Aâdel Benyoussef

As an experienced technology advisor, I guide CxOs in adopting new technologies to drive digital transformation and business growth. With expertise in Hybrid Cloud, CyberSecurity and Big Data since 2011, I've been instrumental in advising IT Leaders to implement high-value BigData platforms and algorithms for BI & AI in their enterprises. My work has been particularly impactful in sectors such as airlines, telecoms, banking/finance, intelligent transport, smart cities, e-health, homeland security and government intelligence agencies. My approach focuses on three key areas: 1. The strategic adoption of technologies in the development of comprehensive IT infrastructure plans that prioritize scalability, security and flexibility. This includes taking advantage of emerging trends such as cloud computing, AI and Big Data to improve organizational efficiency and stay competitive. 2. Balance innovation and risk by striking the delicate balance between optimizing IT spend and delivering exceptional user experiences. This includes conducting cost-benefit analyses for proposed IT investments and implementing agile procurement strategies. 3. Foster a culture of innovation by creating an environment conducive to change and continuous learning. Develop and implement proactive training programs, encourage user participation and foster a sense of ownership of digital initiatives. By providing strategic guidance in these areas, I've enabled CIOs, CISOs and CTOs to successfully navigate the complex landscape of technology adoption, aligning IT strategies with long-term business goals and driving sustainable digital transformation

As Managing Director of a software company, I took on a wide range of responsibilities aimed at driving the company towards growth and profitability. This role involves formulating global strategies, managing day-to-day operations and setting expansion targets. This includes controlling budgets, optimizing expenditure and ensuring that staff are motivated and productive. I played a key role in recruiting staff, establishing company policies and overseeing employee development. In addition, I was responsible for making key decisions affecting the direction of the company and negotiating contracts with partners and customers. My aim was to ensure that the company's operations were efficient, profitable and innovative, in order to thrive and succeed in a competitive market.

I lead the technology division of inHovate Solution to develop SaaS solutions for the hospitality industry based on multi-cloud infrastructures and thus provide operators, owners, and asset managers with the means to achieve deep transformations of their business intelligence systems and maximize the value of their assets.

I founded the French/European office of Excelerate Systems, headquartered in Seattle (Redmond), Washington USA, with an operational representation for Latin America based in Mexico City. Our mission is to find global solutions for our customers, enabling them to improve their competitiveness and the rapid adoption of new technologies. We represent the best solutions currently available on the market in the following areas: 1. BigData and Cloud solutions for enterprises 2. Cybersecurity and compliance auditing and management. 3. Optimization of IT infrastructure and operations 4. Mainframe connectivity and systems integration 5. Mobility and BYOD, CRM and mobile security management Our offering today is a rich catalog with solutions and services from our partners: Cloudera, SearchGuard, OpenSearch, Elastic, Trifacta, Zoomdata, Datameer, Druva, Splunk, Rocket Software, GTB Technologies, Enforcive, Centrify, Pradeo, and many others. We have agreements with over 30 software publishers and are present in over 20 countries through reseller networks. To date, we have more than 100 customers in all sectors. For more information : www.ExcelerateSystems.com

BigData to Build Business Strategies I developed courses on following topics (in French and English languages) - BigData for Business Strategies - Data and marketing innovation Strategy in B2B - BigData and modernization of IT Architectures

Since 2015, I am Professor at Kedge Business School, Groupe IONIS (ISEG Marketing), Digital Campus, and Université de Bordeaux, where I developed courses on following topics (in French and English languages) - BigData, OpenData and Data Visualization - BigData & Mobile Business Strategy - Data and marketing innovation Strategy in B2B - BigData and modernization of IT Architectures - Digitalization & Factory 4.0 (Smart Factory) - IoT & Smart City initiatives

Sales and Business Development Consultant in IT, to participate in the definition of marketing and sales strategy and ensure the development of direct and indirect sales with a large network of partners and customers.

Master Document Numérique et Humanités Digitales - The role of BigData in the digital economy - Working in English in a multicultural environment

Development of IT Services and full time consultancy provision to Unisys Corp. Responsible for projects in France and MENA - Definition of ISO, ASMO and UNICODE Standards on Unisys systems of non Latin languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Greek and Cyrillic) - Engineering solutions in heterogeneous environments (PC, B20, A-Series, Unix, IBM…etc) - Educating Unisys IT and Pre-Sales employees - Building prototypes, demonstrating and providing courses to customers