
Abdalla Abdelrahim
Senior Business Intelligence Manager | Power BI
Salary / Daily rate
Dammam Saudi Arabia
Freelance, open to permanent contract
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Languages
About me
Intro
BI Manager with 13+ years in ERP systems & data analytics, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI solutions. Led digital transformation initiatives at WARAQ, implementing AI-powered analytics and automated workflows that drive strategic decision-making. Expert in turning complex data into actionable business insights.
Work experience
Arab Paper Manufacturing Co (WARAQ)
Jan 2015 - Present
11 years 10 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
Business Intelligence Manager
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 10 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
Power BI | Figma | Data Integration | ERP Systems | Dynamics 365 | MS Dynamics 2012 R3 | Zoho | AI & Machine Learning | Microsoft Fabric | Predictive Analytics | Data Governance • Led BI solutions across ERP modules and SSMS databases , ensuring seamless data integration and actionable insights for decision-makers. • Design and deploy advanced data models, reports, and dashboards using Power BI for real-time analytics and critical metrics. • Oversee Microsoft Fabric functionalities, including Data Warehousing and Data Marts, streamlining ETL processes and ensuring scalable data integration. • Optimize data models and performance using Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, and VertiPaq for rapid in-memory analytics. • Implement Power BI Services for data governance, security, and automated data refreshes. • Configure Power Automate to send alerts and automate workflows linked to Microsoft Teams, Planner, and Viva Goals, ensuring smooth communication and task tracking. • Lead the development of a smart data analysis system that consolidates data from SharePoint, ERP, and SQL Server Gateway, performs advanced calculations via JSON, and sends alerts to senior management through Power Automate. • Configure workflows to automatically update OKRs in Microsoft Viva Goals and track project progress in Planner. • Integrate OpenAI API into Power BI for natural language queries, predictive analytics, and AI-driven insights. • Manage machine learning models within Microsoft Fabric to provide predictive insights that support key business decisions. • Drive innovation through AI-powered analytics, self-service BI tools, and automated reporting, enhancing decision-making and operational performance while ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with international standards.
ERP and Business Application Deputy Manager
Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 10 months
Eastern, Saudi Arabia
• I oversaw the technical and functional aspects of the upgrade from MS Dynamics AX 2012R3 to Dynamics 365 ERP, which included collaborating with Microsoft partners and internal development team to manage the technical migration, integration, and migration processes. Additionally, I support building cross-functional teams, develop an engagement plan and ensuring clear communication to enable smooth changes to future business needs. • Ensured seamless integration across critical business functions, including sales, procurement, and finance, through the implementation, deployment, and ongoing customizations of MS Dynamics AX 2012R3. • Managed the analysis, configuration, migration, and setup of ERP modules, ensuring alignment with business objectives as well as compliance with regulatory requirements (for example, E-Invoice ZATCA and VAT implementation). • Improved the efficiency of accounts payable and receivable workflows. • Managed the creation of key project documentation, such as SRDs, FDDs, UMLs, and UATs, ensuring successful implementation. • Worked with cross-functional teams to implement GL testing, financial dimensions setup, and system functionality. • Contributed to improving enterprise solutions and system performance by conducting thorough gap analyses. • Improved system reliability by integrating and migrating legacy systems to MS Dynamics AX 2012R3. • Technical leadership in solving complex issues using AOT, MorphX++, and addressing bugs and inefficiencies in the system and delivered end-user training to ensure effective system utilization across all departments and provided ongoing support for ERP-related initiatives.
Assistant Manager ICT
Jan 2019 - Oct 2023
4 years 10 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
• Contributed and assisted in the digital transformation efforts across all departments under the SIRI (Smart Industry Readiness Index) framework, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources’ Future Factories Program at WARAQ. • Worked alongside General Electric (GE) consultants to assess WARAQ’s Industry 4.0 readiness, supporting the adoption of IoT, AI, and data analytics to improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality. • Assisted in planning the integration of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLCs with ERP, supporting the data flow between operational systems and business processes. • Worked on digital initiatives across multiple departments, including production, supply chain, maintenance, and quality control, ensuring smooth alignment of technology solutions with strategic business objectives. • Played a key role in the implementation of automation and connectivity solutions, contributing to improvements in shop floor automation, enterprise intelligence, and real time monitoring. • Assisted in the execution of digital activation plans, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations and facilitating the successful deployment of new technologies across departments. • Collaborated on the development of WARAQ’s Industry 4.0 roadmap, providing input based on the SIRI assessment results to help prioritize key digital transformation initiatives.
Senior Business System Analyst (ERP)- Information Communications Technology
Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
4 years 1 month
Al Qurayyat Saudi Arabia
• Managed end-to-end data migration, including analysis, configuration, setup, and development of standard operating procedures. • Administered and configured core business modules, including Sales, Purchases, Customer/Vendor Relationship Management, and Inventory. • Oversaw the configuration and management of General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Inventory Management processes. • Conducted gap analysis (GAB) to identify discrepancies between business needs and system functionalities and proposed actionable solutions. • Executed comprehensive testing and bug tracking, ensuring system reliability and functionality, while resolving technical and functional issues. • Prepared detailed documentation, including Functional Design Documents (FDD), Requirements Specification Documents (RSD), and Requirements Definition Documents (RDD), facilitating change management and issue resolution. • Configured and maintained financial accounts, dimensions, journals, vouchers, and dimension distributions, enhancing financial reporting accuracy. • Supported and led the implementation of VAT, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and system adjustments. • Resolved ad-hoc tasks and technical issues, delivering timely solutions and optimizing system performance. • Utilized SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for database management and troubleshooting.
Business System Analyst - Production & Operations
Tharawat Operation & Maintenance Co. - affiliate of (WARAQ Group)
May 2014 - Dec 2014
8 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
I was in charge of providing business IT, application, and communication assistance to all production and operation locations. In this role, I exercised my Knowledge of the business technologies, provided the proper analysis required for the procedural advancement, and ensured the enhancement's successful implementation.
Business System Analyst - Human Resource and Administration
Arab Recycling Co.
Jun 2013 - May 2014
1 year
Dammam Saudi Arabia
Gathering and analyzing requirements before finalizing them for the ICT-Application Development, and preparing necessary documentation for the design of the solution. This analysis covered the payroll cycle, hiring processes, appraisal, governmental relationship management, and specialized automation aimed at improving human capital resource utilization performance.
System Analyst ERP - Sales operations
Arab Paper Manufacturing Co (WARAQ)
Jan 2011 - May 2013
2 years 5 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
• Acted as the primary bridge between Sales and ICT departments, ensuring effective implementation and ongoing support of MS Dynamics AX 4.0 for the ERP system. • Facilitated and optimized domestic and international sales operations, from order processing to delivery note and invoice generation.Led techno-functional support efforts, aligning business requirements with system capabilities to enhance sales workflows. • Managed the preparation of critical commercial documents, including gate passes, invoices, and Letters of Credit (LCs), to streamline sales operations. • Supported the monthly financial closing by posting and verifying sales data for accurate reporting. • Played a key role in gathering and documenting business requirements to drive continuous improvement in ERP functionality.
Application Developer
Private contracting company
Nov 2009 - Jan 2011
1 year 3 months
Dammam Saudi Arabia
• Developed web applications using ASP.NET and C# in Visual Studio, focusing on creating dynamic and interactive user interfaces. • Managed and maintained SQL Server databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance for web-based applications. • Built mobile applications using Xamarin and C#, with an early focus on cross-platform development. • Designed and implemented Arduino-based systems, integrating embedded hardware with custom software solutions for automation and control projects.
Education
University of York
MSc Computer Science with Data Analytics
2022 - 2026
5 years
National University - Sudan
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2017 - 2019
3 years
National Ribat University
Bachelor's Degree - honor
2005 - 2009
4 years 3 months