Hire the Best Chief Information Officer in Lahore, Pakistan

Faisal brings with him rich experience of Financial Services Industry. He has held responsibilities in Private Banking, Corporate Banking and Banking Operations during his past roles in Emirates Bank International PJSC, MCB Bank Limited, SME Bank Limited in various capacities. He was with Oracle Corporation based in Karachi as Regional Business Manager, Financial Services Industry for seven countries in South Asia. Faisal has an MBA with a specialization in ‘Change Management and Technology’ and also holds an M. Phil. in ‘Management and Information Technology’ from France. He joined MCB as the Head of Service Management in Information Technology Group and has had a focus on deployment of Sungard, Ambit/ Symbols Core Banking Application in MCB Bank Ltd as the Core Banking Project Leader and has achieved a milestone of 1100 plus branches on the new system across Pakistan including the roll out of Ambit/Symbols Application in MCB Sri Lanka Operations and Ambit/Symbols Islamic Core Banking System in MCB Islamic Banking in Pakistan. In 2010, he was then given responsibility as Head of Operations for the Commercial Branch Banking Group. Faisal joined 1 Link (Guarantee) Limited, Pakistan in 2011 as the Chief Executive Officer, The largest digital payment system in Pakistan and the first PSO/PSP approved by the State Bank of Pakistan. He played a leading and an instrumental role in the launch of PayPak, the first Domestic Payment Scheme in Pakistan duly approved and supported by the State Bank of Pakistan. He has been an Independent Director for the past 6 years on the Board of Directors of Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN), an industry NPO aimed at supporting the Microfinance Sector and Financial Inclusion initiatives in the country. In 2016, Faisal joined MCB Bank Limited, Pakistan as SEVP/Chief Information Officer with the responsibility of leading the Digital Banking teams and the IT teams. His additional responsibilities in MCB Bank Included the leadership role in MNet Private Limited, a Payments Services Provider, as Chief Executive Officer. In addition to being the CIO at MCB, Faisal was on the board of 1 Link Private Limited as a Nominee Director of MCB Bank Limited. Faisal was the Chief Information Officer at Ajlan & Bros Holding Group in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Currently, he is SEVP/Chief Information Officer at the Bank of Punjab. He is a highly seasoned business leader with a strong track record of strategic thinking, hands-on execution and building strong teams who collaborate to improve the customer experience.

"Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don't think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other." ~ Bill Gates I am an experienced information technology professional possessing expertise to strategically and cost-effectively utilize technological resources to achieve business goals. Being a dynamic and competent individual I excel at strategic planning and building high-performance technical teams by implementing best practice methodologies. I expertly evaluate risks of adopting new technologies and computer systems, develop and enforce short-term and long-term information technology strategy. I am capable of meticulously handling, stabilizing IT operations and building relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver efficient services and identify opportunities for delivering business value. ==================================================================================== Specialties: IT Management | Technical Project Management | ICT Strategy & Implementation | IT Support & Administration | Computer Software & Hardware | Oracle ERP Implementation | Business Process Improvement | Time Management Skills | IT Procurement | Automation Software ======================================================================================= If you're looking for someone to oversee your business' information system, let's connect! I am available at: Email: qamaraff@gmail.com Contact: +92 (321) 8776877

PMP Certified IT Project Management professional and IT Leader, with over 25+ years of Information Technology experience and more than 20 years of IT management, Strategic Planning, IT Project management, Technical Architecture, Business Architecture and critical mission application implementations experience. • More than 15 years of Enterprise Applications Management experience. * Seasoned professional, with outstanding IT project planning, execution, monitoring and resource balancing skills with ability to support multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix organizational structure. • Experienced in Agile and SCRUM Project Management methodologies. * Experienced in coordinating, negotiating and motivating outside vendors and off-shore resources in support of timeline and IT project deliverables. • Experienced in developing an ITS strategy, ITS governance processes and Technology roadmap to align the IT with the business goals. • Experienced in IT infrastructure projects. • Experienced in ITS cost cutting Projects. • Disaster Recovery process & infrastructure setup implementation experience. • Strong Technical IT background with System Analysis and Technical Architecture. Experienced in TOGAF Architecture Framework. • Effectively training, motivating and mentoring IT developers, testers and other resources. • Extensive work experience in Systems analysis, design, development and implementation. Experienced in designing large database applications. • Extensively involved throughout Software Development Life Cycle. Technical guru, experienced in the software development process, deployment of technology to meet internal customer needs, as well as complex technology management. Specialties: * IT Leadership * Project Management * Technical Architect * Business Architect * IT Infrastructure Projects

I performs valid and reliable market research SWOT analysis. Utilizes online market research and catalogue findings to databases. Devises and evaluate methods for collecting data (Surveys, Questionnaires, Opinion Polls). Formulate a plan and present it to senior management or a client. Interpret data, formulate reports, and make recommendations. Gathers and analyse statistical data using modern and traditional methods to collect it. Designs specific research methods such as questionnaires. Remains fully informed on market trends, other parties researches and implement best practices. Observes product manufacturing across the country. _____________________________________________________________________

Currently working as K-Electric Chief Information Officer. Over 18 years of experience in SAP ECC, R/3, Oracle and Microsoft environments with the majority of these years at Director level and other senior management roles. Specialist areas include: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementations, Enterprise Architecture Development, Cyber Security, Change Management, Leadership and Team Building.

Highly skilled and result-oriented professional with solid academic preparation holding a foreign degree in Computer Engineering and extensive experience of 28 years in Information Technology field. Proven ability to assess and manage complex obstacles; viewed as a strong troubleshooter. Successful in business continuity planning with 10 years’ experience and concentration in IT/Physical Security Risk Assessment, Disaster Recovery Plans and implementation of rules and responsibility. Publishing executive with multi-faceted background encompassing international exposure to USA and Middle East market. Managed multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently by overseeing the daily operations of 100+ permanent and outsourced employees. Proven ability to develop strong relationships across cultures and to provide decisive team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

22 years experience in IT industry with proven track record of IT governance, strategy and successful transition Expertise in the organizational change management through the best use of ERP Experience in the Healthcare Industry of Public and Private Sectors at strategic and executive levels. Implementation experience in quality standards like ISO-9001, CMMI, JCIA, ISMS etc. Successful Project Management of ERPs and Healthcare Information Systems.

• Handling pressure and meeting deadlines in a fast moving environment • Able to learn and adapt quickly to new working environments and concepts. • Presenting ideas assertively and persuasively • Strong interpersonal skills with a view to maintaining effective working relationships. • Highly personal drive and motivation, resilience, a passion for continuous improvement combined with strong results orientation LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT • Managing, training, motivating and leading people to achieve the best results • Proficient in working with all levels of business users to successfully extract, analyze and document business requirements • Able to successfully influence peers and subordinates • Listening to other people's ideas and developing them further • Making decisions quickly and decisively while maintaining high standards. • Able to display a highly motivational style of management and possess a collegiate style, which operates a collaborative working environment. • Pragmatic and able to focus operationally and relate to and develop the strategic plans of the organization Specialties: - Outsourcing Experience - Computer & Network Technologist - Ability to influence Senior Management - Cross Functional Team Leader - Strong Project Management Skills - Technology Transfer Expert - Strong Team Builder - Fast paced environment experience - Strong Customer Orientation - Strong Technology Leader - Budgeting Experience