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Azmi Abdalla

CNA
Sioux Falls,SD
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience

Results-driven IT Director with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling multi-site teams. Expertise in fostering collaborative environments that enhance performance and engagement. Skilled in operational optimization, KPI development, and compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27000 and HIPAA. Strong communicator and negotiator dedicated to driving productivity and achieving organizational goals.

Work History

IT Specialist Manager

2 Years 9 Months
CNA | 2022.10 - 2025.07
  • Led operational management of enterprise infrastructure supporting business-critical services, ensuring high availability and service continuity
  • Drove issue resolution and improved system reliability, reducing downtime and mitigating business disruption
  • Implemented performance monitoring and reporting systems, enhancing decision-making speed and operational visibility
  • Collaborated with leadership to define and track service performance KPIs aligned with operational excellence goals
  • Supported process improvements and system enhancements, promoting operational efficiency

Sr. Operations Services Director

10 Years 3 Months
Qasar Organizations Service | 2012.07 - 2022.10
  • Defined and executed global professional services strategy, aligning engineering delivery with corporate growth objectives and market expansion initiative
  • Led and scaled a distributed team of engineers, architects, and project managers across multiple regions, improving delivery capacity and utilization by 96%
  • Design and implement scalable, repeatable implementation methodologies, improving delivery efficiency and reducing time-to-value by 96%
  • Implemented standardized methodologies, frameworks, and tools that improved project delivery efficiency and reduced time-to-value by 93%.
  • Established operating procedures and service models, enhancing performance across multiple locations.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs tied to revenue utilization, and customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS)
  • Improved resource utilization and cost efficiency through data-driven planning and workforce optimization strategies by 89%.
  • Partner with executive leadership to define strategic initiatives and operational plans
  • Maintained executive-level client relationships through proactive engagement, regular business reviews, and strategic advisory.
  • Fostered a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning through coaching, structured development plans, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Introduce recognition and development programs that improved employee engagement and retention by 95%.

Director of Professional Services

5 Years 2 Months
Getronics | 2007.05 - 2012.07
  • Delivered multiple concurrent projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion with high customer satisfaction by 97%
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by 97% through proactive communication
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of implementation services for enterprise software solutions, ensuring tailored approaches for diverse client environments.
  • Led a team of 10–20+ consultants, project managers, and mentoring future leaders
  • Created standardized delivery frameworks, delivery methodologies, and tools to increase efficiency
  • Implemented resource management strategies that optimized utilization rates and contributed to overall profitability.
  • Worked on complex issues and created effective solutions that prevented the issue from happening

Sr. Program Manager

3 Years 3 Months
Wang | 2004.02 - 2007.05
  • Managed complex, multi-year software implementation projects across multiple industries.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring adherence to project scope and timelines.
  • Developed project plans and risk mitigation strategies, establishing stakeholder communication frameworks to enhance project alignment.
  • Built strong client relationships, contributing to repeat business and long-term partnerships.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with vendors to enhance enterprise SLAs and align on upcoming service changes.

Education

MBA - Business

University of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ

GPA: 3.59/4

  • Honoree of [Honor Name]
  • Dean's List [Semester and Year]
  • Honor Roll [Semester and Year]

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Tech

Savannah State University | Savannah, GA

GPA: 3.1/4

  • Dean's List [Semester and Year]
  • Honoree of [Honor Name]
  • Honor Roll [Semester and Year]

Skills

IT service management
Incident management
IT risk management
Security Management
Risk Management
Business Continuity
IT Process Improvement
Operations Management (Ops)
Cross-Functional Leadership
Executive Leadership Management
Stakeholder management
Organizational Change Management
Strategic Planning
Decision Making
Team management
Strategic Performance Skills

Certification

MCSE

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Tech enthusiast
passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations.
Video Gaming

Timeline

IT Specialist Manager

CNA
2022.10 - 2025.07Read More

Sr. Operations Services Director

Qasar Organizations Service
2012.07 - 2022.10Read More

Director of Professional Services

Getronics
2007.05 - 2012.07Read More

Sr. Program Manager

Wang
2004.02 - 2007.05Read More

University of Phoenix

MBA from Business
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Savannah State University

Bachelor of Science from Electronic Engineering Tech
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Azmi Abdalla