Hello, I am Yossef.
Consultant and ERP Project Manager for Odoo ERP system, and an expert trainer for Odoo implementers, consultants, and ERP project managers. Over 13 years of experience in accounting, Odoo project management, professional services, consulting, and training for companies and individuals.
Yossef Elsherif is synonymous with digital transformation and operational excellence. With a career spanning more than a decade, Yossef has successfully established a distinguished position through unparalleled expertise and a visionary approach to Odoo ERP systems.
Areas of Expertise:
- Managing and executing Odoo ERP projects
- Strategic analysis and building digital transformation methodologies
- Training and qualifying teams to use Odoo efficiently
- Project Management Office (PMO) management and designing its functional structures
- Providing tailored consulting to ensure application efficiency and performance sustainability.

100+
Projects
23
Training Courses
160+
Countries
30+
Industries & Sectors
30K+
Trainees
A glimpse into my career
- Founded iValue Solutions in 2017, specializing in digital transformation services through the Odoo ERP system.
- Established the iValue Solutions US branch in 2023.
- Expanded iValue to Saudi Arabia in 2024.
- Delivered and managed more than 100 ERP projects across 35 different business sectors worldwide.
- Provided consulting that changed the work processes of thousands of employees in companies with a business size that exceeds $500M.
- Over 13 years of experience in accounting, finance, and ERP. A CMA and PMP certified, and Odoo certified since v13.
iValue Academy
Yossef founded iValue Academy in 2019 to lead the professional training in the Odoo and ERP field through its eLearning platform.
Odoo Functional various trainings for consultants and implementers.
All versions practice test for the Odoo certification with hundreds of questions.
ERP Project Management training for professionals specialized in different ERP systems.
Expertise Journey
VP of Strategy and Partnerships
Jan 2025 - Present
Leading Almdrasa's strategic expansion.
Building impactful partnerships with corporate, educational, and governmental organizations.
CEO | Odoo Solutions Architect
2017 - Present
Lead the design and delivery of Odoo ERP solutions to meet diverse business needs.
Expert Odoo and Project Management Trainer
Jan 2019 - Present
Design and teach Odoo functional trainings to excel Odoo professionals.
Designed and teaches the "Odoo Functional Workshop" training.
A comprehensive training (Arabic/English) to equip Odoo learners with the skills to perform a best practice Odoo implementation and achieve a successful Odoo Consultation career.
Guide ERP Project Managers to the best practices in managing and delivering their ERP projects.
Designed and teaches the "ERP Project Manager" training.
Equips professionals with the skills to manage ERP projects from start to finish efficiently. Covering advanced project execution techniques, stakeholder management, and essential tools for successful project delivery. Ensuring that participants are well-prepared to manage ERP projects effectively and excel in their professional endeavors.
Instructor
2019 - Present
Senior Product Manager [ERP]
May 2021 - Nov 2022
- Plan and design ERP automation and systems integration, working closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver new products and enhance the current products.
- Delivered an invoice auto-reconcile solution, saving 30 hours of weekly manual work, and reconciling 40k invoices weekly.
- Delivered an HR portal to manage allowances requests and approval for 2000+ employees.
- Delivered audit and analysis reports, aggregating 7000 monthly records, and saving 5 hours of manual work.
- Managing communication with cross-functional teams to deliver products that delivers value and save time.

Project Specialist
Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
- Managed re-structuring projects to develop current solutions and processes, resulting in streamlining the processing of 30k+ weekly records.
- Monitor and report finance department processes.
- ERP product lifecycle planning.
- Implementing and monitoring new changes and solutions.
Project Manager, Senior Application Consultant
Sep 2017 - Sep 2109
- Managed projects that converted clients' needs into easy-to-use software to process their day-to-day activities.
- Manage the delivery of the ERP projects.
- Lead the project team in the implementation activities.
- Lead the Analysis Process with project stakeholders.

Project Manager, Senior Business Consultant
Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
- Manage Odoo ERP projects.
- Manage stakeholders’ engagement
- Lead the analysis process.
- Design the Project Plan and the process flowcharts.
- Set the project's timeline.
- Lead the implementation.
- Participate in pre-sales activities.
- Lead and design demo meetings.
- Kick-off, Plans, Analysis, UAT, Delivery.
CMA Instructor
Oct 2012 - Aug 2107
- Teach CMA credential preparation books (Gleim or Hock).
- Guidance with the best-related materials and books.
- Guide learners through solving MCQ/Essay questions.
eMarketer, Designer, and Photographer
May 2012 - Mar 2106
- Teach CMA credential preparation books (Gleim or Hock).
- Guidance with the best-related materials and books.
- Guide learners through solving MCQ/Essay questions.
General Accountant
Sep 2015 - Apr 2106
- Treasury transactions reconciliation.
- General Ledger settlement review.
- Manage monthly prepaid and accrued expenses.
- Cost analysis for foreign and local purchases.
- Monthly financial statements (P&L/BS) preparation.
- Participate in inventory adjustments.
- AP preparation, processing and follow up.

Accountant
Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
- Invoicing and Billing.
- Processing AR/AP transactions.
- AR/AP Reconciliations.
- Standard Costing calculation.
- Actual costing recording.
- Apply cost variance re-valuations.
General Accountant
Jan 2013 - May 2103
- Daily journal entries.
- Process AR.
- Issuing invoices.
- Participate in monthly reconciliation.
Intern
The Arabic Office for accounting and auditing
Aug 2011 - Oct 2012
Internship on accounting and auditing processes.
Certificates and Qualifications

Certified Management Accountant CMA®
Sep 2012
Institute of Management Accountants | IMA®

Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Dec 2021
Project Management Institute | PMI®

Odoo 18 Functional Certification
Dec 2024
Odoo

Odoo 17 Functional Certification
Jun 2024
Odoo

Odoo 16 Functional Certification
Dec 2022
Odoo

Odoo v15 Functional Certification
Dec 2021
Odoo

Odoo v14 Functional Certification
Dec 2020
Odoo

Odoo v13 Functional Certification
May 2020
Odoo
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Whether you are a company looking for an ERP system or a professional seeking growth,
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