Yasir Javed Sheikh Email & Phone Number

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Pakistan

As a high net worth individual, I invested in the Pakistan Stock Exchange and maintained a balanced portfolio through in-depth market research. I have expertise in analyzing market trends, both domestic and global, conducting economic research and sector analysis. I possess excellent skills in analyzing cash flows, conducting balance sheet analysis, and evaluating the financial performance of listed companies.

Lahore

As a Project Manager for a Public Sector Development Program project, I was responsible for planning and developing research studies related to Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), formulating policies and development plans in consultation with stakeholders, monitoring project progress, managing procurement, and measuring performance against KPIs. I led several successful research assignments, including a preliminary flood assessment in Pakistan, a study of SMEs' contributions to GDP, exports… Show more As a Project Manager for a Public Sector Development Program project, I was responsible for planning and developing research studies related to Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), formulating policies and development plans in consultation with stakeholders, monitoring project progress, managing procurement, and measuring performance against KPIs. I led several successful research assignments, including a preliminary flood assessment in Pakistan, a study of SMEs' contributions to GDP, exports, and employment in Pakistan, and the development of an SMEs Perception Index. Additionally, I led a study of the Pharmaceutical Cluster, which resulted in the formulation of policies and development plans to promote growth and innovation in the sector. Throughout the project, I communicated regularly with stakeholders, kept them updated on project progress, and ensured their satisfaction with the outcomes. Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

Provides freelance consultancy related to qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Design survey and train enumerators for data collection. PROJECTS:- 1) "Impact of Socioeconomic factors on the prevention of domestic violence against women" A cross section data of 61,015 observations of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) used to perform the study. 2) Women’s Mobility and Social Empowerment: “Impact of the young children (age less than 6 years) on married women… Show more Provides freelance consultancy related to qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Design survey and train enumerators for data collection. PROJECTS:- 1) "Impact of Socioeconomic factors on the prevention of domestic violence against women" A cross section data of 61,015 observations of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) used to perform the study. 2) Women’s Mobility and Social Empowerment: “Impact of the young children (age less than 6 years) on married women participation in the labor force”. Cross sectional data set of MROZ is used by applying multivariate probit model to analyze the effect of young children on married women participation in labor force. Results showed that there is a significant impact of young children (age less than 6 years) on married women not participating in the labor force. Some policy measure wereadvised to counter the impact which includes day care center within office place, high coverage of day care programs for young children by government, and integrated virtual private networks to promote office work from home.3) Banking Industry: “Impact of monetary policy on bank profitability: New evidence from Pakistan Banking Industry”. A panel data of 21 listed commercial banks of Pakistan is used for the period of 2006-2016 on quarter basis to investigate the link between monetary policy and commercial bank overall profitability by using System GMM (S-GMM) model. 4) Education: Data cleansing, merging and power analysis of all PSLM (Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement) data and assign value labels to all variables. 5) Health: “Impact of LHW (Labor Health Worker) on health of a mother and new born child”. A cross sectional data set of 150,814 observations used from MICS (Multi Index Cluster Survey) to find the benefits of labor health workers on breast feeding of a child, nutritional balance and social issues.6) Economics & Finance: “Inefficiencies in the Pakistan Textile Sector: Is it increasing with time?” Show less

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

As a Program Manager, I've led and contributed to diverse Government and World Bank Group projects. Key projects include PRIDE Program, aimed at strengthening PFM systems and revenue mobilization, PRMI, improving and digitizing business regulations, and J&C Program, promoting investments and jobs. I was responsible for writing the PC-1 document of TA component, coordinating and monitoring program activities implemented by different agencies and target departments, and addressing any issues or… Show more As a Program Manager, I've led and contributed to diverse Government and World Bank Group projects. Key projects include PRIDE Program, aimed at strengthening PFM systems and revenue mobilization, PRMI, improving and digitizing business regulations, and J&C Program, promoting investments and jobs. I was responsible for writing the PC-1 document of TA component, coordinating and monitoring program activities implemented by different agencies and target departments, and addressing any issues or bottlenecks for timely achievement of program results. Furthermore, assistance was provided to ensure seamless procurement of goods and services while complying with the procurement guidelines of the World Bank and the regulations set forth by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

Kaarvan Crafts Foundation is a Not-for-Profit company, registered under Section 32 and licensed under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984 of Pakistan. It provides life skills training to Pakistani Rural Women in order to build their confidence to participate in local decision-making and carving connections with relevant urban markets. Main responsibilities include;1. Design and write new grants for the organization. 2. Monitor program budgets and expenditure and coordinate… Show more Kaarvan Crafts Foundation is a Not-for-Profit company, registered under Section 32 and licensed under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984 of Pakistan. It provides life skills training to Pakistani Rural Women in order to build their confidence to participate in local decision-making and carving connections with relevant urban markets. Main responsibilities include;1. Design and write new grants for the organization. 2. Monitor program budgets and expenditure and coordinate with Program manger and ensure effective program.3. Administer grant records and evaluate financial reports to analyze all annual progress and perform review on grant expenditure.4. Evaluate all research and monitor all results in coordination with managers and manage all communication with researchers and accounting departments.5. Perform data analysis of on field surveys of different programs and share its findings with M&E department.6. Involved in Fund Raising Activities. Achievements: 1) Won UNESCO KALASHA grant for over 3 million rupees. 2) Won Punjab Skills Development Fund Livestock Management grant over 50 million rupees. Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

Taught Project Management to Master of Business Economics (MBEcon) Class;

Lahore, Pakistan

As a Senior Research Associate in the Women's Mobility Program at CERP, I led a team of five researchers and assisted in the research design and rollout of program interventions. I also coordinated with other teams to ensure high-quality and timely operations for the US$1.5 million project funded by DFID and the Gates Foundation, which implemented an RCT in Lahore, Pakistan, to test the impact of women's-only transport on women's mobility and labor force participation.

Lahore, Pakistan

Worked as Research Consultant on the Project "Generating Data to Advance Women's Social & Economic Well being in Pakistan" (funded by DFID/UNFPA) to generate provincial and district level representative data on the economic and employment status of women in Punjab, establish a baseline for monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 8 to support policy actions based on the evidence generated. Below are the responsibilities. 1. Researcha) Assist in Data Management: includes… Show more Worked as Research Consultant on the Project "Generating Data to Advance Women's Social & Economic Well being in Pakistan" (funded by DFID/UNFPA) to generate provincial and district level representative data on the economic and employment status of women in Punjab, establish a baseline for monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 8 to support policy actions based on the evidence generated. Below are the responsibilities. 1. Researcha) Assist in Data Management: includes collection and secure storage of digital files, organization of files. b) Develop tabulation plan with National Consultant and Research Associate for the survey data.c) Develop and present papers on thematic areas using in-depth econometric analysis based on ESW survey data.d) Prepare content for infographics and policy briefs with National Consultant and Research Associates. e) Form short briefs with regards to research activities for the website updates. f) Data Analysis and report writing. g) Participating in Different Forums assignment by Chairperson/Project Director/National Consultant 2. Policy Conference a) Assist in the management of the policy conference. b) Produce content for the website and for related social media dissemination.c) Support the National Consultant and Research Associates in finalizing documents in preparation for the conference. Project details are provided in the following link;https://pcsw.punjab.gov.pk/esw Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

Actively scout for funding opportunities (local & foreign) for various faculty and research centers at ITU. Collaborate with different government officials and NGOs to process the grants. In addition, provide assistance to fill out potential grants, budget templates and manage the project deliveries. Meet with faculty and research centers at ITU, PITB and other universities (sometimes international) in order to understand various projects and collaborations they are working on. Perform… Show more Actively scout for funding opportunities (local & foreign) for various faculty and research centers at ITU. Collaborate with different government officials and NGOs to process the grants. In addition, provide assistance to fill out potential grants, budget templates and manage the project deliveries. Meet with faculty and research centers at ITU, PITB and other universities (sometimes international) in order to understand various projects and collaborations they are working on. Perform Monitoring & Evaluation activities of different projects using different M&E tools, assisting the Project Manager in preparing quarterly reports on project progress, monitor the project activities on a regular basis and measure the progress towards achieving the project output. Accomplishment: 1) Designed proposal and documentations of “Establishment of National Center Labs for Data Analytics & Cloud Computing” by HEC. Collaborate with HEC officials in fulfilling the requirements. Initially 7 proposals were sent to HEC from which 3 were successfully chosen. Each lab budget was Rs. 100,000,000. 2) Designed the monitoring & evaluation tool for Cultural Affair Office (CAO) grant of USD 153,499. Provided assistance in developing inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes and goals. 3) Designed the monitoring & evaluation tool for PLAN9 incubator’s grant of USD 500,000. Provided assistance in designing activities and outcomes. 4) Successfully achieved in winning the grant of Rs. 1,602,608 under HEC Thematic Research Grant Program. 5) Successfully achieved HEC NRPU grant of Rs. 3,523,320 for Data Science ITU Lab. 6) Assisted in designing a deed of agreement between ITU FINTECH Centre & KARANDAZ (Gates Foundation) of USD 100,000. 7) Applied grants of USD 210,000 for the new research center of ITU name Center for Civic Engagement (CCE).8) Designed IRB (Institutional Review Board) Documentation which includes Ethics Review Committee Approval Form, Consent Form, IRB proposal and guidelines Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

Taught following course to Master students (MBA, MCOM, MBF)1) Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

Lahore, Pakistan

Following courses taught to BS students.1) Financial Markets & Institutions 2) Financial Management3) Topics in Finance 4) Business Policy5) Supervised 7 Final Year Projects (FYPs)

Lahore, Pakistan

Work in a business of flat steel products situated in Landa Bazar Lahore. Main responsibilityincluded:Product Quality Checks, After sales services, Sales Tax and Income Tax Filling and Dealing day to day operations with Banks (POs, DDs, Invoices)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General.

Course Work: Marketing Management, Statistical and Data Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financing Techniques, Investment Analysis & Portfolio.

Master Of Science (Ms), Economics

Activities and Societies: Mentor - FINTRA (Finance Trading) Society https://web.facebook.com/fintra.lums/ ** Teacher Assistant for three.

Bachelor'S Of Science - Computer Science, Computer Sciences

Activities and Societies: i) Association of Computer Machinery (ACM)" Student Member 2002-2003 ii) NASCON 2005 Participant iii) Team.