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With over 18 years of experience in technology and product leadership, I lead the digital & business transformation portfolio at Hamad International Airport (HIA), world's best airport. My mission is to deliver the best customer experience for the passengers, business users and stakeholders using cutting-edge solutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and other emerging technologies.In pursuit of delivering transformational AI powered customer experience, my initiative - Digital Human - has won International, National and Industry wide recognition and awards in 2024. I have successfully delivered key projects for FIFA World Cup 2022 such as passenger digital assistance kiosks ( an industry-first collaboration between two leading airports) and a recommendation and personalization system that provides tailored offers and services to travelers. I lead the Digital Team comprising of software developers, UX Designers, Business Automation & Transformation Specialists and Project Managers at the airport. The team uses design thinking, agile software development and product management skills to deliver business value.My background in e-commerce, mobile apps & games, web technologies and program delivery has helped me contribute to the success of my previous and current organizations.
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Manager - Digital And Commercial SystemsHamad International Airport Jan 2024 - PresentDoha, Qa -
Head Of Web & Mobility - Digital Systems & ProjectsHamad International Airport Mar 2019 - Jan 2024Doha, QaLeading the digital products portfolio at HIA which includes HIA website, mobile applications, kiosks, wayfinding screens, chatbots, recommendation and personalization system, conversational AI, AR/VR applications and proof of concepts for new technologies & trials at the airport for business users and passengers. I also manage the software development and UI/UX teams at the airport. Digital Portfolio Highlights: ▪ Successful delivery of key programmes geared towards the success of FIFA World Cup 2022.▪ Passenger Digital Assistance Kiosks – Part of the way finding program, the project is an industry first collaboration between two leading airports with several key partners. With 20 kiosks across the airport, used by thousands of passengers everyday during the world cup.▪ Digital Concierge – Part of the way finding program, the project is an important part of the newly opened “The Orchard” at the Hamad International Airport. ▪ Way finding Beacons – Part of the way finding program, thousands of beacons deployed across passenger moving areas with very high accuracy across the airport. ▪ HIA Website & Apps – Delivered in-house upgrade of the HIA Website. ▪ Developed the digital strategy roadmap for passenger journey across 16 digital touch points. The roadmap involves revamping websites, mobile apps, self-service units & kiosks, next gen way finding solution and digital retail capabilities.▪ Led customer delight and design thinking workshops to ideate solutions involving business units across the airport▪ Led trials, POCs and developed MVPs for new business concepts under the HIA Innovation Board to solve business needs. Some of the initiatives are Passengers Digital Assistance Kiosks, Expansion Program, Airport Community Application, HIA Carbon Offset Program, Destination ONE, Passenger Movement Analytics and Find Your Parking. ▪ Successfully led & participated in surveillance & annual audits for ISO 20000, ISO 27000. -
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Co-Founder | Product | Technology | OperationsItap Studios Dec 2013 - Mar 2019I was responsible for leading the technology and products teams. Accountable for managing team workload based on operational needs and business requirements. ▪ Launched mobile apps and casual 3D games publishing business on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This initiative produced hundreds of apps and games across both platforms.▪ Launched Bakeware.pk in 2016. Bakeware became Pakistan’s premier online shop focused on quality products and unmatched customer service.▪ Launched Babycloset.pk in 2017. Baby closet became a known player in the market in the niche it operates within the first few months of operations.▪ Affiliate marketing products business was set up to focus on selling affiliate products in the travel, retail and technology space to customers in US, UK, Australia, Europe and Asia. -
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Senior Project ManagerNext Generation Innovations (Nextgeni) Jul 2013 - Dec 2013Karachi, Sindh, PkHired in the capacity of project manager and later promoted as senior project manager. I was responsible for leading teams of developers, designers and QA engineers. I was also responsible for providing technical assurance and governance in order to ensure applications are being developed as per best practices and client requirements.▪Responsible for leading and successfully delivering e-commerce application projects for clients in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Pakistan, and UAE.▪ Met demanding deadlines; enabled smooth project delivery.▪ Successfully managed end to end project delivery for start-ups and institutions within the e-commerce, fashion, financial, banking and events space. -
Project ManagerNext Generation Innovations (Nextgeni) Apr 2011 - Dec 2013Karachi, Sindh, PkHired in the capacity of project manager. I was responsible for leading teams of developers, designers and QA engineers. I was also responsible for providing technical assurance and governance in order to ensure applications are being developed as per best practices and client requirements.▪Responsible for leading and successfully delivering e-commerce application projects for clients in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Pakistan, and UAE.▪ Met demanding deadlines; enabled smooth project delivery.▪ Successfully managed end to end project delivery for start-ups and institutions within the e-commerce, fashion, financial, banking and events space. -
Sr. Product ManagerVenturedive Apr 2011 - Oct 2011VentureDive makes mobile products on iPhone,Android and Blackberry platforms.
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Syed Talha Izhar Education Details
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National University Of Computer And Emerging SciencesComputer Science -
Mit Professional EducationData Science And Machine Learning -
Institute Of Business ManagementMarketing -
D.J. Sindh Govt. Science CollegeMathematics -
S.T. Johns High SchoolScience
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What company does Syed Talha Izhar work for?
Syed Talha Izhar works for Hamad International Airport
What is Syed Talha Izhar's role at the current company?
Syed Talha Izhar's current role is Transforming Customer Experience with AI: Head of Digital & Commercial Systems at Hamad International Airport | SAFe® 6 Certified Product Manager & Agilist.
What is Syed Talha Izhar's email address?
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What schools did Syed Talha Izhar attend?
Syed Talha Izhar attended National University Of Computer And Emerging Sciences, Mit Professional Education, Institute Of Business Management, D.j. Sindh Govt. Science College, S.t. Johns High School.
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Syed Talha Izhar has interest in Technology, Real Estate, Sports, Business, Investment.
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Syed Talha Izhar has skills like E Commerce, Web Applications, Mobile Applications, Software Project Management, Databases, Web Services, Entrepreneurship, Team Management, Web Development, Android, Php, C#.
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