Usama Qureshi, Manager Business Solutions

Usama Qureshi

Manager Business Solutions

Abudawood Group

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience
8 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :8 years, 3 Months

Manager Business Solutions at Abudawood Group
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2016 to October 2017

Manage & lead software-based IT initiatives for various Abudawood functions with a view to improve
systems & processes through automation and to manage software development process both internally
and externally in accordance with defined IT policies and business requirements.

 Document end-user requirements, develop design documents (data structure, ERDs, screens & reports
layouts), prepare project plan

 Develop and maintain project plans for software development and track progress against them ensuring
timely delivery and quality execution

 Develop team members to become proficient in the currently deployed applications to be able to provide
meaningful 2nd level support, to modify the applications as per new requirements & finally to develop
(conceptualize, code, debug, document, train & implement) new applications themselves

 Co-ordinate with external vendor / developer for outsourced software projects, do project planning &
execution

 Perform processes related to customer services like monthly target management of PDSS and ensure
timely deployment of Sales targets to field CBD and CS&L

 Assist developers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs and applications, writing
ETLs and In-Depth Analysis for forecasting & Decision making. Plan phases of the software development
life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects

 Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status
of the Business Intelligence Dashboards and Data Analysis process

Manager Systems - MS Dynamics Technical and Functional at TCS Express and Logistics
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • November 2012 to August 2015

TCS is the largest logistics and distribution group in Pakistan. TCS provides domestic and international express services to consumers, corporate, SMEs and households alike with pickups and deliveries crossing over 100 million shipments annually. TCS operates with over 8, 000 professionals, facilitating in all modes of transportation (Express, Air & Sea Freight and Road Transportation). TCS is also the leading Mail Management Solution provider across Pakistan offering one window solution from variable data management to Production printing and Bulk Distribution. With a capacity to print 2M pages and stuff 400k envelopes per day Mail Management Solutions (MMS) is Pakistan’s leading digital production printing operation with secure facilities in Karachi and Lahore’’.

 Successfully delivered 65+ data processing applications with the capability to handle bulk transactional data of approximately 4, 240, 000, 000 rows with relational data management

 Successful evaluation and POS leading to implementation of MS Dynamics AX 2012 with modular customization of Warehousing, Supply chain visibility, Production and Financial control for efficient reporting and forecasting

 Handled high-volume projects ranging from business analysis to end-to-end data-driven printing solutions for Telecoms, Financial Services, Utilities, Government and Education sectors

 Delivered 4 high-volume Education projects with fully personalized, digitally-controlled examination booklets including secure dispatch and reverse logistics operations

 Implemented ISO/IEC-27001:2005 Information Security Management System and successfully completed the audits and recertification


 Provided functional and administrative line management as Team Leader for 3 Assistant Managers and 21 software engineers located at 3 regional offices across Pakistan

Assistant Manager Business Applications at TCS Express & Logistics
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • April 2011 to November 2012

MS Dynamics Consultant, customization and Implementation

Re-engineering of software and process improvements of Data Processing Section (DP)

Value addition in Business Information Systems as per the changing trends of operation

Monitoring of Revenue generation system and P&L of Print Shop Division

Research & development in digital printing technology and solutions advisor for current requirements

Management of under developed projects with ISO 27001 & 9001 procedures and policies

Conduct preparation for new customer requirements including coordination, the development of customer’s database, process design including business logic, layout and quality assurance parameters.

Re-engineering of software and process improvements of Data Processing Section (DP)

Ensure error free printing of customer product by implementing optimized quality checks and procedure

Ensure the compliance of policies and procedures related to Data Processing Section (DP)

Software Engineer at TCS Express & Logstics
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • April 2009 to March 2011

Worked as a senior programmer in an ISO 9001 certified printing industry managing major corporate sectors Bills printing including Telecom, Government, Banking, and Data warehouses

Resolved Data management and integrity issues in printing and stuffing software application.

Worked on various complex printing projects with fixed timelines.

Crystal Reports statements generations

Official member of Project of TCS PrintShop MIS

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at University of Karachi
  • December 2008
High school or equivalent, Pre-Engineering
  • at Hamdard College of Science
  • May 2003

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Dynamics
Software Development
Business Analysis
IT Project Management
Team Leadership
Software & Application Development
Business Analysis
IT Project Management
Project Management

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

Toast Masters Club
  • Sargeant TM
  • March 2014

Training and Certifications

Grid Leadership (Training)
Training Institute:
Private Trainers
Date Attended:
February 2012
Duration:
56 hours
Internal Auditor ISO 27001:2013 (Training)
Training Institute:
SGS
Date Attended:
June 2013
Duration:
40 hours

Hobbies

  • Article Writing
    Sold a number of technical and sports articles in freelance community
  • Blogging
    Active Blogger since last one year
  • Swimming
    Best Swimmers in Pakistan Navy Swimmers Club till 2012