Abid Butt

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Entering the World of digital identity and digital banking. @ Unikrew Solutions (Private) Limited
karachi, sindh, pakistan
Abid Butt's Location
Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan, Pakistan
About Abid Butt

A Senior IT Operation & Management Professional, with MBA qualification, having over 25 years of rich and extensive experience, including over 10+ years of International (USA, Kuwait) tenure. Managed and transforms Technology units of multiple sectors including Telecom, Finance, Academic, Pharma, and FMCG.In-depth knowledge of complete echo-system for Technology domain, including Emerging technologies, Mobile, AR and Big Data, hands-on with e-business application, and multiple Security systems. Organized and guided Cross Cultural teams across the Gulf region in implementing Change Management process. Currently working with large Telecom group on Digital platforms for Customer Video Interactions and supporting Sales Digital Assessment.Other projects include products such as Mobile and Social Apps, Finance Apps, Cloud Database & E-commerce project. These solutions offered a strategic alignment on the digital transformation journey as well as boost the image of their businesses.Had worked as visiting faculty in the Department of Public Administration at University of Karachi since 1997 during this period had delivered multiple courses related to new trends in the field of e-Business, CVP, & Marketing trends.

Abid Butt's Current Company Details
Unikrew Solutions (Private) Limited

Unikrew Solutions (Private) Limited

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Entering the World of digital identity and digital banking.
karachi, sindh, pakistan
Website:
unikrew.com
Employees:
12
Abid Butt Work Experience Details
  • Unikrew Solutions (Private) Limited
    Technology Consultant
    Unikrew Solutions (Private) Limited Jun 2024 - Present
    Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan
    Unikrew Solutions is an information technology and services company with products and platforms built using cutting edge technologies. Since inception, the focus has been on digital identity and digital banking. In a short span of 5 years, the company is now a leader in this space with various commercial banks, microfinance banks, EMIs, fintechs and other companies using Unikrew products.Providing strategic technology consulting services, focusing on business development and project execution. Plan, organize, and oversee technology projects from inception to completion, provide technical guidance and support to team members as needed, and maintain regular communication with clients.Website: https://unikrew.com
  • Habib University
    Adjunct Faculty
    Habib University Aug 2021 - Present
    Karachi
    Helped in increasing the understanding of learners in diverse fields and philosophies. Conducted various courses related to the new trends in the field of e-Business & Digital Marketing trends.
  • Dha Suffa University
    Faculty Member
    Dha Suffa University Oct 2021 - Present
    Karachi
    Helped in increasing the understanding of learners in diverse fields and philosophies. Conducted various courses related to the new trends in the field of e-Business & Digital Marketing trends.
  • Smartgen
    Director Ai Development
    Smartgen Aug 2017 - Jun 2024
    Kuwait
    Involved in developing Business plans by contributing Data analysis on Customer Contact / Call centers using the CRM tools. Provided predicated analysis on customer engagement via data with the sales and marketing staff. Currently providing Business Intelligence to Ooredoo on the usage for Digital platform for Sales Digital Assessment managed by SmartGen. Activities in creating Architect, Position, Design, Develop and Deploy enterprise solutions which include components across the Artificial Intelligence spectrum such as Chatbots, Virtual Assistants, Machine Learning, and Cognitive Services. Perform data studies and data discovery routines for video, voice, weblog, sensor, machine and social media data sources or mash ups of new and existing data sources. Implemented large-scale data ecosystems including data management, governance and the integration of structured and unstructured data to generate insights leveraging cloud-based platforms Leverage automation, cognitive and science-based techniques to manage data, predict scenarios and prescribe actions.
  • Arab Open University - Headquarters
    Chief Information Officer - Cio
    Arab Open University - Headquarters Aug 2013 - Aug 2017
    Kuwait
    The AOU established following the call made in 1996 by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdul-Aziz, President of the Arab Gulf Program for United Nations Development Organizations (AGFUND). Currently some 40,000 students are enroll in the various campuses. AOU has a footprint of 8+ branches including Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. It is part of the university's strategy to consider establishing additional branches and learning centers in all other Arab States.Took Strategic initiatives in developing Road-map, implementing Simplification, and produce Operating excellence. Organized and guided Cross Cultural teams across the Gulf region in implementing Change Management process. The Digital and Social strategy had brought synergies and innovation at Open University in unifying the diverse regional cultures. Day-to-day role is in providing and supporting ICT services to Admin staff, Faculty, Researchers, and Students. Serves in advisory role of academics and other management committees, including development and overseeing the Directorate Technology Budget. Developed short and long-term business plans based on current and future needs. My overall involvement established a productive environment with an outstanding benefit to organization.
  • Karachi University
    Visiting Faculty
    Karachi University Jun 1995 - Aug 2015
    Karachi
    Worked as a visiting faculty in the Department of Public Administration at University of Karachi. This department offers Masters for Management of Information Systems. Prepared and presented seminars on Customer Values Proposition, Culture & Change Management, MS Office. These workshops helped in increasing the understanding of Information Technology, Sales & Marketing, Economics, & Advance Mathematics subjects and philosophies. Plus Conducted various courses related to the new trends in the field of e-Business, CVP, & Marketing trends.
  • Institute Of Business Management
    Head Of Department - It
    Institute Of Business Management Feb 2012 - Aug 2013
    Karachi
    Heading the IT Department supervising all departmental activities including defining, planning and administering policies/procedures to fulfill the operational needs of the institute. To ensure the network reliability and its security, database security, disaster recovery and license compliance. Analyzing the needs of emerging IT Technologies and its need for implementation at the institute. Routine Functions includes, ensuring that all operational controls/contingency plans comply with departmental guidelines and that performance against those contracts is monitored and meets performance targets. Provide guidance to purchase department in hardware and software procurements. Supervising the ERP development and maintenance, Coordinating the network related issues and internet facility. Website maintenance and updating supervision.
  • Paf-Karachi Institute Of Economics & Technology
    Visiting Faculty
    Paf-Karachi Institute Of Economics & Technology Aug 2010 - May 2012
    Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan
    Conducted various courses related to the new trends in the field of e-Business & Digital Marketing trends. A team builder, creative thinker and follows symbolic egalitarianism. An out of the box thinker and can work under stressing situations, can handle projects independently especially assisting administratively mega projects and ensuring achievement of time lines with zeal and encouragement.
  • Zrg International (Pvt) Ltd
    Vp Operations (Founding Member)
    Zrg International (Pvt) Ltd Mar 2003 - Jan 2012
    Karachi
    ZRG is a research and development group based in California, USA. Currently managing the Consultancy & Operation department involves in organizing the team to deliver state-of-art CRM based solutions. Other responsibility includes; Pre-sales activities, Creating RFP by delivering presentation to potential customers, Prepared & conducted various surveys to collect and analyze market information. Implemented applications for various multi-national organizations using Visual language, efforts included set up of initial design and prototypes, detailed analysis, coding and implementation. Working with the Pakistan Telecoms (PTA), Pakistan Television (PTV), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), and other multi-national companies.
  • Picic Asset Management Company Limited
    Chief Of It
    Picic Asset Management Company Limited Nov 2000 - Feb 2003
    Karachi, Pakistan
    With pioneer role of financing industrial projects in Pakistan, PICIC continue its core business of long term financing besides assisting industrial and commercial sectors through matrix of financial products. My responsibilities at PICIC includes implementation of a High-Tec culture with in the organization via adopting a progressive approach towards the IT industry. Currently managing the IT department with 15 people reporting, other routine work involves organizing the IT function and building team to deliver state-of-art solutions. Installed LAN/WAN based on Windows NT server to provide high-speed communication and data sharing. Provided the flexibility to relocate databases and servers of Regional/Branch Offices without the need to modify the front-end application code.
  • Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd
    Gm It
    Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd Dec 1999 - Aug 2000
    Islamabad, Pakistan
    Mobilink GSM has established itself as the premium mobile service in Pakistan by leveraging the features of GSM technology coupled with innovative marketing strategies. At Mobilink I have been involved in managing and ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of the technology dimension of the company. I have developed short and long term IT plans based on current and future needs. Responsibilities include managing the IT department with 25 people reporting, other routine work involves organizing the IT function and building team to deliver state-of-art technology in the field of telecommunications, electronic media, and data communications. Provided leadership and direction to the training program, to ensure quality input and desired results in the design, implementation, analysis and effectiveness of business unit training activities for clients, sales, and IT areas. Ensured effective call center technology infrastructure and operations by overseeing the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of work processes, production statistics, and use of technology for optimization of resources. Currently providing challenging and positive working environment to the IT Team, Developing Electronic Commerce applications, Initiating WAP, creating Data Mining tools, optimizations of WAN usage and Telephony Integration with state-of-the-art Call Center.
  • Eli Lilly And Company
    It Manager
    Eli Lilly And Company Apr 1996 - Nov 1999
    Karachi, Pakistan
    USA based pharmaceutical company providing healthcare worldwide. I have been involved in the Pakistan Head-Office of the Eli Lilly, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Lilly's internal/external business e.g. Communications (e-mail, voice-mail), manufacturing automation, Finance systems, Sales analysis tools and Internet issues. Responsibilities include managing the IT department with 5 people reporting, currently working on the Y2K check & fix, WAN via 64K digital line, Lotus Notes, and SAP preparation. Transformation of data into information and into knowledge, to enable decision-making using the intelligent data query tools. Tracking and following up on questions and requests. Meet with users and developers to identify the problems in existing application, recommend and solutions. Interface with vendors and work technical support personnel to arrange hardware/software upgrades.
  • Zrg Associates
    Sr. Systems Analyst
    Zrg Associates Jun 1994 - Mar 1996
    Karachi, Pakistan
    ZRG is a Telecom consulting and information service bureau that comprises of consultants from various fields, including IT & Telecom, Interactive Tele-Services, Education, Electronic/Print Media etc ZRG specializes in providing custom solutions to its clients that range from standalone machines to wide area networks (WAN). I have been involved in developing front-end products that run under Microsoft Windows 3.x environment on users desktop. Projects at ZRG include designing data security systems and Customer information systems in a visual language. Developed C programs to allow dynamic defragmentation of data and free-space. Developed database applications in Human resources data management that provided timely reports to the supervisors for employed reviews and other personnel needs. Evaluated several database-monitoring packages, Designed applications for admin & marketing departments
  • Stanford University
    Programmer Analyst
    Stanford University Aug 1990 - May 1994
    Palo Alto, California, Usa
    The GSB environment consists of Macs, PCs, and laser printers running on Novell and Apple talk networks. Software includes word processors, spreadsheets, statistical products, and simulation programs, graphics and presentation packages. Duties include software support and training in DOS, and Macintosh platforms, providing Mac OS related training, configuring system software and applications. Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and network problems on various platforms. Tracking and following up on questions and requests. Install peripheral devices including disks and network adapters. Evaluate database performance monitoring tools.

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Abid Butt attended Institute Of Business Administration, San Jose State University, Cañada College, Dha Suffa University.

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Abid Butt's colleagues are Fawad Hassan, Aasim Shahab, Salal Yousuf, Wajiha Batool, Saif Ali, Muhammad Naveed Sharif, Faisal Mansoor.

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