Nabil Orfali
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Phone: (416) 471-3338
E-mail: nabil [at] orfali [dot] info
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1010-1403 Royal York Rd.
Toronto, ON, M9P 0A1
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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IT Project
Manager with 12-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.
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Managerial
Skills:
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Excellent in project management methodologies, planning, scheduling methods, and
tools
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Expert in leading enterprise software solution projects
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Excellent in managing, mentoring, and coaching team members
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Strong documentation and reporting skills
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Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and problem solving skills
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Strong understanding of Agile software development, SDLC, and Business Analysis
practices
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Solid in interactive media space: Ad Serving
(OpenX), Multivariate testing, SEO, SEM, PPC.
Technical
Skills:
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Expert in building Enterprise web-based applications, CMS solutions (i.e. Sitecore
and Escenic), and ERP systems.
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Deep knowledge in Microsoft development technologies and architecture (C#, ASP.NET,
XML, SQL Server, JavaScript, HTML, AJAX and web 2.0 best practices)
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Microsoft products implementation and integration (Project Server, SharePoint)
EDUCATION
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PMI – PMP Certificate, Project Management Professional
(In Progress)
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Master of Business Administration – MBA (In
Progress)
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Associate Degree in Computer Science
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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IT Project Manager (2008 – present)
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
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Technical Project Manager (Contract - 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.
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- 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
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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
- Managed and supervised technical team of 12
developers and other roles; managed technology, and production to meet clients'
needs and deadlines
Key Projects:
- Online Publication System: Enterprise web-based
application, built on the top of Microsoft Content Management Server to manage daily
online newspaper
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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
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Technical Project Manager (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
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Web Developer
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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.
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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.
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