Samia Ashraf, IT Infrastructure and Service Desk Operations Expert

Samia Ashraf

IT Infrastructure and Service Desk Operations Expert

MOLPAKISTAN OIL AND GAS CO

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, COMPUTER SCIENCES
Experience
18 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 6 Months

IT Infrastructure and Service Desk Operations Expert at MOLPAKISTAN OIL AND GAS CO
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2009 to October 2023

1-Spearheaded the development and upkeep of service desk applications, ensuring uninterrupted service and compliance.
2- Led the design and execution of change management programs, perfectly aligning with organizational needs.
3-Crafted and implemented comprehensive request management and change processes, harmonizing them with ITIL standards for optimal efficiency; strategically reduced system downtime and enhanced response rates.
4-Directed budget planning, contract management, and demand oversight, securing financial efficiency across all operations.
5-Launched strategic planning and policy formulation initiatives, driving operational effectiveness with innovative solutions.
6-Created actionable Microsoft Power BI dashboards, enabling informed decision-making and steering strategic direction.
7-Ensured transparency and governance compliance by fostering open communication channels with corporate headquarters.
8- Managed multifaceted projects as the project manager for Enterprise Architecture, guaranteeing on-time approval.

Credits and Advances Officer at COMMERCIAL BANK
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • May 2006 to June 2009

Maintenance of borrower’s file and documentation in Banking Borrowers Application SYMBOLS. • Updating of monthly and yearly Installments of our corporate clients by interacting with Symbols (Banking Database system) • Daily posting of vouchers in the system, updating of running finance accounts of our corporate clients in CRMIS (Credit Risk Management System) • Making of revenue data electronically for daily as well as monthly reporting

Business Banking at Commercial Bank Limited
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • May 2006 to January 2009

Achievements/Tasks
Monitored and ensured timely repayment of loans using the Banking BorrowersApplication SYMBOLS. Acted as the primary liaison with corporate clients, updating financial records within the Symbols Banking Database system. Performed daily financial transaction reconciliations, updating CRMIS to ensure efective credit risk management practices. Guaranteed the accuracy of borrower documentation within the Banking BorrowersApplication SYMBOLS. Worked closelywith internal teams to accuratelyverify and record monthly and yearly corporate client installments. Enhanced client communication and solution delivery, significantly improving customer satisfaction as a team leader at American Express; supervised and aligned a team of20 oficers with management targets, achieving outstanding results.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Relationship Manager at UNION BANK
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • May 2005 to May 2006

Worked as team leader in Spend Unit for American Express and Worked with Credit department to facilitate communication and deliver personalized solutions to customers.
• Supervising the team of 20 officers to deliver their best, and to compete with the targets defined by the management by providing day to day reporting to the managers in the head office.
• Generated new business and referral clients in partnership with financial advisors and branch team.

Education

Master's degree, COMPUTER SCIENCES
  • at Sarhad University Of Science And Information Technology
  • June 2024

Masters In Computer Science

Master's degree, Masters in Computer Sciences,
  • at SarhadUniversityofScience&Technology,Peshawar|GPA:3.414
  • December 2004
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM)
  • at PunjabUniversity,Pakistan|1stDivision
  • January 2001

Specialties & Skills

Budget Management
IT Project Management
Incident Management
IT Service Management
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
GOVERNANCE
PLANNING
OPERATIONS
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
DASHBOARD
TRANSPARENCY (PROJECTION)
CRYSTAL REPORT
Incident Management
IT Service Desk Management

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker
Punjabi
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

ITIL foundation certified (Training)
Training Institute:
Axelos
Date Attended:
September 2023
Report writing skill (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2013
Effective Communication & Presentation skill (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
ISO Standards 14001 Environmental Management System & 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Standards (Training)
Training Institute:
OFFICE BASED
Date Attended:
January 2019

Hobbies

  • Badminton