01. Fundamentals of Business
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02. Statistics & Data Science
03. Innovation & Entrepreneurship
04. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Professor Austin earned his Doctorate in Management and Decision Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University, where his dissertation received the Herbert A Simon Award He has been a Professor of Technology and Operations Management at the Harvard Business School for 12 years and of Innovation and Digital Transformation at Copenhagen Business School for 9 years He has published widely in Harvard Business Review, Information Systems Research, MIT Sloan Management Review, Organization Science, Organization Studies, and the Wall Street Journal He also is the author of over 10 books and more than 100 published cases and notes He is currently a professor of Information Systems at Ivey Business School and an affiliated faculty member at Harvard Medical School
Professor Taylor has a doctorate from Harvard Business School, a Masters of Divinity as a Presidential Scholar from Harvard’s Divinity School, and a Masters in Public Health and Bachelors in the History of Medicine from Yale University Professor Taylor researches management, governance and ethics, with a focus on multi-stakeholder coalitions She has worked as a consultant for the Global Fund and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and written on the institutionalization of global health and how to reform the World Health Organization Her path-breaking book, The American Health Care Paradox, is required reading at medical and public health schools across the nation Professor Taylor taught professional responsibility at New York University Stern and global health ethics at Harvard Medical School
Professor Mukunda has a PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a B A magna cum laude from Harvard College Professor Mukunda is the author of “Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter” (Harvard Business Review, 2012) and “Picking Presidents: How To Make The Most Important Decision in the World” (University of California Press, 2022) Formerly he was an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, Distinguished Visiting Professor at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, and a consultant with McKinsey & Company He is the host of the Nasdaq podcast “World Reimagined with Gautam Mukunda” and the author of numerous articles on leadership, innovation, and policy issues Professor Mukunda is presently a Research Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School
Professor Maurer has a B A and PhD from Stanford University He has worked at Harvard Business School in the BGIE unit for over a decade Before that, he was a professor at ITAM, a university in Mexico City, during which he co-founded an NGO dedicated to helping small rural communities in Chiapas find new business opportunities Professor Maurer’s research revolves around two different axes: (1) how companies overcome the barriers to commercializing renewable energy; and (2) how private actors defend their property rights under dictatorial governments or political instability Professor Maurer is presently an Associate Professor of International Affairs and International Business at the George Washington University
One League Global Mentorship Board connects fellows with a worldwide network of accomplished industry leaders and executives who actively guide, champion, and coach them to succeed in their career and personal goals and aspirations
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50+ DISCIPLINES REPRESENTED
Offered in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing, this program features a selection of Harvard case studies, is taught by our highly distinguished One League faculty members, and serves as the required, core curriculum.
EXPLORE CURRICULUM
● Leadership & Organizational Behavior
● Strategy
● Financial Reporting & Control
● Marketing
● Technology & Operations Management
● Leadership & Corporate Accountability
● Finance
● Business, Government and International Economies
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One League | Global Fundamentals of Business Candidate Class of 2023
Institute de Empresa | Madrid, Spain
Master of International Development
2022-2023
● IE Alumni Scholarship for Excellence
● IE Foundation Fellow
Balkh University | Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan
Bachelor of Business Administration
2013-2015
SKILLS & CERTIFICATES
● Project design, monitoring & evaluation
● Budgeting support
● R&R Studio
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● Mentor, Cooperación International
● Taught Spanish to new arrival Afghan refugees
● Volunteer, Cooperación International
● Presented on Human Rights situation in Afghanistan to colleges in Madrid, Spain
● English - Fluent
● Spanish - Intermediate
● Persian - Native
4+ years’ demonstrated success in development and humanitarian projects in Afghanistan. Primary focus in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and managing projects on ground with donor agencies Driven by a profound humanitarian spirit, my efforts deliver a meaningful impact in the areas of food security, trade facilitation, SME support and development, and refugee advocacy Passionate to engage with companies and organizations that share a vision for inclusivity, equality and sustainability, I am engaging, specific, and results-driven and excel in building relationships and effective collaboration.
Bayat Foundation | Kabul, Afghanistan
Project Manager | 2018 - 2021
● Collaborated with clients to break-down complex processes by conducting design thinking workshops and mapping out user-journeys.
● Coordinated food distribution of >3 million emergency meals to at-risk Afghan families
● Recruited and introduced 15 Bayat Scholars at American University of Afghanistan.
● Operationalized Bayat Innovation Hub designed with Apple devices in partnership with MATTER NGO.
● Conducted and organized Anti-Modern Slavery conference in partnership with Minderoo Foundation
● Scheduled and attended all online and in-person meetings with donors and stakeholders as in-country representative
● Reported all projects improvement implementation and challenges to supervisors and directors.
● Managed 7 junior employees in project department.
Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock | Kabul, Afghanistan
Marketing & Database Officer | 2016-2017
● Collected regional data and reports from and maintained up-to-date data base.
● Submitted summary of monthly reports from regional officers to the marketing specialist
● Supported marketing team on organizing events
Speak Up for Women and Girls in Afghanistan
South China Morning Post | November 28, 2021
No os quedéis calladas
La Opinión Murcia | November 25, 2021
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Candidate Class of 2023
● Class Co-CTO
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
2016-2019
● Top 10% outgoing students of Department of Biochemistry
● Lead Innovators Award at POIC (A university-founded innovation challenge)
● Nigerian University of Technology and Management full scholarship Award.
● Machine Learning Operations Specialization (Coursera)
● AWS and DevOps Specialization (Udacity)
● A number of AWS Specific specializations
● Lead for the first NUTM
● Podcast Team
● Technology Lead, POIC, 2019
● Fluent in English, and Yoruba
● Love teaching and creating new things
● Enjoy reading high-fantasy and science-fiction, and playing games
DevOps Engineer (AWS, GCP, Azure, Observability, Automation, and Documentation) experienced in working with international teams and clients on high-impact projects. Adept in open source with Golang, and deploying code into production
Driven to work with world-class teams on fast-paced sustainable initiatives.
Aubay Portugal | Lisbon, Portugal
DevOps Engineer 2K Games | December 2022 - Present
● Launched and upgraded full-stack multiplayer infrastructure (AWS and GCP) for Game studios regularly, upgrading compute (Kubernetes, ECR), storage (S3, EBS), databases (Postgres, Redis), networking (VPC, DNS, etc), and application-level components (in-house CLI tools) that enabled studios to manage and publish their games to their users.
● Introduced and maintained Game studios infrastructure bearing IAC in mind, resulting in a highly available and scalable multiplayer environment and ensuring a responsive on-call rotation
● Optimized deployment workflows that enabled easier end-to-end testing of infrastructure components that intelligently fetched specific environment variables from sources, increasing end-to-end testing efficiency by over 50%.
Dot Financial Technologies | North-Hollands, Netherlands
DevOps Engineer | February - December 2022
● Deployed Observability stack using ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch alarms; thereby improving the state of application monitoring, time to response, and time to resolution by over 10%, in 6 months
● Led a 3-person team on the discovery, and the initial implementation of necessary digital bank infrastructure changes needed to achieve the PCI-DSS and PCI-SLC certification, within 3 months.
● Implemented Hashicorp' Vault and co-established policies company-wide to manage banking credentials and secrets, thereby decreasing security vulnerability of Banking infrastructure by over 50%
DevOps/Sysops Engineer | April 2022 - Present
● Spearheaded organization-wide agent installations, credential remediation, and the administration of regular patches to all multi cloud VMs (AWS, Azure, VMWare, On Prem, and GCP), within 3 months.
● Managed and troubleshooted clients/customers VMs (Ubuntu, Rhel, and Windows) for issues ranging from credentials remediation, repository, and network issues using Ansible, Ansible Tower, AWX and Hashicorps’ Vault for secret management, thereby improving support turnaround time by 10%
● Developed and maintained automation and orchestration engine in support of large scale private and public cloud deployments.
DevOps Engineer | June 2020 - February 2022
● Directed Cloud Computing and DevOps training initiatives and developed deep relationships with relevant stakeholders, both within the company and abroad, and established the companies’ Cloud Computing CSR initiatives.
● Designed and implemented fully-functional CI/CD pipeline for projects using Azure DevOps, Terraform and Jenkins
● Ensured up-to-date documentation outlining all procedures and relevant configurations for recovery, administration and troubleshooting purposes were available.
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Candidate Class of 2023
● Led One League Stories team
● Participated in the MIT policy hackathon
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Medical Physiology
Awarded a Total E&P full-ride scholarship for first-class students
● Forbes 30 Under 30 fellow
● YALI fellow
● Total E/P scholarship for outstanding freshman students
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
● Google Project Management (Coursera)
● McKinsey Forward Program (McKinsey)
● Data Analyst Nanodegree (Udacity)
● Authored a Christian daily devotional for teenagers
● Machine learning research assistant at LAUTECH
● Fluent in Yoruba and English
● Music: Owl city, J J Heller’s
● Reading: Professor Clayton Christensen’s books & articles
Strategy consultant with 5+ years of combined experience in machine learning, customer churn, customer lifetime value, data engineering, data analysis, and leadership in both corporate and non-profit sectors Successful service to a diverse range of clients in the financial services, healthcare, and other industries Recognized through various fellowships, including the 2021 Kaggle BIPOC fellowship, the 2020 DISI fellowship, and the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 fellowship, among others.
PwC | Lagos, Nigeria
Data Science & Strategy consultant | 2020 - Present
● Led a team of three (3) to develop a comprehensive ESG market analysis/research and implementation strategy for a supply chain carbon footprint tracking solution.
● Instituted a recommender system model for bank to predict the next best offer, churn and cluster customers into various segments, which increased revenue as well as customer retention by 30% in 4 months
● Developed an API for robotic process automation of a bank’s customers' KYC process using Selenium and Python, which reduced KYC time by 70%
Venture Garden Group | Lagos, Nigeria
Business Analyst Intern | 2020 - 2020
● Initiated a digital transformation strategy for the company's PowerTech Business Unit, increasing website visitors within 2 weeks.
● Generated actionable insights from customer data for features to be built into a $1 million revenue-generating fintech solution.
Software Developer Intern | 2019 - 2020
● Delivered a web API solution to authenticate login/sign-up credentials under tight deadlines.
● Worked end-to-end in developing web applications and collaborated with a global team
Founder & Co-founder | 2015 - 2022 | Founded three registered companies
● Helena: Sold 90% of inventory within 3 months and generated a 33% profit
● AfricaTimeMachine: a VR platform for the tourism of Africa before and during the slave trade.
● CargoVo: a lending platform for large-scale agribusiness providers. Began with viable business model, then partnered with a network organization at licensing stage
Build Nigeria | Lagos, Nigeria
Advisory Board Member | 2021 - Present | Build Nigeria is an NGO that provides support to marginalized high school students to world-class colleges and universities in the US, UK and Canada
● Provided strategic insights into the value delivery process
● Developed a framework for team formation and talent acquisition.
Co-organizer | 2016 - 2017
● Directed a team of 20+ engineers in two countries to mentor 60+ women to learn to code for free. Raised $5000 from Google, and GitHub.
Offered in collaboration with the MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, this 1+ year program offers the opportunity to interact directly with MIT faculty and researchers, attend MIT IDSS online events, seminars and more, and culminates in a MicroMasters® from MITx in Statistics and Data Science.
EXPLORE CURRICULUM
● Probability: The Science of Uncertainty
● Fundamentals of Statistics
● Machine Learning with Python
● Data Analysis in Social Science or Statistical Modeling & Computation
● Capstone Project: Applied Data Science
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One League | Global MicroMaster in Statistics & Data Science | 2022-23
Comilla University | Cumilla, Bangladesh
Master of Science (Engineering) in Information & Communication Technology | 2019-20
CGPA: 3.69 out of 4.00
Comilla University | Cumilla, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science (Engineering) in Information & Communication Technology | 2015-16
CGPA: 3 74 out of 4 00
● Nanodegree Graduation Certificate (Udacity)
● Data Science Methodologies: Making Business Sense
● Hands on experience on Machine Learning, Deep Learning projects.
● Letter of Recommendation from The Sparks Foundation
● Awarded for presentation at the International Conference on Computer Vision and Robotics 2021
● AWS Machine Learning Scholarship (Udacity).
● Fluent in Bangla, English
● Travel and adventures
● Reading
● Sci-fi, thriller series, movies
Senior Executive Officer (Analyst) adept at building data pipelines and performing ETL to provide data-driven decisions and recommendations. Currently performing research in the DS field, with skills in data collection, modification, pre-processing, cleaning, data visualization, and model implementation Experience in paper formatting, and presentation at international conferences Interested in remote opportunities.
Green Delta Insurance Company Ltd.| Dhaka, Bangladesh
Senior Executive Office (Analyst)| Dec 2022 – Present Management Information Systems, Data Analysis, Strategy, Data-driven Decision
● Built strategy, data pipeline for company’s growth and client engagement.
● Collected, manipulated large scale data, performed pre-processing and analysis.
● Generated data visualization and built live dashboard for day-to-day update using PowerBI
● Provide data driven decisions to the company managerial body
● Collaborate interdepartmentally, enhancing company growth and development with integrated solutions and synchronization.
Qauntigo AI | Dhaka, Bangladesh
Data Annotator (Freelancer) | May 2022-Sept 2022
Data Annotation for ML, AI, and Deep Learning Global Projects
● Annotated datasets in a short time and with high precision level.
● Successfully completed projects work on polygons using Supervisely.
● Contributed on team work for ML and AI projects.
The Sparks Foundation | Virtual
Data Science & Business Analytics (Intern) | Sept 2021-Oct 2021
Model Implementation, Data Analysis, Dataset Building
● Performed Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) on the dataset using Tableau Worksheet and dashboard
● Completed and collaborated on many machine learning demo projects
“A Proposal of Systematic SMS Spam Detection Model Using Supervised Machine Learning Classifiers”, International Conference on Computer Vision and Robotics (CVR 2021)
“Introducing the Hybrid Ensemble approach and comparing it with Machine Learning and Deep Learning Classifiers to detect cyberbullying in the Bangla dataset", 6th International Joint Conference on Advances in Computational Intelligence (IJCACI 2022).
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One League | Global MicroMaster in Statistics & Data Science | 2022-23
● Class Co-President
Sharda University | Greater Noida, India
MTech Production & Industrial Engineering, | 2019-21
Awarded overall Best Student in Production & Industrial Engineering and second overall Best Student in Mechanical Engineering Dep
● MasterCard Foundation Scholarship, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
● UNDP Innovation Scholar 2021
● Presidential Outstanding Award, SPE International
● Top Chevron Scholar, 2014-2018
● Kwankwasiyya Foundation Master’s Scholarship, 2019
● Certified: SAP S/4HANA 2020, Analytics Cloud, Asset Management, Production Planning, McKinsey & Company Forward Fellow
● Data visual: python, Power BI, MySQL, SAP Analytics Cloud
● Convened eight (8) professionals to mentor and guide over 450 secondary school students in Kano state, Nigeria.
● Led book donation drive and career talk sensitization to four schools within Kano state (Donated 4000 fresh books and writing materials)
● Fluent in English, Hausa, Arabic (intermediate)
● Love writing: published over 500 articles in both local and international media outlets
● Enjoy reading political memoirs, tech trends, and Space books
A passion-driven and experienced business intelligence analyst with excellent records in helping businesses to implement SAP-enabled technology and draw insights from big data to make informed decisions. Looking for a consulting role as a technology business analyst to help businesses through digital transformation by building robust intelligent systems.
Dangote Industries Limited | Lagos, Nigeria Technology Consultant (SAP) | 2022 - Present
● Implemented SAP Production Planning at the Dangote Fertilizer Plant with capacity of 3 million metric tons/year.
● Reduced requirement gaps by 30% through the review of training issue lists and requirements documents and liaised with the Finance and Controlling and Materials Management department to update the specification documents
● Identified and communicated end-user training issues to developers to automate manual processes, saving time and money while decreasing human errors by 20% and speeding up the project activities by 10%.
● Provide functional support to end-users in master data management, predictive inventory analysis, procurement to pay process at the following subsidiaries: Dangote Oil Refinery Company, Dangote Fertiliser Ltd, West African Exploration & Production Co , Dangote Mining, and Dangote Rice
SAP | Lagos, Nigeria
System Analyst, Internship (SAP) | Sept 2021 - December 2021
● Selected top 1 2% graduates out of 2401 applicants to be selected from West Africa
● Deployed 3 Dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud for the sales management and customer response in real-time.
● Certified Associate SAP Consultant with 80% and 71% score in SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud respectively.
● Led a team that presented Zero-Bola, an application-based solution for waste management in rural areas, Nigeria (Built Excel-based market size analysis for this process).
Engausa Global Tech Hub | Kano, Nigeria
Business Intelligence Analyst | Jan 2021 - August 2021
● Developed and analyzed 1000+ data for solar market size analysis in Kano state, Nigeria.
● Facilitated a course on the data analysis of the cost benefits analysis of solar installation and maintenance
● Coordinated and trained innovation-driven startups under the hub on business development, MySQL, Python programming, social media marketing using Google analytics.
Independent Consultant | 2020 - Present
● Provided graduate and undergraduate projects consultancy for 13 students from the top institutions in the UK, US, and Nigeria.
● Raised over N3, 000,000 cash inflow in <2 years.
● Improved clients’ projects in the field of Renewable Energy, Petroleum Reservoir Engineering, Life Cycle Assessment, and Sustainable Energy Transition by utilizing analytics capabilities of MS Excel, MATLAB, MySQL, Python, SPSS
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Universitas Gadjah Mada | Yogyakarta, Indonesia
ASEAN Master of Sustainability Management 2022
Represented MBA Candidate Malaysia in ASEAN Countries
● Grow with Google
● One League Presidential Scholarship Award
● ASEAN Master in Sustainability Management Scholarship Award
● Putra Icon University Leadership Award
● Most Insightful Analysis, Datathon 2020
● Fusionex: Applied Data Science & Analyst
● Coursera: Google Data Analytics, Google Business Intelligence,
● Google Advanced Data Analytics,
● Google Cybersecurity,Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce,
● Google Project Management
● Mentor at Incuba UDD
● Startup Advisor at USACH
● Voluntary firefighter 2012-2018
PERSONAL
● Fluent in Malay, English, Mandarin
● Playing Electric Organ
● Jogging and Nature Lover
Data Scientist in Climate Change and Sustainability. Passion for utilizing AI & Data Science to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and to benefit the environment. Associate Member of Institute of Environmental Science (AMIEncSc-21/22) and actively in combating Climate Change and Environmental Conservation
Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Research Associate | Contract, April 2023 – October 2023 (6 months)
● Conducted research tracing the source of forest fires in Indonesia through wind direction, which proved that Malaysian-owned companies caused haze.
● Obtained valid observable evidence on the effects of Transboundary Haze on Malaysians.
Hamoye Data Science Internship (HDSC) | Lagos, Nigeria (Remote)
Data Science Intern | Winter Cohort, Jan 2023 - May 2923 (5 months)
● Utilized Python in ML, Regression in ML, Classification in ML, Neural Networks, Image Recognition, Object Detection and Practical Time Series Analysis to complete 2 projects, which won 2nd and 3rd place awards for capstone.
Europasia Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd. | Selangor, Malaysia
Environmental Executive | Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
● Reporting 6 Environmental Monitoring Compliance Report (EMCR) Projects to Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia, projects including Industry, Mixed Development and Housing.
● Reporting 4 Environmental Management Plans (EMP) to Department of Environment (DOE), Selangor, projects including Industry Estate and Mixed Development
● Reporting 7 Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) in the Socio-Economy perspective, projects including Industry Estate, Reclamation, Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), Mixed Development and Solar Farm
● Presented 1 Drone video during the EIA Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting for an Industry Estate project.
Environmental Analyst
● Coordinated a National Water Balance Management System (NAWABS) in Perlis, Malaysia, specializing in Water Quality Analysis and Environmental Flow Study
● Reporting 2 Progress: Progress Report 1 in Environmental Flow Study and Progress Report 2 in Water Quality Analysis
● In the last phase of 3, developing a water quality prediction with a classification method, using various data sources provided by various stakeholders and authorities in order to build up a dashboard system to increase water productivity and demand-supply in combating the drought and climate change issue
Global Environment Center | Selangor, Malaysia
Programme Officer (Contract) | Sep 2021- Jan 2022 (5 months)
● Coordinating project W.A.T.E.R (Working Actively Through Education & Rehabilitation)- Water Stewardship Agenda within Klang River Basin and Selang River Basin, job scope includes water samplings, analysis and monitoring by physical, biological and chemical parameters, river hydrology and biological study
● Coordinating project Yayasan Petronas Tree Planting which aims to plant 50,000 trees and 70% survival rate within the next 3 years 4,000 trees were successfully planted at Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur under the engagement with Orang Asli communities and urban garden communities.
Experior Technology
System Automation Engineer| Mac 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months)
● Developed web-based programming systems to automate semiconductor manufacturing Programming using C# and Java for machine integration and designing Microsoft SQL data architecture ASP NET was used for server-side web application frameworks.
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One League | Global MicroMaster in Statistics & Data Science | 2022-23
● Class Representative Career Development and VC Fund Officer
● Electives: Finance (FIN); Negotiations(NEG)
Indian Institute of Technology -
Delhi (IIT Delhi) | New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Technology in Engineering Physics; Minor Thesis (Humanities and Social SciencesSchool of Public Policy)
2014-2018, 2019-20
Executive (Alumni Affairs and International Programmes)
● Alter Global Management Fellow
● Harvard Business School Aspire
Alumnus / Crossroads Scholar
● Entrepreneur Award (Institute of Physics- USA)
● KVPY 2013 (Department of Science and Technology - India)
● NTSE 2011 (National Council of Education Research and Training and Department of Science and Technology- India)
● Nestlé and L'Oréal Middle East and N Africa (NxL MENA- UAE)
● SMR 2815: Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers (Abdus
Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics- Italy)
● Protecting Human Research Participants (National Institute of Health- USA)
● Collaborator at Omdena Kenya Chapter (Predictive Urban Growth Modelling)
● Lead Consultant at AdmitExpert (An Ivy League Admissions Consultancy)
Interdisciplinary Data Strategist and Management Professional with experience across public sector, private sector MNC and global startups from diversified domains, solving complex problems with end-to-end ownership for innovation and impact. Looking to work for an elite, established firm and open to exploring opportunities in the data science and finance sector (PE/LBO/VC/IB/Hedge Fund/Investment Management) Preference to remote opportunities
HNM Welfare Foundation(Hunger No More- an NGO) | Kota, India
Director| October 2022 - Present
● Direct strategy for revenue and growth
● Handle fundraising and manage investments and relationships
● Oversee content and digital marketing.
Klub | Bengaluru, India
Global Management Fellow (New Initiatives)| October 2022 - February 2023
● Supported the Entrepreneur-in-Residence in establishing a new Cross-Border Commerce vertical from scratch to launch Indian D2C brands to global marketplaces
● Utilized strategy, market research, data analytics, MoUs with investment, relationship, marketplace and logistics management, and merchandising skills to provide capital, and compliance due-diligence.
FanClash | Gurugram, India
Associate Vice President (Strategy, Planning and Data) | November 2021 - April 2022
● Strategized on key initiatives i e Actuaries, MIS for investors, Pricing and Discounting Policy to own Revenue/GMV (₹20 million MoM) realization and maximization.
● Planned for User Journey, UI/UX and Business Funnel Insights.
● Generated data-driven solutions utilizing the Data Science, ETL pipelines, reporting and dashboarding protocols by establishing the central data warehousing unit.
Namshi (Emaar) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Strategy Analyst | July 2020 - October 2021
● Managed and automated site-wide Buying and Online Merchandising and the Pricing/Discounting Policy to operate in 13 countries.
● Owned and automated the B2B Reporting System to liaise with key clients (1500+ Brands and 5000+ suppliers).
● Achieved 7-30 million AED DoD revenue targets, utilizing business insights and analytics to inform commerce strategy
Department of IT and Communication (Chief Minister SecretariatRajasthan) | Jaipur, India
Consultant and Research Trainee | January 2018 - January 2019
● Consulted on innovating the Public Grievance Redressal Mechanism - Rajasthan Sampark 2.0 (Chief Minister Helpline 181) Policy.
● Worked on GIS-MIS Analytics to track, monitor and analyze public service delivery
● Developed a learning management system for the policy workforce of 800+ Customer Care Executives, which resulted in enhanced quality and training assurance.
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (State Electricity Board) | Panchkula, India
Intern | 2019
Rajasthan Housing Board (State Housing Board) | Jaipur, India
Industrial Trainee | 2018-2019
Lakshmi Mittal & Family South Asia Institute, Harvard University | New Delhi, India
Data Science Intern | 2018
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Delhi (AIIMS - Delhi) | New Delhi, India
Research Intern | 2017
FirstGreen Consulting| Gurugram, India
Research and Marketing Intern | 2015
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One League | Global MicroMaster in Statistics & Data Science | 2022-23
● DS Mentorship Liaison Officer
University of Southampton | Southampton, UK
MSc Business Analytics & Management Science | 2022-23
● Sustainability Faculty
Representative – Dept of Social Sciences | Investment Committee
Student Rep.
● Modules: Strategic Analytics, Data Visualization
University of Mumbai | Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering | 2013-17
● Vice-President: Social Wing, RAIT
● English Editor: The Wall, RAIT
● Modules: Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, Artificial Intelligence
Tableau | Power BI | AnyLogic PLE | Python | R | SQL
● Python for Data Science, AI & Development
● Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
LANGUAGES
● English (fluent)
● Hindi (fluent)
● Marathi (fluent)
● German (beginner)
Detail-oriented and results-driven Business Analytics & Data Science student excelling at maintaining & manipulating large, complex databases, performing data analysis, and conducting detailed reports in the fields of business, aviation, finance & technology, and defense. Possess excellent research & analytical skills, problem-solving, negotiation & decision-making skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team
De Penning & De Penning | Mumbai, IN Technology Analyst & Patent Consultant| Jan 2021 – Aug 2022
● Applied analytical risk analysis to determine patentability of proposed technology
● Demonstrated excellent data analytics and research skills to draft technical responses to Office Actions of international patent applications, which resulted in the receipt of 6 patent grants in the fields of defense and technology.
● Utilized teamwork, presentation and reporting skills to prosecute IN, EU, and US patent applications with emphasis on software, blockchain and data processing
Ediplis Counsels | Mumbai, IN
Senior Technology Analyst (Patents) | Mar. 2021 – Jan. 2022
● Drafted & won 3 pre-grant oppositions against patent competitors for the firm, utilizing communication, presentation and leadership skills.
● Designed visual interfaces based on analyzed data to improve customer experience & lobbied with the Intellectual Property Office, resulting in grants received for 3 patent applications
Technology Analyst (Patents) | Dec. 2017 – Mar. 2021
● Drafted and prosecuted Indian patent applications with an emphasis on software and electronics
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Using AI to Document HMS Victory’s Conservation Works | Jan 2023 - Present
● Develop and implement AI tools utilizing Python, Anaconda, Pandas, PostgreSQL, and TensorFlow to classify, organize, and archive digital imagery from the conservation works of HMS Victory.
● Create efficient and time-saving AI training datasets for image classification, enabling cross-referencing within the project's digital archives and SQL database.
● Implemented Deep Q-Learning algorithm with Experience Replay on OpenAI Gymnasium CartPole-v1 and LunarLander-v2 environments.
● The model converged and produced optimal results to solve the environments on every instance
● The CartPole environment had maximum capped reward of 500 per episode during evaluation and LunarLander environment had reward of greater than 200 per episode during evaluation.
● Implemented the stock trader using Q-learning: a value-based Reinforcement learning algorithm - a current state was supplied as an input, the algorithm is configured to take decisions based on a Q-table, and receive a reward based on the action taken.
● The Q-table is updated using the Bellman equation.
● Delivered a webinar for alma mater on the topic ‘Understanding Patents, and AI in Patenting’ in September 2021.
● Awarded first place/Best Paper of the Session in National Level Students’ Conference on Frontiers in Engineering and Technology Applications – 2017’ approved by the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
● Mentor at The Dosti Project, 2020
Offered in collaboration with Stanford Online, featuring a curated selection of courses from Stanford’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, this program results in a Certificate of Achievement from Stanford Online, along with an opportunity to present and pitch to receive funding from global venture firms.
● Essentials of Entrepreneurship
● Design Thinking: Empathize & Prototype
● Building Business Models
● Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset
● The Power of Stories to Fuel Innovation
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One League | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Class of 2023
● Class Career Development and Venture Officer
KIMEP University | Kazakhstan
MBA in Finance and Management
2004-2006
KIMEP University | Kazakhstan
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
2000-2004
● Diploma with distinction
● Pitched and won WEA Digital Innovation Challenge, 2023
● Appreciation letter from the Minister of Economy and Budget Planning of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2017
● Business Analytics Specialization (Coursera)
● Modern Big Data Analysis with SQL Specialization (Coursera)
● Data Analytics with Power BI (DataBoom)
● Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization (Coursera)
● Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services Specialization (Coursera)
● Run IG @investeasykz channel to promote financial literacy and long-term investments
PERSONAL
● Love studying and learning
● Driven to explore the world
Experienced finance professional with expertise in overseeing finance functions, leading successful deals, managing audits, implementing major financial initiatives, and optimizing processes Proven track record of adding value through strategic decision-making
Integra Construction | Kazakhstan
Deputy Financial Director | 2023 - Present
● Automated management reporting data
● Analyze investment projects, assessing their financial viability, risks, and potential returns. Identify automation opportunities, streamline workflows, and improve data accuracy.
CITIC Kazyna Investment Fund I | Kazakhstan / Cayman
Investment Director | 2019-2022
● ‘Deal Team Lead’ responsible for the origination, structuring, and closing of investments through executing loan, equity, and mezzanine financings including processing mandates, conducting due diligence, negotiating terms and documentation, and processing internal approvals.
● Executed exit strategy for $10 million USD investment project (Netherlands, Cayman, Luxembourg entities)
Astana EXPO-2017 | Kazakhstan
Deputy Director | 2017-2019
● Ran Investment project Hilton Hotel Astana 5* worth $134 million USD (deal structuring, financial modeling, monitoring).
● Directed the Financial Bureau supervising the collection of $175 million USD income from the Exhibition (wrote related internal policies from scratch for ticketing, food and beverage, services, and sponsorship), drafted legal documentation to be signed by counties participants’ representatives, organized work of auditors).
● Generated business development policy to increase the breadth of business delivery and capabilities, after Exhibition.
Senior Manager| 2016-2017
● Budgeted, and prepared the Commercialization Plan of the Exhibition, FP&A
The National Management Holding “KazAgro”| Kazakhstan
Senior Manager of Treasury Department | 22013 -2016
● Implemented €6 million Eurobond issuance with 4 times oversubscription rate, managed a remote team of investment, audit, and law advisors.
● Attracted $2 million USD debt financing from international financial institutions at a lower than the market rate (relevant contracts preparation, registration, and reporting)
Pension Fund “Kazakhmys” | Kazakhstan
Deputy Director – Board Member | 2012-2013
Vice-Deputy Director – Board Member | 2011-2012
Risk Management Department Director | 2010-2011
Vice-Director Asset-management Department | 2006-2010
● Governed and was the first among 13 other pension funds that successfully transferred pension assets to the government-owned pension fund (M&A)
● Managed $150 million USD pension assets leading day-to-day portfolio management through structuring, pricing, hedging, and executing fixed-income, equity, and alternative investment transactions across the local and foreign currency
● Standardized processes, aligned financial reports/results decks, documented business processes, built extended workforce processes and drove allocation improvements and reporting
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University of Sussex | Global Studies | Brighton, UK
MA in Gender, Violence and Conflict 2021-2023
Sole interdisciplinary student in the cohort, Full scholarship by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the UK as Chevening Scholar.
One League | Global I&E Candidate Class of 2023
Istanbul Bilgi University | Design Culture & Management
Class of 2010
Program for creating a multidisciplinary group of people who use design as a tool
Anadolu University | Bachelor of Science (Bs)
Industrial Design 2005 - 2009
Led several community building activities while learning the methodology and putting organizational capacity into it.
● Finalist of the Bilgi Genç Social Entrepreneur Awards 2017, organized by the International Youth Foundation and Istanbul Bilgi University
● Seed Fund, Change With Business Social Entrepreneurship Development Program organized by Koç University Social Impact Forum (KUSIF) with UniCredit Foundation and Vehbi Koç Foundation
Collaborative social designer leading impact-driven projects from need analysis to impact assessment and facilitating communities to create solidarity with interdisciplinary methods. Employing human-centric design and a gender transformative approach, with a focus on sustainability of governance and partnerships for organizations
Design-4-Solidarity | Istanbul, Turkiye
Founder | 2015 - Present
● Developed a community-based solidarity program, utilizing impact-oriented collaborative work and NGO partnership-building to sustain operations.
● Lead and refine human-centered design programs and their reporting mechanisms
● Ideate and implement ideas at the grassroots level in collaboration with organizations to advance the dissemination process
Selected Projects:
2023 - World Central Kitchen Gaziantep Summary, interventions for earthquake survivors
2022 - Hear my Voice project led by musician Asena Akan
2020 - Consultant for designing the solidarity network with gendered lens for Women and Climate Project: KAD.İM | The Association of Prosumer Economy
2020 - Technical Facilitator, "Online Applied Entrepreneurial Designer Workshop"
2016 - Exhibition Designer, "Dreams Without Barriers" project conducted in partnership with the Turkish Foundation for the Blind, Atlas Carpet Gmbh
iyiki.co | Istanbul, Turkiye
Co-Founder | 2019 - Present
● Generated social advocacy lifeline support funds for CSOs through products, events and crowdfunding activities.
● Organized a team experienced in minority rights including LGBTQA+, women’s and children’s rights, with a gender transformative lens
Kale Design and Art Centre | Istanbul, Turkiye
Design Consultant | 2019 - 2020
● Coordinated workshops, lectures, exhibitions and other activities in Kale Design and Art Center (KTSM).
● Managed workshop-training and created content, while facilitating ongoing communication between the managing and project teams.
● Event links: PhotoGraphos, New Generation Craft
Önemsiyoruz (Matters Association) | Istanbul, Turkiye
Founder- Managing Director | 2015 - 2021
● Ran programs for vulnerable groups including incarcerated mothers and their children who are under age of six.
● Led 20 different workshops, training and programs for women.
● Spearheaded training programs for experts in social studies such as teachers, social workers, psychologists These programs reached out to 500+ women, 650+ children and 150+ experts in the field
● Deep Democracy Level I (Feb 2020) and II (Aug 2020) by Lewis Deep Democracy
● Facilitating Collaborations Program Certificate by ATOLYE Academy in collaboration with pormuta.life
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● Mentor at Women and Climate (KAD.IM) Project
● Advisor at Matters Association (Önemsiyoruz)
● Council of 7 at Good4Trust
● Advisor at Empati Social Responsibility and Education Association
PERSONAL
● Fluent in English, Turkish
● Watercolor painting
● Traveling
● Mother (5.5 yr old)
Selected Projects:
2015 - 2021 An Armful of Toys Project, Field Report
2017 - 2018 Mother-Child Development Guidance Field Report
2019 Trainers of Training Program for Experts in Penal Institutions - in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, and Sehitkamil Municipality, the program was funded by Sivil Dusun EU Program, supported by Kale Holding, Atolye Istanbul and Zorlu Holding
2019 - 2020 ‘‘Sevda Umut Olsaydı’’ Music Project | Musician Asena Akan, song written with the women at risk
2020 Connecting Women Circles Field Report | Harmoni Women’s Cooperative
2020-2021 Matters Digital Employment Platform, Collaboration with the private sector, NGOs, INGOs, Public Sector Municipalities), seed-funded by UNDP Social Innovation Support Program, and video recording with web platform development support by Sivil Dusun EU Program
Nurus GmbH | Istanbul, Turkiye
Marketing Communication & Content Manager | 2013 - 2015
● Devised corporate content in cooperation with 3rd agencies, coordinating efforts with organizations within Turkey and abroad.
● Managed sponsorship projects and organized multiple events in Turkey, maintaining follow up reporting from all these projects to GM.
Kilit Tasi Design | Istanbul, Turkiye
Design Manager | 2010-2013
● Researched project content based on UX and marketing perspectives.
● Created design briefs.
● Led design communications which resulted in improved products in ZULA, a brand of Kilit Tasi Design
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One League | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Class of 2023
Leadership Academy for Development | Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
Certificate: Public Policy in Private Sector Development 2022
Strathmore Business School
Executive Education in Advanced Entrepreneurship Program
2019
Harvard Business School/ Harvard Online
Africa Live! Entrepreneurship for emerging economies, recognized for the best business plan | 2021
The University of Buckingham (United Kingdom)
MSc. International Financial Services | 2012
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● Techstars Community All Star 2022 - Community Leader
● CIPE (Center for International Private Enterprise), USA - Digital Economy Consultant May 2023 –
Date
PERSONAL
● French language - basic
● Public Speaker
● Panel moderator
● Sci-fi enthusiast
Dedicated innovation and start-up expert passionate about driving positive change through cutting-edge solutions. Co-founder, facilitator, community builder with interests in enterprise ICT, construction, health tech, and e-commerce Hands-on experience in entrepreneurship training, business development, digital transformation, operations, and finance Interested in consultancy and venture capital roles.
Startinev Ltd. | Kenya
Team Leader | 2021 - Present
● Curated solutions for startups, improving their product-market fit and increasing their success rates
● Established a community of 400+ startups, providing mentorship, growth opportunities, and financial support.
● Coordinated successful events like Saistival and the Nairobi Innovation Challenge, fostering fundraising and investment knowledge and social impact.
● Developed strong analytical and evaluation skills in the African venture capital and investment landscape
● Built supportive ecosystems for startups, understanding and tackling unique regional challenges and opportunities
Diagnosoft Healthcare Ltd. | Kenya
Co-founder and Head of Strategy| 2021 - Present
● Set up Diagnosoft, a health-tech startup using AI to revolutionize medical diagnosis to make better diagnoses faster and more accurate using AI models
● Thought leadership around tackling AI bias in healthcare by using African data to provide solutions to the sector
● Democratize access to quality medical imaging diagnosis by helping African Radiologists
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry |Kenya
Director- ICT, Innovation and Youth | 2019 - Present
● Conducted a study on digitizing youth-owned businesses during Covid-19, identifying key improvement areas
● Led fundraising efforts, securing significant funding from organizations like the Mastercard Foundation and UNEP, boosting resources.
● Developed and presented reports on innovation and youth affairs, increasing stakeholder awareness and understanding.
● Fostered partnerships with educational institutions and tech incubators, facilitating skill-building and enhancing the competitiveness of youth-owned businesses
Pong Agencies Limited | Kenya
CEO | 2014 -2022
● Transformed Pong Agencies into a technology company as CEO, increasing annual turnover from $100,000 to $1,000,000 in 3 years.
● Provided strategic advice and recommendations to both the company and clients, supporting achievement of their respective goals and objectives.
Quad Tee Corporation for FSD Uganda | Kampala, Uganda
Digital Economy Consultant and Trainer | 2023 to Date
● Developed a comprehensive curriculum for Platform Economy for FSD Uganda, catering to 30 students from the Banking, Fintech, and Agritech sectors
● Taught various courses, including a fundraising module to teach students the various models of fundraising for their startups
● Conducted training sessions on the Platform Economy, covering topics such as digital payments, online marketplaces, and blockchain technology, among others.
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One League | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Class of 2023
Nigerian Law School | Bwari, Nigeria
Barrister at Law | 2018
University of East Anglia |
Norwich, UK
Master of Laws (LLM) in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law | 2017
● Participant, Willem C Vis International Arbitration Moot
University of Hertfordshire | UK
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Upper Second Class Degree VP, Nigerian Student Society
● London Court of International Arbitration, Member
● Nigerian Bar Association, Member
● Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK, Associate
● University of Hertfordshire, Dean of Law School Award
● University of East Anglia, “Outstanding Academic Excellence” Scholarship Award
● One League, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarship
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● GPS Partner/Mentor at Google For Startups Africa
● Founder, Katwig Kare Foundation (non-profit)
A driven Technology & Intellectual Property Lawyer passionate about contributing to Africa’s economic growth and sustainable development by managing business and projects that stir sustained growth in Africa
Katwig and Dale | Lagos Managing Partner | 2021 - Present
● Lead and manage a 7 member team at the firm.
● Manage client relationships
● Brainstorm and implement strategies to grow the firm’s business and to meet quarterly and annual targets.
● Measure program successes, and maintain team member KPI’s to ensure project goals are met and align with firm objectives.
Katwig Kare Foundation | Lagos
Founder/CEO | 2021 - Present
● Direct a 9 person team to ensure foundation objectives are met
● Build strategic partnerships to ensure sustained achievements of goals and to drive growth and secure funding for foundation’s projects within rural communities in Nigeria.
Synergy Attornies Law Firm | Lagos Associate | 2019 - 2021
● Specialized in technology and intellectual property law
● Advised clients on legal matters relating to technology, data privacy, and IP protection
● Drafted and reviewed contracts, licensing agreements and intellectual property rights.
● Engaged in civil litigation matters.
M.S. Ibrahim & Co | Abuja Junior Associate | 2019
● Engaged in civil litigation matters, particularly election petitions
● Carried out research for team members at the firm
● Interviewed clients and shadowed the firm’s principal partner.
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One League | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Class of 2023
Habib University | Karachi, Pakistan
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (minor in Mathematics)
2016-2020 | CGPA: 3 50/4 0
● Received a 100% merit scholarship for four years of education at Habib University
● Awarded Dean’s List Award in Spring 2017.
● Former Chair of the ACM Chapter at Habib University, an international computer science society
● Selected to attend Stanford University’s International Honors Program 2018 through Habib University’s Learn Abroad Program
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
● Data Science Intensive Studies
Certification | CGPA: 4.0 (Stanford University, CA, USA)
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● Started and led the Travel Grant Committee at Habib University to support students for research conferences
PERSONAL
● Fluent in Urdu, English, Arabic
● Love Theatre and Music
● Enjoy playing the eastern violin
Entrepreneur and data scientist driving financial inclusion. Co-Founder and COO of YPay Financial Services, leading a fintech startup focused on accessible asset management services for the young population Expertise in navigating big four firms from experience at Deloitte Passionate to leverage technology for positive impact in the fintech industry
Co-Founder & COO | September 2021 - Present
● Raised approximately half a million USD in funding for YPay Financial Services, securing investment from notable investors and venture capitalists.
● Oversaw the growth and development of the team, scaling it from a small group to a team of 20+ talented professionals
● Successfully obtained a commercial 'Securities and Futures Advisory License' from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, enabling YPay to offer comprehensive financial services to its users.
● Directed the Design Thinking and Product teams, driving innovation and user-centered design approaches to enhance the platform's user experience and functionality
● Implemented effective growth strategies and marketing initiatives, resulting in a user base of 25,000+ active users
● Developed strategic partnerships and collaborations with key industry players, expanding YPay's market reach and enhancing its service offerings.
● Actively participated in industry conferences and events, positioning YPay as a market leader in the fintech space
● Championed a culture of continuous improvement and learning, fostering creativity and collaboration within the team
Business Development Lead | December 2020 - September 2021
● Spearheaded business development efforts at US Mobile as part of core team, identifying and pursuing strategic partnerships and opportunities to drive revenue growth and market expansion
● Led successful negotiations and contract discussions with key clients and partners, resulting in new business partnerships and increased market presence for US Mobile in the B2B segment.
Operations Analyst | August 2020 - December 2020
● Analyzed and optimized operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall customer experience
Deloitte | Karachi, Pakistan
Financial Analyst (Risk Advisory) | January 2020 - August 2020
● Worked on implementing Current Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models under the regulations of IFRS9 (set as a standard by the State Bank of Pakistan) for Financial Institutions.
● Worked on financial data from respective clients to perform analytics about their customers and businesses
Bank Al Habib | Karachi, Pakistan
Data Analyst Intern | June 2019 - August 2019
● Successfully built "Loan Default Prediction Model" and "Customer Retention Model" at Bank al Habib Ltd as part of the summer internship.
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One League | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Class of 2023
● Class Mentorship Liaison Officer Georgetown University | Competitiveness and Leadership program | Jan. - Mar, 2023
Peruvian Youth Representative
Taipei National University of the Arts | Master of Arts in Creative Industries and cultural programs | Sep. 2012 - Jun, 2014
Awarded as Outstanding Scholar, Taiwan Scholarship, Ministry of Education of Taiwan
● ECA Professional Fellow, US Department of State’s Bureau of Exchange and Cultural Affairs
● Sakharov Fellow, European Parliament, Human Rights Action Unit
● Youth Delegate, Cities Summit of the Americas
● Guest speaker, EU-LAC Foundation, Just Transformation Forum
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
● Project Management and UX Design Fundamentals (Coursera)
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● Member of Partners of the Americas
PERSONAL
● Fluent in Spanish, English, French
● Self-taught awarded-winning poet
PMP-certified project manager with skills in design thinking, agile methodologies, cross-innovation, and social entrepreneurship. Demonstrated success working in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams, to facilitate tech transfer programs in various fields including Agtech, Health & Lifestyle, EdTech Interested in remote roles for inclusive teams in advertising, arts and nonprofit consulting Open to relocation.
Global Blockchain Business Council | Virtual Ambassador 2023 | January 2023– Present
● Served as a trusted local point of contact and / or domain expert for GBBC network.
● Represented GBBC during speaking engagements and relevant events.
● Promoted GBBC membership.
● Presented GBBC Executive team with general strategic view of local jurisdiction or discipline, given circumstances and blockchain ecosystem maturity
● Hosted and curated regional events and meetings with regulators and corporate leaders.
Meta– Engineer for the week | Virtual Facilitator (Contractor) | January 2023– April 2023
Engineer for the Week (EFTW) aims to demystify the world of technology by empowering historically underrepresented learners to explore engineering, develop computer science skills, and increase awareness of different career paths.
● Planned and executed training sessions for children aged 11-18 to build a working technology prototype around a social issue of their choice, and connected them with a Facebook engineer to explore career pathways
International Center for Journalists | Virtual Project Manager (Contractor) | December 2022– April 2023
As part of the LEAP innovation news lab, LAE Solutions’ team oversees the product’s development of an embed code to increase engagement and trust in newsrooms worldwide.
● Tracked and drove progress, setting project deadlines to deliver a timely prototype
● Evaluated project performance through promotion plans
International Center for Journalists | Virtual Project Manager (Contractor) | September 2021– December 2021
As part of the Emerging Media Leaders program, I oversaw product development for the Nona 911 online platform, which connects the elderly and youth for digital content creation, story exchange, mapping and preserving collective wisdom
● Monitored project progress and established deadlines.
● Evaluated project performance.
Engineering for Change & Conservation X Labs | Virtual Program Assistant (Fellow) | May 2022– September 2022
● Developed The Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge which supports innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs from all over the world to develop and implement solutions that address the environmental and social costs of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in the Amazon.
Complete the Fundamentals of Business module, serving as the required curriculum for the program, and choose between the Statistics & Data Science or Innovation & Entrepreneurship modules to receive a graduate-level Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from One League. Modules may be completed in any order preferred; continual enrollment not required.
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
● Class Co-CFO
Institute of Business Administration (IBA) | Karachi, Pakistan
BSc - Accounting and Finance
2016-2020
● Dean’s Honor List
● 4th position overall
● Finalist, Harvard Business School Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program 2020
● 1st Runner Up, LUMS Consulting Competition 2020 (Team Leader)
● Represented IBA at CFA Institute Research Challenge 2019-20 Local Finale (Top 5 teams)
● Represented Pakistan at Financial Leaders of Tomorrow Summer Program’19, Tsinghua University, China
● Passed CFA Exam Level 2
● ACCA (10/13)
● Manager at IBA Community Welfare Society, helping Syrian refugees get access to basic necessities and skills
● Treasurer at The Bridge School, a school for underprivileged children in Pakistan
CFA Level 2-certified finance lead with 6+ years’ business development experience, and seasoned in the startup realm. Active participant in CFA Institute Research Challenge and LUMS Consulting Competition Strengths in problem-solving with a keen interest in bringing about betterment in the lives of people in the local community and around the globe
Unilever | Karachi, Pakistan
Customer Development Finance | Nov 2022 - Present
● Manage the Trade Term Structure of nation-wide distributors.
● Revamped the existing claims processing tool to cater to upcoming challenges from non-traditional distribution channels
Bazaar Technologies | Karachi, Pakistan
Commercial Finance Manager | Apr 2022 - Nov 2022
● Developed a model for live inventory valuation, margins & category P&L
● Optimized inventory levels by 10% and analyzed positional buying worth more than PKR 1000 million.
Finance Lead (Expansion) | Jul 2021 - Mar 2022
● Developed a financial reporting model for the consolidation of financial reports across various cities and business segments.
● Represented finance team in the launch of 6 new cities setting up processes from scratch and handling financial reporting, taxation, treasury and commercials
Finance Associate (Operations Business Partnering) | Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
● Designed and executed a strategy to slash the distribution cost by 1% (as a % of sales) by re-negotiating with vendors and ensuring accurate tracking of vehicles
SAMI Pharmaceuticals | Karachi, Pakistan
Internal Audit Executive | Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
● Carried out a one-of-its-kind internal audit of quality control laboratory requiring extensive study and thorough understanding of scientific considerations involved
The Aga Khan University Hospital | Karachi, Pakistan
Internal Audit Intern | Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
● Project: HEC Grant Certification (Reporting to Chief Internal Auditor)
● Highlighted discrepancies in the financial report and proposed viable solutions for its resolution.
● Introduced an efficient data management system to ensure easy and accessible referencing across all projects
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
American University of Beirut | Beirut, Lebanon
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
2017-2020
Awarded the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation STEM scholarship Award; Al Ghurair Ambassador
● Dean’s Honor List
● Volunteer, Children Cancer Center
● Lead Student Committee, AUB Lead Initiative
● President, Mathematics Student Society
● President, AGFE STEMers Club
● Fluent in English and Arabic
● Love teaching and public speaking
● Enjoy reading self-help books, and hiking mountains
Academically accomplished, results-oriented consultant with proven leadership and team-working capabilities, and unparalleled levels of dynamism, tenacity, work ethic and self-motivation Innate proven ability to think outside the box and derive creative solutions to classical or new challenges
Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE) | Virtual Program Officer | 2022 - Present
● Lead the Open Learning Scholarship Program, a scholarship initiative offered by AGFE, which includes more than 500including 500+ scholars from 22 Arab nationalities in partnership with Arizona State University in the United States.
● Head the development of the AGFE Alumni Community which includes , which includes 700+ members, fostering collaboration, and enabling data-driven support to enhance alumni engagement.
● Analyze quarterly reports and present insights on scholars’ challenges to offer effective solutions and individualized support, helping scholars to accelerate in their studies and future careers.
● Support in the design of new educational programs targeting Arab youths to elevate their livelihoods and bridge the gap between the educational system and industry needs in the Arab region
Junior Program Officer | 2020 - 2022
● Co-led the STEM Scholarship Program, a scholarship initiative offered by AGFE, which included more than 500 scholars from 22 Arab nationalities and operated with 14 partner universities in 10 different countries
● Directed the scholars’ moderator group, a group that involved 5 scholars volunteering their time to support the Foundation scholar community engagement through monthly meetings and events.
● Increased engagement on the Foundation’s tutoring platform by 95% to help scholars excel in their academics, reach the minimum required CGPA, and enhance the Foundation’s retention rates.
● Developed and oversaw the implementation of alumni engagement strategy by collaborating with external corporations and establishing new projects that target alumni
● Inaugurated alumni records database while maintaining 95% accuracy and accelerated the levels of participants and engagement on the organization’s platform from 20% to 80%.
● Implemented and led the delivery of different events for our scholar community, ensuring a smooth transition from their academics to the work industry by connecting them with recruiters and experts in their fields
Academic Program Intern | 2019
● Developed the first informative workshop for 15 refugee students about Lebanese universities and the scholarships available, enabling them to make key decisions regarding their academic future
● Established two new partnerships with the founders of ‘Nooreed’ and ‘Eduzone’ to foster mutual benefits between the organizations by publicizing the firms’ websites and offerings on Kiron’s online platform.
● Conducted a review of the English courses available on the platform, and delivered two additional MOOCs in collaboration with Kiron’s German office to enhance students’ learning outcomes
● Participant, CNN Storytelling Program
● Participant, McKinsey Forward Program
● Participant, Harvard Crossroads Emerging Leadership Program
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+(91) 9110653022
One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
Christ University | Bangalore, India | 2017-2020
BSc - Accounting and Finance
2016-2020
Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) –Major in Entrepreneurship
● Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program / Harvard University
● Launching Breakthrough technologies / HarvardX
● Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies / HarvardX
● Certified Peer Educator
● Java coding, beginner
● Excel, proficient
● Volunteer, Little Sisters of the Poor
● Mentor, Shanti Bhavan Accounts
● Participant, Drive for Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer and Tobacco Awareness
● Peer mentor, educated students through university struggles
Athletics & sports, F1 racing, go-carting, fiction books, chess
Fluent in English, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi
Tenacious goal-achiever with strengths in coordinating multiple concurrent projects, and collaborating successfully with key stakeholders. Alumnus of the Harvard Crossroads Emerging Leaders program, I am a creative problem solver who quickly draws together solutions and options to generate the most effective outcomes for my team and for projects placed in my care
Anheuser- Busch Inbev | Bangalore, KA People Business Analyst | Jan 2021-2022 - Present
● Oversee, allocate, track, and appraise the year-to-year targets for 3,500+ employees in Africa.
● Resolved 1000+ queries, serving as primary point of contact for regional stakeholders.
● Conducted meticulous audit checks, maintaining a target accuracy >99%.
● Organized, trained, and guided 3,500+ employees in launch of North Star tool and equipped them to implement key processes
● Collected, analyzed, prepared, and shared reports and graphs with business, stakeholders, and zone VPs, informing on employee target performance and generated summaries to be used in the year-end bonus calculation.
PiXL International NGO | Bangalore, KA Data Associate (Contract) | 2020-2021
The vision at PIXL is focused on improving the life chances of young people through the advancement of education. Our mission is to support schools so that pupils can graduate with appropriate qualifications to enable success.
● Maintained GDPR standard-compliant data records.
● Tracked and analyzed trends, datapoints and created learning reports.
● Created and organized learning course materials and exam practice papers for 1000+ schools impacting the lives of more than 40,000 students
● Advisor and tester for the Pixl App used within African schools
2018
● Completed projects for the R&D department: primary focus in the reverse-engineering processes utilized by generic drug pharmaceutical’s R&D to generate drugs to be manufactured.
● Amplified the Paracetamol production line.
● Organized and archived historical data records.
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One League | Global
MBA Candidate Class of 2023
● Class Ambassador
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, Illinois
Bachelor of the Arts degree in Portuguese, 2011-2015
● Emphasis on Economy, Governance, and Resolution
● Fluent in Spanish, English and Portuguese
● Proficient with MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
● Exposure to Bloomberg, FX Al/MYSIS, GTSS, Equation, Hogan, and ACH
● Mentor, The Richmond Promise, Richmond, California
PERSONAL
● Born in Cali, Colombia
● Avid collector
● Mountaineer
● Salsa dancer
● Cat dad
● Foodie
● Crypto enthusiast
Foreign Exchange officer targeting the digital asset space. From onboarding to reconciliation, I deliver innovative, high quality tailored solutions to support critical consumer products in the face of rapidly-evolving and changing markets
Demonstrated success in risk management and compliance within national to international foreign exchange market process flows Excellent written and verbal communication skills in three languages as well as a proactive and team-oriented project manager.
U.S. Bank | Chicago, IL
Bank Officer - Foreign Exchange Client Services | 2019 - Present
● Identified and provided resolutions for bespoke processes enacted by clients within multiple teams in FX
● Completed data analysis to enhance operational efficiency, client retention, and lower FTE
● Handled project initiatives to resolve departmental pain points and deliver client satisfaction.
● Coordinated the closure of multiple bank nostros to reduce departmental risk and reduce mounting client efficiencies.
● Trained individuals on FOREX electronic trading platform
● Managed operation challenges, serving as escalation point of contact for trading desk, custodian banks, upper management, and other business partners
● Handled corporate client complaints for the FX division.
● Delivered clean collection and special handling reports for International Remittance clients.
● Analyzed and presented monthly team and department metrics.
● Oversaw technological enhancements made to FOREX platform to ensure operational viability and client satisfaction
U.S. Bank | Chicago, IL
Foreign Exchange Specialist | 2016-2018
● Reviewed foreign exchange capital markets and regulations
● Advised as SME in electronic trading platform.
● Sustained deliverables within Bloomberg, ACH, MYSIS, and GTSS platforms.
● Coordinated with multiple teams to ensure settlement of time-sensitive wires.
● Developed comprehensive knowledge of SWIFT messages and AML/Anti-Money Laundering regulations
● Provided mediation for account reconciliation, discrepancies, and any Ad-Hoc client needs.
● Collaborated in development and review of new departmental policies and procedures.
● Maximized operational efficiencies, delivering on project initiatives to enhance client satisfaction
Irwin Academic Student Center | Chicago, IL
Head Computer Technician | 2013-2015
● Performed operating systems installation, configuration, verification, and testing
● Generated service protocol process improvement and technical support, in collaboration with management.
● Provided operational support to all computers and delivered qualitative assurance to clients.
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One League | Global
MBA Candidate Class of 2023
● Class Ambassador
University of East London | UK
MSc in Business Psychology - 2023
The University of Nairobi | Nairobi, Kenya
Bachelor of Commerce - Human
Resource Management
2011-2015
Awarded First Class Honors
● Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
● ALX Launchpad Program; Coursework in Project Management, Data & Decisions, Communicating for Impact, Entrepreneurship & Leadership
ALX Initiative Award | 2019
Awarded for embracing challenges, having a beginner’s mindset and taking risks knowing can learn from failure
● Business Strategy
● Human Resource Development
● Employee Relations
● Talent Acquisition
● Project Management
● Data Analytics & Visualization
● Research
● HRIS and ATS proficiency
HR Partner with 7+ years of experience in people operations & culture, analytics, talent acquisition, development, and organizational expansion. Skilled in creating agile work environments, unlocking the power of people, and driving growth Extensive expertise in non-profit and for-profit sectors, with a multicultural background spanning Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the USA
IDinsight | Global
Global People Operations Specialist | 2021 - Present
● Lead People and Policy Operations and supervise 2 direct reports.
● Execute global recruitment drives, enhancing end-to-end candidate experience.
● Successfully recruited 1000+ applicants and 23 hires in the 2023 Global Drive.
● Implement recommendations from our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion working groups
● Identify and resolve employee experience pain points, partnering with regional teams to execute solutions for systemic and procedural gaps in our service delivery.
● Launch employee engagement surveys to track experience data points and provide leadership with data-supported recommendations.
● Manage performance review and promotion processes, with reference to organizational needs
● Spearhead the creation and execution of organizational employee policies
● Oversee insurance and benefits processes for all teammates, ensuring team understanding.
● Implement HR compliance processes and requirements in Africa, India, SEA, & US.
African Leadership Group | Global Talent Acquisition Business Partner | 2020-2021
● Refined, and documented 100% of the end-to-end hiring process, and developed a hiring playbook.
● Developed recruitment metrics and built the pilot automated centralized People & Talent Acquisition data dashboard.
● Overhauled and optimized the use of our ATS system (Greenhouse) to promote efficiency in the hiring process
● Promoted great quality hiring globally at scale by facilitating the end-to-end hiring activities from talent mapping/sourcing, and developing assessments to conducting interviews.
● Mapped out and developed a candidate experience journey handbook that regulates our ways of working to improve candidate experience.
● Supported the development of employer branding initiatives and social media strategy
Talent Fellow | 2020
● Researched and developed a Learning Management System within the organization that made it easier for employees to access learning materials useful for their professional growth.
● Developed a database for monitoring all open roles within the organization that ensured easier tracking of hiring progress across all roles.
● Conducted end-to-end hiring activities from sourcing to onboarding.
● Partnered with recruitment firms and educational institutions to source the best talent for the organization
HR & Admin Assistant | 2017-2019
● Researched and wrote a proposal on redesigning the firm's graduate program that was implemented within one year and strengthened the program's competitiveness. The following year, applications for the program increased by 50%
● Developed an extensive recruitment database management system that increased the ability of the firm to source candidates with more efficiency
● Conducted employee training and performance data analysis, generating senior management reports that improved informed company decision making.
● Implemented a comprehensive records management system that reduced the time it took to access information by 80%.
● Redesigned the firm's Induction process in terms of content and duration which improved new employee onboarding experience
Intern, Human Resources | 2017
● Developed a training program that increased employee access to training opportunities from different Cytonn branches.
At the ALX Launchpad program, I worked with the following companies to develop solutions for their most challenging problems:
SilAfrica Kenya
● Designed the execution plan for the Circular Economy project aimed at getting schools and communities within the Kibera slum area to upgrade their grounds using grid paving made from 100% recycled polypropylene packaging waste.
Ringier Africa Digital Publishers (RADP)
● Led a team of 4 in developing a marketing strategy to enhance the awareness and visibility of a client product among the 18-35 yr demographic within 1 year.
● Speaks English & Kiswahili ● Loves mentoring young people ● Enjoys travelhnururdeen@mba2023.one-league.org
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
University of Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2013-2018
Awarded Best Outgoing Student of the Electronics Department
HONORS & AWARDS
● SME 100 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs in Nigeria, 2018
● MTN Nigeria Science & Technology Scholar
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
● Stanford Online, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program -in view
● Project Management, Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● Mentor Local Committee President, AIESEC Lagos, 2017
● STEM Volunteer, Inspiring Youth for Africa - Accra, Ghana
PERSONAL
● Fluent in English, Yoruba
● Hobbies: Taekwondo (brown belt), F1 & Football
Sales and Business Development Professional with demonstrated success in the manufacturing, FMCG and retail industries. Managed end-to-end sales processes using CRM Tools like Microsoft Dynamics And led sales team to generate a revenue of 200K USD in the first 9 months of operation in Nigeria
Gidi Burger | Lagos, Nigeria
Business Manager | 2022 - Present
● Led the team of 10 people that sold 50,000 units of Burgers in the span of 5 years
● Promoted the initiative to reduce costs for the company's procurement process, which resulted in a 10% increase in profit
● Designed a documentation procedure that increased our financial reporting efficiency by 30 %.
● Recruited when required and conducted interviews to select the individual most suitable for the company
Spraying Systems Co. | Lagos, Nigeria
Business Development Manager | 2019 - Present
● Directed the Nigerian team that generated a revenue of over $200K in the first 9 months of operation.
● Delivered sales pitches to customers, gathered business requirements, and delivered technology support during pre- and post-sales processes, which led to 100% increase in sales
● Incorporated the Customer Resource Management (CRM) tools to track old prospects to generate new revenue stream and re-establish relationships with previous paying clients leading to 10% increase in sales.
● Performed market entry analysis introducing Spray Tech products to the Nigerian Market, which led to a 40% increase in sales process efficiency.
Sales Analyst | IL, United States | 2019-2020
● Partnered with product engineers and developers to modify product application to reflect customer needs, leading to boosted customer productivity and sales
● Simulated sales process from prospecting to closure for 10 different industries, to get accustomed to the sales process and correct any anomalies.
● Shadowed experienced sales representative’s visit to customers to understand the practical aspect of sales engineering.
Honeywell Group | Lagos, Nigeria
Operations Engineer | 2019
● Researched and presented reports to the CEO on a renewable energy project conducted at the headquarters, leading to 20% reduction in cost during the implementation process.
● Worked with business development team to prospect customers for our 100 MW embedded power generation plant.
Mar & Mar Integrated Services Limited | Lagos, Nigeria
Field Engineering Supervisor | 2018 - 2019
● Directed a team of 5 people for the installation phase, collaborating with Design engineers to identify and resolve issues contributing to increased cost savings.
● Supervised the electrical installation of cables, cameras, and light fittings at local projects including: Lekki Novare Mall, Ota Mall and 6 other projects across Nigeria
Procter & Gamble | Lagos, Nigeria
Purchasing Intern | 2018
● Managed the annual expenditure of $10 million across 10 different functions such as Logistics, Sales, Travel, Events.
● Facilitated the negotiation for goods and services with third party vendors, while incorporating strict implementation of the company policy on buying
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
Lebanese University | Roumieh, Lebanon
Master of Engineering in Industrial Computing
2018-2019
Ranked 5th , GPA 3 7
Lebanese University | Roumieh, Lebanon
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics
2014-2019
● BCG Strategy Consulting Program Forage, 2023
● Consulting Certification 2022, Capadev
● Forward Advanced level 2022,
● McKinsey
● Entrepreneurship in emerging Economies, online course 2019, Harvard Business School
● Strategic planning
● Critical thinking
Associate consultant, leading strategy and execution of projects in the public and private sector in the MENA region. Focus in strategy development, operating model design, project management, customer experience, process optimization and operational excellence
Nurve Partners, Kearney | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Associate Consultant | 2022 - Present
● Worked on several projects in the public sector
○ For the Ministry of Human resources and social development
■ Succession planning and leadership development project
■ Individual development program for Higher Level
■ Civil Service CS2 0
■ Delivery management office for the ministry
○ For the Ministry of Tourism
■ DMC and Umrah project
● Developing Operating models, organizational structure and standard operating procedures
● Supported senior executives in several strategic planning and management activities
● Develop strategies, financial model and go to market strategy
● Perform in-depth market assessment, analysis and benchmarking
Unipak, Indevco Group | Halat, Lebanon Planning Unit Head | 2021 - 2022
● Set up and implemented the planning department’s overall cost optimization strategy
● Managed 2 plants and supervised the planners’ daily schedule to meet the production load.
● Provided the Shipping and Production Department with a feasible schedule to meet the customer satisfaction.
● Coordinated the paper consumption forecast with the Operations and Product Development managers
Planning Lead Planner | 2020 - 2021
& COMMUNITY
● Scout member for 15 years
● Member of the Primes community (Finance and Trading)
● Crossroad Emerging Leaders program, 2018
● Harvard Business School, Dubai
● Fluent in French, English, Arabic
● Enjoy reading and music
● Camping, hiking and astronomy
● Sports (volleyball, cross fit and swimming)
● Reduced the production cost by 32%, while increasing the recycled paper consumption to 73%.
● Enhanced the plant’s overall efficiency, leading to a higher production output from 2000 to 2400 tons/month
● Generated new reports with insights and applied a digital transformation for the planning data
Maintenance Engineer | 2019 - 2020
● Led a team of 20 people, supporting each one of them on a technical and interpersonal level.
● Successfully orchestrated a $500K project on 2 Bobst machine overhaul
● Reduced up to 60% of spare parts cost through a scheduled preventive program
● Achieved a remarkable increase in the continuous improvement audit score and OEE.
(+260) 975462579
Karijatunadjiru@gmail com
One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
Mulungushi University | Lusaka, Zambia
Bachelor of Commerce; Economics
Major with Merit
● Recipient of the ‘best student’ Bachelor of Commerce prize, across all 4 majors (top 1%).
● Certificate of Recognition for the successful merger of Access Bank and Cavmont Bank
● Winner of the 2020 Access Bank Group Internal Hackathon
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
● Enterprise Design thinking practitioner (IBM)
● Academy for Women Entrepreneurs(AWE)
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● People in Product Community
● On Deck
● Product Management Africa
Innovative fintech product manager driving user-centric solutions through strategic thinking, creativity, and data-driven decision-making. Proven success in digital business and start-ups, delivering inclusive experiences and leveraging technology to revolutionize financial services Passionate about empowering individuals and companies in the digital age through innovative solutions and forward-looking strategies.
ZAMBEZI CAPITAL | Remote
Co-Chief Operations Officer| 2023 - Present
● Spearheaded the coordination and refinement of a game-changing capital-raising pitch deck for the prestigious World Bank Fintech Challenge, by leveraging exceptional project management skills and meticulous attention to detail, to craft a compelling and impactful presentation that effectively showcased the startup’s value proposition
ACCESS BANK ZAMBIA | Lusaka Zambia
Product Manager, Digital Innovation | 2021-2023
Managed the user research, product development, testing, and deployment of digital services for retail and corporate user-facing products
● Led the cross-functional collaboration, product development, and delivery of a product pitch focused on the problem of providing non-collateralized credit extensions to SMEs in Africa, which won a hackathon comprising 100 participants and 34 finalists representing 12% subsidiaries.
● Developed feature requirements and product roadmap for an Internet banking platform and mobile app, targeted at a customer base of more than 100,000 account holders by Conducting user research, analyzing platform usage data, and evaluating business needs.
● Managed the user acceptance testing, issues log, and compliance certification for deploying and launching 2 digital platforms and 3 fintech services through multiple development sprints.
● Orchestrated data analysis and market research activities to generate actionable insights on remittance services, digital banking channels, the debit card market, and regional best practices for Zambia’s top 10 banks
Assistant Project Manager, E-Business | 2020 - 2021
Streamlined the management of all in-house and customer-facing digital projects
● Charted the development of a feature that facilitated the activation of 7,000 debit cards for a mass card replacement exercise, earning a Certificate of recognition for contributing to the successful merger of Access Bank and Cavmont Bank.
● Oversaw the testing, certification, deployment, and launch of 3 fintech services across, an in-house application, 2 digital channels, and 18 branches, resulting in a 30% increase in transaction volumes on digital channels
Product Manager, Digital Innovation | 2017-2019
Founded an early-stage start-up and contributed to product development, design, and delivery of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) centered around digitizing and democratizing students’ internships.
● Partook in the Zambia Information Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) Innovators program alongside 60 startups shortlisted from a pool of 200 applicants
● Selected as a National Finalist for Southern Africa Start-up Awards (SASA Awards) from a pool of 2,400 nominations across 15 African countries.
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
University of Kigali | Kigali, Rwanda
Bachelor of Computer Science
2013-2017
● Lead the innovation club at university
● 2020 Rwanda Innovation Challenge Award
● 2018 Smart Cities Challenge
● 2018 Innovating Mobility Ideathon
● 2018 HackAgainst Hunger Award
● 2018 Hackathon for climate early warning
● 2017 Solar Vehicle Championship
● 2016 National Agrishow Award
● 2015 TVET Expo Award
● Digital Transformation (LinkedIn)
● Business Development Foundations (Coursera)
● International Project Management (GIZ)
● Becoming an entrepreneur (MITx)
● ICT Center and Operation Center (KOICA)
● Product Management (Udacity)
● Agile Project Management (Udemy)
● Executive Leadership Training (Redwoods Leadership)
● Trainer in ICT at the university
Business Development Consultant and Partnership Manager with a specialty in the IT and Innovation ecosystem in Rwanda A business, technology, and innovation enthusiast with demonstrated success in tech startups
Irembo| Kigali, Rwanda
Partnership Manager | March 2021 - Present
● Manage 9 government institutions accounting for 65% of all services on IremboGov
● Launched key initiatives for major clients such as the Ministry of Local Government and the National Land Authority, increasing their satisfaction from an NPS of 18 to 40.
● Led constant engagements with clients resulting in a customer retention rate of 90% of clients under my portfolio
● Improved the department processes documentation reducing the onboarding process of new hires from 1 month to 1 week
ValWallet | Kigali, Rwanda
Business Development Consultant | May 2020-Present
● Onboarded new merchants on the use of custom applications developed to facilitate them managing their businesses and tracking transactions in real-time.
● Trained merchants on using the company's PoS and the merchant app
● Negotiated draft agreements/contracts with merchants/partners
● Generated new business opportunities for the company via cold calls/emails, in-person/online meetings, and referrals from contacts and ensured extensive follow-up where necessary.
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Co-founder & Training Program Manager | January 2020 - November 2020
● Managed the registration process of 315 training participants and led the selection process of the participants based on the set criteria and ensured they are communicated
● Coordinated and ensured effective and timely communication with GIZ DSSD and trained junior staff on the implementation of training programs.
● Assisted in developing training content for topics such as Design Thinking
● Assisted GIZ in the evaluation of training by helping training participants fill out survey questionnaires
● Maintained all training participants' data and their attendance and handled the personnel (trainers and facilitators).
● Provided regular reports to GIZ-DSSD after each training cohort in accordance with deadlines
Co-founder & Head of Business Development | May 2019-June 2020
● Directed efforts to get seed funding of $11,000 for the start-up
● Facilitated onboarding Rwanda Development Organization (RDO) as a partner to deliver IoT solutions to farmers. This strategic partnership resulted in getting funding of 170,000$ from a government institution.
● Developed and executed partnerships to drive awareness for the start-up’s IoT
● Fluent in English, French
● Teaching and public speaking
● Enjoy time with family and friends and playing the guitar
training program
● Brought on partnerships which generated a $50,000 revenue increase in 3 months for the startup Notable local partners:
○ GIZ (German Cooperation Agency) - contracted 315 IoT trainees
○ University of Rwanda - signed 3 year MoU for student training and development on IoT
○ Workforce Development Authority (WDA) - contracted 6 month IoT training for 20 participants
Co-founder & Software Engineer | January 2015-April 2019
● Built BazaFarm web application for data visualization of agricultural IoT devices using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Google Maps API, and JavaScript Frameworks.
● Programmed IoT devices
● Developed and maintained the company's website and content
● Managed social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube)
R&D Intern | August 2017-November 2017
● Developed and launched internal “customer telemetry” project with a goal to extend the company's latest reporting, analytics, and AI/ML approach to customers, and delivered significant progress during engagement
Call Center Agent | April 2012- August 2012
● Answered incoming calls and customer emails
● Managed and resolved customer complaints
● Identified and escalated issues to supervisors.
● Provided product and service information to customers.
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One League | Global
MBA Candidate Class of 2023
Elected Class CEO
Federal University of Minas
Gerais | Belo Horizonte, Brazil
B.A. in Advertising and Publicity
Minor in Psychology
Minor in International Studies
2018-2022
Brazil’s largest federal research university and one of Latin America’s top universities
Scholarship for Aspire Leaders Program 2020 | Harvard Mittal Institute
Selected as top 1% from a global pool of participants and exposed to a Harvard classroom environment
Award for Best Series of Artistic Photography 2019 | EXPOCOM
My project "ARTE" is about six social problems in society related to six famous paintings. The idea of the project is to question the Brazilian Educational System, which values high culture much more than popular culture
Adobe Creative Suite | Microsoft
Office Suite | Google Suite
Volunteer at Sole Hope, helping Ugandan people to become jigger-free by making shoes
Born in Brazil, and fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish | Snowglobe Collector | Artist
Marketing, social media and brand director with demonstrated collaborative success with leading pharmaceutical firms in Latin America in developing customer-centered marketing strategies for product launch events As a creative director, Linda led the execution of the communications for employee engagement programs across Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico Extensive work in the creative industry, designing corporate identities through consistent branding with a focus on user experience.
One League | Virtual Brand Lead and Social Media Manager | 2022 - Present
● Consolidated social media handles across six channels and created patterned visuals, reinforcing brand recognition and presence
● Strategized social media content plan in order to communicate legitimacy, authenticity and community-belonging to all stakeholders, resulting in an organic growth on Facebook engagement by 29%, Linkedin by 13%, Instagram 11% in the first month.
Marketing and Communications Strategy Director | 2021-2022
● Conceptualized and directed a rebranding plan to expand from an exclusively B2B market to a more diverse audience also targeting B2B2C and B2C customers - increased the number of accounts reached through Instagram by 90% in 3 weeks from more accessible visual and verbal identities
● Integrated lead generation to content subscription in social media, increasing the number of leads by 40% in 6 months, with a 15x higher conversion rate through landing pages and a 10x higher conversion rate through API integration, compared to the previous semester
● Conducted capability gap analysis, identifying latent demand for custom visuals of medical content in the scientific communication sector, and presented market entry opportunity to the Chief Executive Officer
● Collaborated with the tech team to develop and market an info product based on the customer journey of the B2C.
Marketing & Sales Associate | 2018 -2020
● Synthesized online data in order to determine customer behaviors and executed more efficient sales and personalized marketing campaigns, increasing website traffic by 28%
● Translated buying transactions from international partners in the United States and in China, resulting in 3x product variety after one year
Babson Build Program (2019) | Boston, MA
One of 2 students chosen from a pool of 300+ applicants from UFMG to learn from renowned Entrepreneurship professors and develop practical solutions for world’s problems using the principles of design thinking .
NY
By means of research, prototyping, experimentation, self-reflection, and decision-making activities, students learn to become resourceful practitioners and creative entrepreneurs
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
University of the Philippines | Clark, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Awarded “Katibayan ng Kagalingan” (Certificate of Excellence)
● ISO 9001:2015 Awareness and Internal Audit Training Course (Intertek)
● ISO 9001:2015 Executive Awareness Course (Intertek)
● The Complete Investment Banking Course 2020 (365 Careers)
● FOREX and Gold Trading Full Course (Midas Business Academy)
● Treasurer, Rotaract Club –Pampanga (2007 – 2008)
● VP Finance, UP Lakan – Pampanga (2007 – 2008)
● Lives in Philippines. Fluent in English and Filipino and currently learning Italian
● Likes playing tennis, driving, and trying adventurous activities like car racing (with Level 1 Certification).
Freelance consultant with proven success in project management, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, grants management, startup scouting, technology business incubation, business consultation, and crafting ISO 9001:2015 quality management system Demonstrated ability to lead others, troubleshoot problems, provide technical backstopping, recognize opportunities for continuous improvement, and strategically transform goals into results. Experience mapping out business processes, crafting organizational structure and operations systems, conducting PESTLE & SWOT Analyses, and formulating a strategic plan.
Amaar Real Estate Co. | Virtual / Manila, Philippines Executive Advisor | 2016 - 2021
● Formulated 2020-2021 Strategic Plan, Quality Management System Manual, and ISO 9001 documentation requirements for one of the major developers in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia with a 2011-2019 portfolio value of about $1 71 billion
● Provided paralegal services and insights on doing business in KSA, setting up Amaar Capital, legal contract templates, opportunity/investment brief, press releases, and corporate presentations.
● Secured ISO Certification by assisting in responding to ISO audit findings.
● Served as the Philippine Space Agency’s Interim Team Member:
● Developed documentary requirements including: (a ) Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern, (b.) Budget Proposals, and (c.) Interim Report.
● Coordinated and attended meetings with key stakeholders.
● Formulated a “Startup Scouting Process/ Procedures” along with the corresponding implementation plan and standard templates for a company based in the U.S.A.
● Served as a consultant and assistant corporate secretary for RVDIAZ Consultancy & Management Corporation, drafting various project proposals, business plans, opportunity briefs, term sheets, mandates, incorporation papers, and other legal templates.
COO & Partner, Entrepzone International Inc.| 2016-2016
● Developed Business Model Canvas for the company.
● Served as a COO & Partner growing the company’s clientele in its offline business (i.e., advisory and business services) by promoting the company in exhibits and networking events Secured four (4) qualified leads in one exhibit attended
COO & Co-Founder | 2011-2011
● Co-founded and served as a COO of a web development and database management startup facilitating business registration with various government agencies, securing $2,000 (Php100,000 at USDPHP 50) angel investment, developing operation system and tools, securing 2 big leads, and managing day-to-day operation.
Contract of Service Engagements, University of the Philippines | 2010-2016
● Served as an Executive Advisor and Technical Working Group Member of various R&D projects in the fields of information and communications technology (ICT), space technology, and technopreneurship drafting project proposals and reportorial requirements.
● Managed projects from conceptualization, fund sourcing, to implementation in my capacity as RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II for PHL MICROSATELLITE PROGRAM
and SR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER for THIN CLIENT CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEM (CLOUDTOP).
● Managed a Technology Business Incubation Center’s activities including proposal generation, funds sourcing, facility set-up, and program implementation with Year 1 and 2 approved budgets of $240,000 and $100,000 (Php12 million and Php5 million at USDPHP 50) respectively as a PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER / CONSULTANT for DOST-UP ENTERPRISE CENTER FOR TECHNOPRENEURSHIP.
Contract of Service Engagement, Commission on Higher Education | 2013-2015
● Supported research proposal development, solicitation, review, and awarding, providing valuable inputs on management, strategic planning, policy formulation, operations design, and addressing bottlenecks of the PHILIPPINE-CALIFORNIA ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTES program with Year 1 approved budget of $34 million (Php1 7 billion at USDPHP 50) as well as managing collaboration with UCB in my capacity as SR EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Legal Staff, New Rural Bank of San Leonardo | 2009 -2010
● Assigned as the de facto Legal Department Officer-in-Charge of a rural bank with nine branches, after just one month of tenure.
● Improved the department’s operation by implementing job assignment and steppingstone methods and enhancing documentation and reporting systems.
● Saved the bank from further incurring hundreds of thousands of accumulated penalties through careful analysis of cross-referenced reports and company documentation
● Prevented a lawsuit by convincing the client to settle amicably.
Marketing Associate, Bank of the Philippine Island - Bancassurance | 2008 -2008
● Achieved my monthly sales quota of more than $20,000 (Php 1 million at USDPHP 50) in my first month of tenure.
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
Chhattisgarh Swami
Vivekanand Technical
University | Bhilai, India
Master of Technology in Biomedical Engineering & Bioinformatics
2017-2019
National Institute of Technology
| Raipur, India
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology 2012-2016
● Goodreads’ Top Book Reviewer 2019
● Best Use of Wernicke’s Area Award 2017 for language learning
● Google Top 100 Translation Contributor Award 2014
● Participant: MIT Policy Hackathon 2022
● Participant: High Commissioner for a Day Challenge 2017
TOOLS
● Tableau
● Power BI
● RStudio
● Figma/Miro/Canva
● WordPress
● Microsoft Office
● Fluent in Hindi, English, Odia
● Interests: Reading, learning languages, solid waste management
Researcher, instructor and content writer currently learning data analytics tools in marketing to anticipate consumer trends. Eager to apply in-depth knowledge and skills in the tech, software, environmental non-profit and education industries
Futuristic Labs | Hyderabad, India
Marketing - Content Writer | 2022 - Present
● Worked on landing pages of Klynk.recipes, Riku, Klynk.app, and Futuristic Labs
● Led copy & brand voice guidelines & wrote a creative handbook for employee onboarding
● Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to roll out company's blogs
● Delivered content for product launch: blogs, website, Play Store, & social media
● UX writer for Klynk.recipes platform (soon to be launched)
University Teaching Department | Bhilai, India
Graduate Research Scholar | 2020-2022
● Developed research proposals and assisted teaching staff in preparing academic course work and presentations
● Facilitated virtual classrooms and workshops under TEQIP, a project by Government of India for engineering institutes across India
● Mentored M. Tech. scholars in thesis writing, wrote book chapters, and completed administrative duties
● Awarded AICET Doctoral Fellowship by University Grant Commission offered to 300 students in India
National Center for Biological Sciences | Bangalore, India
Researcher | 2017
● Assisted Wellcome Trust guide & Ph.D. students in conducting experiments
● Facilitated thesis writing, reporting, quantitative analysis, and training programs
● Designed experiments for understanding learning and de-learning curves
Technomaths & Science Academy | Raipur, India
Science Instructor | 2016
● Created curriculum, coached high school students, and tracked student attendance for improving performance
● Reviewed class material and mentored students who were facing challenges regarding future academic opportunities.
● Wrote 700+ book reviews on Goodreads consisting 200+ independent authors
● Mobocoz com, developed content & strategy for the travel website
● Lingua Castle, developed website for Hindi language learning platform
● TEDx Pandri, served as a curator to select the speakers
● Self-published Author on Amazon, ‘Nor Are There Plenty Of Bees’
● Member - One League Stories Writing Team
● World Literacy Program 2020, Ambassador
● Teaching Human Rights Fellow 2020, Teaching Fellow
● Harvard US-India Initiatives 2020, Mumbai
● Harvard Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program 2017, Dubai
● Harvard Young Scientist Development Program 2017, Bangalore
● Literary Committee, Executive Member, NIT Raipur
● State Language Committee, Executive Member, NIT Raipur
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
● Class Co-President
● Class Career Development Officer
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology | Pune, India
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics Engineering 2013-2017
Awarded Best Outgoing Student of the Year
● Deep Learning Specialization (Coursera)
● Citizen Data Scientist (Udacity)
● Applied Data Science Lab (WorldQuant University)
PERSONAL
● Fluent in Hindi, English, Marathi
● Interests: Teaching, public speaking,
● Reading: Science-fiction
● Music: Pianist
● Top 100 Women incubated at NSRCEL, IIM B - Women Startup Program India
● Pune’s 30 under 30 Young Leaders - 2019, Hindustan Times
Entrepreneur | Product Manager | Data Engineer - Analyst | Devigner working at the intersection of Product and Data. In my 6 years of experience, I have helped clients improve on their products and processes by leveraging the potential of data and combining it with the principles of Design Thinking and a customer-centric approach
Accolite Digital | Virtual Data Engineer | 2023 - Present
● Designed and implemented the ETL architecture for a client in the HVAC space where the Data Model was practically non-existent This involved coming up with a complete Data Strategy for the client incorporating the existing system and defining the processes and best data practices going forward.
Associate Product Manager | 2022 - 2023
● Implemented the Design Thinking process to help clients from multiple domains identify lean solutions to challenges faced by them:
○ Helped an Insurance client set up their own quote-and-bind system bypassing third party systems
○ Worked with an upcoming start-up in the US infrastructure and civil engineering space to understand the gaps in their existing product and relaunch it with features backed by user feedback.
Credit Suisse | Pune, India
Data Analyst | 2021-2022
● Enabled Model Risk Management team to help track and analyze risk across different regions and business units within the bank with real-time Tableau Dashboards.
● Successfully implemented a transition from Excel-based analysis to production-ready ETL pipelines for compliance and risk functions, which resulted in a 70% process reliability and efficiency improvement
Full Stack Developer | 2019-2021
● Migrated the case management process for dormant accounts from legacy systems to a React-based web application - thus improving the overall user experience and efficiency
● Pioneered the adoption of Test-Driven Development architecture for all the projects within the team
Almameal Media Private Limited | Pune, India
Co-founder & Technology Head | 2018 -2019
● Led a team of 5 to build a fully-functional food-ordering website.
● Developed and deployed cross-platform mobile applications on Play Store and App Store used by both our stakeholders (homemakers and customers)
● Pitched at national and international events including Global Innovation in Food Tech,Thailand and TiE, Mumbai.
Credit Suisse | Pune, India
Technology Analyst | 2017-2018
● Delivered high-fidelity prototypes for the bank’s early vision of a one-stop compliance shop.
● Worked on multiple projects as a backend developer to support a cross-functional team
Inphinity Products | Pune, India
Co-founder & Design Head | 2016-2017
● Sold 1,800 notebooks to 600+ students in the Pune area in 3 weeks
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
● Class Mentorship Board Liaison Head
SASTRA University | Tamil Nadu, India
Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering 2014-2018
● First Class with Distinction
● Winner of inter-college quizzing event ‘Cheminquisite 2017’
● Crossroads Emerging Leader 2017, a leadership development program conducted by Harvard Business School GCC
● Winner of Saint-Gobain Annual Excellence Award 2021 for initiatives led in the Quality Management System
● Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Expert
● Certified ISO internal Auditor
● Engaged in mentoring initiatives for ‘Project Puthri’ – a rural girl child education support group
● Fluent in Tamil, English, Hindi
● Basketball, handball & running marathons
Passionate results-driven management consultant in a Big 4 firm specializing in operations management with expertise in cost reduction, quality management systems, digital transformation, process re-engineering, and new product development Driven toward international opportunities in management consulting
PricewaterhouseCoopers| Chennai, India
Associate Consultant | 2022 - Present
● Developed a business development strategy with go-to market plan for the newly established PwC’s Chennai Operations management division by assessing the market growth drivers and constraints
● Identified process re-engineering opportunities in the procurement division of a leading mining company
● Conducted a dipstick diagnostic assessment of a steel pipe manufacturer to map the as-is status and identify actionable pain points
Saint - Gobain | Chennai, India
Quality Manager | 2021-2022
● Managed a team of 9 direct subordinates and 180 employees to successfully increase compliance with SOPs and process improvements resulting in a reduction in customer claims by 81% (from 8700 PPM to 1575 PPM)
● Worked closely with fabricators throughout the world generating a yearly sale of 128 crore INR in 2021
● Appointed division Quality Manager, including supervision over a wide product range of glazed units, fire & bullet resistant glass processing, etc.
● Decision-making for critical maintenance-related, resource allocation, key processing parameters
● Managed new product developments for the site: color kitchen, skid-resistant glass, privacy glass for facades
Quality & Process Improvement Engineer | 2019-2020
● Spearheaded implementation of newly established standards for plant certification resulting in our ability to drive 48 crore INR of sales in 2021 in those regions
● Digitized our manual written quality tracking system within 6 months to create visibility into operational performance
● Performed statistical analysis on data output to create insights and trends for management & customers
● Analyzed process requirements for 100+ buildings to align stakeholders across the consultants, fabricators, and manufacturing teams
Management Trainee | 2018
6 month rotational program with 2 processing lines, focusing on improvement of industrial efficiency, health & safety using Kaizen methodology
● Identified loopholes, rolled out process improvement plans generating a 27% improved production efficiency (OEE) in Offline Automotive Glass cutting
● Conducted extensive analysis of the workers’ health condition & VOC levels in automotive glass printing chambers. Calculated the airflow necessary for safe work by modeling the vents available and the current AHU blower rating
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023 Institute of Business Administration (IBA) | Karachi, Pakistan Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 2009-2013
● Top 10% of Graduating batch 3.31 CGPA
● Plantation Drive (in collaboration with WWF)
● Library for underprivileged in government schools of Karachi
PERSONAL
● Conversational in English and Urdu
● Data Science enthusiast.
● Travel, outdoor exploration
● Movies: Sci-Fi
Confident and team-oriented finance professional with 7+ years of corporate experience. Well-rounded, with specialization in Excel based dynamic dashboards, budgeting, financial modeling, and professional presentations
Rogers Communications Inc.| Toronto, Canada
Senior Finance Analyst – Home & Business Cost Optimization| 2022 - Present
● Generate month-end, forecast, budget reporting packages, working with finance peers to formulate variance commentary and articulate finance/business story.
● Collaborate closely with corporate planning team members to communicate month-end, forecast, budget requirements to Home & Business Cost Optimization team, ensuring processes are clearly identified.
● Present month-end, forecast, and budget reviews by consolidating and articulating business results/insights
● Assist in the modeling of home & business costs long range plan, leading the process with business/finance primes to set meaningful and reasonable financial target outcomes for the BU.
● Provide support to strategic initiatives and projects including decision support on business cases for improved customer experience.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited| Karachi, Pakistan
Assistant Manager Finance – Central Finance| 2018-2022
● Led the analytics, budgeting, financial projections and corporate presentations domain while automating excel formats and workflows to reduce lead time and ensure a timely completion of tasks
● Extracted and compiled data from Oracle to analyze and create dynamic dashboards across various segments, brackets and categories (i.e. inventory, sales, expenses, etc).
● Generated 10-year financial projections of profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow for valuations
● Prepared inventory-related audit schedules for half year and annual audits and coordinated with the external auditors.
● Generated BOD Presentation and Directors’ Report.
SBT Japan (SMC-PVT) Limited| Karachi, Pakistan
Finance Executive| 2016 -2017
● Developed an updated company accounting chart leading to appropriate management reporting
● Maintained accounting books for the UK and Pakistan Offices: reconciled bank accounts, reported to SBT Japan Head Office, processed employee clearances and full & final settlements.
● Reduced company overdraft charges by 9% by identifying and forecasting payments to manage cash flow effectively
Lucky Cement Limited| Karachi, Pakistan Finance Executive| 2013-2015
● Headed the process documentation project (PDP) for company-wide system and directed processes for subsequent SAP implementation in the company.
● Developed companywide authority matrix making the approval hierarchy more efficient by reducing approval backlogs by 20%
● Responsible for preparing analytical reports pertaining to inventory and expenditures, tracking of annual departmental, purchase and consumption budgets for overruns and monthly budget vs. actual reporting.
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
● Class Culture and Community Co-Officer
University of Ibadan | Ibadan, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 2015-2020
● Awarded Best Outgoing Student in final year undergraduate research/project
● Recipient of the “NiMechE 40 under 40 Inspiring African Future Mechanical Engineers” 2020: Award in the remit of the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK
● Recipient of the 2020 Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program, Courtesy of Harvard Business School
● Data Analytics Nanodegree (Udacity)
● Product Analytics Certification (Product School)
● Ambassador at Google Women Techmakers
● Head of Technical Team at TedxUI
User-centric product and marketing manager, business analyst, and pragmatic program manager. Excellent at conducting user and market research to determine recommended actions toward a product market Interested in building usable products that solve the needs of users while using data to maximize growth
Associate Product Marketing Manager | 2022 - Present
● Growth Marketing Lead: co-led a strategic approach to pilot Search Growth Marketing in sub saharan africa (SSA), landing a plan to deliver 4 campaigns across 2 Growth Marketing channels with an overall goal to build a Growth Strategy and DAU impact forecast for subsequent Growth Marketing Campaign. Took leadership of the overall workstream to deliver on Company OKR for Growth Marketing Worked with a cross functional team of Product, Growth lab and Global Marketing to deliver a strategic approach for growth in 2023 , driving retention through major channels of impact and influencing global efforts for growth marketing in SSA delivering a CTR of 1.8% and 50K+ user subscription.
● Product Launch GTM Lead: Worked closely with the product and cross functional team to support the MyLink pilot in Nigeria with the objective of expanding the trusted tester cohort and have new merchants signups onto the MyLink app MyLink is a new app from Google that helps mSMB owners in emerging markets enhance their online presence, earn customer trust, and expand their reach I created a Tactical beta pilot launch event for SMB owners across Nigeria as part of the Trusted Tester Program to provide real time feedback on the product and its usage that drove: event cohort exceeded target by 160% and ~30% of users active at four weeks (vs 10% for average app).
● Managed Quick Receipt product line, directing a team of engineers, designers, researchers, and marketers.
● Developed, implemented, and maintained product timelines across multiple departments (including marketing), and track releases of features
● Analyzed market data to develop sales strategies and define product objectives for effective marketing communications plans.
● Led impactful analysis of fellowship program within first month, offering recommendations to the cross-functional leadership teams to drive impact and revenue growth across Nigeria.
● Proactively directed the planning, building, tracking, and delivery of the fellowship program that involved training 1000+ young graduates interested to start a software engineering career
● Managed the training of prospective developers in software engineering and product design tracks, leading to the successful training of over 50+ developers who now work in top software companies.
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One League | Global MBA Candidate Class of 2023
● Class Culture and Community Co-Officer
Central University | Accra, Ghana
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies | 2016-2020
● Valedictorian
● Best Communication Student
● Best Graduating Female Student
● Chancellor’s Award - for emerging the Valedictorian- Class of 2020
● Outstanding CAMFED Association Member in Education - for supporting rural children in school
● Mastercard Foundation Scholar (2016-2020)
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● Corporate Communications
● Graphic Design (Canva)
● Operations
● Digital Media Management
● Public Engagement & Advocacy
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
● Regional AmbassadorMastercard Foundation Alumni
● Founder-Rising Readers In.
Veronica is a results-driven Marketing, Communications and Operations Manager with 4+ years of experience in corporate & impact communications. Skilled in both traditional and digital communication tools, writing, executing marketing campaigns and media relations Expertise in the development sector; comprehensively working on communications for international NGOs Currently exploring similar career opportunities in global development organizations to build world-class experience and wider impacts.
Communication & Operations Manager | 2023 - Present
● Devised and implemented communication strategy and marketing plan for RUG activities.
● Led content development, graphic design, social media posting and community management
● Managed and developed brand identifiers for RUG on all marketing tools, ensuring that RUG brand protocol adherence on all media publications and features.
● Prepared quarterly and annual media reports.
● Coordinated all Operations project planning and implementations.
● Worked closely with project leads to develop their quarterly and annual work plans
● Reviewed and planned project-based budgets at ongoing cadence
● Represented RUG at national and industry-level meetings.
● Conducted employee check-ins, supporting and ensuring work-life balance.
Marketing and Communications Advisor | 2021-2022
● Organized and implemented marketing capacity building programs for INVEST stakeholders.
● Coordinated Women in TVET enrollment campaigns in project regions.
● Drafted activity reports, quarterly reports, etc and designed graphics (WUSC Ghana Annual Newsletter, marketing promotional materials).
● Led public engagements and advocacy on Women in Non-traditional TVET trades
● Developed case studies and success stories of support recipients, in collaboration with the Knowledge Management team.
● Organized stakeholder meetings for project interventions.
● Directed photography for public engagement and communications activities.
Program Support & Alumni Management Executive | 2020 - 2021
● Generated post programs reports
● Prepared data collection tools (Google forms, Survey Monkey etc) for alumni programs and annual data updates.
● Organized programs and set up logistics.
● Spearheaded alumnae engagements and supports.
● Drafted recommendation letters for alumni
● Organized and implemented marketing capacity building programs for INVEST stakeholders.
