Osama Siddiqui Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, On, Ca

Kitchener, On, Ca

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

With over 15 months of experience in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), I’ve played a critical role in the development of the City of Kitchener’s largest sports and recreation complex. As a core IPD team member, I’ve driven both customer experience and operational design, ensuring that the $144M indoor aquatic and fieldhouse facility exceeds community expectations and sets a new standard for sports infrastructure.Key Contributions:IPD & Sports Facility Expertise: As a… Show more With over 15 months of experience in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), I’ve played a critical role in the development of the City of Kitchener’s largest sports and recreation complex. As a core IPD team member, I’ve driven both customer experience and operational design, ensuring that the $144M indoor aquatic and fieldhouse facility exceeds community expectations and sets a new standard for sports infrastructure.Key Contributions:IPD & Sports Facility Expertise: As a core team member and member of the PMT (Project Management Team), I've developed strong expertise in IPD methodologies, including validation reports, Target Value Design (TVD), risk registers, and innovation logs. My experience in sports facility design ensures an optimal balance between user needs and operational efficiency, particularly for large-scale projects.Enhanced Design for Sports Excellence: I played the key role in expanding the facility from 110,000 sq. ft. to 189,000 sq. ft., creating a state-of-the-art sports center. This included innovative spaces such as aquatic centers, turf fields, and community-oriented sports facilities. The revised design aligned with fiscal goals while delivering an optimal experience for athletes, community members, and visitors alike.Risk & Innovation Management: Managed project risks through the risk register while implementing cost-saving innovations. This process resulted in $17M in savings without compromising sports programming.Community-Centered Sports Engagement: Led consultations with diverse community and sports stakeholders, ensuring the facility reflects accessibility, Indigenous engagement, and fiscal responsibility. The project is designed to serve as a key hub for both local and large-scale events. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Aktiv Nation was born out of my passion for sport, and the market need for a true multi-sport indoor facility with a focus on the spirit and power of sport.STARTUP• Developed the concept, Investment Proposal, and project plan. Converting the plan to reality, by raising funding of over $2.5M CAD from personal network of investors.• Created Company structures and documentation including the Company capital structure, Shareholder’s Agreement & Company Articles, and Governance… Show more Aktiv Nation was born out of my passion for sport, and the market need for a true multi-sport indoor facility with a focus on the spirit and power of sport.STARTUP• Developed the concept, Investment Proposal, and project plan. Converting the plan to reality, by raising funding of over $2.5M CAD from personal network of investors.• Created Company structures and documentation including the Company capital structure, Shareholder’s Agreement & Company Articles, and Governance structure. • Project managed the entire design and retrofit of the facility. Appointed and managed 7 different sub-contractors to convert the facility from an industrial space to a commercial space fit for indoor sports.• Developed go to market strategy with complete value proposition and customer segmentation.RUNNING THE BUSINESS• Led the business development function, with annual B2B sales of over 50% of total sales. Constantly experimented and iterated various revenue streams and products.• Signed up key strategic business partners, such as DIAC, which led to hosting and running the largest inter-university sports event in the UAE, with over 2000 student athletes participating.• Achieved multiple industry first and industry leading distinctions. Won official FanZone status for Multan Sultans, launched indoor street cricket and indoor beach volleyball. Created a social community and digital app around cricket and football.• Planned and managed large scale corporate team building and sports events. Event duration and scale ranged up to a week and 2 thousand participants. Managed all areas of event, from pre-planning, through the event day, and post-event activities.• Hired, managed, and lead a team of 8 full time employees. Team comprised of functions including operations, facility management, business development, and marketing.• Led the Finance, Marketing, and Operations functions. THE EXIT• Negotiated and signed successful trade sale transaction in February 2021 Show less

Dubai

Coordinated and secured approval for new market launches across multiple countries• Developed business case and secured approval for launch of Amanah Retail business in Brunei and Bangladesh. • Rolled out complete retail product suite in Bangladesh. • Project managed the launch of a finance company (setup as an HSBC subsidiary) in Indonesia.• Developed retail business launch tool kit, encompassing guidance on Network strategy, Training, Customer Experience, Marketing, and… Show more Coordinated and secured approval for new market launches across multiple countries• Developed business case and secured approval for launch of Amanah Retail business in Brunei and Bangladesh. • Rolled out complete retail product suite in Bangladesh. • Project managed the launch of a finance company (setup as an HSBC subsidiary) in Indonesia.• Developed retail business launch tool kit, encompassing guidance on Network strategy, Training, Customer Experience, Marketing, and Project Management.Developed global strategy and training platform• Developed Amanah Wealth Strategy (Investments and Insurance), highlighting the industry trends and significant revenue opportunity and key focus areas globally. • Developed best in class training platform for Amanah retail products encompassing both eLearning modules and in depth classroom training. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Consistently surpassed targets as Product Manager. • Grew Islamic liabilities (UAE book) by 36%, 12x faster than the growth rate of conventional liabilities book. • Launched the first Islamic savings account in HSBC Middle East, achieving 175% of year-end balance target in 7 months. • Implemented Lean (Customer Experience) project for UAE Personal Finance, which improved 24Hr processing of Amanah Personal Finance from 38% to 70% within 6 months.

London - United Kingdom, Dubai - U.A.E., Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

The program consisted of a training period in London followed by three 6 month placements within different Amanah businesses. • Coordinated legal and regulatory efforts between HSBC Malaysia and the Central Bank, for the establishment of HSBC Group’s first Islamic Subsidiary• Developed product guidelines highlighting key Shariah principles and carried out Audit functions to ensure Shariah compliance of various business lines/products • Developed risk management products geared… Show more The program consisted of a training period in London followed by three 6 month placements within different Amanah businesses. • Coordinated legal and regulatory efforts between HSBC Malaysia and the Central Bank, for the establishment of HSBC Group’s first Islamic Subsidiary• Developed product guidelines highlighting key Shariah principles and carried out Audit functions to ensure Shariah compliance of various business lines/products • Developed risk management products geared towards institutions/institutional investors Show less

Master Of Business, Entrepreneurship, And Technology, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Activities and Societies: University of Waterloo Student Venture Fund – Senior Investment Analyst (Jan 22 – Apr 22) • Responsible.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Management