Rajai Wakileh
MBA, University of Sheffield, Sheffield - UK. BSc, Computer Engineering, Amman University – Jordan. Currently Senior Project Manager at Specialized Technical Services (STS), Amman – Jordan.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Industries: | Information Technology, Internet |
| Skills: | Business, Computer Engineering, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, German, HTML / CSS, Javascript, Languages, Management, Public Relations, Software Engineering, SQL, Web Development |
| Location: | Amman - Jordan |
| Groups: | Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Internships, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Sheffield |
FULL BIO
Objective:
I am keen to secure a challenging Product/Project Management position that allows me to
leverage my experience and education in developing and implementing leading-edge
systems efficiently and effectively. I offer eight years of hands-on experience in developing,
leading and managing web application projects, along with a thorough knowledge of
Business Analysis, e-Business and Product and Project Management.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Specialized Technical Services (STS), Amman – Jordan |
| Position: | Project Manager |
| Time period: | February 2007 - Present |
| Description: | STS is a regional IT and Enterprise Solutions Provider offering both branded software products as well as in-house software solutions
- Performing project initiating, planning and closing activities such as team identification, effort and cost estimation, budget monitoring, and delivering work packages - Defining critical success factors and deliverables of the project and monitoring them - Overseeing the project execution activities by frequent monitor and control exercises on time, cost, scope and customer satisfaction - Conducting Risk Identification, Risk Analyses, and Response Planning & Monitoring - Identifying quality objectives and monitoring them by preparing benchmark metrics in coordination with Quality Control team - Conducting periodic project reviews and providing reports to various project stakeholders - Taking appropriate corrective and preventive actions to align project executing with Project Management Plan - Managing communication and conflicts between team members, and integrating their activities to ensure synergy and overall project success - Participating in requirements gathering activities with both the business and technical teams, and assisting in reviewing the SRS and SAS documents - Participating in formulating and driving the product roadmap and strategy, within the context of IT Strategy as a whole - Contributing in the production and collation of new ideas and requirements from internal users, customers, domain and market experts, and competing products - Taking an active role in SWOT and Competitive Analyses of the products, and propose improvements to continuously enhance them - Supporting the sales function by developing presentations, demonstrations, and various necessary collateral to enable the team to successfully sell the product |
| Employer: | EBLA Computer Consultancy, Doha – Qatar |
| Position: | Development Manager |
| Time period: | August 2004 - August 2005 |
| Description: | EBLA focused on system integration in the area of Document Imaging & Management, Workflow and COLD Software.
- Led a team of seven that specialised in developing and customising Web Enabled Document Management and Archiving Systems - Reviewed team’s daily tasks and activities and managed all problem resolutions - Managed client relationships and expectations through timely deliverable and reports - Prepared Project Management documentation such as Charter, Schedule and WBS - Selectively recruited web developers, quality assurance associates and graphic designers - Developed performance appraisals and implemented performance-based pay systems - Created customized training plans for both new graduates and experienced developers |
| Employer: | iHorizons Inc., Amman – Jordan |
| Position: | Team Leader / Project Coordinator |
| Time period: | February 2003 - August 2004 |
| Description: | iHorizons provides advanced solutions in the areas of Web-Based Content Management, Business Process Automation, Software Localization, Media Streaming, and IT Consulting.
- Pro-actively led a team of six web developers and one quality control associate - Interviewed, recruited and selected professional, technical candidates - Developed a customised web application process that decreased task-implementation time by 60% while enhanced quality and work performance by 30% - Reviewed system design/architecture to identify risks and requirements’ inconsistencies - Set up programming standards and reviewed code to ensure quality and compliance with standards, templates and procedures - Worked as a VB.net web developer |
| Employer: | ProgressSoft Corp., Amman – Jordan |
| Position: | Team Leader / ASP.net Developer |
| Time period: | March 1999 - January 2003 |
| Description: | ProgressSoft specialises in delivering Web-Based sophisticated imaging and real-time payment solutions to the financial industry.
- Established a new Web Development department - Built and led a team of five developers and one quality control associate - Conducted one-on-one training sessions as well as internal training lectures - Assigned and managed team members’ daily activities - Set coding standards and programming templates for entire department - Guaranteed fully-compliant, client deliverables - Worked as a C# web developer, GUI/web designer and graphic designer |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Sheffield |
| Time period: | 2005 - 2006 |
| Degree: | Graduated with merit, MBA |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | My dissertation: "Knowledge, from Codification and Databases to Commercialisation: An Empirical Study at South Yorkshire Investment Fund (SYIF)" |
