Alaeddin Hallak's Resume

ALAEDDIN M. HALLAK

Jeddah 21473 - Saudi Arabia

http://my.ziki.com/alaeddin

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Seeking a project manager role that will allow me to apply my project management knowledge and skills along with my experience in user-centered analysis as well as different software technologies. As a project manager, I'm interested in properly applying the PMI methodology for accurate estimation, cost and scope management and timely execution of projects that I manage. My goal is help the company achieve project profitability by properly planning for and controlling its projects from start to finish.

WORK EXPERIENCE
5/1/2008	Jeddah
Head of Applications & Solutions Development, Integrated Development for Information Systems Est. (IDIS)
Managed the solutions development department consisting of 2 developers and 1 solutions architect. Reported directly to the CEO. I was also responsible for managing the unit's projects. Conducted many pre-sale activates and presentations involving wide array of technologies and services including: MS SharePoint Server 2007 MS Project Server 2007 MS Dynamics AX MS CRM 4.0 MS Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007 K2 Responsible for the in-house implementation of the technologies highlighted above. Successfully managed and delivered 2 projects: Saudi Arabian Airlines Ground Services - Public Website and Internal Portal Technologies used: SharePoint Server 2007, Project Server 2007, WordPress (CMS) International Islamic Bank (IDB) - Knowledge Management Portal Technologies used: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 with add-ons Started an initiative for converting IDIS into "projectized" environment by introducing operations governance and implementing project management information system (Microsoft Office Project Server 2007) along with performance evaluation systems (KPIs). Performed thorough analysis of company's objectives to determine the goals that must be achieved through the EPM system Created training videos for staff on how to use different components of Project Server 2007 and Project Professional 2007 Conducted training presentations Monitored the healthy usage of the EPM system as per the company's standards and guidelines Assisted the sales department in devising the sales strategy and opportunity management workflow (based on Microsoft practices) and integrating that with our in-house CRM. -
18/2/2006 - Present	Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Solutions Analyst, Information & Logistics Services Co. (Basamh Trading Co.)
Responsible for the analysis and design of the following solutions that utilize handheld mobile devices and backend web-based administration interface: Merchandising automation solution for a field marketing services provider, and vending machines' tracking solution for a catering company. Interviewed and contextually observed various types of end-users and stakeholders in order to accurately capture requirements and business processes. Documented use cases, scenarios and business rules in UML using Enterprise Architect. Managed a remote development team towards delivering iterative functional builds. Iteratively performed quality assurance and usability evaluation. -
13/10/2004 - 18/2/2006	Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Web Developer, Globesoft (Zaki Farsi Group)
Lead ASP.NET developer for a web-based subscription management system used by Saudi Post to manage subscriptions to Wasel service. Developed integration link with the Ministry of Interior database to retrieve subscribers' personal details. Utilized secure XML Web Services authenticated by X.509 certificates. Implemented AJAX technology to create dynamic responsive user interface. -

SKILLS PROFILE

Project Management

Planning and project management using PMI methodology (PMP certification in progress)

Applying PMI methodology to EPM systems such as Microsoft Office Project Professional and Project Server

Strong ability to multi-task, (re)prioritize, delegate and handle high workload efficiently

Analysis

User-centered analysis and design

User interface and interaction design

Usability testing

Systems modeling in Unified Modeling Language (UML)

Development

Windows & Web development on .NET: VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, Web Services, VS 2005

Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Reporting and Integration Services

Web scripting technologies: PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, XHTML, CSS

Graphics and Web design

CERTIFICATIONS
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) - 2009 Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) - 2008 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - 2008 Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) by Human Factors International, USA - 2007 Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) - 2006 Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) - 2006 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - 1999

EDUCATION
Jordan University Of Science And Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2000 - 2004
Bachelors in Computer Science, 77.1% Grade Point Average
T.L. Kennedy Secondary School, Mississauga, Canada, 1997 - 2000
High School Deploma in Computer Science / Accounting

INTERESTS
Usability Public speaking Web 2.0 Blogging Goal setting and self-improvement Volleyball Music Photography

KEYWORDS
systems analyst .net developer programmer usability ucd user interface agile scrum testing design web software engineering uml project management EPM projectized CRM SharePoint Dynamics AX sales pre-sales

Alaeddin Hallak's Resume (Last updated October 11th 2008)