M Ali Zahid

M. Ali Zahid

Odoo Functional Consultant | ERP Strategist | Transitioning into Technical Development | Odoo v17 Certified

I am a certified Odoo Functional Consultant (Odoo v17) with a proven track record of successfully implementing and optimizing ERP solutions for businesses across diverse sectors. My expertise lies in understanding business requirements, designing scalable ERP workflows, and configuring Odoo modules to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.

With hands-on experience in leading full-cycle Odoo implementations, I specialize in:

Finance & Accounting

Sales & CRM

Inventory & Procurement

HR & Payroll

Point of Sale (POS)

Basic Website & eCommerce

Reporting & Analytics

My functional approach is grounded in business understanding — from requirement gathering and SOP creation to testing, training, and post-live support. Over time, I’ve naturally gravitated toward the technical side of Odoo, and I’m actively expanding my skills in backend customization, reporting, and module development.

Currently Exploring Technically

Odoo Studio Customization

Python & XML for Custom Modules

QWeb Report Development

API Integrations with Third-Party Systems

Deployment via Odoo.sh

PostgreSQL (Basics for Odoo database structure)

Version control using Git & GitHub for collaborative Odoo development

Professional Strengths

Strong cross-functional communication between clients and developers

Ability to translate business goals into system logic

Experience with data migration from legacy ERPs to Odoo

Process-oriented mindset with attention to detail

Skilled in creating documentation, UAT planning, and client training sessions

Tools & Technologies

Odoo v13–v18

Python (Basic–Intermediate)

XML, QWeb

PostgreSQL

Jira, Trello, MS Excel, Slack

GitHub, Odoo.sh

My Objective

To become a full-stack Odoo Consultant, capable of delivering functional and technical excellence — helping businesses unlock the full potential of Odoo from process reengineering to customization and integration.