Profile
A dynamic and passionate professional with extensive experience in field of market research & commercialization, information technology and strategic management. Strong leadership and project management skills to manage multiple projects from inception to completion while demonstrating self-motivation, creativity and initiative. Recognized for being ethical and approachable with a focus on the big picture. Strong Hands-on approach, can manage diverse projects simultaneously and with excellent communication skills.
Qualifications
Masters of International Management, November 2011-2012
University of West of the Scotland, Scotland, UK
Bachelors in Software Engineering, September 2006-2010
University of Bedfordshire, England, UK
Professional Experience
INTERACTIVE GROUP OF COMPANIE
S, Islamabad, Pakistan
2014-present
Manager- Market Research and Commercialization (2014-present)
Provided recommendations and detailed reports for the development of new products and projects.
Review and scrutinise every product in the company’s portfaolio.
Lead project teams in the delivery of client requirements from inception to completion, Set budgets, Prepare project plans, procedures and method statements.
Conduct planning sessions with stakeholders to get necessary information related to Project scope.
Manage vast pool of variant facts and transform them into one project in a best possible way.
Manage detail discussion sessions with stakeholders for identification and mitigation of run time issues.
Data collection, analysis and presentation of results on a wide range of on-going projects.
Analyse different project reports and come up with best possible strategic proposals.
Optimised Organizational Resources by collecting and analysing information, Performed trend monitoring and performance assessments.
Create materials (reports/updates, newsletters, web-based text) to provide information on department activities, progress of implementation projects, issues, concerns or best practices.
Maintained contact with numerous international vendors in order to ensure that best services are delivered to the customer.
MINISTRY OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND REFORM
2013-2014
Young Development Fellow (November 2013- December 2014)
Gather, scrutinise, and assess information in order to advise minister and members.
Reviewed existing and initiated new national development projects of Pakistan.
Present cost-benefit analysis on new and existing programs as well as make alternative recommendations to higher authorities at the ministry
Investigated, assessed, analysed and made recommendations to resolve issues and problems presented by the Minister planning, development and reforms
Introduced the concept of Open Data and Big Data within the Ministry in shape of a report, which was regarded as the finest and most comprehensive by organizations like Microsoft, Oracle, Insiab etc.
Initiated a National Synchronized Blood Bank project.
Led the team that hosted a national youth summit at Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform.
Assisted Member (Science & Technology) Planning Commission of Pakistan in the development and approval of national science farming project for students receiving their higher education.
Reviewed and gave recommendations on different Information Technology projects to Minister Planning, development & Reforms.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM-UNITED NATIONS)
2010-2011
Logistics and Procurement Assistant (September 2010- August 2011)
• Managed and issued financial reports from SAP.
• Procured miscellaneous goods using IOM procuring rules and updated record of all pending purchase orders in SAP.
• Ensured full compliance with International Organisation for Migration procurement & logistics legislation and procedures.
• Communicate progress of logistic movement to Business partners and vendors so that issues are highlighted as and when they arise. Identifying issues and solve any routine issues or refer unusual issues to line manager where appropriate
• Evaluated vendors as per the set standards of IOM.
• Helping auditors in sourcing and officiating transactions in SAP.
• Issued new Purchase Order against specific project codes in SAP.
Additional Information
Languages: Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi
Interests: Reading books and articles pertaining to International Law, Current Affairs and latest trends
