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Mohamad Fawaz

Mohamad Fawaz

Senoir Solution Architect
Paris

Summary

Experienced security systems solution architect with 15 years’ experience in design and deployment of a large complex solution for cities and critical infrastructures et recently Paris 2024 Olympics Games.

Demonstrated mastery in working on international large-scale project with the ability to understand client needs, deliver proved solution, and meet project milestones. Strong technical and management skills to design & validate the solution, manage and implement system interfaces with stakeholders, and follow up customer technical needs. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Security Solution Architect Paris2024 OlympicGames

Thales Group
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Lead the technical solution build for the 40 olympics sites.
  • Worked with COJOP (Olympics and Paralympics Games organization Committee) to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
  • Led evaluation and selection of technology stacks, ensuring best fit for project requirements and goals.
  • Improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architectures.
  • Lead cyber security risk assessment and SOC implementation
  • Supervise the solution deployment in one month and thousands CCTV Cameras in 2 weeks on sites.
  • Delivered tailored training and e-training programs for the 900 end users in a very short time.
  • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability and SLA during Games times

Project Design Authority

THALES
1 2018 - 1 2022
  • Contributed to winning major contracts by presenting compelling technical proposals during client meetings.
  • Ensured seamless communication between cross-functional teams, facilitating information sharing for successful project execution.
  • Delivered high-quality designs within tight deadlines, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Lead, build and approve solution design and integration architecture for bids
  • Assess the solution architecture and technical choices in order to ensure customer requirements and target costs
  • Benchmark and approve solution component from various suppliers
  • Write Technical solution specification and interface documents
  • Collaborate with product and engineering team members to define and develop new product concepts
  • Improved overall project management by creating detailed schedules and setting realistic milestones for design completion.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
  • Collaborated effectively with clients to gather requirements, address concerns, and provide prompt resolutions to issues that arose during projects'' lifecycle.

Solution Leader

THALES
1 2013 - 1 2016
  • Coordinate Technical team to build and deliver the video solution
  • Design the CCTV & video wall solution
  • Write the video solution and video wall specification
  • Benchmark and approve solution component from various suppliers
  • Lead technical and progress meeting with customer
  • Conduct technical workshop with the stockholders and customer representative during the design phase.
  • Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.

Solution architect & Project Design Authority

THALES
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Lead technical interface with the customer as regards Solution architecture, design and performance
  • Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
  • Improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architectures for enterprise clients.
  • Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
  • Worked closely with product teams to define and prioritize partner feature requests
  • Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation.
  • Leveraged cloud technologies to optimize costs, improve scalability, and facilitate seamless integration across platforms.
  • Mitigated risks associated with solution implementations by conducting thorough assessments of potential vulnerabilities prior to deployment.

Video Software Engineer

THALES
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Design and Develop of the Camera Control PTZ module of the video system
  • Write the specification, design and documentation
  • Conduct the feasibility studies of system’s new features
  • Conduct the performance studies and analysis
  • Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
  • Support and assist the deployment teams for the installation of the system
  • Maintain the solution in operation during the first two years.


Education

Telecommunication Engineer -

National Telecom Engineering school of BORDEAUX – France (ENSEIRB)
01.2006 - 05.2009

Master image & signal process - undefined

Science & Technology Bordeaux university - France
01.2008 - 05.2009

Preparatory classes for "Grandes Écoles” - undefined

Bellevue high school – Toulouse - France
01.2004 - 05.2006

Skills

Security systems

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

  • Deployed and run complex system in 1 month for Olympics Games.
  • Lead technical team for critical problem solving during operations
  • Collaborated with team of more than hundred in the development of Olympic Games solution.
  • Help other disciplines in the project during difficulties period to reach critical milestones.
  • Supervised technical team of 25 staff members.

Interests

Poker

Theater

Basketball

Ski

Timeline

Security Solution Architect Paris2024 OlympicGames

Thales Group
01.2022 - 09.2024

Solution architect & Project Design Authority

THALES
01.2016 - 01.2018

Video Software Engineer

THALES
01.2009 - 01.2013

Master image & signal process - undefined

Science & Technology Bordeaux university - France
01.2008 - 05.2009

Telecommunication Engineer -

National Telecom Engineering school of BORDEAUX – France (ENSEIRB)
01.2006 - 05.2009

Preparatory classes for "Grandes Écoles” - undefined

Bellevue high school – Toulouse - France
01.2004 - 05.2006

Project Design Authority

THALES
1 2018 - 1 2022

Solution Leader

THALES
1 2013 - 1 2016
Mohamad FawazSenoir Solution Architect