommending information technology strategies, policies and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends and anticipating requirements. Developing/executing strategic/operations plans ensuring pool of talents, efficiencies, quality, service and cost effective management of resources & operations.
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 Understanding an organization’s capabilities & goals and applying technical expertise to propose IT architecture and solutions to streamline operations. Developing and implementing IT Governance charter and policies
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 Proven technical skills in installing and repairing ERP systems, Computer Hardware/Networks; installing and administrating Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks; management (via SNMP) and Security of Networks; installing Virtual Private Networks (VPN); managing CISCO Routers and Switches and installing and configuring ADSL or Satellite Internet
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 Highly skilled professional accustomed to demonstrate abilities in evaluating strategic fit of opportunities and advising on business planning, technology strategy, organizational design, and operational & functional turnaround.
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 Proven skills in managing technology & operations, running company-wide operational functions and leading large scale projects, from inception to successful completion, while making/executing sound strategic decisions.
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 Ability to align IT services explicitly with business strategy, stabilize IT services, and exploit increased business value through enhanced adoption and adaptation
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 Presently working with Masarat Holding Co., Jeddah as Vice President. Trusted service record with Marei Bin Mahfouz Group, Jeddah as IT General Manager;
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 Diligently handling portfolio of projects while managing governance, strategic & technical matters with distinction of driving new IT initiatives
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 Functional and managerial skills spanning working on multiple technology platforms with culturally diverse people, defining support structures and bringing thought leadership to focus on operational efficiency
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