Sarjun Gharib
Accomplished Agile Management Consultant with a robust background in enhancing the operational efficiency of federal government departments, agencies, and crown corporations.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics & Computer Science from Carleton University and specializes in Digital Transformation Solutions. His expertise spans Business Analysis, Digital Strategy, Digital Product Development & Management, and Design Thinking.
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Sarjun Gharib is an accomplished Agile Management Consultant with a robust background in enhancing the operational efficiency of federal government departments, agencies, and crown corporations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics & Computer Science from Carleton University and specializes in Digital Transformation Solutions. His expertise spans Business Analysis, Digital Strategy, Digital Product Development & Management, and Design Thinking.
Sarjun has a proven track record of providing expert consultation on lifecycle costing, process improvement, and strategic planning, resulting in successfully recommended solutions and implementations. Notably, during his time at Shared Services Canada (SSC), he established a Project Management Office for the Financial Management Evolution Program and developed a Design Thinking Standard Process & Operating Guide/Playbook. This initiative aimed to align project requirements with user needs effectively.
His strategic insights led to the piloting of significant projects like Microsoft Office 365 and initiatives under the Government of Canada enhancing digital product management capabilities at SSC. Sarjun also established and monitored strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and incorporate user feedback, driving substantial improvements in strategic decision-making. His work underscores a commitment to leveraging digital tools and technologies to foster a culture of agility and innovation in government operations.
GC Projects matrix list:
1. Digital Transformation Solutions: As Founder & Principal Consultant at Knowledge Based Consulting Inc., Sarjun spearheaded initiatives to implement advanced digital solutions.
2. Digital Workplace Taskforce: At Employment and Social Development Canada, he served as Senior Project Manager & Agile Coach from February 2022 to March 2023, leading efforts to enhance digital work environments.
3 • Financial Management Evolution Project: Managed by Sarjun at Shared Services Canada from April 2021 to December 2021, this project focused on improving financial management frameworks.
4 • IBM Curam Capabilities Executive Briefing: Between September 2020 and November 2020, Sarjun worked at Employment and Social Development Canada to brief executive teams on IBM Curam capabilities.
5 • Design Thinking Playbook: Developed a playbook at Shared Services Canada from April 2019 to February 2020, promoting innovative product management practices.
6 • First Nations Infrastructure Projects: At FMC Professionals Inc. from June 2018 to March 2019, he consulted on multiple infrastructure and funding projects to support First Nations communities.
7 • Emergency Management Award: As a Policy Analyst at Public Safety Canada from November 2017 to May 2018, Sarjun worked on the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award.
8 • Electoral Services Projects: At Elections Canada from May 2017 to October 2017, he analyzed and improved electoral services for remote indigenous communities.
9 • Economic Forecasting: Contributed to demand forecasting at the Canadian Dairy Commission from September 2016 to May 2017.
10 • Pay Modernization: At Shared Services Canada from June 2016 to September 2016, he was involved in modernizing payroll systems.
11 • SharePoint and Trade Settlement Projects: At MD Financial Management from November 2014 to February 2016, he focused on SharePoint initiatives and post-settlement options.
12 • Settlement and Data Quality Projects: Managed projects at Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners from September 2013 to June 2014 to enhance settlement processes and data quality.
13 • Consumer Price Index Projects: At Statistics Canada from June 2010 to February 2012, Sarjun contributed to the computation and methodology of the Consumer Price Index.
14 • Operations at Y&G: Ongoing since June 2008, he has been the Director of Operations at Y&G Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Inc., driving business evolution.
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Success Stories
See how businesses like yours have transformed with my guidance.
Marwan Younes
CEO at Delta Accounting
I had an amazing experience working with Knowledge Based Consulting who surpassed all my expectations. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and design skills were outstanding. They created a visually appealing and user-friendly website that perfectly captured my vision. They were responsive, communicative, and went the extra mile to ensure every detail was perfect. I highly recommend this developer for their exceptional work. Five stars!
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Samir Olleik
Business owner at Olleik food
Our CDAP Digital Advisor was Sarjun. I'm pleased to recommend him. Thanks to Sarjun's expertise and efficiency, our business's digital transformation progressed smoothly. He helped us identify the proper technology by creating a comprehensive plan based on our needs and business goals. Sarjun's Digital Maturity Assessment helped us make informed, strategic decisions by providing helpful information and showing us where we could grow. He also demonstrated a solid understanding of our vision, mission, and core values in his business story. I highly recommend Sarjun because of his great advising skills in the area of digital use, his strategic mind, and his commitment to driving transformational change.
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Mohamed Alwani
Renfrew Shawarma Restaurant
Just wanted to drop a quick message to say thanks for being an awesome business advisor. Your professionalism and friendly vibe made the whole experience really smooth. With your help, I got that business loan sorted out, and I appreciate how responsive your team was. Will definitely be spreading the word about your work to others who could use some top-notch business advice!
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Iskandar Alex Nasrallah
Accountant at Lekadir LLP | Treasurer | Advisory Board Member
Was able to obtain my CDAP loan within a few weeks. He was professional and detailed with his report. My business has increased since implementing the plan he made me. HIGHLY recommend his services on digital advisory and web design.
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Tarig Abdellatief
Government Grants & Contracts Consultant and Lobbyist
I can confidently say that Sarjun is one of the most competent and knowledgeable digital transformation experts I have met to date. Sarjun has provided our organization with crucial insights when rolling out our CDAP services and digital project consulting services. Not to mention his 100% success track record when it comes to financing our clients with respect to their digital projects. Highly recommend working with Sarjun and his company.
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charbel Bouroufail
CEO at CFT Recycling
Great guy, great service promised and delivered. Highly recommeneded
Delta Accounting Group
Accounting
Exceptionally professional and ethical. Looked forward to each and every meeting I had with Sarjun, learned so much about my own business. Gained a-lot of knowledge about the impacts of digitalization. Would definitely recommend!
Alina Krekhovets
HR tech consultant
Sarjun is a very impressive leader and communicator. He is always keen on new trends technologies and tools and is full of new ways and ideas on how to help his clients and employees. Sarjun is easy to work with, very professional, organized, and open-minded as a person. He is a genuine fan of Agile, Digital transformations, and Tech, which gives him a great competitive advantage in servicing his clients. I'd strongly recommend him to any clients and especially employees.
Elie Nesrallah
Sales Representative at Re/Max Core Realty Inc
Sarjun Gharib and his wonderful team at Knowledge Based Consulting helped me build and maintain my full digital presence. This included creating my own brand identity & guidelines and a fully customized website with SEO optimization. Working with Sarjun and his team added value because they analyzed and properly planned my product with several different types of expertise from their design table. They used methods to do needs analysis assessments and made products based on the needs they found that fit the current market. Working with a digital transformation consulting team helped me build an online business that runs like a well-oiled machine and will my business make its transition to digital. I'm thrilled to keep working with KBC to improve my digital footprint and make my current systems easier for communication between my clients and my team. Would highly recommend KBC if you and your company want to transition to digital.
Mikael França
Webflow Expert | UX Designer @ Tangível
Sarjun is an inspiring leader and an excellent communicator. He has a drive to achieve excellent results and an excellent ability to guide a team to overcome difficulties.He is a great professional and a great friend to his teammates.His skills with digital transformation, agile methodologies, and following technological trends make him stand out as a professional out of the curve.
Keshav Sharma
Digital Analytics & Marketing Optimization at Plogg Solutions
I worked with Sarjun, and was blown away by their digital transformation and technology solutions knowledge. This leader inspires change and innovation in every initiative. Their dedication to the Canada Digital Adoption Program has yielded many successes, proving their awareness of the Canadian market's demands and challenges. Sarjun also brings a lot of knowledge and experience to worldwide clients, producing top-notch solutions. This person excels in creative problem-solving and project management. I highly suggest Sarjun for driving digital transformation and using technology for company success. They are an asset to any team due to their infectious enthusiasm for technology and excellence.
Paul Dion
Realtor in Ottawa
Sarjun and his team helped me transform my business and helped me go digital! I learned about technology by working with the experts in his team. I highly recommended KBC to solve any business digital problems you may come across! A+++++++
Parisa Mazarei
Senior Account Executive at Gemtech
I've had the pleasure of working with Sarjun both personally and professionally on two different occasions. Throughout our conversations, I was impressed by how kind and patient he was. Sarjun's knowledge of digital technology was very helpful to me and helped me improve the digital capabilities of my business. I wholeheartedly recommend Sarjun to anyone seeking to enhance their business, and I continue to rely on his services to this day.
summary of supporting experience
Digital Transformation Solutions:
As Founder & Principal Consultant at Knowledge Based Consulting, Sarjun spearheaded initiatives to employ advanced digital solutions.
Digital Workplace Taskforce:
At Employment and Social Development Canada, Sarjun served as Senior Project Manager & Agile Coach, leading efforts to enhance digital workplace environments & capabilities.
Financial Management Evolution Project:
Consulted by Sarjun at Shared Services Canada, this project focused on the deployment of enterprise ready cloud solutions to improve financial management processes.
IBM Curam Capabilities Strategic SupporT:
Sarjun supported senior leadership at Employment and Social Development Canada with the implementation and testing of IBM Curam capabilities and briefed executive teams on its functionalities.
Design Thinking Playbook:
Developed a Design Thinking Process & Playbook at Shared Services Canada, exploring & promoting innovative product management practices.
First Nations
Projects:
Sarjun consulted on multiple infrastructure and funding projects to support First Nations communities.
Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award:
As a Policy Analyst at Public Safety Canada, Sarjun implemented and managed the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA).
Electoral Services Projects:
At Elections Canada, he analyzed and improved electoral services and access for remote indigenous communities.
Economic Forecasting:
Contributed to demand evolution forecasting at the Canadian Dairy Commission, supporting the supply management industry.
Pay Modernization:
At Shared Services Canada, Sarjun collaborated with the Phoenix team and architected case management techniques through technical service expertise and guidance to enhance case management & improve service delivery.
SharePoint and Trade Settlement Projects:
At MD Financial Management, Sarjun focused on SharePoint initiatives and post-settlement options.
Settlement and Data Quality Projects:
Supported Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners to digitize and reconcile trade confirmations to enhance settlement processes and data quality.
Consumer Price Index Projects:
At Statistics Canada, Sarjun supported and contributed to the computation and methodology of the Consumer Price Index.
Operations at Y&G:
Ongoing since June 2008, he has been the Director of Operations at Y&G Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Inc, driving business evolution.
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