ODAI ABDALLAH

IT Technical & Pre-Sales Manager

Dubai, UAEodai-abdallah-00865b97

Profile summary

Results driven IT professional with strong experience in service delivery, team leadership, and technical operations across large enterprise environments. Skilled in managing cross functional teams, overseeing ERP implementations, and improving support processes to ensure high service quality aligned with business objectives. Adept at project coordination, KPI and SLA management, and driving operational efficiency through structured frameworks and continuous improvement practices. Recognized for strong analytical problem solving, effective stakeholder and vendor management, and a consistent commitment to reliability, ethics, and organizational success.

Key skills

Skills
Team Leadership and MentoringService Desk Software Management (e.g. ManageEngine)Reporting and DocumentationData Analysis and Visualization using PowerBiProject ManagementIncident ManagementChange ManagementSLA and KPI ManagementHigh Ethics and TrustworthySCCM (e.g. Endpoint Central)Analytical and Creative problem solvingProcess Optimization and Continuous ImprovementVendor and Stakeholder ManagementCloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)Cybersecurity Awareness and FundamentalsAI and Machine Learning FundamentalsBusiness Acumen and Financial LiteracySales Enablement and Training

Professional experience

IT Technical & Pre-Sales ManagerJul 2024 - Present
Al Majid Digital Solutions | Dubai, UAE

Conducted technical and commercial reviews of proposals prior to client submission. Led and managed technical teams, driving performance, development, and accountability. Maintained clear project documentation including designs, reports, and handover files. Participated in management reviews, presenting KPI updates, risks, and team performance. Managed resource planning, allocation, and workload distribution across projects. Executed vendor management activities including product evaluation, negotiation, and relationship oversight. Implemented process improvements to increase customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Served as escalation point for complex issues during presales and project delivery. Delivered performance, financial, and operational reports to senior management for informed decision making. Supported business development by identifying opportunities and enhancing service offerings.

Service Delivery Team LeaderOct 2020 - Jul 2024
Juma Al Majid Group - IT Division | Dubai, UAE

Lead a team of 10 Computer Engineers and 4 Service Desk Analyst and ensured the delivery of high-quality customer support and service. Hiring, training, and mentoring IT support staff to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective technical support. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction. Excellent understanding of ITIL framework and ability to apply best practices to manage incidents, problems, and changes. Develop and implement service delivery processes, procedures, and best practices, and conduct regular training sessions to ensure that all team members adhere to them. Analyze customer feedback and service performance data, and made recommendations for process improvements to enhance customer satisfaction. Proven experience in managing and configuring ManageEngine Service Desk, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and meeting SLA targets. Monitor and analyze key performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management. Responsible for ITO (LAN, WAN, WLAN, servers, PCs) integration projects for Juma Al Majid Group. Define and implement project plans and schedules, and monitor progress to ensure that project objectives were met.

Computer EngineerNov 2016 - Sep 2020
Juma Al Majid Group - IT Division | Dubai, UAE

Insure communication for any request is performed in proper manner. Installation, Configuration & Upgradation of operating systems and software. Develop relationships and effectively communicate with employees and key business stakeholders. Define/analyze user requirements from a business perspective. Providing technical support and training to end-users. Responding to and resolving help desk tickets and requests to meet defined service level agreements (SLAs). Participated in the development and maintenance of knowledge management systems, creating and updating technical documentation and support materials. Provided technical support to clients via phone, email and Onsite, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Computer EngineeringJan 2011 - Jan 2015
Hashemite University