About
Highly accomplished Banking Professional with over 17 years of expertise in Business Technology, Risk Management, and Digital Transformation, driving significant improvements in financial systems and operational efficiency. Proven leader in implementing complex core banking solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance (Basel, CBE), and mitigating IT risks. Leveraging entrepreneurial experience in digital marketing and e-commerce, I bring strong analytical, strategic planning, and change management skills to high-impact roles.
Work
Giza, Giza, Egypt
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Summary
Led comprehensive sales and marketing strategies, brand identity development, and financial operations for a growing e-commerce and digital marketing venture.
Highlights
Developed and executed comprehensive sales and marketing strategies, enhancing brand product visibility and market penetration.
Conceptualized and launched a unique brand identity with distinct graphic style and tone, significantly improving communication effectiveness.
Managed full financial operations for a growing e-commerce venture, including accounting, audit, and financial reporting.
Developed and implemented financial policies, systems, and procedures, coordinating planning and budget processes to optimize resource allocation.
Supervised the development and implementation of financial simulation models, analyzing estimates to ensure accurate financial forecasting and performance reporting.
Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)
|IT Risk Management & Operational Risk Management Team Leader
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Summary
Led IT Risk Management initiatives, ensuring compliance with CBE regulations and international standards while enhancing the bank's information security posture.
Highlights
Defined and achieved strategic Information Systems Risk Objectives, enhancing the bank's overall security posture and operational resilience.
Conducted regular, comprehensive risk assessments of information systems, networks, and security infrastructure, identifying critical vulnerabilities and recommending robust safeguards.
Reviewed and monitored the effectiveness of business continuity and contingency plans, providing strategic recommendations to enhance resilience against discontinuity scenarios.
Designed and led regular Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) workshops, generating actionable findings and evaluations for leadership.
Ensured strict adherence of new products and technologies to information security policies and compliance standards, collaborating cross-functionally to resolve security issues.
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Summary
Oversaw the implementation and technical support for key e-payment and anti-money laundering systems within the Information Sector.
Highlights
Directed the Information Sector's implementation of the Credit Master Card Project in collaboration with MSCC, ensuring successful system deployment.
Provided expert technical support and management for critical anti-money laundering systems (Swift & OFAC - FIRCO), ensuring compliance and operational integrity.
Managed and provided comprehensive technical support and training for a suite of critical banking systems, including ATM, Debit/Credit Card management, and Electronic Clearing Cheques (ACH).
Oversaw the I-Score data and reporting management, ensuring accurate and timely regulatory submissions.
Managed the Electronic Signature Project, enhancing secure digital transactions across the bank's operations.
Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)
|IT Implementation Team in cooperation with Infosys Finacle Team
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Summary
Contributed to the data migration and quality assurance for the new Finacle IT Banking System, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
Highlights
Key member of the Data Migration & Quality Assurance team for the new Finacle IT Banking System Package, ensuring seamless transition and data integrity.
Developed and managed interface solutions with critical third parties including CBE, Ministry of Finance, and I-Score, ensuring regulatory data exchange.
Facilitated comprehensive knowledge transfer from legacy systems to the Finacle Team, enabling effective customization and parameterization.
Contributed to the design and acceptance of the Bank's website, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and banking regulations.
Served as a consultant team member, ensuring data accuracy and functionality during the implementation of the new Finacle Core Banking System.
Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)
|IT Implementation Team in cooperation with TEMENOS T24 Team
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Summary
Played a pivotal role in the conversion, integration, and migration of the TEMENOS T24 IT Banking System Package.
Highlights
Core team member for the conversion, integration, migration, and gap analysis of the new TEMENOS T24 IT Banking System Package.
Conducted in-depth analysis and design for various core banking system modules, including customer accounts, loans, deposits, and clearing cheques.
Developed, tested, and delivered all required I-Score project reports to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
Managed the migration process to ensure the quality assurance of the TEMENOS T24 Core banking package, maintaining high standards of functionality and data integrity
Played a key role in implementing new technologies aligned with the bank's information technology strategy, contributing to system modernization.
Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)
|Technology & Information Sector – Senior Systems Developer
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Summary
Led the analysis, design, and programming of new systems, ensuring they met functional requirements and aligned with organizational goals.
Highlights
Developed core banking applications using Oracle Developer 6i, including writing and maintaining PL/SQL programs and designing user interfaces for a wide range of banking operations.
Education
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Master's Preliminary Exam
Economics
Grade: Very Good
Courses
Evaluating the performance of monetary policy in Niger since 2000 (Monetary and Banking Systems and Financial Markets in Africa)
Trade exchange and economic blocs in Burundi (Regional Economic Study Course in the African Continent)
Cultural globalization and its impact on Chinese-African relations from 1991 to 2019 (African International Relations Course)
The Tax System in the Country of Lesotho since 2013 (Public Finance Economics Course)
The role of COMESA in intra-regional trade since the establishment of the free trade area, since 2000 (International Organizations in Africa Course)
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Postgraduate Diploma
Economics
Grade: Very Good
Courses
Study on the increase in Food Prices in Egypt - Rice as a Case Study (Critical Thinking)
Diamonds Conflicts in Africa (Economic Resource Geography Course in the African Continent)
The Role of Entrepreneurship in the Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in South Africa since 2017
Analysis of the Economic Structure and Performance of Seychelles since 2013
Study of the Foreign Trade Structure of Chad since 2011
Israeli Foreign Policy towards Nile Basin Countries since 2011
Egyptian Relations with COMESA Countries since 2013
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Upper-Intermediate Diploma
Computer Sciences
Grade: Excellent
Courses
Computer science and programming languages
Personal hardware maintenance
System and software installation on clients' devices
Computer usage and Microsoft Office package instruction
Windows systems and accompanying programs instruction
Certificates
Anti Money Laundering
Basel II & Basel III - International Regulatory Framework for Banks
Business Continuity & IT Disaster Recovery
Certified Information System Auditor
Risk & Crisis Management
Software Quality Assurance
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Skills
Banking & IT Risk Management
IT Auditing, IT Governance, Application Development, Conversion, Testing, Anti Money Laundering (AML), Basel II & Basel III, Business Continuity & IT Disaster Recovery, Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), Risk & Crisis Management, Software Quality Assurance.
Financial Systems
Core Banking Systems, TEMENOS T24, Infosys Finacle, Oracle Developer, Data Migration, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Controls.
Project Management
Project Implementation, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem Solving.
AI & e-Commerce
AI Technology & Automation Agents, Google Digital Marketing & Ecommerce, Web Design and Development, WordPress, Shopify, Social Media Advertisement.
Academic Research & Analysis
Economic Research, Information Technology Research, AI Technology and Automation Research, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning.
Handicrafts & Practical Skills
Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Electrical Maintenance, Welding, Plumbing, Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance, Construction Supervision, Urban Greening.
Volunteer
Ahel Alkhair
|Fundraising Volunteer
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Summary
Mobilized and distributed essential aid to humanitarian cases in remote, impoverished areas of Upper Egypt.
Highlights
Mobilized financial and in-kind donations, including clothes, winter blankets, and medicines, for humanitarian aid.
Distributed collected donations to individuals with medical conditions and those suffering from extreme poverty in remote areas far from Cairo.
Ahel Alkhair
|Computer Science Instructor
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Summary
Provided computer literacy and Microsoft Office skills training to young individuals to enhance their employability.
Highlights
Instructed young people in computer usage and Microsoft Office skills through simplified lessons.
Empowered individuals to secure temporary jobs by equipping them with essential computer skills for their educational journey.
Ahel Alkhair
|Driving Instructor
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Summary
Provided free driving lessons to individuals facing financial barriers, enabling them to obtain licenses and pursue driving careers.
Highlights
Provided driving lessons to those unable to afford driving school expenses, enabling them to obtain licenses.
Supported individuals in pursuing driving careers by equipping them with necessary skills.
Ahel Alkhair
|Support Worker
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Summary
Assisted in vital infrastructure and resource provision for impoverished families in remote areas.
Highlights
Assisted in completing various crafts in remote areas, including installing water connections and digging wells for groundwater.
Provided essential resources such as blankets and clothing to support impoverished families in remote villages.
Animal care
|Animal Rescuer
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Summary
Provided care, healthcare, and shelter/adoption facilitation for stray and sick animals.
Highlights
Took care of stray and sick animals, providing essential healthcare and necessary food.
Facilitated the adoption of rescued animals into suitable families or placed them in animal shelters.
Ahel Alkhair
|Literacy Teacher
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Summary
Provided literacy lessons to older adults, enhancing their Arabic reading and writing skills.
Highlights
Provided literacy lessons to older adults, teaching Arabic language reading and writing.
Empowered community members by improving their foundational literacy skills.
Ahel Alkhair
|Expatriate Assistant
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Summary
Provided comprehensive material assistance and support to Syrian refugees arriving in the neighborhood.
Highlights
Provided material assistance to Syrian refugees, including meals and assistance in finding vacant apartments.
Assisted families in finding suitable vocational jobs and provided reception and assistance at Cairo Airport.
