Available for Global Remote Leadership Roles

Technical Program
Leadership & Strategy

Bridging the gap between complex engineering delivery and strategic business outcomes. I translate economic and business requirements into scalable technical realities.

Executive Summary

I am a Technical Program & Delivery Leader with over a decade of experience driving digital transformation across FinTech, Banking, and Logistics sectors. My background is unique: I possess the hard technical skills of a Senior Developer (Python, MATLAB, Systems Architecture) backed by a Master’s in Engineering Management. This allows me to lead cross-functional teams with authority, ensuring that technical roadmaps align perfectly with business goals. From modernizing inflation monitoring systems at Central Banks to leading ERP implementations across the MENA region, I specialize in governance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence.

Professional Trajectory

Nov 2021 – Present

Lead Systems Developer & Technical Engagement

Bank of Canada

"Driving the modernization of critical economic monitoring platforms using Python, Julia, and MATLAB."

  • Engineered data pipelines enabling Economists to monitor Canada’s inflation rate in real-time.
  • Led sprint planning cycles, managing development velocity, testing protocols, and release governance.
  • Negotiated technical specifications with non-technical stakeholders to define clear requirements.
  • Designed and delivered technical enablement training for internal bank employees and clients.
Mar 2019 – Aug 2021

Project Consultant & Delivery Engineer

Unilog

"Managed global software implementation projects across Canada, South Africa, Dubai, Egypt, and Lebanon."

  • Orchestrated cross-border project delivery, handling sales engineering, finance alignment, and software deployment.
  • Optimized client workflows through rigorous data analysis and system enhancements.
  • Provided high-touch on-site support and user training to ensure adoption in complex enterprise environments.
  • Operated trilingual (English, French, Arabic) to bridge communication gaps in international markets.
July 2017 – Feb 2019

MIS Systems Engineer

Bank El Mawarid

"Oversaw data integrity, compliance reporting, and operational process improvement."

  • Investigated and resolved complex data integrity issues reported by Operations and Compliance.
  • Implemented automated audit programs to meet strict banking regulatory requirements.
  • Generated executive-level dashboards (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) to support strategic decision-making.
Sept 2013 – July 2016

Technical Consultant Engineer

Supply Network Solution (SNS)

"Led ERP and WMS implementations across the GCC region (KSA, UAE, Qatar)."

  • Integrated complex logistics products with third-party applications using custom APIs.
  • Customized Java codebases to meet bespoke client operational needs.
  • Conducted technical training sessions for end-users to ensure successful system handovers.

Core Competencies

Program Leadership

  • Sprint Management
  • Stakeholder Negotiation
  • Technical Enablement
  • Risk Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering

Data & Strategy

  • Economic Data Monitoring
  • MIS Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Intelligence
  • Process Optimization

Technical Stack

  • Python & MATLAB
  • SQL & Database Design
  • Java & C#
  • Linux/Unix Environment
  • Git & Version Control

Tools & Platforms

  • Power BI
  • Jira/Confluence
  • ERP & WMS Systems
  • Visio & Project
  • Azure DevOps

Education

Master of Engineering Management

American University of Beirut

2018

B.E. Computer & Communication Engineering

American University of Beirut

2012

Honors

Mensa Member

Recognized High IQ Society

Technology Instructor

Promaxis IT & C'est Bon Ottawa (Leadership & Public Speaking)

Ready to Scale?

I am currently open to discussing Technical Program Management and Platform Strategy roles.

RichardBekhazi@gmail.com

Based in Ottawa, Canada • Global Remote Ready