Abdul Wadood Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Helping clients in the UAE and KSA, with- Digital & Data transformation strategy & roadmaps- Data Governance & Management- AI & Data Science Use cases - Business Automation & Impact Assessments- Efficient Supply Chains (Network Optimizers)--Clients in Utilities & Real Estate

RAG Applications - Semantic Search- NLP Prompt Charting & Visual Analytics- Prompt Time Series Forecasting- Unstructured & Structured Document Search- Visual Research- LLMs Fine-tuning

• Data Science and AI Leadership: Organized machine learning initiatives at Flextock, a YC-backed e-commerce startup in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on SKU-level forecasts for high-demand products.• Demand Forecasting Enhancement: Developed advanced demand forecasting models, significantly improving SKU-level predictions for trending products across Seller and Fulfillment verticals. These enhancements resulted in improved procurement, reduced stockouts, and efficient working… Show more • Data Science and AI Leadership: Organized machine learning initiatives at Flextock, a YC-backed e-commerce startup in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on SKU-level forecasts for high-demand products.• Demand Forecasting Enhancement: Developed advanced demand forecasting models, significantly improving SKU-level predictions for trending products across Seller and Fulfillment verticals. These enhancements resulted in improved procurement, reduced stockouts, and efficient working capital management.• Optimizing Logistics through Predictive Models: Engineered predictive models for order status and automated courier assignment, leading to increased order delivery success rates and streamlined logistics operations. Additionally, designed Contact Rate Reduction Models to reduce manual order validation, cost per order (CPO), optimizing overall distributions costs• Merchant Churn Mitigation: Designed and implemented Merchant Churn models and optimization algorithms, which greatly improved Fulfillment Center (FC) Pick Routing efficiency and minimized delivery delays, ensuring smoother operations.• Dynamic Pricing and Resource Allocation: Led the development of dynamic pricing using ML and linear programming (LP) approaches utilizing Gurobi solvers. These models fine-tuned pricing strategies and resource allocation to increase profitability and competitiveness.• Innovative Customer Support Solutions: Forged an AI-assisted chatbot and virtual assistants utilizing generative AI (Google’s PALM, chat-bison and OpenAI’s gpt models with Langchain) to enhance customer support and reduce CPO - demonstrating a commitment to innovative solutions and operational efficiency.Supported by Google Cloud Platform:-- MLOps through Vertex AI, Kubeflow, Kubernetes, Cloud Functions-- Model serving through CloudRun and App Engine-- BI through Metabase, Tableau-- Gurobi, PYOMO, open source solvers (Mathematical Optimizations with LP, MIQP and MLIP modeling) Show less

• Leadership and Team Building: Managed Liquid Technologies' data function, assembling a high-performing team, and formulating a forward-looking roadmap, particularly in the realm of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.• Innovative Applications of AI and ML: Directed initiatives in AI and ML-driven Video Analytics and Fraud Detection. Notably, harnessed video analytics to optimize waste management workflows and identify rail yard thefts. Seamlessly integrated these… Show more • Leadership and Team Building: Managed Liquid Technologies' data function, assembling a high-performing team, and formulating a forward-looking roadmap, particularly in the realm of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.• Innovative Applications of AI and ML: Directed initiatives in AI and ML-driven Video Analytics and Fraud Detection. Notably, harnessed video analytics to optimize waste management workflows and identify rail yard thefts. Seamlessly integrated these solutions with our proprietary VMS, resulting in a marketable product.• Data Commercialization and Partnership: Prepared Data Monetization through the establishment of a data marketplace in collaboration with Snowflake, a leading data warehousing platform. This venture facilitated the sale of valuable datasets to industry leaders such as Roche Pharmaceuticals. Proficiently curated and hosted datasets on Snowflake for optimal accessibility and utility Show less

Karachi Division, Pakistan

• Strategic Collaboration and Digital Transformation: Cooperated closely with product and technology teams, taking charge of digitalization initiatives and providing essential support to the AI product roadmap. Managed client accounts, positioning Libera Trade as a strategic partner. Directly reported to the CEO and CTO.• Effective Sale and Client Conversion: Established exceptional account management and engagement skills by successfully converting a prospective lead within two months.… Show more • Strategic Collaboration and Digital Transformation: Cooperated closely with product and technology teams, taking charge of digitalization initiatives and providing essential support to the AI product roadmap. Managed client accounts, positioning Libera Trade as a strategic partner. Directly reported to the CEO and CTO.• Effective Sale and Client Conversion: Established exceptional account management and engagement skills by successfully converting a prospective lead within two months. Engineered comprehensive Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) products using Odoo. Manage allocated account and developed a plan to penetrate the customer’s supply chain, data analytics and AI spend so that Liberatrade becomes a strategic partner• Process Optimization and Data-Driven Decision-Making: Headed transformative Business Process Management (BPM) and Business Process Reengineering (BPR) initiatives, orchestrating the digitization of business operations for an LTL logistics company. These efforts led to significant efficiency improvements. Formulated a strategic engagement plan that secured data rights and empowered Libera Trade with enhanced data-driven decision-making capabilities. Show less

• Operational Data Leadership: Spearheaded operational data reporting, dashboarding, and analytics for Distribution BU. Managed flagship Metering Data Management project, handling 3M+ accounts and 60,000 sensor data points.• Efficient Network Optimization: Automated Network Performance, Energy Accounting, and Loss Reduction reports via self-service analytics. Used smart metering and SCADA data to predict transformer failures, optimizing budgets and reliability.• Data-Driven… Show more • Operational Data Leadership: Spearheaded operational data reporting, dashboarding, and analytics for Distribution BU. Managed flagship Metering Data Management project, handling 3M+ accounts and 60,000 sensor data points.• Efficient Network Optimization: Automated Network Performance, Energy Accounting, and Loss Reduction reports via self-service analytics. Used smart metering and SCADA data to predict transformer failures, optimizing budgets and reliability.• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Created Economic Merit Order Dispatch model using Linear Programming and ML. Leveraged smart metering data for cost optimization and demand forecasting.• Team Management: Led diverse team of 8 direct reports and 30 contributors for data provisioning, reporting, and analytics.• Project Leadership: Established analytics framework, automated reporting, and tailored dashboards for Distribution BU. Proficient in Oracle MDMs, SAP-ISU/PM, SAP-BW on HANA, BOBJ, WEBI, Lumira, and QLIK.• Asset Management: Oversaw BPM and EAM initiatives, improving maintenance efficiency and asset data governance.• Mobility Solutions: Enhanced mobile maintenance workforce, improving KPIs with fault lifecycle management and ERP integrations.• Optimized OT: Managed real-time dashboarding, historian solutions, and SCADA-based automation for MV network.• Distribution Management: Implemented Advanced Distribution Management platform, improving outage response and efficiency.• SCADA Implementation: Installed utility-scale SCADA for assets, reducing outages with a 70M PKR investment.• Control Room Enhancement: Established real-time window for Distribution control rooms, improving SAIDI and SAIFI KPIs. Show less

ADMS / NMS (OMS+DMS) implementation LeadDistribution SCADA / HT automation implementation LeadData & Analytics Business Lead for Distribution BUSAP-PM / EAM business lead + MWM / Mobility rollout manager

Karachi

• Oracle Utilities Implementation: Fronted Oracle Utilities Functional Consultant role for DEDAS, the Turkish Electric Utility. Defined and supervised NMS Project's desired state, obtaining Functional Specifications sign-offs for OMS and DMS use cases• Seamless Data Integration: Played a vital role in developing Geographic Information System (GIS) to NMS modeling. Ensured seamless data integration and synchronization, benefiting 1.3 million customers and enhancing efficiency.

• Community Metering Solutions: Led the development of innovative community metering solutions designed for large, high-density buildings, addressing complex energy metering needs.• Energy Accounting Formulation: Played a pivotal role in formulating energy accounting requirements for the Energy Management System (EMS) in the Karachi Green Line Bus Rapid Transit project.• Project Definition and Inception: Assumed the lead writer role for critical project definition documents… Show more • Community Metering Solutions: Led the development of innovative community metering solutions designed for large, high-density buildings, addressing complex energy metering needs.• Energy Accounting Formulation: Played a pivotal role in formulating energy accounting requirements for the Energy Management System (EMS) in the Karachi Green Line Bus Rapid Transit project.• Project Definition and Inception: Assumed the lead writer role for critical project definition documents, including comprehensive project inception reports for various new research initiatives. Show less

Chicago, Il

• Energy Consumption Analysis: Conducted an in-depth energy consumption analysis for Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc, in collaboration with Vornado Realty Trust. The goal was to optimize after-hours energy use using advanced data-driven techniques.• Tenant Engagement and Savings: Engaged with over 300 tenants across 4.2 million square feet, identifying opportunities that resulted in substantial annual savings of $115,000 and a 460 metric ton CO2 reduction in just 10… Show more • Energy Consumption Analysis: Conducted an in-depth energy consumption analysis for Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc, in collaboration with Vornado Realty Trust. The goal was to optimize after-hours energy use using advanced data-driven techniques.• Tenant Engagement and Savings: Engaged with over 300 tenants across 4.2 million square feet, identifying opportunities that resulted in substantial annual savings of $115,000 and a 460 metric ton CO2 reduction in just 10 weeks.• Battery Storage and Demand Response: Played a key role in assessing and right-sizing the energy load for a cutting-edge battery storage system. This enabled active participation in PJM's Demand Response market, optimizing energy use, reducing costs, and enhancing grid stability. Show less

Karachi

• Smart Meter Development and Distribution Management: Guided a dynamic team as a project manager in the development of cutting-edge smart meters and a sophisticated data management system. Pioneered a groundbreaking pilot program focused on a utility-scale 'Distribution Management System,' incorporating substation automation and robust security measures.• Urban Planning Simulation Software: Oversaw the creation of innovative modeling and simulation software capable of simulating… Show more • Smart Meter Development and Distribution Management: Guided a dynamic team as a project manager in the development of cutting-edge smart meters and a sophisticated data management system. Pioneered a groundbreaking pilot program focused on a utility-scale 'Distribution Management System,' incorporating substation automation and robust security measures.• Urban Planning Simulation Software: Oversaw the creation of innovative modeling and simulation software capable of simulating changes in a city's master plan. This tool calculated utility requirements, development costs, and scenario impacts, and was adopted by an architectural firm for a 200-acre 'IT City' project.• Learning Management Software (LMS) Development: Managed the beta development of Android-based Learning Management Software (LMS) designed for online and paperless course administration. Conducted feasibility assessments for land leasing, crop selection, and potential drip irrigation projects in Pakistan.• Building Management System (BMS) Controller: Led the indigenous development of a BACnet-compatible Building Management System (BMS) controller. This initiative aimed to enhance infrastructure management, optimize energy usage, and ensure occupant comfort in a prestigious 28-story building automation project. Show less

Service Operations - Marketing DivisionImplementation and sustainment of TSM (Kodawari) – nationwide Toyota Daihatsu dealerships- KPI monitoring & reporting to TMC and TMAP. - Mid-Range Plan, Service Area – General (2011 -2014)- Organizer for TMAP visits, regional and departmental meetings- Prepared monthly ACT#1 presentations for IMC board & management- Service dept’s monthly departmental budget, internal ISO audits monitoring and Kaizens- Delegates coordination for… Show more Service Operations - Marketing DivisionImplementation and sustainment of TSM (Kodawari) – nationwide Toyota Daihatsu dealerships- KPI monitoring & reporting to TMC and TMAP. - Mid-Range Plan, Service Area – General (2011 -2014)- Organizer for TMAP visits, regional and departmental meetings- Prepared monthly ACT#1 presentations for IMC board & management- Service dept’s monthly departmental budget, internal ISO audits monitoring and Kaizens- Delegates coordination for ‘Service’ dept's 20th nationwide Toyota Dealership Conference Show less

Automated Metering Management’, project-First Advanced Metering Infrastructure project deployed in Karachi, PakistanMain responsibilities:--Project feasibility study, vendors selection and correspondence--Project work scope preparation, contract detailing, project scheduling, team formation and implementation on 60 city grids--Selection of hardware, software, end devices & ‘Metering Data Management technology --Sourcing of data communication technology & service via… Show more Automated Metering Management’, project-First Advanced Metering Infrastructure project deployed in Karachi, PakistanMain responsibilities:--Project feasibility study, vendors selection and correspondence--Project work scope preparation, contract detailing, project scheduling, team formation and implementation on 60 city grids--Selection of hardware, software, end devices & ‘Metering Data Management technology --Sourcing of data communication technology & service via best solution available with telecoms--Head-end servers & Data Center deployment oversight--Turnkey implementationOperation and Maintenance of Metering Management System & Reporting--Project KPI monitoring, reporting & selection of potential industrial customer and process flows of automated metering.--O&M strategy & planning.--Responsible for city wide energy loss calculation of Utility's ‘Extra High Tension’ network.--Streamlining of energy flow for restructured business boundaries--Loss analysis for Integrated Business Centres. --Systems health, balancing and tempering analysis --Briefly worked with SAP- ISU implementation team on Energy Data Management module Show less

Study of the plants assembly procedures for Hyundai and KIA automobiles, including:- Introduction to production planning & material Control- Study of car assembly shop, body shop & paint shop- Orientation to power generation, plant engineering and maintenance setup- Logistics & Quality Assurance

Annual shut down planning of the chemical plant - 2008 - Master plan, work orders, contracts allotment and execution- Introduction of new and updating of the existing ‘Group Engineering Procedures’ of the business

Masters Degree, Engineering Management

Management in High Tech Industries Intellectual Asset Management - Patents Energy Markets / Markets for Electric Power Data Sciences.

Bachelors Degree, Engineering Science

Activities and Societies: Basket Ball Lasers & Optoelectronics, Computer Sciences with Communications Minor Course highlights: Calculus I.