Archiving Project for KDIPA Using IBM Datacap
Mar 2018 - Aug 2020
Associated with Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority
Role: Project Manager
Project Overview:
I led KDIPA's transformative Paperless Archiving Project, combining OCR and IBM Datacap. This aimed to streamline document management, enhancing efficiency and compliance. We indexed & archived extensive documents, incl. memos, Offset Program records since 1994 - 100K+ files.
* Key Accomplishments:
- Directed OCR-powered Paperless Archiving, seamlessly integrated with IBM Datacap.
- Collaborated to define fields, customize workflows for memos, investor docs, more.
- Managed varied customizations per department, accommodating HR, legal, investor files.
- Orchestrated OCR & Datacap integration, automating text extraction for efficient indexing.
- Enabled search by memo number, date, user, topic, more.
- Conducted comprehensive user training to ensure smooth adoption.
* Challenges Overcome:
- Managed OCR integration for accurate text extraction in archiving numerous docs.
- Tailored solution for diverse departmental needs, accommodating unique classifications.
- Ensured secure ECM & Active Directory integration, maintaining access control.
* Results and Impact:
- Revolutionized KDIPA's doc management, replacing manual processes with efficient OCR-powered digital archiving.
- Enhanced document accessibility, informed decisions, and swift data retrieval.
- Streamlined communication via accessible memos, records.
- Empowered staff with advanced search, boosting operational efficiency.
- Aligned with KDIPA's sustainability & digital transformation goals through paperless initiative.
This project highlights my expertise in archiving, integrating OCR and IBM Datacap to transform document management. Customizations for each dept., OCR-Datacap synergy, and comprehensive user training showcase my ability to tailor solutions. The Paperless Archiving Project exemplifies impactful information management change within KDIPA.