I'm a Solutions Architect and ERP Specialist based in Denver, CO, with 15+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise systems that drive manufacturing and business operations worldwide. My mission is to bridge the gap between complex business processes and effective technology, always prioritizing people and sustainable growth over vendor dependency.

• 🌱 Sustainable Technology: Building systems that adapt and scale with your business.
• 👥 Employee Empowerment: Transferring knowledge to make your team self-sufficient.
• 📚 Knowledge Sharing: Advancing our collective capabilities through open-source education.
• 🌍 Balanced Innovation: Integrating environmental and social impact as measurable business drivers.

Primary:     Python, Bash, Ruby, JavaScript, SQL
Secondary:   PowerShell, C#, Visual Basic, PHP
Specialized: Progress 4GL, LaTeX, MDX, DAX
Web:         HTML5, CSS3, XML, JSON

Leading enterprise architecture for polymers and automotive manufacturing across North America, focusing on ERP governance, technical oversight, and strategic roadmap development.

Providing comprehensive IT/Finance consulting with a mission-driven focus on employee empowerment and sustainable technology.

Key Achievements:

• ✅ Enterprise Systems: Led 4 major enterprise projects, including QAD EE upgrades, multi-system integrations (banking, supplier portals), and OneStream/HFM implementations for financial consolidation.
• ✅ Accounting Modernization: Re-engineered accounting systems through QAD entity segmentation and QuickBooks configurations for streamlined financial operations.
• ✅ Custom Software Development: Built 3 custom applications, including inventory tracking systems and a home inspection platform, using Ruby on Rails and JavaScript.
• ✅ Cloud & Data Governance: Designed robust data governance frameworks and system architecture for RPM Telco and other financial systems, managing multi-cloud environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• ✅ BI & Analytics: Developed high-impact PowerBI dashboards, financial models, and operational reports to drive data-driven decision-making.
• ✅ Skills Transfer Programs: Successfully executed knowledge transfer programs, creating comprehensive documentation and training that empowered client teams to manage their systems independently.

Led global accounting systems strategy for a multi-billion dollar agriculture and infrastructure manufacturer.

• ✅ Compliance & Localization: Designed and implemented a Mexico localization compliance solution with deep IFS integration.
• ✅ System Centralization: Drove 3 major centralization projects for BlackLine Cash App, SAP Concur, and BlackLine GL, standardizing processes across the enterprise.
• ✅ Data Integration: Architected 4 critical ERP interfaces for a supplier portal, invoice automation, account reconciliation, and a OneStream direct connect, improving data flow and efficiency.
• ✅ Analytics & Reporting: Built enterprise-grade data analytics solutions, including Revenue Recognition, GL, and AR InfoMarts, and developed a centralized Chart of Accounts (COA) reporting structure.

• AsteelFlash - Global Business Analyst, Finance (2018-2020): Managed 20+ ERP implementations (QAD, SAP, SyteLine) across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Wolters Kluwer - Senior Business Consultant, Tagetik EPM (2017-2018): Implemented multiple EPM solutions (Tagetik, HFM, OneStream).
• QAD Inc. - Finance IT Business Consultant (2014-2017): Specialized in EAM, FAM, and lease management systems.
• Infor Global Solutions - Applications Consultant (2012-2014): Focused on Baan IV and Infor LN ERP solutions.
• Navistar International - ERP/Baan Specialist & Financial Analyst (2009-2012): Started my career in ERP and financial analysis in a large-scale manufacturing environment.

My consulting practice is built on a foundation of empowering your team and delivering sustainable, long-term value.

Transform business operations through manufacturing-focused ERP implementations and strategic technology planning.

• 🏗️ ERP Implementation & Optimization: QAD, Infor, Oracle, SAP systems for global manufacturing
• 🔄 Legacy System Modernization: Upgrade pathways and cloud migration strategies
• 🔗 System Integration: Banking interfaces, supplier portals, multi-system connectivity
• 📊 Business Process Optimization: Workflow automation, shop floor integration, lean manufacturing

Streamline financial operations with enterprise-grade accounting technology and compliance solutions.

• 💰 Financial Systems Design: OneStream, BlackLine, Hyperion implementations
• 🤖 Process Automation: AP/AR automation, bank reconciliations, financial close acceleration
• 📈 Enterprise Performance Management: Consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting
• ✅ Compliance Solutions: SOX controls, GAAP/IFRS compliance, regulatory reporting

Build modern applications and cloud infrastructure that scale with your business.

• ☁️ Cloud Architecture: AWS, Azure, GCP design and management with CI/CD pipelines
• 🖥️ Custom Application Development: Django, Ruby on Rails, Angular web applications
• 🤖 AI Integration: Intelligent automation, AI agent platforms, prompt engineering
• 📊 Data Engineering: BI dashboards (PowerBI), data warehouses, analytics platforms

Future-proof your technology investments while building internal capabilities.

• 🎓 Skills Development Programs: Technical training, certification guidance, knowledge transfer
• 🏢 Center of Excellence: Innovation labs, best practice documentation, internal capabilities
• 🛡️ Technology Risk Management: Vendor independence strategies, cybersecurity frameworks
• 📋 Strategic Advisory: Technology roadmaps, investment planning, emerging tech evaluation

I'm passionate about exploring innovative solutions that balance technology advancement with human values.

• 🌱 Sustainable ERP Design: How can we quantify environmental impact alongside profit in ERP systems?
• 👥 Empowerment Through Technology: Developing programs that build internal capabilities, not vendor dependencies.
• 🤖 AI-Augmented Intelligence: Using AI to enhance human decision-making, not replace it.
• 🔗 Future-Proof Architecture: Designing modular, API-first systems that evolve with business needs.
• 📊 Data-Driven Social Impact: Using BI to measure and optimize financial, community, and environmental performance.

• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amrabdel
• 🌐 Website: bashconsultants.com
• 📧 Email: amr.abdel@gmail.com
• 📄 CV: Download PDF
• 🐙 GitHub: @bamr87

I believe in continuous learning and sharing knowledge. I document my journey through three interconnected platforms:

• 🎯 it-journey.dev: In-depth tutorials on enterprise systems, DevOps, and cloud architecture.
• 🎨 zer0-mistakes.com: A showcase of software architecture patterns, UI/UX design, and system design methodologies.
• 🚀 barodybroject.com: A playground for full-stack applications, experimental projects, and integration showcases.

These public repositories reflect the same focus areas: documentation, enablement, automation, full-stack development, and practical AI workflows.

• it-journey: From-zero-to-hero docs, tools, scripts, and information to support an IT learning journey. Live at it-journey.dev.
• zer0-mistakes: GitHub Pages compatible Jekyll theme using Bootstrap 5. Live at zer0-mistakes.com.
• README: Documentation aggregation system for organizing technical documentation across repositories.

• barodybroject: Full-stack responsive web application with OpenAI integrations and CMS functionality. Live at barodybroject.com.
• aieo: AI Engine Optimization tooling for optimizing content for AI engine citations.
• lawmode: Always-on AI lawyer concept for developers.
• cv-builder-pro: AI-powered CV/resume builder with modern TypeScript and React tooling.

• scripts: Development and automation utilities for project setup, GitHub workflows, and local tooling.
• vs-sonic-pi: VS Code extension for writing and performing Sonic Pi music from the editor.
• bashcrawl: Terminal game and command-line learning project.
• wtd: Recursive TODO engine experiment for AI-orchestrated task decomposition.
• frontmatter-cms-mvp: Minimal CMS for Markdown files with YAML frontmatter in VS Code.

This repository is organized as a monorepo using Git submodules, containing multiple independent projects:

bamr87/
├── .github/    # Reusable GitHub toolkit, workflows, templates, and AI guidance
├── cv/          # AI-powered CV/Resume Builder
├── README/      # Documentation Aggregation Hub
├── scripts/     # Development & Automation Utilities
└── docs/        # Monorepo Documentation

AI-powered CV/resume builder with LaTeX templates and multiple export formats.

• Tech Stack: React, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS
• Features: LaTeX/Markdown/PDF export, AI parsing, Firebase auth
• Live Demo: Coming soon
• 📖 Documentation

Automated documentation aggregation system that collects and organizes technical documentation from multiple repositories.

• Tech Stack: Python, MkDocs, Wiki.js
• Features: AI-powered categorization, multi-format support, search
• Live Site: bamr87.github.io/bamr87
• 📖 Documentation

Collection of powerful CLI utilities for project initialization, GitHub operations, and development workflows.

• Tech Stack: Bash, Python, Shell
• Tools: project-init, forkme, git-init, rename-directory
• Features: Interactive wizards, Docker integration, GitHub CLI
• 📖 Documentation

Clone with all submodules:

git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/bamr87/bamr87.git
cd bamr87
./tools/setup-dev.sh

Or explore individual projects:

# CV Builder
cd cv && npm install && npm run dev

# Documentation Site
mkdocs serve

# Scripts (standalone utilities)
./scripts/project-init.sh --help

• MONOREPO.md: Repository organization and submodule management
• DEVELOPMENT.md: Development environment setup
• ARCHITECTURE.md: System design and architecture decisions
• CONTRIBUTING.md: Contribution guidelines

Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance Northern Illinois University Focus: Corporate Finance

mindmap
  root((Amr Abdel-Motaleb))
    Enterprise Architecture
      ERP Systems
        QAD ERP Suite
        Infor Cloud
        SAP Systems
      Financial Systems
        OneStream
        Oracle HFM
        Tagetik EPM
      System Integration
        RESTful APIs
        SOAP Services
        Data Warehousing
    
    Full-Stack Development
      Backend
        Python Django
        Ruby on Rails
        Node.js
      Frontend
        Angular
        React
        Jekyll
      DevOps
        Docker
        CI/CD Pipelines
        Cloud Orchestration
    
    Cloud Architecture
      AWS Services
      Azure Platform
      Google Cloud
      Multi-Cloud Strategy
    
    AI & Innovation
      AI Agent Platforms
      Prompt Engineering
      Intelligent Automation
      ML Integration
    
    Industry Expertise
      Manufacturing
        Automotive
        Electronics
        Agriculture
      Finance
        Financial Consolidation
        EPM Systems
        Accounting Systems
      FinTech
        Payment Integration
        Banking APIs
        eCommerce

# Clone with submodules
git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/bamr87/bamr87.git
cd bamr87

# Bootstrap local environment
./tools/setup-dev.sh