Tawfik Daim, Pmp
About Tawfik Daim, Pmp
Tawfik Daim is the Assistant Vice President of Implementation Services for MENA at Volante Technologies, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in project management across various technology companies, including IBM, Microsoft, and Cisco Systems, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Ain Shams University.
Work at Volante Technologies
Tawfik Daim serves as the Assistant Vice President of Implementation Services for the MENA region at Volante Technologies. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing implementation strategies and ensuring successful project delivery within the region.
Previous Experience at IBM
Tawfik Daim has extensive experience at IBM, where he worked in various roles over several years. He served as a Program Manager from 2014 to 2018 in Dubai, and prior to that, he was a Telco Leader from 2011 to 2014 in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Managing Consultant from 2009 to 2011 and worked as a Project Manager from 1999 to 2008. His tenure at IBM included significant contributions to the Global Telecom, Media & Entertainment Center of Competence.
Experience at Microsoft and Cisco Systems
Tawfik Daim worked at Microsoft as a Principal Project Manager from 2018 to 2022 in the United Arab Emirates. His earlier experience includes a role as a Project Manager at Cisco Systems for nine months in 2008 to 2009. These positions contributed to his expertise in project management and technology solutions.
Education and Professional Certification
Tawfik Daim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Ain Shams University, where he studied from 1989 to 1995. He has also been certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute since 2008, reflecting his commitment to professional development in project management.
Industry Expertise and Knowledge
Tawfik Daim possesses a strong understanding of how cultural differences can impact technology projects, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. He has deep knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, telecommunications solutions, cloud computing, and web/mobile app development, including backend integration to databases and systems.