SAMI BELHADJ
Software Delivery Manager
Tunis
Summary
Technical and engineering leader with 22+ years of experience in software development, IT strategy, and team management. Proven ability to deliver enterprise-grade systems, scale high-performing technical teams, and promote innovation. Active contributor to the Tunisian tech ecosystem through education, corporate training, and thought leadership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager / Head of IT Life-Insurance & Post Trade
ODDO BHF
01.2018 - Current
- Lead Tunis-based team supporting life insurance back-office software services.
- Manage post-trade development teams (Securities Lending, Advertising, Repos).
- Drive IT delivery strategy, resource planning, and cross-site collaboration.
- Act as external trainer and academic lecturer on blockchain, Web3, and technical leadership.
Technical Delivery / Software Development Team Manager
New Access SA
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw multiple technical teams across banking software systems.
- Directed architecture decisions, integration, and delivery for core platforms.
- Managed: Front-End Dev Team, QA, DBA, and Reporting Teams.
Technical Teams Manager
FIS
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Supervised technical operations across database, QA, and reporting groups.
- Contributed to the evolution of internal software products and support infrastructure.
Co-founder & Technical Manager
FIS Byrsa Innovation Lab
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Created and managed a lab focused on fostering tech innovation within FIS.
- Designed a strategic innovation model spanning ideation, prototyping, and execution.
- Promoted use of open-source technologies and internal capability development.
Database Administration Team Manager
SunGard (Ambit Private Banking)
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Led DBA team for the Apsys private banking application.
- Managed migrations, modeling, tool development, and performance tuning.
- Provided coaching and L3 database support across international teams.
Oracle DBA / System Engineer / Project Manager
National Center of Informatics (CNI)
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Maintained enterprise infrastructure with 99.99% uptime.
- Administered Linux, AIX, and Windows environments.
- Developed PL/SQL apps and deployed Oracle-based solutions.
Education
Master’s - Organization & Protection of Information Systems (OPSIE)
Université Lumière Lyon 2
01.2006 - 01.2007
Engineer’s Degree - Computer Science
ENSI – National School of Computer Science
01.1999 - 01.2002
Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies - undefined
IPEIT
01.1997 - 01.1999
Skills
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Blockchain
- Smart Contracts
- Web3
- Project & Performance Management
- Innovation & Change Management
- DevOps & CI/CD Practices
- Big Data & Machine Learning
- Conflict Resolution
- Technical Architecture & Quality Assurance
Certification
Oracle Database SQL Expert (1Z0-047)
Academic Training Roles
Technical Trainer & University Lecturer
2016 , Present
Delivers advanced technical instruction across both academic and corporate environments. Courses combine hands-on labs, use-case driven content, and business relevance.
Key Topics Taught:
- Blockchain Architecture & Smart Contracts
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- DevOps (CI/CD, Containers, Automation)
- ERP Odoo (Technical & Functional)
- Techniques de Prévision (Forecasting Techniques)
University Engagements :
- ESPRIT – esprit.tn
- SESAME University – universitesesame.com
- ULT – Université Libre de Tunis – ult-tunisie.com
Corporate Training Engagements:
- SIBTEL: Delivered proprietary Three Waves Blockchain Program:
VAGUE 1: Blockchain Acculturation & Fundamentals
VAGUE 2: Smart Contract Development & Web3 Integration
VAGUE 3: Coaching & Development of Business POCs - CNI (Centre National de l'Informatique): Led hands-on blockchain workshop.
- FIS ByrsaLab: Trained innovation team on blockchain adoption and strategy.
Training Impact :
- Trained over 500 students and 100+ professionals
- Developed custom curricula aligned with emerging industry trends
Public Speaking Community
- Chairman – FIS Tunis Regional Hackathon
- Organizer – ENSI Tunihack (3 editions)
- Frequent speaker: Blockchain, AI, Big Data, ML
- Conducts workshops at universities and institutions
Awards
- FIS CIO STAR Award
- FIS Global Hackathon 2016 – 2nd Place + Honorable Mention
- FIS Tunis Employee of the Year (2015)
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 08/27/79
- Marital Status: Married
Interests
Reading
Swimming
Tennis
Cooking
Family life
Timeline
Senior Manager / Head of IT Life-Insurance & Post Trade
ODDO BHF
01.2018 - Current
Technical Delivery / Software Development Team Manager
New Access SA
05.2017 - 10.2018
Technical Teams Manager
FIS
01.2016 - 04.2017
Co-founder & Technical Manager
FIS Byrsa Innovation Lab
09.2014 - 04.2017
Database Administration Team Manager
SunGard (Ambit Private Banking)
01.2009 - 01.2016
Master’s - Organization & Protection of Information Systems (OPSIE)
Université Lumière Lyon 2
01.2006 - 01.2007
Oracle DBA / System Engineer / Project Manager
National Center of Informatics (CNI)
01.2002 - 01.2009
Engineer’s Degree - Computer Science
ENSI – National School of Computer Science
01.1999 - 01.2002
Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies - undefined
IPEIT
01.1997 - 01.1999
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