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- $200 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (6 jobs)
Dear Clients, I am bringing an extensive 7 years product and project management experience gained within VC-backed startups and top multinational companies including Shell, Endava, Deloitte, EBRD and JP Morgan working in finance, trading & supply chain, business development and digital technology. I am Alex and I describe myself as a digital technology professional, entrepreneur and investor with a keen interest in innovative digital ventures and real estate. Manchester and LSE alumnus with versatile work experience in UK, Netherlands, USA, Moldova, India, China, UAE and Indonesia. Professional background: • I have gained 7 years product and project management experience within various global commercial departments at Shell, as a Senior Product Manager at Endava, Deloitte technology consultancy, and EBRD's investment banking division. Currently, I am leading the Product, Design & AI teams, overall vision, strategy and execution as part of the founding team at Swif, an AI driven loyalty & rewards VC-backed FinTech startup in Dubai. • I have built my main expertise through shaping and leading digital POCs, accelerators and startups as an Agile Business Analyst, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Project Manager and Startup Manager within the digital space at Shell. I have worked with stakeholders at all levels including contractors, management consultants, VPs and EVPs, UI/UX experts, data engineers and data scientists as part of development teams in Agile, SCRUM and Waterfall. I have received my training from consultants and directors from the Big 4 firms while also becoming certified through internal courses at Shell. • As a tech professional, I managed the development of various features for a few digital accelerator projects from the ideation phase towards mass production to over 1k users in Shell and bringing over $20M annual savings to wider Shell. Being involved in the initial user research studies, design sprints, persona mapping, user journey creation and prototyping, helped to form solid UX experience and design thinking capabilities. In March 2020 I have joined the software development company, Endava, as a Senior Delivery Manager where I have led SAFe teams deliver innovative solutions for Europe's and Middle East's largest Fintechs. Education: • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Management from University of Manchester (First Class with Honours) • Master of Science (MSc) in Management, Organisations and Governance at LSE and concurrently an MBA course at Yale School of Management (Highest Merit with Honours) • Full scholarship to live and study in Shanghai at East China Normal University where I completed the Chinese Economics course with Distinction and studied for Chinese Language at intermediate level
Innovation Strategy
Digital TransformationData AnalysisMarketing StrategyBusiness PlanPricing Strategy ConsultingScenario PlanningBusiness AnalysisFinancial PlanningAgile Project Management - $35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Read more about me and my experience on adnandekeidek.com Services I can provide: - Investor pitch deck design/editing/review/consultation - Pilot pitch deck design/editing/review/consultation - PowerPoint design/editing/review - PowerPoint Slide Master creation/design - PowerPoint corporate template creation/design - Grant writing for startups (eg. Innovate UK) - Blog writing in topics of innovation and entrepreneurship I have over 5 years of experience in the innovation and entrepreneurship space. I decided to take on the ambitious mandate of developing startups from around the world to scale in the UAE through my role as an Innovation Programs Lead at startAD, a global accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi. I've developed strong project, team, and stakeholder management skills and specialist level understanding of corporate innovation and innovation strategies, with more than 13 projects and events under my belt with startAD. I review more than 150 pitch decks a year and I have the capability to design, create, review, and edit various types of pitch decks, including generic, investment, pilot, and partnership pitch decks. I use software such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, and Slide Bean. I can also design, create, review, and edit presentations and decks of various kinds using PowerPoint and Google Slides. I am especially well versed in creating slide masters and template slides for long-term use for your company, startup, or just for your personal brand. I have developed over 15 proposals for startAD with an 80% win rate, 4 of which I single handedly developed end-to-end. Moreover, having worked extensively with corporates and governments on building innovation strategies and applying innovation best practices, I am able to consult, coach, and mentor these topics for corporates, governments, and/or startups. Lastly, I have developed advanced proficiency in HubSpot since it is the CRM software of choice for my role at startAD, with specific focus on Sales, Reports, Deals, and Properties.
Innovation Strategy
EntrepreneurshipBusiness InnovationBlog WritingPitch DeckCanvaPresentationsStartup ConsultingPresentation DesignMicrosoft Excel - $25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (6 jobs)
A digital designer with over 5 years of experience in e-commerce, fashion, and beauty, I bring a diverse skill set encompassing branding, app and web design, CRM, social media, print design, as well as animation. Committed to continuous improvement, I thrive on learning new skills and swiftly adapting to evolving practices. My projects focus on highlighting intuitive user interaction as well as simple, clean, and elegant design.
Innovation Strategy
User Experience DesignUser Interface DesignAdobe Creative SuiteUser-Centered DesignWeb DesignGraphic DesignLogo DesignDesign ThinkingAdobe IllustratorCreative Strategy - $120 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Amjad Shahrour is a visionary in tech transformation who fuels businesses with innovative strategies that ensure growth and resilience. With decades of experience from CGI, PwC to Cisco, and regional tech startups he's not just a mentor but a driving force behind turning ambitious ideas into reality. Specializing in digital product design and emerging technologies, Amjad empowers entrepreneurs and enterprises alike to lead in their industries. If you are ready to create an impactful change, Amjad can give you the tools and guidance you need to kick off your next round of innovation and success.
Innovation Strategy
Startup ConsultingManagement ConsultingBusiness CoachingCoaching - $89 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
PROFILE SUMMARY: Data and value driven ACCA-MBA financial manager with 17 years' experience. Successful at advising both multi-billion corporations and SME's. Result oriented team leader with strong analytical skills in interpreting financial data with attentive detailed strategies. Experienced across SaaS, Startups, Fintech, Consolidated Financial Reporting, Shared Services, Corporate Governance, Financial Modeling, Financial planning, Financial Analysis, FP&A, Budgetary Control, Management Reporting, Investment appraisal, Cash flow, Capital structure, Income Statement, Balance Sheet analysis, IFRS and VAT Value added Tax, Economic Substance Regulations, Regulatory compliance. I possess a diverse skill set in financial services, offering expertise in various areas, including: - CFO Services - Financial Modeling & Projections - Financial Due Diligence - Budgeting & Forecasting - Financial & Ratio Analysis - Presentation & Pitch Deck Crafting My industry specializations encompass various sectors, such as: - Startup Financial Modeling - E-Commerce & Subscription Models - SaaS & BNPL( Buy Now Pay Later ) Finances - Real Estate Data Analytics - FinTech, PropTech, EdTech Financial Services - Investor-Ready Business Plans - Shipping and Logistics Tech. - Market Research & Competitor Analysis In addition, I excel in: - Accounting & Bookkeeping - Financial Analysis & Reporting - Dashboard Design - Advanced Excel & PowerPoint Proficiency - Financial statement analysis - Ratio analysis - Trend analysis - Performance metrics - Key performance indicators (KPIs) - Profit and loss analysis (P&L) - Balance sheet analysis - Cash flow analysis - Variance analysis - CFO services - Chief Financial Officer services - Financial strategy - Budgeting and forecasting - Financial planning - Financial management - Business advisory - Strategic financial leadership - Financial decision-making - Financial risk management I'm proficient in various tools, including PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power Query, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Enterprise, Xero, Oracle NetSuite, Zoho, XERO, Tally and many more
Innovation Strategy
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