Experienced IT consultant for ERP, POS, software & digital transformation
I'm Manoj Varghese. I help Saudi and GCC businesses choose, implement and connect ERP, POS and business software so that the system works the way the business does.
- 20+ years in software projects
- 5 countries: KSA, UAE, Qatar, Oman, India
- 7 industries from F&B to construction
Sound familiar?
We paid for an ERP, but the team still runs on Excel.
The software was installed, but processes, data and training were never finished.
Every vendor says their system does everything.
Demos are polished. Without written requirements, you can't tell which one fits.
Our POS, stock and accounts never match.
Disconnected systems mean days of manual reconciliation every month-end.
Is our invoicing really ZATCA-ready?
Phase 2 integration waves keep arriving and nobody can give a straight answer.
The project is late and every vendor blames the other.
No one owns the full picture, so issues bounce between suppliers.
Nobody here speaks both business and IT.
Owners describe problems; developers hear features. Things get lost in between.
If any of these sound like your business, a short conversation usually shows where to start.
Ten ways I can help
All services- IT consulting & strategyAssessments, roadmaps, budgets and a vCIO view of where technology should take your business.
- ERP & business softwareChoose, implement or rescue an ERP that matches how your finance, stock and sales really work.
- POS & retail technologyRestaurant, café and retail POS selection, KDS, multi-branch set-up and integrations.
- ZATCA e-invoicingPhase 2 readiness for your ERP and POS, from gap check to integration testing.
- Software selection & integrationCompare vendors fairly, connect systems through APIs and modernise legacy applications.
- Business analysis & requirementsProcess mapping, GAP analysis and clear SRS documents that vendors can't misread.
- IT project management & UATPlan, coordinate vendors, test with real scenarios and reach a calm go-live.
- Digital transformation & automationReplace paper and spreadsheets with workflows, dashboards and practical AI.
- Cloud, Microsoft 365 & infrastructureCloud migration, business email, networks, backups and security, with trusted partners.
- Managed IT & AMCOngoing support contracts and preventive maintenance arranged around your SLA.
What changes when you work with me
Requirements before purchases
You buy against a written list of what your business needs, not a sales demo.
Fewer costly surprises
Gaps in data, integration and customisation are found before the contract is signed.
One senior person accountable
A single experienced point of contact who coordinates vendors and keeps the plan honest.
Adoption, not just installation
Training, testing and go-live are planned so your team actually uses the new system.
Saudi context built in
ZATCA, branch structures, Arabic and English users and local ways of working are part of the design.
Lived experience
Two decades across retail, restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, trading, manufacturing and construction.
How a project moves
See the process- 1Understand
- 2Analyze
- 3Define
- 4Recommend
- 5Implement
- 6Improve
Hello, I'm Manoj
I've spent more than twenty years inside software projects, from the support desk to the boardroom. I've seen what makes ERP and POS projects succeed in Saudi businesses, and what quietly sinks them.
When you work with me you get that experience directly: one senior consultant who understands your operation, writes down what you need and stays with the project until it delivers.
Industries I know well
- Restaurants & cafés
- Retail & supermarkets
- SMEs
- Hotels & hospitality
- Clinics & healthcare
- Trading & distribution
- Manufacturing
- Construction & contracting
Latest insights
All articles
ZATCAZATCA e-invoicing Phase 2: what Saudi businesses need to knowA plain-English guide to ZATCA e-invoicing Phase 2 (integration phase): clearance vs reporting, invoice requirements, onboarding, waves and how to prepare.
ERPHow to choose ERP software in Saudi Arabia: a 10-step guideA practical 10-step guide to choosing ERP software in Saudi Arabia: requirements, shortlists, scripted demos, ZATCA readiness, total cost and vendor checks.
POSRestaurant POS features every Saudi restaurant needsThe restaurant POS features that matter in Saudi Arabia: ZATCA e-invoicing, Arabic receipts, KDS, recipes and inventory, delivery apps, multi-branch control.
Questions clients ask
What kind of businesses do you work with?
Mostly SMEs and growing groups in retail, restaurants and cafés, hospitality, trading and distribution, plus operational businesses in healthcare, manufacturing and construction.
Do you only work in Riyadh?
Riyadh is my base and I can meet on-site there. I also support clients across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, remotely or with planned visits.
How does an engagement usually start?
With a short call about your situation. If there's a fit, I propose a focused first step such as an assessment, a requirements document or a vendor shortlist, with a clear scope and fee.
Can you manage the whole implementation?
Yes. I can run requirements, vendor coordination, project planning, testing, UAT, go-live readiness and post-go-live stabilisation.
Discuss your IT or software requirement
Tell me about your project. I'll suggest a practical first step.