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Muhammad Usman Haider, Deputy Director (Verification and Revocation Branch)

Muhammad Usman Haider

Deputy Director (Verification and Revocation Branch)·National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan

Pakistan

Master's degree, Master in Business Administration (Project Management)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 6 months

Deputy Director (Verification and Revocation Branch)

December 2023 - Present

National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

December 2023 - Present

Key Responsibilities
• Analyze requests for impounding, revocation, and cancellation of CNICs, investigate allegations of identity fraud and misuse, issue decisions, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Lead and motivate a team of verification oficers, monitor casework progress ensure adherence to deadlines, and provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Ensure accurate and secure verification process, audit case files identify potential inconsistencies, and implement data security measures and compliance protocols.

Key Achievements
• Reduced CNIC-related fraud by 15% through improved verification procedures.
• Decreased case processing time by 20% by streamlining workflows.
• Enhanced data security through the introduction of new encryption protocols.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Management

Deputy Director (Law Enforcement Agency)

March 2018 - December 2023

Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

March 2018 - December 2023

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate investigations and information sharing related to NADRA cases, provide training and technical assistance to LEAs on CNIC verification procedures, resolve disputes, and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders.
• Prepare and present cases involving citizen complaints against NADRA before the Honourable Wafaqi Mohtasib, negotiate settlements, and implement recommendations from the Honourable Wafaqi Mohtasib, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate information exchange and cooperation between NADRA and DLCs, monitor and address DLC performance in implementing NADRA regulations.

Key Achievements
• Enhanced cooperation between NADRA and LEAs, leading to increased detection and prosecution of identity fraud.
• Successfully represented NADRA in 98% of cases before Honourable Wafaqi Mohtasib, resolving complaints efectively.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Management

National Consultant Facial Recognition System

October 2018 - July 2020

United Nations Ofice on Drugs & Crime (UNODC)

Islamabad, Pakistan

October 2018 - July 2020

Key Responsibilities
• Designed, procured, and implemented FRS at the Pak-Afghan border worth USD 2.5 million.
• Managed project execution, and oversaw FRS software and hardware delivery.
• Developed FRS test protocols and conducted acceptance testing.

Key Achievements
• Successfully delivered a complex multi-million-dollar project of USD 2.5 million on time and within budget, saving UNODC 10% of the projected cost.
• Increased border security by 70% with the implementation of a new Facial Recognition System (FRS) at the Pak-Afghan border.
• Achieved an 85%+ accuracy rate in the FRS, enabling more efective identification of individuals of interest at the border.
• Reduced processing time for border crossing by 20% through the use of FRS, improving eficiency and throughput.
• Trained end-user personnel on the operation and maintenance of the FRS, ensuring its sustainable use by local authorities.
• Successfully navigated complex procurement processes and international partnerships to secure and implement the FRS within a challenging timeframe.

Company industry:
International Humanitarian Organization
Job role:
Consulting

Product Owner

December 2016 - March 2018

FACEHAWK Limited

London, United Kingdom

December 2016 - March 2018

• Defined product vision and roadmap, conducted market research and analysis, and prioritized development roadmap.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, defined used stories and acceptance criteria, managed product backlog, and driven iterative development.
• Defined and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs), conducted A/B testing, gathered user feedback, and analyzed market performance and user data.

Key Achievements
• Increased user adoption by 7% by launching artificial intelligence (AI) features based on user and market research, leading to a significant increase in active users.
• Improved accuracy by 50% by implementing AI advancements, boosting system accuracy, exceeding internal targets, and enhancing user trust.
• Introduced agile methodologies, resulting in 20% faster feature delivery and quicker market response.

Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Management

Senior Manager Public Safety & New Business Development

August 2015 - December 2016

NEC Corporation (Islamabad Branch)

Islamabad, Pakistan

August 2015 - December 2016

Key Responsibilities
• Developed and managed a sales pipeline valued at USD 100 million, mitigating risks in public safety projects and achieving a 10% annual cost reduction.
• Formulated strategic business schemes and models, outlining project scopes and provisions for potential business opportunities, ensuring optimal Return on Investment (ROI).
• Leveraged negotiation skills to analyze, prepare, and execute partnership agreements, while maintaining tight control over cost budgets for public safety ventures.

Key Achievements
• NECs Facial Recognition System for Safe City Islamabad Project generated $600, 000 in revenue in Pakistan. Implemented public safety solutions, reducing crime rates by 10%. Created Strategic alliances and streamlined sales process for faster project execution and customer satisfaction.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Management

Project Manager Safe City Islamabad/ Deputy Director Projects

September 2009 - August 2015

National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

September 2009 - August 2015

Key Responsibilities
• Led and managed the Safe City Islamabad Project, overseeing all aspects of project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and government requirements.
• Collaborated closely with the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables, fostering a strong partnership for efective project implementation.
• Managed and structured the post-implementation phase, including hiring, training, and scheduling of project operational staf, optimizing resource allocation for project success.
• Strategically managed and prioritized the projects operational budget of $1.91 million annually, demonstrating exceptional cost control measures, and consistently staying within budget by 10%.

Key Achievements
• Successfully secured $124.719 million in funding from the Chinese Government through a concessional loan acquisition, enabling the projects expansion and sustainability.
• Planned, managed, and delivered all 50 project deliverables within the projects two-year timeline, showcasing eficiency and project management expertise.
• Demonstrated exceptional budget management skills by consistently staying within the projects annual operational budget of $1.91 million, achieving a 10% cost savings.
• The security enhancement in Islamabad significantly improved law enforcement capabilities, leading to reduced crime rates and increased safety for the citys residents.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Management

Deputy Director Project

April 2009 - September 2009

National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), Ministry of Interior Government of Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

April 2009 - September 2009

• Identified potential technology partners for NADRA worldwide;
• Oversaw and analyzed prime domestic & international homeland security projects by forecasting of income, savings and contingencies;
• Wrote a proof of concepts, project funding/ bidding proposals, formulated business models and negotiated partnership agreements.

Key Achievements
• Led the bidding team for homeland security solutions; created and managed domestic & international business pipeline worth of $38 million and $50 million respectively;

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Management

Deputy Manager Finance

March 2008 - March 2009

Hycarbex American Energy Inc.

Islamabad, Pakistan

March 2008 - March 2009

• Assisted in policy formulation of corporate budgeting and taxation;
• Accounts payable/payment processing and reconciliation of books of accounts;
• Project appraisal of gas processing facility projects;

Key Achievements
• Increased company efficiency by 20% annually.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Programme Coordinator Institutional Development Specialist

September 2007 - February 2008

REIP (Package B: Institutional Development Specialist) funded by Asian Development Bank

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

September 2007 - February 2008

• Developed the project scope, deliverables, dependencies of the project, sub-projects and its implementation that led to smooth execution and completion of project within 6 months.
• Analyzed, documented and formulated the existing Job Descriptions of the staff, training need analysis (TNA)
and staffing schedule.

Key Achievements
• The project was completed in time despite all the bottleneck/ risks been faced from client’s organizations during
the project lifecycle through conducting awareness program held in their offices.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Consulting

Associate Administration

December 2003 - September 2007

Jazz

Islamabad, Pakistan

December 2003 - September 2007

• Coordinated the Business Process Reengineering (BPR) initiative introduced by the top management including
workflow analysis, gap analysis.
• Executed administrative operations activities.

Key Achievements
• Documented and formulated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Administration Department.
• Coordinated work with Mckinsey & Co on Business Process Reengineering (BPR) assignment.
• Silent Warrior Award 2004.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Administration

Education

Virtual University of Pakistan

March 2018

March 2018

Master's degree, Master in Business Administration (Project Management)

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3.03 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.03 out of 4

Center of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE)

January 2010

January 2010

High school or equivalent, Diploma in Contract Management

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University

August 2003

August 2003

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors in Business Administration (Project Management)

Pakistan

GPA (point): 2.83 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.83 out of 4

University of the Punjab

July 2001

July 2001

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors in Commerce (B-Com)

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

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Languages

English

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Urdu

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Memberships

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, United Kingdom

Associate Member

August 2016

International Institute of Business Analyst, Canada

General Member

August 2013

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PRINCE2 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION in Project Management
Oct 2016

Hobbies and interests

Cricket