Fahad Malik, Senior Business Analyst / Business Delivery Specialist

Fahad Malik

Senior Business Analyst / Business Delivery Specialist

Systems Limited

Location
Pakistan
Education
Master's degree, MSc Modular Master in Electronics: Data Comm. and Networks
Experience
15 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 10 Months

Senior Business Analyst / Business Delivery Specialist at Systems Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • My current job since August 2014

I am currently engaged with a US financial lending client, my KPIs include but are not limited to heading and designating work to a team of 4 software developers, 3 quality assurance analysts and 1 database analyst for robust implementation of changes as directed by the client. I also have to conduct weekly status meeting with higher management of the client, get sign off on goals and deliveries. Project scope includes Quality Assurance of current system, Implementation of new technology, Technical and Functional documentation of entire process, User guides, Enhancement of online portals and maintenance of issue tracking and bug fixing platforms.
Responsibilities:
• Facilitates value-oriented discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders and provides technical consulting
• Analysis and documentation of data gathered and researched
• Work closely with stakeholders throughout the life cycle of a reporting/analytics project - production roll out
• Synthesize current Business Intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action
• Lead and facilitate open-ended discussions of implementation plans with internal business customers on Business Intelligence projects
• Data Mining and Forecasting for allocation of resources on different processes

Business Analyst at Systems Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • September 2012 to May 2014

As a Business Analyst I elicit requirements from different sources, review, analyze and create detailed documentation of business systems and user needs. This includes end to end project management and client meetings. I develop effective reporting tools to present findings according to the markets best practices; to implement strategies that address tactical and strategic goals of the organization.

Major Responsibilities
 Arrange workshops with clients to understand client’s project goals and business needs.
 Analyze the requirements in order to define existing business activities and process flows; review operational procedures and methods; identify bottlenecks and raise strategic remedies; and recommend improvements.
 Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs.
 Support integration of information from different platforms on to a one cloud based system.
 Analyze and implement business change requests and assist in identifying requirements for test plans.
 Managing technical expectations and creating synergy between different team in a project.
 Data Mining and Forecasting for allocation of resources on different processes.

Major Projects
 Automation of Broker Price Opinions in Real Estate Domain for US market (Initiator)
 SysHCM - Integration of different HR processes on to a centralized platform
 Enhancement of atClose Data Entry portal for Titles and Typing platforms (Initiator)
 Auto Post Close - Automation of Web based and Desktop based Mortgage Post Close practices
 Pre-Funding Automation - Data Mining and Forecasting (Initiator)
 OCR of HOA Data - Identification of data through consistent patterns and systematic Relationships
 PI integration for atClose - Cloud based integration of property information from different sources

System Analyst/ Project Coordinator at Xeon Consultants
  • United Kingdom
  • October 2010 to September 2012

As System Analyst I worked on potential leads to secure business for my company. Doing business analysis and conducting research on new products that include iPad and iPhone apps, Desktop software and Websites. I was also a conduit between the customer and the software development team.

Major Responsibilities
 Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements.
 Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
 Software development, Information Systems Requirement Engineering. Business Process Re-Engineering.
 Identify shortcomings and employ work experience to devise potential solutions during project execution.
 Project Management, Distance Project Management.
 E-Commerce Consultancy, Office automation.
 Manage multiple projects, deliverables and priorities simultaneously.

Assistant Manager – Network & System Support at Monnoo Group of Industries, Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • May 2008 to September 2010

As a Network & System Support manager my responsibilities included conducting technical research for better network performance, implementing new network solutions, network security, cyber security, troubleshooting, maintenance and monitoring of the 400+ network Computers.

Major Responsibilities
 Network Management and Administration.
 Plan, design, analyze, and provide technical support for company’s data communications network
 Conduct research and evaluation of network technology and recommend purchases of new equipment.
 Conduct technical research on network upgrades and components to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system.
 Provide network documentation, training, and guidance to computing system clients and programmers.
 Configuration and maintenance of firewall, routers switches and other LAN /WAN equipment.
 Administer and direct IT staff in the administration of all company information systems including enterprise business applications, LAN, WAN.
 Serve as technical specialist in network problems and emergencies.
 Provide support to diverse teams requiring information from different technology platforms

Education

Master's degree, MSc Modular Master in Electronics: Data Comm. and Networks
  • at University of Hertfordshire, England, UK
  • September 2011

 Got Distinction in Core Module: Wireless & Mobile Networks  Second Best MSc Project for the year 2011 in Electric Engineering.  University Representative for MSc Modular Masters in Electronics – Data Com. & Networks

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at FAST - National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences
  • May 2009

 Computer Engineering Department Representative 2004-2005.  Internship in CrossNet Technologies. Language used: C++.  Organised Welcome Party for the University Freshmen.  Organised Farewell for the graduating Batch.  Organised a Job Fair at the FAST University.

High school or equivalent, A-levels
  • at LACAS - Lahore College of Arts and Sciences
  • June 2004

 3 GCEs including Mathematics, Computing & Physics  Member of School Representative Council  Deputy Head Boy

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Project Execution
Project Collaboration
Business Intelligence
Business Analysis
Business Analysis
Powerview
Qlikview
Agile Project Management
Strategic Planning
Tableau
Business Intelligence
Requirements Analysis

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Root Cause Analysis (Training)
Training Institute:
Systems Limited
Date Attended:
January 2015
Duration:
4 hours
Visual Basic (Training)
Training Institute:
The Lahore Lyceum
Date Attended:
May 2002
Duration:
120 hours
Requirements Development and Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Systems Limited
Date Attended:
December 2012
Duration:
4 hours
Business Intelligence (Training)
Training Institute:
Systems Limited
Date Attended:
January 2015
Duration:
8 hours
Process and Product Quality Assurance (Training)
Training Institute:
Systems Limited
Date Attended:
January 2015
Duration:
2 hours
Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Systems Limited
Date Attended:
December 2014
Duration:
4 hours

Hobbies

  • Event Management
    Organised a lot of social, musical events of world renowned artists. Reception parties. Organised Welcome Party for the University Freshmen. Organised Farewell for the graduating Batch.
  • Cricket
    Played at school level tournaments and represented school cricket team at provincial level.