Mohamed Amna

Principal-level IBM Maximo consultant with 22+ years of overall IT/EAM consulting experience and 17+ years dedicated exclusively to IBM Maximo (v5.2 through Maximo Application Suite 9), including deep, career-long domain expertise in Oil & Gas asset and maintenance management gained through a multi-year full-lifecycle. Proven track record leading multiple end-to-end Maximo implementations – spanning Work Management, Preventive Maintenance, Contracts, Purchasing, Inventory, and Safety – for national oil & gas, government, and utilities clients. Skilled at bridging operational and business requirements with Maximo capabilities, driving value realization through improved asset reliability, maintenance strategy, and cost efficiency.

Strong stakeholder and client relationship management, with a consistent record of leading cross-functional and client-facing teams, mentoring consultants, and being trusted as the senior technical authority on client engagements.

Principal Consultant – IBM Maximo (Oil & Gas) - Kuwait Drilling Company (KDC) - Kuwait

(2024-01)

• Acting as the senior client-facing technical authority, leading design workshops with operations and drilling stakeholders to bridge business/operational requirements with Maximo Work Management capabilities.
• Leading design and delivery of EAM solutions covering Work Order Management, Asset Tracking, and Inventory Optimization, driving measurable gains in operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Leading the upgrade programme from Maximo 7.6.1 to Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 9.
• Leading integration of Maximo with Oracle EBS and HR systems, and with Microsoft Power BI for executive-level, data-driven reporting.
• Owning project governance – timelines, resources, budget, and risk – and providing regular status reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drove UAT and training programmes that lifted user proficiency by 33%, ensuring smooth post-deployment adoption.
• Led development of custom applications that automated workflows, cutting processing times by 35%.

Senior Consultant – IBM Maximo (Oil & Gas) - Petrochemical Industries Co (PIC) - Kuwait

(2019-06 - 2023-12)

• Led full lifecycle Maximo EAM implementation across all modules for a national petrochemical/oil & gas operator – the core of the candidate’s Oil & Gas asset management domain expertise.
• Led design workshops to translate business and operational requirements into Maximo Work Management capabilities, including Work Order Management, Preventive Maintenance, Contracts, and Purchasing.
• Led integration of Maximo with Oracle Finance, JAAGER (tendering), and OpenText (document management); managed custom applications for Work Permits, Action Tracking, and Safety Talk.
• Directed the Maximo 7.5 to 7.6 upgrade programme, and enhanced executive reporting through Microsoft Power BI integration.
• Delivered Super User and End-User training and owned ongoing system testing, issue resolution, and support.
• Integrated Maximo with the JAAGER tendering system, improving efficiency and cross-department data accuracy.
• Delivered UAT and training programmes that raised user proficiency by 30%.
• Led custom application development that reduced workflow processing times by 25%.

Senior Techno-Functional Consultant – IBM Maximo - Prozone Middle East General Trading - Kuwait

(2014-03 - 2019-05)

• Delivered Maximo EAM implementations across utilities, manufacturing, and facilities management clients, customizing configurations to specific asset and maintenance management needs.
• Designed and optimized Work Management workflows, applications, and reports to streamline maintenance and operational processes.
• Managed client and stakeholder engagement directly – requirements gathering, timelines, and expectation management – building high levels of client trust.
• Increased asset utilization by 40% through Maximo implementation and process optimization.
• Reduced system downtime through proactive troubleshooting and stability enhancements.
• Grew repeat business and referrals by 30% through consistent delivery quality.

Techno-Functional Consultant – IBM Maximo - Arabian Construction Company (ACC) - Kuwait

(2008-11 - 2014-03)

• Translated business requirements into technical specifications for Maximo implementation and configuration; led migration from legacy systems with minimal operational disruption.
• Led testing and validation to ensure robust, scalable Maximo solutions aligned to client needs.
• Increased operational efficiency by 30% through strategic Maximo implementation.
• Training programmes delivered a 50% increase in system usage across client teams.

System Engineer - KCCEC Engineering & Contracting Co. - Kuwait

(2004-05 - 2007-10)

• Managed and maintained LAN/WAN network services to ensure optimal system performance, security, and availability across the organization.
• Led network infrastructure upgrades, implementing cutting-edge technologies that improved network reliability and system performance.
• Oversaw server maintenance, ensuring uptime and addressing any technical issues promptly to minimize downtime and service interruptions.
• Conducted regular system audits, identifying performance gaps and implementing corrective measures to maintain system integrity and data security.
• Enhanced network performance by 15%, reducing vulnerabilities and improving system uptime through proactive upgrades and comprehensive security measures.
• Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance schedule that resulted in a reduction in hardware failures and system downtime.
• Successfully integrated new technologies into the data center environment, increasing system efficiency and supporting future scalability

Higher Studies Diploma - Finance and Auditing - Tanta University (2003)

Bachelor of Commerce - Mansoura University (2001)