I am a seasoned project manager with over 18 years of experience driving AI, IT, and business projects across the GCC and Egypt. I specialize in leading mega projects, smart systems integration, and IT operations with a strong focus on AI, IoT, and fintech domains. My work spans stakeholder management, strategic program execution, and ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements. I thrive in environments that require a blend of technical know-how and leadership skills, where I can guide teams to success and innovate with cutting-edge technology platforms. My extensive background in digital transformation, cloud migration, and vendor management equips me to deliver high-impact solutions and foster strong partnerships across industries.

Amir Ashour

I am a seasoned project manager with over 18 years of experience driving AI, IT, and business projects across the GCC and Egypt. I specialize in leading mega projects, smart systems integration, and IT operations with a strong focus on AI, IoT, and fintech domains. My work spans stakeholder management, strategic program execution, and ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements. I thrive in environments that require a blend of technical know-how and leadership skills, where I can guide teams to success and innovate with cutting-edge technology platforms. My extensive background in digital transformation, cloud migration, and vendor management equips me to deliver high-impact solutions and foster strong partnerships across industries.

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I am a seasoned project manager with over 18 years of experience driving AI, IT, and business projects across the GCC and Egypt. I specialize in leading mega projects, smart systems integration, and IT operations with a strong focus on AI, IoT, and fintech domains. My work spans stakeholder management, strategic program execution, and ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

I thrive in environments that require a blend of technical know-how and leadership skills, where I can guide teams to success and innovate with cutting-edge technology platforms. My extensive background in digital transformation, cloud migration, and vendor management equips me to deliver high-impact solutions and foster strong partnerships across industries.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Project Manager at e& enterprise
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led large IoT programs exceeding AED 1bn+ with the Abu Dhabi government for smart and safe homes involving multiple mega stakeholders. Managed fintech and Etisalat AI projects including sentiment analysis, speech-to-text engines, multilingual AI training, CX analytics dashboards, blockchain, ERP systems, and IT infrastructure. Oversaw executive management meetings, stakeholder engagement at director and CEO levels, project budgeting, risk management, vendor compliance, and multi-country coordination to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory standards.
IT Projects Director - (AI/Data Strategy & PMO Oversight) at Green Valley Oil Services
April 30, 2023 - August 3, 2025
Directed data and AI initiatives from initiation to delivery, aligning IT projects with business objectives. Managed data governance and AI/ML platform integration ensuring regulatory compliance using Excel and Power BI. Consulted senior stakeholders on technology optimization including ERP systems. Led cloud transformation from legacy systems, supervised teams, vendors, and IT security audits. Set KPIs, managed project milestones, and guided staff hiring and training.
IT Project Manager (SDLC & Infrastructure) at INTEREL
September 1, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Managed software development lifecycle projects and technical delivery. Successfully deployed WIFI6 coverage across multiple offices and migrated Exchange and File Servers to cloud platforms. Planned and installed office IT infrastructure, implemented backup and cybersecurity measures, managed virtualized server environments, and handled financial and procurement aspects of IT. Provided infrastructure solutions and documentation for hospitality and partner organizations.
System Administrator (Project-Focused Infrastructure & ERP) at FelGate
July 1, 2017 - August 3, 2025
Developed IT knowledge base to accelerate onboarding and improve efficiency. Provided testing environments to development teams. Administered domain users/groups, implemented network security policies, maintained anti-virus solutions, and prepared project status reports. Worked with ERP systems including Microsoft Dynamics AX and SAP Business One.
Senior Support Engineer at TEData
April 30, 2016 - August 3, 2025
Led a team of 12 engineers across multiple locations, provided high-quality service to ADSL customers, managed escalations and complex cases, and was recognized as Employee of the Year in 2012.
Sales / IT Engineer at International Pipe Industry Co. "IPIC"
September 1, 2009 - August 3, 2025

Education

Master of Business Administration at Arab Academy for management, banking and financial sciences
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering at El‐Shorouk University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Project Management Professional, PMP (Agile)
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
PMI-ACP
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Leading SAFe
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Scaled Agile
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Scaled Agilist - SAFe Agilist
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
ITSM ITIL V4
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
CCNA Routing & Switching 200-125
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
CCNA Security 210-260
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
CCNP Security: Sitcs 300-207
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Financial Services, Government, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet