Nabil Orfali
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Phone: (416) 471-3338
E-mail: nabil [at] orfali [dot] info
1010-1403 Royal York Rd.
Toronto, ON, M9P 0A1

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

IT Project Manager with 13-year of a consistent track record of leading & delivering enterprise interactive media projects. Committed to professionalism, highly organized, able to see the big picture while paying attention to small details, and excellent communication skills.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

 

Business Skills:

·         Excellent planning, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery skills

·         Expert in leading enterprise software solution projects

·         Solid team empowerment, motivation, and leadership skills

·         Strong documentation and reporting skills

·         Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and problem solving skills

·         Strong understanding of Agile software development, SDLC, and Business Analysis practices

·         Solid online marketing concepts and tactics: Ad Serving (OpenX), Multivariate testing, SEO, SEM, PPC, Analytics, lead generation, and funnel optimization

 

Technical Skills:

·       Expert in building Enterprise web-based applications, CMS solutions (i.e. Sitecore and Escenic), and ERP systems.

·         Deep knowledge in Microsoft development technologies and architecture (C#, ASP.NET, XML, SQL Server, JavaScript, HTML, AJAX and web 2.0 best practices)

·         Microsoft products implementation and integration (Project Server,  SharePoint)

 

EDUCATION

o    PMI – PMP Certificate, Project Management Professional (In Progress)

o    Master of Business Administration – MBA (In Progress)

o    Associate Degree in Computer Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Project Manager - Consultant (March 2012 – Present)
TC Media.


Working on various digital media projects and products for Sears, AeroPlan, Regal, and Internal Products. 


Sr. Project Manager - Consultant (Oct 2011 – Feb 2012)
non-linear creations.


Ran several Sitecore, strategy, and SharePoint projects including Rotman School of Management, FortisBC, Purolator, SMART Technologies, and exp.


Sr. Project Manager - Consultant (June 2011 – Oct 2011)
eDynamic LLC.

Led and delivered DELL KACE (kace.com) $600k project, and managed to meet KACE executive team’s expectations and goals by delivering the project in highly compressed timeline on time for the international launch events in France, China, Japan, Germany, and Brazil.

The project involved:

  • Re-platform kace.com website to Sitecore ECM
  • Eloqua Marketing Automation system integration,
  • Integration with ClayTablet (Sitecore connector to any translation provider)
  • Content migration and translation to 5 languages of 2000 pages

 "I honestly think you were given a near impossible task especially so late in the game, and you made it happen". Lisa Richardson, Product Marketing Manager at KACE


 IT Project Manager    (2008 – 2011)

Cyberplex Inc.

  • Grew Knightsbridge account from a small $25k support project to $1 million multiple enterprise projects account, by delivering consistent high quality software projects.
  • Played a key leadership role on the design, development and implementation of a completely redesigned Globe Investor site.
  • Led several internal projects to increase CXDigital affiliate network revenue.

 

Key Projects:

  • Knightsbridge – Careego.com: Leading the project and product development of Careego.com project, which is a Knightsbridge service. Applying agile methodology to deliver the best quality product based on best practices.

    “Along with being extremely pleasant and easy to work with, Nabil is professional in every aspect. Nabil combines technical experience as a developer with project management skills which have enabled him to effectively communicate technical hold ups or limitations in a way that was easy for our whole team to understand. We are very lucky to have Nabil working with us. Without him, I fear that Careego would still be a mess, when he has in fact played a fundamental role in not only turning the site into what we wanted, but also setting it up for future success”. Kathryn Lockhart – Careego Business Leader

  • GlobeInvestor.com: Played a key leadership role on the design, development and implementation of a completely redesigned Globe Investor site. This six month, $2,000,000 engagement was a key strategic initiative within Globe requiring me to interact with senior levels of Globe’s management. These efforts resulted in an on time and on budget delivery within a highly compressed timeline.

    “A big vote of thanks to everyone for your efforts in bringing GlobeInvestor.com to launch today. Congratulations on a job well done.” Phillip Crawley – CEO, Globe and Mail

 


Technical Project Manager (Consultant - 2008)

Ontario Government - MGCS

 

Led the initiative to develop and implement a new IT strategy to automate most of critical business processes, using MOSS 07 as a centralized online portal linked with Document Management System, ERP System (CRIS), Workflows, and the Organization Website


IT Project Manager - Global Delivery Dept. (2007 – 2008)

 Navantis Inc.

  • Managed a team of 5 members outsourced to Microsoft Canada by Navantis, and delivered number of initiatives and projects of MSN.ca and MS Canada on time, within budget, and with high level of quality and customer satisfaction
  • Managed more than 15 internal team members and led them to deliver 2 enterprise projects.

Key Projects:

  • Microsoft Canada: Responsible for delivering all Microsoft Canada development account through outsourced development team.
  • NBC Universal: 24/7 help desk and support for NBCU web-casting & life streaming videos. I received appreciation letter from Navantis CEO for my outstanding results in this project.
  • Athena Impact Estimator: ATHENA Impact Estimator for Buildings is the only software tool in North America that evaluates whole buildings and assemblies based on internationally recognized life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. I got a Thank You letter from the client for exceeding his expectations in all project’s aspects.

 

IT Project Manager – PMO (2006 – 2007)

Netways

Key Projects:

  • Sama Airlines: MS CMS Solution with online reservation system and e-payment gateway. The project was delivered on time within budget
  • Zafa Limited: Highly-secured digital payment platform: Zafa e-Wallet. The project was delivered on time within budget with high level of customer satisfaction

IT Project Manager (2004 – 2006)

T.J. Inc.

  • Managed and delivered more than 8 projects, two of which were enterprise-size, on time, on budget, with highest quality, and high level of customer satisfaction/span>
  • Managed and supervised technical team of 12 developers and other roles; managed technology, and production to meet clients' needs and deadlines

KeKey Projects:

  • Online Publication System: Enterprise web-based application, built on the top of Microsoft Content Management Server to manage daily online newspaper
  • Schools ERP: Enterprise web-based ERP solution that automated 19 schools' departments with more than 13 supporting modules like internal email, conferencing, calendar, and CMS. Built with .NET Technologies

Technical Project Managerspan> (2001 – 2004)
S.I.D.

  • Developed a new project/workflow management system (IPMS) as a PM tool to manage SID projects. Technologies used: ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server 2000
  • Created an effective workflow for alnokhba.com business unit and applied it through IPMS which reduced the production time by 40%
  • Established a new web enterprise solutions business unit; built and hired professionals
  • Upgraded technologies used to the latest, ASP.NET, C#, XML Web Services, and SQL Server
  • Managed and motivated team members to increase cooperation and productivity

Key Projects:

  • IPMS (Integrated Project Management System): an advanced web-based project management tool with dynamic workflow system - developed to manage SID IT Projects
  • Advanced Stock Market Analysis Web App.: Stock markets and online financial analysis application; with advanced data visualization using Dundas Charting

Web Developer - Part Time (2000 - 2001)
Internet Systems Support – ISS

Developed web-based and email-enabled project management software for DigiMine Inc. which is a premier data mining company based in Washington, U.S.A. This was one of the most important projects in this company.


Senior Web Developer / Technical Lead (1999 - 2001)
Scomm

Next to web development of various projects took the initial of building a professional web development team; Interviewing potential developers, programmers and designers. Recruiting suitable candidates into their proper assignments after all necessary training.


 

 

Matt Cain's inflamed elbow, which might maintain him out for the rest of the season, has weakened the Giants' starting rotation. Knowing that strong bullying is necessary to compete for any postseason berth, Giants general manager Steve Sabean traded two Minor League pitchers to the Red Sox on Sunday for starting pitcher Chris Peavy.

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As Thursday's non-waiver Trade Deadline approaches, the Giants have been the most ambitious team in the National Category West. True, both the Padres as well as the D-backs have traded away some of their expensive veteran talent, however their moves aren't intended to enable them to this season.

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In a dogfight with the Dodgers with the division lead, the Leaders have demonstrated that they are going to return to the postseason. They have participated in the postseason in both 2010 along with '12, winning the World Series equally times.

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This season, injuries making the effort to undermine the Giants' efforts in order to win their third department title in this decade. However the team's determination to be the top, no matter what has happened to these people, has allowed the Giants for being highly competitive in the NL Western world. The inability of the Dodgers to put together a protracted winning streak also has assisted the Giants remain at the top division most of this season.

This prior week, the Giants have had much adversity to overcome. Whenever a West Coast team performs a four-game series in the Far east -- even though the Phillies aren't a good team this season -- and then has to fly home without an off-day, it has a tendency to struggle in the next series. The actual Giants lost the first two games against the Dodgers this weekend, seeing that facing Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw didn't offer the tired Giants a break.

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The Leaders even lost their pitching coach, Dave Righetti, for over per week due to a severe case regarding vertigo. Both Brandon Belt and Hector Sanchez get concussions that put them on the seven-day impaired list. After missing practically the entire first half of the growing season with a back injury, Marco Scutaro delivered to the disabled list Saturday with neck and back injuries. Likewise on Friday. Ehire Adrianza, the Giants' copy second baseman who strained a new hamstring during the Philadelphia collection, went on the disabled list.

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Losing some players within a week is a pretty blow for any team, particularly for one with postseason hopes. Earlier this Monday's signing of Dan Uggla aids the Giants to survive sacrificing two second basemen on the same day.

The Giants' selling staff is exhausted. A 14-inning race in Philadelphia that expected Tim Lincecum to finish the game for his first career conserve didn't help the pitching circumstances. And Cain's lingering elbow discomfort has worried the Leaders, and it might mean he can miss the remainder of the season.

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The Peavy deal will benefit both player and also team. Despite helping the Red-colored Sox win a World Series previous season after being bought and sold midseason from the White Sox, Peavy has had some sort of ghastly performance this year, heading 1-9 before the trade to the Leaders.

With the Padres earlier in his profession, Peavy dominated the National League, twice leading the NL in strikeouts and also being named to NL All-Star organizations. In 2007, he acquired the NL Cy Young Award.

When the actual Padres traded Peavy to the White Sox during 2009 as a cost-cutting move, Peavy stated the preference to stay in the National Category, but the Padres couldn't find a crew that would take his beneficial contract. While in the American League, he came back from a serious shoulder injury. In 2012, to be a member of the White Sox, he earned a Gold American football glove.

This trade reunites Peavy with Bruce Bochy, his first Major League manager. Bochy managed him or her from 2002-06. And Peavy responded with a quality start Sunday night in his Giants debut, allowing three earned runs on six hits with five strikeouts in excess of six innings. But, once again, Peavy took the loss in the Dodgers' 4-3 victory to earn a three-game sweep.

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American football, Fla. -- After 11 events of workouts at the Lee State Sports Complex, the Boy twins are ready for Grapefruit Category action.

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The Twins open Early spring Training down the road in Citadel Myers against the Red Sox on Friday in a 12:05 p.l. CT start at JetBlue Park within a game that can be heard survive Gameday Audio.

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Right-hander Mike Pelfrey will take the mound opposite Red Sox right-hander Anthony Ranaudo. Other pitchers listed to throw for the Boy twins include Samuel Deduno, Brian Duensing, Casey Fien, Caleb Thielbar, Sean Gilmartin, Matt Hoffman as well as Aaron Thompson.

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Pelfrey, who signed a two-year, $11 zillion contract this offseason to remain with all the Twins after posting the 5.19 ERA in 29 starts last year, claimed he's excited to get into sport action.

'It'll be fun,Inches said Pelfrey, who is expected to put two innings. 'I know a lot of us pitchers, your arm strength isn't exactly where it needs to be yet, but it will likely be good to face hitters from another team and start to find out some reactions and get out there and work on the main things.'

Pelfrey is also looking forward to being healthy this year, as His was on its way off Tommy John surgery this past year, and His felt it still affected his command. His feels he's better than his ERA indicated last year and is ready for a fresh start.

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'Hopefully there's a lot a lesser amount of thinking on the mound,' Pelfrey said. 'I have some more conviction, and so hopefully the video games will speed up a little more also. I think if you look at the innings and also the ERA -- both of them were profession worsts -- I don't think it's a good signal of what I can do. Therefore I'm excited to go around and definitely have a better yr.'

Other Twins regulars expected to see activity include catcher Chris Herrmann, second baseman Brian Dozier, third baseman Trevor Plouffe and outfielders Oswaldo Arcia and Alex Presley. Distinctive non-roster invites scheduled to make the getaway include outfielder/designated hitter Jason Kubel as well as infielder Jason Bartlett. First baseman Joe Mauer, eventually left fielder Josh Willingham and catcher Kurt Suzuki were among the regulars definitely not making the trip to JetBlue Recreation area.

Several prospects are also making your trip, including Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano, Jorge Polanco, Danny Santana, Max Kepler along with Kennys Vargas, and Twins manager John Gardenhire said he's excited to find out them all play this early spring.

'I'm evaluating, yes, but really I wish to watch them like a enthusiast because really I haven't had that opportunity,' Gardenhire mentioned. 'I've watched them in Planting season Training down the street a little bit during the past, but more than anything else, I just want to view how they handle themselves and just what they do. I know they have resources. I've read it 1,Thousand different times.'

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The Twins can also be set to host their home opener at renovated Hammond Stadium about Saturday in a rematch against the Reddish Sox at 12:05 p.mirielle. CT, which will be aired on NFL.TV and Fox Sports North. Their particular schedule this spring includes 31 games, with 04 at home and 15 on the road. All 16 games at Hammond Ground will be televised by American football.TV and Fox Activities North.

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It leads into the start of the regular season, with the Twin babies opening on the road against the Whitened Sox at U.S. Mobile Field on March Thirty-one. With the signings of Ricky Nolasco, Phil Hughes and Pelfrey, Gardenhire is hoping the actual Twins can put the battles of the last three months behind them.

'I sure hope thus,' Gardenhire said. 'I'm not saying all of us hit rock bottom last year, because you can always lose more, but it experienced like rock bottom. I think everyone involved -- myself, my trainers, the fans, the press -- didn't feel very good. Hopefully was as low as you want to proceed. We felt pretty bad about ourselves. So we certainly had better be better than that. I think we will be. I'm pretty comfortable about that. I'm excited about the idea, to tell you the truth.'