Tamer M.

Tamer M.

Senior Project Management Consultant

Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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About Me

Tamer is a results-driven leader with 20+ years of experience in project management and software development as a CTO and COO. He is an MBA holder and a PMP certified professional with a proven ability to support multiple projects, manage globally distributed teams, and provide valuable consulting services. With expertise in project management consulting, strategy, technology, security, and business consulting, Tamer helps companies raise their value and generate higher cash flow through improving their internal operations, executing difficult projects, and solving critical problems.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Project Management Consultant
2019 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Creating a list of backlog items and prioritizing them based on the overall strategy and business objectives; making the list accessible and available to all stakeholders.

  • Prioritizing needs in terms of product features and aligning them with the stakeholders' feedback; acting as a primary communicator and link between stakeholders.

  • Overseeing product development and communicating with the development team on planning, reviewing, and refining the requirements.

Nylas (via UpStack)
Nylas (via UpStack)
Operations Manager
2021 - 2024 (3 years)
Remote
  • Worked on AI solutions for eCommerce for a global payment provider.

  • Led multidisciplinary operations for AI data generation and analytics.

  • Analyzed operational processes, identified areas for improvement, and implemented strategies to increase productivity and efficiency.

  • Led globally distributed cross-functional teams.

Artificial IntelligenceData Analytics eCommerce Operations Management Global Operations Cross-functional team leadership
ESW Capital
ESW Capital
Acquisitions and Integrations Project Manager
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Remote
  • Facilitated one of the biggest acquisitions in the company history; conducted due diligence and finalized the post-acquisition integration on multiple projects, including legal, professional services, datacenter migration (involving 2000+ servers in server farm virtualization), and others.

  • Led projects and programs using frameworks such as Modified Waterfall and Scrum and reviewed all assigned project activities, ensuring schedules that auto-generated client-facing communication are up to date.

  • Handled Managed Services integration with different departments and established project plans using the company’s defined workflow and best practices.

TraXion Tech Inc.
TraXion Tech Inc.
Chief Operations Officer
2018 - 2018
Remote
  • Managed fintech projects (Blockchain, eWallets, IBM Hyperledger Fabric) and provided additional value to ensure valuation is increased over time.

  • Engaged in the overall technological strategies, business partnerships, network collaboration, human resources, and project management.

  • Represented TraXion on roadshows during ICO as a speaker on behalf of the team, using proper presentation skills.

Fonteyne The Kitchen
Fonteyne The Kitchen
Project Management Consultant
2018 - 2018
Remote
  • Conducted gap analysis and project management plan and migrated the company’s operations to automation.

  • Established a PMO and assigned various responsibilities for centralized and coordinated project management.

  • Coached project managers and team members to ensure success of project implementation.

CopernicusMD
CopernicusMD
Chief Technology Officer
2017 - 2017
Remote
  • Established the company’s technical vision and led its technological development.

  • Mentored different department heads and team members to support the company's goals, mission, and values.

  • Established and improved the company’s technology foundation and led the launch of the MVP.

BRISK Business Inc.
BRISK Business Inc.
Senior Consultant
2017 - 2017
Remote
  • Provided consulting for high-end clients on aspects related to portfolio management, program management, and project management.

  • Facilitated the transformation of project management and operations of different factories and subsidiaries for multiple big clients.

  • Enabled measures for cost cutting and organization enablers.

Alaska Remote Solutions
Alaska Remote Solutions
VP Finance and Operations
2016 - 2016
Remote
  • Advised on improving the finance and operations of a company that provides innovative logistical solutions to some of the remotest and geographically demanding locations.

  • Advised strategies in investment planning, cash management, and other areas to meet financial objectives.

  • Created financial document summaries, investment performance reports, and income projections for clients.

NasHope
NasHope
Entrepreneurs Coach
2016 - 2016
Remote
  • Coached young entrepreneurs on how to improve, solve common problems, and achieve short- and long-term goals.

  • Conducted training on principles of using Agile and Lean as a blend to help startups achieve MVP together with flexibility to accommodate long-term business plans with frequent changes.

  • Consulted on creating a solid business plan and the skills needed to execute it flawlessly.

Cruise Plastic Surgery
Cruise Plastic Surgery
CTO - Technology Consultant
2016 - 2016
Remote
  • Advised the company to improve technology teams and acquisition decisions.

  • Served as a regular point of contact to ensure technology decisions enable the direction of the business.

  • Created a sounding board for internal technology decision-makers to ensure all perspectives are considered.

CTI Logic
CTI Logic
IT Project Manager
2015 - 2015
Remote
  • Assisted in launching an MVP for Cisco VOIP visualization tools and managed projects with Agile Scrum using Jira.

  • Maintained the organization's efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies.

  • Implemented IT strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.

Contractorwize Inc
Contractorwize Inc
Program Manager
2013 - 2015 (2 years)
Remote
  • Researched applicability of new areas for extending the company's existing product suite and explored broader market for product input.

  • Managed projects with Agile Scrum using Jira, emphasizing the value of new features to team members and management using research to showcase the value of the product suite.

  • Managed the company security implementation on Amazon AWS; created the whole tech platform for the company, internal websites, customer management, and enterprise apps (web/iOS/Android).

Garious
Garious
Project Management Consultant
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Remote
  • Launched successful campaigns for multiple real estate companies.

  • Managed a web marketing and social media networking team; coached the team and marketing manager to migrate to Agile work processes.

  • Managed projects with Agile/Scrum using Trello, addressing complex adaptive problems, resourcefully and creatively delivering valuable products.

ModeTwo
ModeTwo
Senior Agile Project Manager
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed prototypes for iPad apps used in medical informatics using Adobe Flex and worked on business analytics wide-scope research projects using Neo4J (non-SQL database), besides working on a major smart TV project for Chumby platform.

  • Established a Project Management Office and prepared an Agile/Scrum platform; managed projects with Agile/Scrum using Jira.

  • Implemented LEAN startup and Scrum methodology for the whole company and developed multiple research projects using Beta technologies and extreme programming/pairing sessions on such projects to resolve issues.

Webglimmer Inc
Webglimmer Inc
Agile Project Manager | Scrum Master
2011 - 2014 (3 years)
Remote
  • Coached clients, developers, analysts, and managers to implement/migrate work to Agile/Scrum and CI/TDD to solve critical business issues.

  • Managed the CI process and planned the quality control requirements; supervised and expanded the development team.

  • Controlled the project scope, handled change requests, and managed project documentation.

Museeka
Museeka
Agile Project Management Consultant
2011 - 2011
Remote
  • Established a Project Management Office and coached multiple project managers to use Agile/Scrum as a means for program management for a successful multi-tier application on multiple globally distributed teams with a total of 40 developers working on multiple platforms.

  • Migrated the software development team to implement Agile/Scrum and managed projects with Agile/Scrum using Jira.

  • Successfully launched MVP after changing the technology stack, launching proof of concept with the new stack then migrating the whole team and restructuring the whole tech in 3 months, avoiding prior technology limitations.

IntoYourWeb
IntoYourWeb
Business Analyst
2010 - 2019 (9 years)
Remote
  • Analyzed and gathered essential project requirements and contributed to company branding and business process improvement.

  • Compared different alternative solutions and helped decision-makers to use the most suitable solution to meet company vision and client needs.

  • Helped the company's rebranding and conducted a successful exit strategy.

Symbyo Technologies
Symbyo Technologies
Associate Project Manager
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
Remote
  • Designed project requirements, developed specifications and user stories, prepared wireframes, and delivered MVPs.

  • Accomplished a medical imaging project (360 Dental Implant software), used for importing DICOM images, planning and designing a surgical guide for dental implants, and exporting coordinates and STL files to robots to manufacture the surgical guide.

  • Managed/controlled project execution teams, making sure projects are on time and within budget, and negotiated partnerships with other industries/vendors that can be helpful for the company in relation to ideas and projects for investments.

Link Development
Link Development
Security Tester
2007 - 2007
Egypt
  • Revised the security specifications required by the client and the designs made by the architect to meet security needs.

  • Performed White Box testing for the hosting servers and network connectivity and Black Box testing on the web application.

  • Tasked with the MS Project / SharePoint and TFS for project management.

Freelance
Freelance
Software Developer
1997 - 2019 (22 years)
Remote
  • Developed multiple Windows-based and web-based applications for small and medium-sized business owners.

  • Documented entire code using standard forms and procedures, adhering to all required conventions.

  • Ranked in the Microsoft Imagine Cup international competition for three consecutive years (2007/08/09).

Portfolio

CTO - Copernicus MD
CTO - Copernicus MD

Established the company’s technical vision and led its technological development. Worked as a consultant with different departments as an advisor of technologies that may improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Provided leadership to different department heads as well as team members and employees in a fashion supporting the company's culture, mission, and values. Conducted research and due diligence on cutting-edge technologies and determined the probability of implementation. Established PMO for the company. Oversaw other project managers and migrated the company to testing automation.

Associate Project Manager - 360 Dental Implant Software
Associate Project Manager - 360 Dental Implant Software

Managed the project from scratch - from execution to delivery. Worked on analysis, design, comparative competitor analysis, milestones, and long-term project planning. The application was used for importing DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) images, planning and designing a surgical guide for dental implants, and exporting coordinates and STL files for robots to manufacture the surgical guide.

Project Manager - Kaplan EMSJane
Project Manager - Kaplan EMSJane

Served as a project manager for an eLearning solution platform delivered by Kaplan for its Fire and EMS Training Center. Achieved high customer retention success by helping the company keep its client, KAPLAN US – FIRE EMS Training Department, extending the contract for three more years. Regained customer trust and solved the delegated issues for the companies.

Education

Certificate in Machine Learning for Trading - New York Institute of Finance
Certificate in Machine Learning for Trading - New York Institute of Finance
Coursera
2023 - 2023
Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT)
Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT)
INE
2023 - 2023
Dante Pro Certified - Penetration Tester Level 2
Dante Pro Certified - Penetration Tester Level 2
Hack The Box
2023 - 2023
AI Engineering Professional Certificate (V2)
AI Engineering Professional Certificate (V2)
IBM
2022 - 2022
Data Science Professional Certificate (V2)
Data Science Professional Certificate (V2)
IBM
2022 - 2022
Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science · Game Development · Virtual Reality (VR) · IoT · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Unity · Machine Learning)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science · Game Development · Virtual Reality (VR) · IoT · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Unity · Machine Learning)
University of London - UK
2020 - 2023 (3 years)
MBA Finance
MBA Finance
The American University in Cairo - Egypt
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
2013 - 2013
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
Microsoft
2009 - 2009
Microsoft Certified System Engineer – Security Specialization
Microsoft Certified System Engineer – Security Specialization
Microsoft
2007 - 2007
Microsoft Certified System Administration – Messaging Specialization
Microsoft Certified System Administration – Messaging Specialization
Microsoft
2006 - 2006