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Qibla, Kuwait City, Kw

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the leading digital transformation partner connecting people to online payment solutions, I oversee IT functions, new product development and production, while facilitating business continuity and disaster recovery. Key Milestones:  Expertly managed diverse programs and projects within scope, timing, and budget while fostering innovation.► Secured license from Central Bank of Kuwait for implementing cybersecurity framework.► Secured PCI DSS 3.2.1 compliant by implementing the controls within 5 months

Kuwait, Kuwait, Kw

As Program / Project Manager for this national electronic banking services provider, I directed programs and projects of issuing/acquiring host, terminal (ATM/POS/IPOS/KIOSK/tokenization/certification, and other IT projects related transaction processing, clearing, settlement, and financial services. Key Milestones:  Navigated end-to-end programs and multimillion-dollar transformation projects within scope, timing, and budget parameters in the banking/financial services sector. Completed National Claims Systems project to meet scope in 6 months. Earned bonus for executing 4M+ USD Payment Gateway project in 4 months from takeover with migration of 90%+ merchants. Launched K2K-App; recovered declined project.●● Eidity – Mobile-based Digital Solution to Send / Receive Eidiah – 1st of Kind in Region as Benchmark––without any technical, financial, or customer issues●● Visa / MasterCard Debit Tokenization with VTS and MDES●● New Payment Gateway for Kuwait●● KTAP – Contactless Card Acceptance in POS –– 5 POS Models; 4 Applications in each, across Kuwait; 5 Schemes; 55K POS Rollout)–– 45K+ terminals in market●● Multi-Bank Visa / MasterCard Chargeback, Clearing & Reconciliation System ●● ACI Postilion for IPOS – First in Kuwait w/ DUKPT Encryption; Visa PIN Compliance ●● ACI Proactive Risk Manager Implementation ●● Enterprise-Level Digital Transformation: SAP (FI/MM/HCM/SF)●● SAP Cloud C4C – Implementation for Disputes; SAP Cloud Success Factor

As the Consultant / Program / Project Manager for one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies in India. My responsibilities included:●● Identifying and converting requirements into the scope of the project/program.●● Facilitating alignment of objectives to organizational goals. ●● Capturing opportunities for strategic integration and optimized resource usage. ●● Defining, designing, and implementing governance structure, process, and guidelines. ●● Producing business case and estimated initial cost, schedule, and resources.Key Milestones: Implemented programs/projects within set timing and cost by proactively gauging scope and risk while delivering quality. Executed program of Six Sigma in Operation and Oxygen Sensor Development Project.► Elevated program/project performance and maintained program/project viability aligned with strategic goals.► Created standards, templates, and reporting formats; secured approval by management. ► Fostered compliance of post-implementation practices and maintenance of benefits.●● Drove proper change implementation required in operational structure and behavior.

Pune, Maharashtra, In

As the Regional Head, Projects and Field Services for this global automation solution provider, I oversaw 40 Engineers and 150+ Onsite Contract Resources.My responsibilities included:●● Directing the Southern region of administration of office/assets/people/tools and equipment. ●● Executing the manufacturing system, engine assembly lines, transmission assembly lines, flexible manufacturing system, AGV, and other industrial automation projects. ●● Fostering 100% compliance of machines and lines within accepted criteria, labor laws, and KPIs. Managed program/project scope within changing priorities and executed initiatives within efficient cost and timing.► Helmed site purchases, vendor development, and contracts.► Followed up with existing customers for feedback and service business development.► Determined customer needs, created business leads, negotiated scope, and drove project/program initiation.

As the Consultant / Program / Project Manager for one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies in India. My responsibilities included:●● Identifying and converting requirements into the scope of the project/program.●● Facilitating alignment of objectives to organizational goals. ●● Capturing opportunities for strategic integration and optimized resource usage. ●● Defining, designing, and implementing governance structure, process, and guidelines. ●● Producing business case and estimated initial cost, schedule, and resources.Key Milestones: Implemented programs/projects within set timing and cost by proactively gauging scope and risk while delivering quality. Executed program of Six Sigma in Operation and Oxygen Sensor Development Project.► Elevated program/project performance and maintained program/project viability aligned with strategic goals.► Created standards, templates, and reporting formats; secured approval by management. ► Fostered compliance of post-implementation practices and maintenance of benefits.●● Drove proper change implementation required in operational structure and behavior.

Pune, Maharashtra, In

As the Regional Head, Projects and Field Services for this global automation solution provider, I oversaw 40 Engineers and 150+ Onsite Contract Resources.My responsibilities included:●● Directing the Southern region of administration of office/assets/people/tools and equipment. ●● Executing the manufacturing system, engine assembly lines, transmission assembly lines, flexible manufacturing system, AGV, and other industrial automation projects. ●● Fostering 100% compliance of machines and lines within accepted criteria, labor laws, and KPIs. Managed program/project scope within changing priorities and executed initiatives within efficient cost and timing.► Helmed site purchases, vendor development, and contracts.► Followed up with existing customers for feedback and service business development.► Determined customer needs, created business leads, negotiated scope, and drove project/program initiation.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

As the Consultant, Global Supplier Collaboration and Procurement of this provider of transformation, advisory, and consulting services to Fortune 500 firms, I was accountable for the following:●● Managing cost modelling of engineering product, structure transmission, and powertrain components for leading heavy vehicles and earthmovers. ●● Gathering market intelligence of manufacturing, machines, manufacturing process, tools, materials, locations, labor costs, and overhead. ●● Localizing US/European standards and captured equivalent commercial grades and suppliers in Indian market. ●● Estimating final product cost, including overhead. Spearheaded value engineering of parts and optimized process for given volume and location, including logistics.► Captured customer process improvements and supported procurement team with innovative market insights.► Fueled office process automation for developing customized reports using MS Access database.

As the Assistant Manager, Process Engineering and New Product Development for Biometric Cables, I was in charge of the following:●● Preparing the budget for new plant and securing approval with plan layout; integrated process flow chart for the new plant. ●● Conducting process analysis, machine spec finalization, supplier selection based on criteria, negotiation, and procurement of machines, commissioning; forwarded to production with developed SOP. ●● Performing market research and devising business case for new product/project with approval for the proposed budget and timeline. Developed project scope and fulfilled requirements. Built cross-functional team from marketing, design, production, and purchasing. Enabled market launch from concept, design, prototype manufacturing/testing, to execution.

I was hired as the Junior Supervisor for Fisher Sanmar Ltd., the top manufacturer of heaters, conditioning valves, and stem conditioning valves. This role enabled me to hone my supervisory and leadership skills.► Earned Best Performer of the Year and Kaizen King Award.► Built macro for automating programming, saved $83K+ annual costs and reduced errors.

Responsible for Production & ontime delivery as per SLA, Managed team of 21, running 3 shifts

Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, In

Production associate in production department

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.)

Dipoma In Engineering, Engineering