HELLO, MY NAME IS

Walid Le Bourre

Transformational Digital Leader

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About Me

I am an enthusiastic Transformational Digital Leader based in Europe & GCC, with a rich experience of over 16 years in Information Technologies from software development to CxO.

I deliver digital innovation

Transformational Digital Leader with 16+ Years of Experience in Driving Business Growth through Innovative Digital Solutions
Results-driven executive with a proven track record of delivering high-impact digital transformation initiatives across multiple industries and geographies. Proven ability to drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experience through strategic planning, technology innovation, and talent development.

Key Strengths:
– Strategic Business Acumen | Deep understanding of business drivers and market trends
– Digital Transformation Expertise | Experience in driving digital initiatives across multiple industries and geographies
– Leadership and Collaboration | Strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams

What I Do

From technology architecture and advisory to digital operating models, I deliver business value where you need it, when you need it. Value based lean portfolio management will steer my activities to maximize outcomes that will benefit your business.

CxO As a Service

Acting as CTO (Chief Technology Officer), CIO (Chief Information Officer) or CDO (Chief Digital Officer), I work with the board ad C-Level partners to build your technology capabilities and deliver according to the company’s vision and strategy.

PMO as a Service

I execute your Portfolio Management prioritizing investments based on Estimated Value;
Program Management, delivering your projects with your teams, your partners or ours;
And Project Management ensuring budget, scope and schedules are respected.

Enterprise Architecture

Designing your organization from the business model design to IT infrastructure Architecture, building coherence and strategic alignment end to end.



Training & Coaching

Using comprehensive change management frameworks, I bring knowledge and practice together to help your teams pivot and thrive through change. Help your teams help you.

A Continuous Learner

July, 2008

Bachelor Degree

IT Eng. SUPINFO Paris

July, 2008
January, 2010

January, 2010
March, 2011

MSCTS

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

March, 2011
September, 2011

MSCP

Microsoft Certified Professional

September, 2011
October, 2012

Certified Scrum Master

From Jeff Sutherland
The SCRUM Alliance

October, 2012
August, 2013

TOGAF 9.1

Foundation
The Open Group

August, 2013
April, 2014

TOGAF 9.1

Certified
The Open Group

April, 2014
June, 2014

BPM Trainer

Internal Trainer

June, 2014
June, 2016

ITIL v3

Foundation
Exin

June, 2016
July, 2017

PMP

Project Management Professional

July, 2017
July, 2018

Masters Degree

IT Project Management

July, 2018
January, 2019

NLP

Neuro Linguistic Programing Master Practitioner
The Academy of modern applied psychology

January, 2019
October, 2019

UIPath

BA, Dev, Arch & PM

October, 2019
March, 2020

Digital Transformation

University of Virginia

March, 2020
March, 2019

Design Thinking

Universitiy of Virginia

March, 2019
June, 2020

Digital Product Management

University of Virginia

June, 2020
June, 2020

Customer Centric IT Strategy

University of Virginia

June, 2020
September, 2022

Lean 6 Sigma

White & Yellow Belt

September, 2022
January, 2023

Lean 6 Sigma

Green & Black Belt

January, 2023
December, 2026

MBA – Artificial Intelligence

University of Cumbria

December, 2026

An Exciting Journey

July 1, 2008

Software Developer

Webnet – France

July 1, 2008
July 1, 2010

Software Archictect

vNext (Startup) – France

July 1, 2010
July 1, 2011

SOA Service Manager, and
Chief Architect

CGI – France

July 1, 2011

July 1, 2013

Enterprise Architect

Accenture – Europe

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2015

Program Manager

Amaris Group – United Kingdom

July 1, 2015
October 1, 2017

ERP Director, and
Office Director

Amaris Group – Tunisia

October 1, 2017
October 1, 2018

CIO

Level 4 – Tunisia

October 1, 2018
April 1, 2019

CTO

Proven Consult – GCC

April 1, 2019
January 1, 2017

Founder
CIO | CTO | COO

NUJUM Consulting – GCC & EU

January 1, 2017

My Experience

From July 2023

Head of Delivery for the Middle East – EPAM (UAE)

As the Head of Delivery for the Middle East at EPAM (UAE), I have been instrumental in driving business growth and delivering high-quality projects across these territories.

Key Achievements:
– Successfully led pre-sales efforts to establish it as a new territory for EPAM.
– Built and hired teams to support project delivery, ensuring seamless execution of client projects.
– Designed and implemented effective delivery models, team structures, and pricing strategies tailored to the region’s needs.
– Consistently delivered successful projects, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and retention.
– Demonstrated leadership skills by promoting the development of a robust delivery infrastructure, leveraging best practices, and sharing knowledge across borders.

Technical Expertise:
– Leveraged AI capabilities to build and deliver advanced AI solutions for several clients across the region (LLM, AI/ML, Computer vision, predictive analysis)
– Developed no cloud/private cloud solutions leveraging regional/national capabilities
– Delivered several microservice, micro frontend solutions to support the digital transformation of Government entities

Leadership Skills:
– Strategic thinking, successfully establishing KSA as a new territory for EPAM.
– Strong communication and collaboration skills, building and leading cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
– Proven ability to drive business growth through effective delivery models and pricing strategies.
– Experience in managing team performance, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery.

From January 2017

Digital Excellence Consultant – Nujum (EU & GCC)

As a seasoned Digital Excellence Consultant at NUJUM (EU & GCC), I have been instrumental in guiding organizations through their digital transformation journeys. My expertise lies in combining technical knowledge with strategic thinking, allowing me to deliver successful digital initiatives.

Key Achievements:
– Leveraged a deep understanding of digital technologies to generate business value
– Delivered several successful digital initiatives, with a focus on strategic alignment and long-term goals.
– Exceptional communication skills, effectively conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
– Extensive experience in project management, consistently delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
– Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban), driving innovation and adoption through a data-driven approach.
– Skilled in leading organizational change and implementing new digital initiatives, including training and adoption efforts.
– Currently developing an AI-powered product to support project and operations managers, enhancing decision-making capabilities with predictive analytics and causality analysis.

Technical Expertise:
– Led the development of a Data platform on a multi-cloud environment (AWS, GCP) to enable a Data Mesh model
– Delivered several AI Products with measured improvements in business efficiency (price, stock, production prediction, HR churn rate prediction, …)
– Led a cloud-based (Azure) product development leveraging the latest technology patterns (serverless, microservices, micro front ent)
– Led the deployment of an ERP system (SAP) across the world using a core model/core team and local specialization and local teams approach

Leadership Skills:
– Strategic thinking, aligning digital initiatives with long-term goals and objectives (OKR).
– Technical expertise, staying up-to-date on the latest digital technologies and trends.
– Strong business acumen, making informed decisions that drive business success.
– Excellent communication skills, effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
– Project management experience, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
– Agile methodology expertise, driving innovation and adoption through data-driven approaches.

From April 2019 to May 2020

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – PROVEN Consult (KSA)

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PROVEN Consult (KSA), I led the establishment of a cutting-edge technology organization, driving innovation and growth through strategic talent acquisition and technology stack development.

Key Achievements:
– Built three new teams:
– Artificial Intelligence
– Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
– Robotics
– Staffed these teams with 60 people within 4 months, leveraging a purpose-built office in Bangalore, India.
– Developed an organization that efficiently allocates resources on projects based on strategic value and urgency, with constant recruitment to address the growing project pipeline.
– Organized technology stacks to bridge gaps between teams, enabling AI teams to build OCR capabilities for RPA or face and context recognition for robotics teams.
– Successfully managed operations, from presales to closing, with clients across the GCC, while maintaining open communication channels.
– Leveraged opportunities before COVID-19 to speak at events about leveraging AI, client success stories, and robotics in the GCC.

Technical Expertise:
– Leveraged AI/ML capabilities to increase business efficiency
– Built one of the best OCR (Computer Vision) models for Arabic visual text extraction through a partnership
– Used Robotic Process Automation solutions (RPA, UIPath, BluePrism, AutomationAnywhere, Pega, Kofax)
– Developed an advanced framework for Robot integration with larger ecosystems, mainly on the Softbank Robotics platforms and ROS
– Delivered several multi-lingual chatbots using NLP (Natural Language Processing)

Leadership Skills:
– Demonstrated strategic thinking by building a cutting-edge technology organization and allocating resources based on strategic value and urgency.
– Showcased talent acquisition skills by staffing three new teams with 60 people within 4 months.
– Highlighted ability to bridge gaps between teams through organized technology stacks, enabling seamless collaboration.

From October 2018 to April 2019

Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Level4 (Tunisia)

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at LEVEL4 (Tunisia), I led the development of a comprehensive IT strategy, aligned with the company’s vision and goals.

Key Achievements:
– Collaborated closely with the CFO and board to build a compelling vision for the IT function
– Created a strategic roadmap to implement key technologies, including:
– ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system to support CFO activities and reassure investors
– GIS (Geographic Information System) to facilitate fiber optics deployment operations
– Office productivity tools to streamline administrative tasks
– Security, devices, and infrastructure projects to ensure office functionality and client connectivity
– Successfully executed the delivery of major IT initiatives, including:
– SAP 4/Hana implementation for ERP capabilities
– SIG (Spatial Information Gateway) development for fiber optics deployment operations
– Office 365 adoption for administrative productivity tools
– Cloud infrastructure setup to support ERP, office, and security projects
– Contracts with local partners for comprehensive IT services

Technical Expertise:
– Successfully led the procurement and implementation of an ERP solution (SAP 4/Hana) on a private cloud
– Deployed Office 365 solutions across the company
– Increased business efficiency through the procurement and implementation of a GIS (Geospatial Information System)

Leadership Skills:
– Demonstrated strategic thinking by building a compelling vision for the IT function and creating a roadmap for key technology implementations
– Showcased collaboration skills through close work with the CFO and board
– Proven ability to drive complex IT initiatives from concept to delivery, including RFI/discovery, RFP, and negotiation phases

From October 2017 to October 2018

Group ERP Director – Amaris Group (Tunisia)

As a seasoned Group ERP Director at Amaris Group (Tunisia), I led the implementation of large-scale ERP transformations, leveraging my technical expertise and Agile coaching skills.

Key Achievements:
– Successfully transformed a global organization (400 people around the world) from traditional waterfall project management practices to Agile methodologies
– Provided Agile coaching and training to project teams, implementing Agile processes and workflows, and introducing new tools and techniques to support Agile development
– Delivered significant improvements in project efficiency and a higher rate of successful project delivery

Technical Expertise:
– Proven record of accomplishment in leading successful ERP transformations, with a deep understanding of ERP systems and implementation best practices
– Skilled in implementing Agile methodologies, including coaching and training project teams on Agile principles and practices

Agile Coaching Skills:
– Provided guidance and support to project teams, helping them to adopt and effectively use Agile processes and workflows
– Introduced new tools and techniques to support Agile development, improving project efficiency and increasing successful project delivery rates

From July 2015 to August 2017

Program Manager – Amaris Consulting (UK)

As a Program Manager at Amaris Consulting (UK), I led the execution of large-scale projects from start to finish, leveraging my strong leadership skills and strategic thinking abilities.

Key Achievements:
– Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and within budget
– Demonstrated expertise in risk management, identifying and mitigating potential risks to project success
– Effectively communicated with stakeholders, including technical teams and senior management
– Utilized agile methodologies to drive innovation and growth through technology

Leadership Skills:
– Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and motivate team members to achieve project goals
– Strong problem-solving skills, combined with a highly analytical and detail-oriented approach
– Skilled in delegating tasks and developing project plans that align with business objectives

From July 2013 to July 2015

Enterprise Architect – Accenture (EU)

As an Enterprise Architect at Accenture (France), I led the development of high-quality enterprise architecture solutions that met the needs of clients across various industries.

Key Achievements:
– Successfully delivered multiple enterprise architecture projects on time and within budget
– Demonstrated expertise in implementing technology solutions for clients, including ERP systems, SOA technologies, cloud computing platforms, network architecture, and data architecture
– Developed and implemented technology strategies that aligned with business goals
– Led cross-functional teams and communicated complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Technical Expertise:
– Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Dynamics) and SOA technologies (web services, integration, micro-services)
– Experienced in cloud computing platforms (Google, AWS, Azure), network architecture (WAN, LAN, MPLS), and data architecture (database clustering, mirroring, high availability, big data, data science, and data engineering)

Methodologies:
– Skilled in TOGAF, BPM, Lean 6 Sigma, Zachmann framework, and PMI project management methodologies
– Utilized these methodologies to deliver high-quality results for clients, including streamlining business processes, optimizing IT infrastructure, and managing large-scale projects

From July 2011 to July 2013

SOA Service Manager and Chief Architect – CGI (France)

As SOA Service Manager and Chief Architect at CGI (France), I led the design, development, and implementation of high-quality Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions that met the needs of businesses and end-users.

Key Achievements:
– Successfully delivered multiple SOA projects on time and within budget
– Demonstrated expertise in SOA concepts, technologies, and design patterns (WOA, ESB, EAI, MDM)
– Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
– Managed project lifecycle from start to finish, including budgeting, capacity planning, and reporting
– Setup a Managed Service to deliver SOA projects on demand

Technical Expertise:
– Proficient in SOA technologies (web services, integration, micro-services) and design patterns
– Hands-on experience with key SOA tools (BizTalk, Talend ESB & ETL, Oracle ESB, IBM WebSphere, WSO2, Software AG WebMethods, Bonita Soft BPM)
– Strong understanding of SOA best practices and design principles

Leadership Skills:
– Successfully managed cross-functional teams in Agile (Scrum) environments
– Demonstrated expertise in project management, including budgeting, capacity planning, and reporting to stakeholders
– Hired and managed a team of 6 direct reports

From July 2010 to July 2011

Software Architect – vNext (France)

As a Software Architect at vNext (France), I led the design and development of scalable, high-performance software systems that delivered innovative solutions meeting the needs of businesses and end-users.

Key Achievements:
– Successfully designed and built multiple complex web applications and high-performance desktop and mobile solutions on time and within budget
– Applied cloud integration and DevOps principles to ensure high availability, ease of management, and maintainability in system design
– Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and best practices across various project scopes
– Audited and improved performance of several solutions
– Assessed and increased the efficiency of multiple development teams through process and solution architecture improvements

Technical Expertise:
– Proficient in .NET technologies and frameworks (including Dot Net Compact for IoT and Embedded solutions)
– Experienced in cloud integration using leading platforms and tools
– Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools for ensuring high availability and ease of management
– Knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices to deliver innovative solutions

From July 2008 to July 2010

Software Developer – Webnet (France)

As a Software Developer at Webnet (France), I led the development of high-performance web and desktop applications using cutting-edge .NET technologies and frameworks. My expertise in C#, ASP.NET, and Microsoft stack allowed me to build scalable systems that met the needs of businesses and end-users.

Key Achievements:
– Successfully developed and deployed multiple web and desktop applications on time and within budget
– Utilized agile software development methodologies to ensure high-quality results
– Designed and developed databases using SQL Server, ensuring seamless integration with business applications

Technical Expertise:
– Proficient in C#, ASP.NET, and Microsoft stack technologies (including Dot Net Compact for IoT and Embedded solutions)
– Experienced in database design and development using SQL Server
– Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and clean code principles
– Knowledge of additional technologies: SharePoint, BizTalk, Silverlight, PHP, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Python, Zope/CPS, CMS, MS Access

Languages

French

Native

English

Fluent

Arabic

Fluent

Spanish

Basic

Digital Nomad, I am where you need me to be.

With offices in Europe and UAE, I can deliver anywhere.

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