Omar Hachami, Pmp
About Omar Hachami, Pmp
Omar Hachami is a Payment Systems Specialist with over 14 years of experience in the cards and payment industry, focusing on project management and leadership roles. He has a strong background in software solutions architecture and extensive knowledge in EMV and payment applications.
Work at Interac
Omar Hachami has been employed at Interac Association and Acxsys Corporation as a Payment Systems Specialist since 2016. In this role, he focuses on merchant acquiring solutions for ATMs and POS systems. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation and management of payment systems, ensuring compliance with electronic payment standards, and enhancing user experience through effective payment solutions.
Education and Expertise
Omar Hachami holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Engineering from University Hassan II Morocco, completed from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at Concordia University, where he earned a Master's Degree in the same field from 2012 to 2014. His academic background is complemented by over 14 years of experience in the cards and payment industry, with a strong focus on project management and leadership roles.
Background
Omar Hachami has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as a Senior Consultant and Project Director at Société Générale in Morocco from 2004 to 2012. He also served as a Senior Payment Consultant at Desjardins in the Montréal region from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he gained experience as a Graduate Student at Concordia University from 2012 to 2014.
Achievements
Omar Hachami has developed extensive knowledge in EMV and payment applications, including CPA, VSDC, and MCHIP. He possesses strong expertise in end-to-end card payment solutions and has experience with various authorization and switching systems such as VISA BASE I, VISA BASE II, and MasterCard MDS. His proficiency in software solutions architecture, design, development, and quality assurance further enhances his contributions to the payment systems sector.
Skills and Proficiencies
Omar Hachami is proficient in software solutions architecture and development, with a strong emphasis on quality assurance. He has a solid understanding of security and cryptography related to payment systems. Additionally, he is experienced in data mining techniques and their application in payment systems. Fluent in both English and French, he possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating collaboration with cross-functional teams across various organizational levels.