7GigaCloud

Prior to launching his consulting business, Mr. Al-Okaili was responsible for maintaining quality control for all financial and investment services at one of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East’s largest financial institutions. He has successfully managed IT projects and a large IT testing department, with work encompassing the oversight of numerous staff members and outsourced vendors.

Resulting departmental improvements and enhancements under Mr. Al-Okaili’s leadership notably enriched operations, with senior executive management later implementing the same processes within other departments to boost organizational culture. He played an instrumental role in multiple organizational improvements both departmentally and enterprise-wide. As a result, other leading financial institutions recruited Ahmed to implement the same business enhancements.

During his tenure, Mr. Al-Okaili managed several critical projects and initiatives, ensuring each closed on-time and on-budget. A skilled and motivational leader, he further boosted employee morale, loyalty and enthusiasm. Mr. Al-Okaili is recognized for his technical fortitude, communication skills, demonstrated leadership and exceptional win-win negotiation tactics.

Earlier in his career, Ahmed worked at The Washington Post, a fortune 500 company, where he significantly enhanced reporting processes and played a pivotal role in converting and updating payroll systems. In doing so, he was able to resolve complex IT requirements and ensure uninterrupted business continuity.

Ahmed Al-Okaili holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management with an emphasis on Information and Process Engineering along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The George Washington University. Mr. Al-Okaili is licensed to practice IT and Telecommunication Consultancy services in Saudi Arabia. Professional certifications include ISEB, which sets the standard for the international software testing industry, and IT Service Management (ITIL), which promotes a cohesive set of IT service management best practices drawn from both the public and private sectors. He is also a Certified e-Commerce Consultant. Committed to lifelong education, Ahmed has also successfully completed numerous advanced courses in IT, finance, management, communications and human relations.

Ahmed Al-Okaili is dependable, innovative and up-to-date on the latest industry trends. He is an out-of-the-box thinker praised for his warm and upbeat attitude. In his free time, Ahmed enjoys sports, travel and socializing.

IT CONSULTING SERVICES

7GigaCloud provides comprehensive IT consulting services that are focused on quality control and testing to meet stringent technical and business specifications. This includes advice and recommendations on ways organizations can use information technology to improve operations and performance, as well as system implementation and ongoing administration.

As part of our general IT consulting services, managed testing support may be administered by our diverse team of specialized business partners. We help customers concentrate on their core business competencies while optimizing quality assurance, ensuring continuous process improvements, expediting time-to-market and minimizing the associated cost in technology, resources and personnel. Working with 7GigaCloud, organizations realize best practice test process standardization along with improved procedural and process transparency.

7GigaCloud is a full-service partner supporting organizations with a complete range of individualized testing options. Acquire trained and experienced specialists or teams to take your technology through the entire lifecycle. Managed testing services are available on-site.

We specialize in:

• Test process consulting
• Quality assurance and best practice testing processes
• Automation development
• System integration testing
• Performance, load and stress testing
• Security testing
• User acceptance testing

STAFFING SOLUTIONS

7GigaCloud provides the intelligence and industry insight businesses need to easily onboard exceptional IT talent – from program and technical account managers to software developers and design engineers. Gain personalized attention to ensure optimal candidate relevancy within your organization.

7GigaCloud will manage the entire recruiting process for you from start to finish, asking the right questions to fully understand your business, your vision and your short- and long-term growth objectives. Our goal is to match not only a prospective candidate’s experience and qualifications but also his or her synergy with your organization’s core values and beliefs.

Our Staffing Solutions provide a range of hiring options, from one-time project contracting to permanent placement and assistance during contingent staffing situations. Gain the strongest return on your investment by leveraging our in-depth expertise for candidate screening and pre-qualification. 7GigaCloud shortlists individuals who meet all expected standards, presenting only the best options for your review. We can also manage benefits and payroll administration for temporary-to-permanent hires.

We offer:

• Flexible staffing solutions (short-term, permanent, staff augmentation)
• Exceptional IT industry knowledge and insight
• An expansive global candidate network
• A proven track record for serving a full range of business sectors
• Solutions for small, mid-sized and enterprise organizations

7GigaCloud delivers the workforce solutions you need to obtain hard-to-find technical skills, supplement in-house skill gaps, support short-term personnel demands, and virtually eliminate the time, cost, risk and uncertainty involved in direct hiring. Recruit qualified staff members quickly while mitigating business interruptions and optimizing productivity within your organization.