Ashraf Khedr Hamdy
Strategic Planning, Project Management, IT Governance & IS Audit Expert
Doha
Summary
Senior IT Governance, PMO and Information Systems Audit Expert with 25+ years of success delivering complex digital and infrastructure projects across Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Spearheaded strategic IT planning and governance at GBM Qatar, aligning portfolio with corporate objectives. Directed e‑government projects at MADLSA . Certified PMP, PMI‑ACP, PMI‑RMP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor , PMO CP , Togaf and COBIT 2019 with proven record of building high‑performing teams, enhancing regulatory compliance and improving IT value delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Information Systems Audit Expert
Confidential Organisation
01.2024 - Current
- Lead risk‑based audits covering IT governance, cybersecurity, data privacy and cloud controls, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls.
- Develop annual IS audit plans and present findings to Audit Committee; average of 15 high‑priority issues resolved each cycle, reducing critical risk exposure by 30%.
- Guide business units in designing remediation actions and track closure through Archer GRC.
Senior Planning & Governance Consultant
GBM Qatar
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed a 3‑year IT strategic plan linking 40+ initiatives to business KPIs; approved by Executive Board.
- Established PMO governance framework that raised on‑time delivery from 70% to 92% within 12 months.
- Introduced KPI dashboard via Power BI, improving management visibility on project health and resource utilisation.
Senior Project Management Consultant
Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour & Social Affairs (MADLSA)
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Led e‑services transformation programme of 30+ projects valued at QAR 200 M, automating citizen services and shortening processing time by up to 70%.
- Instituted risk management process that cut project overruns by 25%.
- Mentored 15 project managers and analysts, boosting PMO capability maturity from Level 1 to Level 3.
Project Management Consultant
Civil Service Commission
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversaw ERP re‑engineering project, achieving go‑live in 11 months vs. 14‑month baseline.
- Realigned resource allocation against strategic objectives, yielding 10% cost savings.
Project Manager
Ministry of Defence & Aviation
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed portfolio of 5 concurrent IT projects with combined budgets of SAR 60 M, all delivered within budget and scope.
- Implemented risk tracking system decreasing unforeseen issues by 40%.
Project Manager
Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Directed GIS and municipal automation projects, leading cross‑functional teams of up to 25 members.
- Devised quality assurance procedures that improved user acceptance first‑time‑pass rate to 95%.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration (TQM) -
Ain Shams University
Master of Business Administration (Project Management) - undefined
Ain Shams University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Cairo University
Skills
IT Strategy & Governance
Information Systems Auditing
PMO Setup & Maturity Improvement
Project Management
Programme Management
Risk Management
Business Continuity
Digital Transformation
Enterprise Architecture
Budgeting
Cost Optimisation
Vendor Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Executive Reporting
Team Leadership
Talent Development
MS Project
JIRA
Asana
Power BI
Tableau
Excel
Microsoft Teams
Slack
SharePoint
Confluence
GitHub
GitLab
NET
Angular
Power Apps
Oracle E‑Business Suite
Microsoft Dynamics 365
RiskWatch
Active Risk Manager
Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
Timeline
Senior Information Systems Audit Expert
Confidential Organisation
01.2024 - Current
Senior Planning & Governance Consultant
GBM Qatar
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Project Management Consultant
Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour & Social Affairs (MADLSA)
01.2013 - 01.2022
Project Management Consultant
Civil Service Commission
01.2012 - 01.2013
Project Manager
Ministry of Defence & Aviation
01.2010 - 01.2012
Project Manager
Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs
01.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Business Administration (Project Management) - undefined
Ain Shams University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Cairo University
Doctor of Business Administration (TQM) -
Ain Shams University