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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.


Training Courses 


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.


 Freelancer

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.​
 Freelancer

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

Begin your journey towards digital transformation with Odoo

Whether you are a company looking for an ERP system or a professional seeking growth,

I am ready to assist you, packed with over 15 years of experience in business and accounting, Odoo consulting, implementation, and training.