Mohammed N. Al-Lulu

P.O. Box 27719, Dubai ~ UAE, Cell: +971-56-178-5587,

High-powered, innovative, and dynamic executive offering over 16 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering successful cost-effective, high-performance technology and information systems solutions. Continuously seek innovative ways to improve operation productivity, through the introduction of new technologies, systems, methods, and controls. Reputation for maximizing the potential of technology-based systems to support business expansion efforts and proven leadership capabilities in managing teams providing workable strategies, and building team for maximum effectiveness to meet projects requirements on timely and quality manner.

Areas of Expertise

• Project / Program Management• Budget DevelopmentCost Management

• Strategic Planning & Assessment• Contract/Vendor Negotiations

•Team Development & Leadership• e-Commerce Strategy / Delivery

•Time & Resource Optimization• Conflict Management / Problems Solving

•Profit & Loss Management•Personnel Assessment / Management

Key Accomplishments

  • Setup and Lead "Project Startup & System Standardization Team" being in charge of starting up the Middle East North Africa Projects in the areas of procedures, policies, specifying IT hardware & software standards, company forms, engineering systems and reporting standards.
  • Facilitated the project management control system & related applications across the MENA region.
  • Significantly improved technical support response times through implementation of a tiered support system to support users enquiries, thereby improved the process with no need of additional man-hours resources.

Professional Experience

PMB Solutions(Nov. 2008 – Present)

Regional Technical Director

Project Management Business Solutions (Dubai – United Arab Emirates)

  • Managed the IT strategy definition and execution including, application systems, hardware, software, database and network.
  • Defined and managed architecture and development of engineering systems and procedures.
  • Provided management oversight for the resources, budget and delivery of core technology services
  • Worked with client and leading technical team to develop architectural specifications.
  • Conducted Business Process Analysis & Gap Analysis.
  • RFP Development, Analysis and Response.
  • Developed business plans and market studies.
  • Recruited and established teams for various projects.

Turner Construction International(Jun. 1999 – Oct. 2008)

Senior Information Systems Manager (Jan.2006 – October 2008)

Turner International Middle East (Doha– Qatar)

  • Established functional system specifications and program specifications, based on documented business requirement and best business practices.
  • Headed systems review committee in the process of various systems evaluations, including project management systems, document management systems and business process automation systems.
  • Instrumental in providing architecture expertise to clients on appropriate IT solutions that would address their key business needs including document management solutions, business intelligence solutions and project / construction management solutions with collaboration.
  • Managed the Implementation of the project management control system (Prolog Manager & Prolog Website) and integrated it with administrative and operational procedures, including all networking hardware, and software elements.
  • Organized staff training program (Client, Project Manager, A/E & Contractor) to operate and maintain the system, including data entry, report generation, queries, and data archives.
  • Supported client’s corporate projects in the selection, delivery and management of new technology.
  • Introduced & employed latest technological solutions (Telecommunications, Video Communications & Information Technology) to increase communication while using time efficiently to track progress and meet goals.
  • Produced request for proposals for major technology infrastructure & various information systems.
  • Performed evaluation of proposals, negotiations with vendors & recommendation of IT contracts.

Information Systems Manager (Project Leader) (Jan.2004 – Jan.2006)

Turner Construction International (Doha– Qatar)

  • Facilitated project management control system related applications across the entire International Business Unit.
  • Established implementation strategies and procedures in conjunction with monitoring and controlling the implementation process.
  • Oversawthe operation of the training and set up services invarious projects.
  • Provided Technical/Engineering support & coordinated between projects and the main office in NY.
  • Designed IT infrastructure for new projects jobsite offices; established all specifications, requirements and prepared a detailed budget according to the company policy.
  • Provided consultancy for contractors in different projects to assist full implementation of the system to get the maximum benefit.
  • Interacted with managers, engineers, and operators in the field, as well as project team members.

Information Technology Manager – Systems Analyst (Jun.2001 – Jan. 2004)

Turner Arabia (Jeddah – Saudi Arabia)

  • Modified Project Management Control System (PROLOG Manager) template as per the company’s requirements and led the development team for designing reports using Crystal Reports.
  • Implemented the system, including networking, software integration, and setup associated training, as well as maintenance of the systems in all company’s Projects in Saudi Arabia.
  • Implemented Project website for the Project Management Control System (PROLOG Website) allowing remote users accessing the projects database.
  • Assigned responsibilities to each project member (Client, A/E, CM and Contractor), utilized the collaboration tool of the software among all project members.
  • Designed IT infrastructure for new project's jobsite offices & provide technical support.
  • Performed in evaluation of IT Proposals, negotiations with vendors & recommendation of IT contracts to be awarded.
  • Produced sales presentations for all types of projects & assisted in preparation of proposals for potential projects.

Network Administrator – Systems Analyst (Jun.1999 – Jun. 2001)

Turner Projacs (Doha – Qatar)

  • Designed and developed project control system database forms, reports and modules.
  • Implemented Project Control System Database, including networking, hardware and software integration, set-up, training and maintenance of systems.
  • Prepared reports, presentations of project status and progress.
  • Prepared progress photos and project drawings and utilized them in reports and presentations.
  • Provided technical support and end-user training on network, software, and computer systems.
  • Established network security policies.

Projects Experience

  • UAE – Dubai (Burj Dubai Project – Dubai Mall Project - Dubai International Financial Centre – World Trade centre Project – Silicon Gate I, II & III Projects – Park Square Development – American Hospital Dubai)
  • Saudi Arabia (AL-DREA Tower Project – Private Palace in Jeddah – Turner Core Team Office – Al Bait Towers – Arqa Palace Project – Private Clinic in Jeddah)
  • Qatar (QPM Systems Gap Analysis – The Ritz Carlton – Museum of Islamic Art – Doha Convention Center & Tower – Qatar Airways Airport Hotel – Sheraon Park Site Project)
  • Kuwait (KuwaitUniversity Project – Kuwait PAAET)
  • Oman (Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa)
  • Jordan (Limitless Towers Project)
  • Egypt (Beverly Hills Project –Uptown Cairo Project – New Cairo Project – Marassi Project)
  • Morocco (Tinja Development Project)
  • Pakistan (Mabarak Centre Project)
  • India (Palm Drive Project)

Educational Qualification

M.Sc. Information Systems Development & Management, AmericanUniversity of London

London – United Kingdom, June-2006

B.Sc. Computer Information Systems, AmmanUniversity

Amman – Jordan, January-1999

Professional Training

Introduction to ORACLE RDBMS Version 8.0, 12/09/98-20/09/98, (ITCC), Amman-Jordan

ORACLE Developer/2000 (Forms 4.5 Part A& B), 21/9/98-14/10/98, (ITCC), Amman-Jordan

ORACLE Developer/2000 (Reports 2.5), 17/10/98-21/10/98, (ITCC), Amman-Jordan

Windows NT Server4 Administration, 6/02/99-21/02/99, (ITCC), Amman-Jordan

References

Available upon request

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