souah aziz

Led a €6M digital transformation program to modernize the core insurance platform managing fleet and claims operations. Directed the full deployment of VEOS ERP, from scoping and vendor selection to agile rollout, including migration of complex data flows and integration with cloud and security programs (Azure Data Lake, SSO/MFA, KYC). Managed a team of 45 across Europe and Asia. Structured ITSM governance on ServiceNow and led performance tracking, risk monitoring, and audit readiness. Delivered automation in claims workflows, reducing processing time by 30% and error rate by 25%. Supervised change and communication management across 5 regions, supporting onboarding of 220+ users. Regular reporting to the executive committee ensured alignment on value, ROI, and strategic impact. 🛠️ Key Skills: Program Management · Digital Transformation · IT Transformation · Solution Architecture · ERP Implementation · Stakeholder Engagement · ITSM · ServiceNow · Agile · Data Migration · Azure · Risk Management · CI/CD · IAM · SLA Monitoring · Vendor Management · SaaS

Led the full IT transformation of a €800M distribution group operating in 12 countries, with 35 subsidiaries and 1,900 users. Directed a €20M SAP program, replacing fragmented legacy ERPs with a centralized S/4HANA platform. Delivered group-wide rollout across 24 entities, including ECC to S/4HANA migration, finance consolidation, and cloud integration (SuccessFactors, Concur, C4HANA). Built and managed an internal SAP Competency Center (50+ staff across 3 countries), driving process harmonization, change enablement, and project delivery. Strengthened reporting and forecasting through better data quality, enabling predictive analytics and AI use cases. Standardized IT operations (ITIL) and achieved >99% availability. Oversaw Microsoft 365 migration for 1,900 users, full server virtualization, and Caterpillar e-commerce platform deployment. Deployed IAM, MFA, VPN, and Azure AD protections; established cybersecurity governance and trained IT teams across regions. 🛠️ Key Skills: IT Transformation · Solution Architecture · SAP S/4HANA · ECC Migration · SuccessFactors · Concur · C4HANA · ERP Rollout · Microsoft 365 · Azure · ITSM · Data Governance · IAM · MFA · Cybersecurity · Change Management · Predictive Analytics · IT Management · Vendor Management · IT Operations · Cloud Computing · Web Development · Disaster · Recovery Business Process Improvement · SaaS

Restructured SAHAM Group’s IT department and systems to support a strategic merger, rapid growth, and operational excellence goals. Defined the IT master plan and implemented agile governance, combining Scrum, ITIL, PMO, and financial control frameworks. Scaled the internal IT team from 15 to 45, created the MOA function, and aligned IT with business needs through structured processes and service-level frameworks. Directed the full integration of two information systems following a merger, coordinating a portfolio of 85 projects over 18 months. Rolled out four core ERP platforms: MASSAI (general insurance), PMI (life), Coda (finance), and HR-Access (HR/payroll). Also led infrastructure modernization, datacenter construction, and implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans (PCA/DRP), significantly improving service availability, security, and resilience for 600+ users and 70 agencies. 🛠️ Key Skills: CIO · IT Governance · ERP Integration · Post-Merger IT Integration · Project Portfolio Management · Infrastructure Modernization · PCA/DRP · Insurance Systems · Team Scaling · Business Alignment · Change Management

Directed 10 fixed-price legacy system modernization projects (budgets from €3M to €10M) for key public and private sector clients—including CNAM, URSSAF, CANAM, Crédit Agricole, and La Mondiale—transitioning from IBM and Bull mainframes (GCOS) to modern Unix-based platforms. Led end-to-end project lifecycle: pre-sales, RFPs, PoCs, architecture design, automated migration, and go-live. Developed industrialized migration frameworks using AI techniques (Prolog, Lisp), enabling repeatable, high-quality code transformation and accelerating delivery timelines. Reduced technical debt, improved system maintainability, and ensured business continuity through automation and rigorous testing strategies. Contributed to the growth of Metaware as a startup by combining innovation, client delivery excellence, and strategic technical leadership.

Led academic research and teaching in compiler design, artificial intelligence, and formal methods at INRIA (French National Institute for Research in Digital Science), CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers), and ESIEA (Graduate School of Engineering in Digital Technologies). Specialized in language translation, symbolic computation, and program transformation using tools like Lisp, Prolog, OCaml, Lex, Yacc, and MATLAB. Conducted applied research in static analysis and code transformation, laying the technical foundation for legacy system modernization. Designed reusable parsing and translation modules later used in industrial migration frameworks. Taught graduate-level courses in algorithms, AI, databases, and compiler theory, and supervised engineering theses and applied research. This academic foundation shaped my approach to structured problem-solving, system design, and long-term software sustainability. 🛠️ Key Skills: Compiler Design · Program Transformation · Logic Programming · Formal Methods · AI · Legacy Modernization · OCaml · Prolog · Lisp · Static Analysis · Academic Mentoring · Symbolic Computation