Saem Shibli Ehtesham, Project Lead

Saem Shibli Ehtesham

Project Lead

Wavetec

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Finance and Management
Experience
13 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 4 Months

Project Lead at Wavetec
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since February 2015

• Worked out Financial Feasibility of introducing cashless vending machines in Pakistan with 2 years implementation plan.
• Created a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Led the project from planning, designing and execution of Product launch and it's running in Pakistan Market, with a successful launch in February.
• Developed a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
• Built an entire team for the project covering all functions (Technical, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Distribution etc.)
• Designed processes of product functionality (technical) after studying consumer behavior and trends.

Achievements:
• Collaborated with leading telecom operators in the country introducing NFC and other digital payment mechanisms in Pakistan for mobile wallets.
• Planned and successfully introduced various digital services through vending machines in Pakistan (Digital wallet top-ups, tap-less transactions, biometric verifications etc.).

Manager Corporate Strategy at Wavetec
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2014 to February 2015

• Draw budgets for 2014 for each Department/Region in line with corporate objectives.
• Project Manager for a recently concluded project of Partnering with product design firm in Finland.
• Developed and now working towards further establishing Sri Lanka market for Wavetec products as Head of Business
• Development of South & Far East Asia.
• Working closely with Wavetec marketing team to implement effective Digital and Conventional marketing strategies in line with corporate objectives.
• Supervising Market Analysis and Research activity to study industry trends and behavior.
• Reports for Wavetec Corporate data analysis (KPIs related to Sales, profitability, inventory etc.)
• Part of the Top Management Team, which works closely in deciding and implementing strategies globally

Business Strategy Analyst at Wavetec
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2013 to December 2013

• Analyzing Wavetec business year of 2012 by compiling detailed reports for each region and devising plans for 2013according to findings.
• Studying financial feasibility for all new projects (Production unit in China, Production unit in Saudi Arabia, Operational office in Brazil) with respect to profitability, resources required and possible constraints.
• Close coordination with Head Office in Dubai, UAE, with matters relating to Business Development, Strategies and • Planning.
• Working closely with UK/Europe office (London) in carrying out Business Development Activities (formations of proposals, participating in Tenders, dealing with key clientele etc.).
• Reporting to the CEO, and working alongside to devise key business strategies for Wavetec global offices (Brazil, China, UK and USA).

Market & Operations Analyst at Babtain Turnkey Solutions
  • Kuwait
  • September 2009 to August 2011

• Prepared sales and cost budgets for 2010 and 2011 giving daily, monthly, quarterly and annual figures for sales and costs.
• Presenting the budget to the top management (CEO, CFO) on a monthly basis, making any required amendments to cater to changing markets and consumer demands.
• Responsible for analyzing performance of the business, using budgeted figures and historical results.
• Carrying out the financial analysis of the individual showrooms and the business as whole to assess profitability levels, using various financial profitability ratios.
• Discussing the Business performances and analysis with the company top management.

Education

Master's degree, Finance and Management
  • at University of Central Lancashire
  • November 2015
Bachelor's degree, Hons in Economics
  • at Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)
  • July 2008

Specialties & Skills

Marketing Strategies
Operation Management
Project Management
Business Development
Project Feasibility
Market Analysis
Internal Controls
Business Development
Project Management
Operation Management
MIS Reports
Fixed Assets Management
Project Feasibility
Market Research
Inventory Management
Contract Negotiating
Marketing Strategies

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate

Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Project Management
  • May 2014