Taha Al-Adawi - Oracle HCM Lead Consultant and Practice Manager

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Oracle HCM Lead Consultant and Practice Manager

Summary

14 Years of IT professional experience includes 12 years with Oracle ERP development and 9 years specialized in Oracle EBS Applications’ HCM and Financials modules. As an Oracle HCM Functional Consultant reinforced with a strong technical experience, I have leaded, implemented, and supported full cycle implementations of HRMS in public, private and Oil sectors in the gulf region (Kuwait / KSA/ Bahrain) Covering : Core HR, Payroll, I-Recruitment, Self-Service HR, Oracle Talent Mgmt., Oracle Learning Mgmt., Workflow and Approval Mgmt., and Oracle Time and Labor.

 

Specialties

Oracle HCM Lead Consultant (Techno-Functional), Oracle Payroll, Oracle Self-Service, Talent Management, Workflow , Approval Management, iRecruitment, Learning Management, Time and Labor, Manpower and Career Planning , Team Leading, Track Leader, PL/SQL, APIs, TOAD, Data Conversion and Migration, Customization and Personalization, Custom Interfaces, Country Specific Legalization, Business Intelligence, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Developer Forms and Reports, Oracle Alerts, AIM Implementation Methodology, BI Publisher, XML, Web-ADI, User Training and Post go-live Support.

 

Interpersonal Skills

·      I have the ability to work in an ever-changing, unpredictable environment, either by contributing positively to team-work environment, or on the other hand leading and supervising teams of technical and functional consultants.

·      I have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills enable me dealing in multi-cultural environments.

·      I have time management and organizational skills reinforced with conflict resolution ability and diplomacy.

·      I have strong experience and business knowledge of the gulf region, government and private sector regulations and labor law specially in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

 

 

Oracle e-Business Suite Experience :

·      I have handled and leaded all aspects of Oracle EBS implementation, starting from the Initial Consulting, Implementation Plan, Requirements Gathering, Process Analysis, Gap Analysis, Solution Design, System Build, System Testing, User Training, Knowledge Transfer, Go-Live and Post go-live Support.

·      Prepared and supervised the project plan for the Implementations by using MS Project.

·      Conducted initial preparation sessions and advised clients with best business practice of Oracle HCM.

·      Prepared “Current Business Baseline Study” for identifying the current business processes and functions.

·      Identified the client’s “Future Business Requirements” of new functionalities and reporting needs.

·      Mapped business requirements with Oracle Apps to meet the Client Requirements.

·      Identified and handled the function gaps between client business requirements and Oracle Apps functions.

·      Prepared and applied the Solution Design, System Build and prepared the Test scenarios and test scripts.

·      Prepared user manuals and user training for easy understanding of Application.

·      Supported users and elevated their knowledge and performance in using the Oracle Apps by facilitating apps functionalities.

·      Identified and filtered the data to be loaded to the Oracle Apps

·      Documented all phases of implementation by using the Oracle AIM Deliverables’ documents.

·      Have been consulted and have built a Competency-based position and Job descriptions for companies.

·      Have been consulted to plan and build Organization and Position Structures for the companies that own the implementation.

·      In addition to the Oracle EBS, I have worked for over 6 Years in designing and building tailored integrated solutions and developing Client-Server Applications by Using Oracle DB, Oracle Designer and Oracle Developer.


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Oracle Technical Experience

·      Created packages and external functions to be used in Payroll formulas.

·      Have done form personalization and customization on all Application releases

·      Developed Custom Libraries and adding customization codes to application in order to accommodate business needs.

·      Developed Custom Reports and forms based on Client’s requirements.

·      Performed data cleaning, filtering and migrating procedures including legacy data preparation, temporary tables creation and SQL Loader.

·      Executed Data Conversion Process to Load Data.

·      Used API calls for data loading in transition phase and Data Loader

·      Experienced in Oracle Database 9, 10, and 11g

·      Experienced in PL/SQL, TOAD and Oracle Tools Forms and Reports.

·      Experienced in BI Discoverer installation, setup, and have build discoverer reports based on user requirements.

·      Experienced in raising and handling Technical Assistance Request (TARs) with Oracle Support and follow-up with the critical patch updates and rollup packs.

·      Experienced in designing and developing Alerts by using Alert Manager, custom forms, User Functions and Templates.

·      Experienced in developing XML Publisher’s reports, letters and certificates.

·      Experienced in generated Mail-Merge Letters for Data download and Upload to Application through Oracle Web ADI.

·      Designed and built Security Profiles including Responsibilities, Menus, Users, and Request Groups.

·      Configuring and personalizing SSHR and creating new SSHR Personalization based on SIT definitions.

·      Maintained SSHR Approval Hierarchies through Roles and Routing Lists, and managing Authority Delegations. And lately by using the AME responsibility.

·      Experienced Oracle Designer, PL/SQL, SQL Loader,  Oracle Developer Suite 6i and10G,  Oracle Discoverer, OEM, Oracle Data Manager and Oracle Security Manager

·      Experienced several platforms and operating systems including: Unix Solaris Operating System, IBM Server, AIX 64 bit Linux Red-hat and Windows NT

 

Proffesional Experience: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….....

 

PROJECTS in Kuwait:

1.    Oracle HRMS Implementation and support in Oil Sector Service Company(OSSC) (Aug 2011 – Present date) (1 Full Implementation)

Employer: e-Portal Holding (ALDAR systems)

Modules: (Core HR, Payroll, SSHR, Talent and Performance Mgmt.)

Apps Release: 12.1.3

OSSC  is one of the specialized oil subsidiaries fully-owned by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation ( KPC), Providing Highly professional Consultancy, Security and Firefighting Services for All Oil Sector Companies in Kuwait. As an EBS Lead Techno-Functional Consultant and Supervisor, I have supervised the implementation, leaded and guided 5 functional and technical consultants in all the aspects of the project :

-          Project Plan Preparation

-          Aim Documentation for all project phases

-          Requirements Gathering and Reports

-          Business Process Mapping and Future Business Models

-          System Design and Build

-          Technical Architecture, Fast Formulas and DB Packages

-          Legacy Data Preparation and Migration

-          Conference Room Pilot Sessions

-          User Acceptance Testing Sessions

-          End-User Training Sessions for 30 users

-          Transition Phase and Parallel Run for 3 months

-          10 Performance Management and SSHR Personalization and WF Customization

-          100 XML reports and Oracle Discoverer

-          15 Alerts and Database Triggers

-          Go-Live Phase.

-          And currently handling the on-site support for all business functions

 

2.    Oracle HR/Payroll Implementation and Support in The Sultan Center (1 Full Implementation)

Employer: The Sultan Center, Kuwait

Implemented Oracle HR / Payroll for the Sultan Center in Bahrain, within application release (12.0.6)

Applied the changes of new labor law of Kuwait in Jun 2010 and Apr 2011

Supporting and maintaining the daily and monthly tasks of Payroll and HR. and providing solutions for enhancing the Oracle Apps.

 

3.    TAMDEEN Group Companies, Kuwait (July 2008 – December 2009) (1 Full Implementation)

Employer: e-Portal Holding (ALDAR systems)

The project included the following companies:

TAMDEEN Real Estate Company (TRECO)

Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC - CINESCAPE)

TAMDEEN Shopping Center Company

TAMDEEN Investment Company

TAMDEEN Entertainment Company

Have Leaded a team of consultants for implementing and supporting full HR implementation included Core HR, Payroll and SSHR under application release 12 (12.0.5), in all 5 companies listed above.

 

4.    A’AYAN Leasing and Investment Co., Kuwait (June 2007 – May 2008) (1 Full Implementation)

Employer: e-Portal Holding (Aldar systems)

A full cycle implementation covers HR, Payroll and SSHR under Application Release 11.5.10.2 – As a Lead Consultant and Lead Support.

 

5.    ACTION Group Holdings (AGH) K.S.C.C, Kuwait (Feb 2008 – June 2008)

Employer: e-Portal Holding (Aldar systems)

A full cycle implementation As Principal and Consultants Team Leader for:  Core HR, Payroll, Self-Service and OTL under application release 12 (12.0.5)

 

6.    AL-ARGAN Intl. Real-Estate Company, Kuwait (June 2007 – Jan 2008) (1 Full Implementation)

Employer: e-Portal Holding (ALdar systems)

A full cycle implementation covers HR, Payroll, HR Self-Service, OTL, iRecruitment, and Oracle Learning Management. Under Application Release 11.5.10.2 – Participating Technically

 

7.    The Commercial Real-Estate Company (CRC),Kuwait (Nov 2006 – May 2007) (1 Full Implementation)

Employer: e-Portal Holding (Aldar systems)

A full cycle implementation covering HR and Payroll under Applications Release 11.5.10.2 – Lead Consultant

 

PROJECTS in SAUDI ARABIA:

8.    Royal Commission for JUBAIL and YANBU (RCJ), KSA. (Sep 2003 – Sep 2006) (1 Full Implementation)

Employer: Computer and Systems Engineering Co.

A full cycle implementation covered HR, Payroll, SSHR and OTA Module under Applications release 11.5.9, extensively worked in all phases of implementation and supported the client for a period of 15 months in a post-implementation support phase.

 

9.    Gas and National Industries Company (GASCO), Riyadh, KSA. (Mar 2003 – Sep 2003)

Employer: Computer and Systems Engineering Co.

A full cycle implementation covered HR, Payroll under application release 11.5.9

 


 

Other ERP Projects (non-EBS) (1997 - 2003):

 

10. King Faisal University (KFU), Hofuf and Dammam, Saudi Arabia (Feb 99 – Mar 2003)

Employer: Jeraisy Computer and Communication Services (JCCS)

I have contributed in the Analysis and developing The new ERP University Systems which is are based on Oracle DB and Oracle CASE Tools (Oracle Designer 6i and Oracle Developer 6i) , On Windows 2000 & XP At Client Side With SQL*Net And TCP/IP Protocol. / Oracle database 8i as Server Side.

I was responsible for designing, developing, and documenting the Human Resources and Payroll Systems. I also participated in Business Analyses, Design, Development, and document the following Applications of KFU: (Finance System, Budget and Planning, Student Registration System, Water Research System, Student Affairs System, Community Service Center Information System)

 

11. Rigoletto Ice Cream Retail, Alexandria, Egypt (1998)

Employer: Integration for Business Solutions, Cairo, Egypt

          I have contributed in designing and developing the financials and Supply Chain systems for the client by using Delphi3 and Crystal Reports tools.

 

12. Olympic Electric Group, Cairo, Egypt (1997-1998)

Employer: Integration for Business Solutions, Cairo, Egypt

I have supported the existing financials software, and I have also supported the Networking and hardware problems.

 

 

Employment Record: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

1. Title: Oracle EBS Lead Consultant / Oracle Practice Manager.

Employer: e-Portal Holding (ALDAR Systems LLC), Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Role: Leading, implementing and supporting Oracle HCM Implementation techno-functionally.

Duration: (Aug 2011 till present date).

 

2. Title: Oracle EBS HCM/Financials Apps Supervisor

Employer: The Sultan Center, Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Role: Maintaining, Supporting and evolving the existing Oracle HRMS Apps in Sultan Center (Kuwait/ UAE/ Bahrain) with a payroll volume of 7000 employees. Optimizing, enhancing and utilizing the functionality of the application, and adding new business reporting needs.

Duration: (Jun 2010 till Aug 2011)

 

3. Title: Oracle EBS Techno-Functional Senior Consultant

Employer: e-Portal Holding (ALDAR Systems LLC), Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Role: Leaded, implemented and supported Oracle HCM implementations for 5 clients.

Duration: (Jun 2007 – May 2010)

 

4. Title: Oracle EBS Techno-Functional Consultant - HRMS

Employer: Computer & System Engineering Inc. (CSE), Riyadh. Saudi Arabia.

Role: Implemented, supported Oracle HR Apps. in one major implementation and participated in another two.

Duration: (Apr 2003 – May 2007)

 

5. Title: Application Developer and System Analyst.

Employer: JERAISY Computer and Communication Services, KHOBAR, KSA.

Role: Analyzed, developed and supported ERP integrated systems as a team member of a big project to build a huge ERP system for a big university based on Oracle DB and CASE tools

Duration: (Feb 1999 - Mar 2003)       

 

6. Title: Systems Analyst, Programmer, Technical Support

Employer: Integration for Business Solutions, Cairo, Egypt

Role: Analyzed, developed and supported software built by Delphi and v. basic. And supported hardware and networking for 2 clients.

Duration: (Mar 1997 to Jan 1999)


 

7. Title: Accountant, Programmer

Employer: ASMAA Contracting and Programming, Cairo, Egypt

Role: Prepared financial reports for cost, expenses and revenues. Prepared payroll sheets. Have built a payroll system by using MS. access.

Duration: (May 1996 to Mar 1997)

 

 

EDUCATION: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

(Currently pursuing a MBA)

 

1. Certificate: (PGDCS) Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Applications.

University: The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt.

(Mar 1997 – Sep 1998)

 

2. Certificate: (B.A. Commerce) Major: Accounting.

University: AIN Shams University, Egypt

(Sep 1992 – May 1996)

 

3. Oracle Training Courses:

(1998/1999)

RITSEC– Cairo, Egypt. Oracle Training Courses: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL

ICL- Cairo, Egypt.  ICL Oracle Program: PL/SQL* - Oracle Developer 4.5 Form+ Reports

Oracle Saudi Arabia: Oracle Designer 2.1.2

Oracle Saudi Arabia: Oracle Designer 6i New Features

Oracle Saudi Arabia: Java Programming

 

 

 

PERSOANL: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………

 

Career Started:        March, 1997

Birth Date:              Dec 7, 1974

Passport No:            A00399427

Issue Date:              30-Aug-2008

Expire Date:             29-Aug-2015

 

 

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