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SYED A. — Senior Technology and Business Consultant from Canada

SYED A.

Senior Technology and Business Consultant

Canada 6+ years
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Syed A. is a highly experienced System Engineer and Technology Consultant with over 20 years in the field. Holding senior executive roles, he has a notable track record in full-cycle system implementation and business process enhancement within the financial, service, and high-technology sectors. His career highlights include leading a team of 50 to develop forex software for CITI group and implementing B2C and B2B solutions across Pakistan, Canada, and New York. Syed's strategic skills in project management and technology alignment have been pivotal in launching pioneering initiatives like the IBM and Lotus bundled project. With expertise in database development, Syed excels at communicating complex technical feedback in accessible language and has collaborated with top-level management to devise business targets for Fortune 500 companies. Beyond his corporate contributions, he has engaged in independent research in satellite propulsion systems and has supported initiatives with organizations like UNICEF Canada.

Experience

  • Head of Marketing

    Doctors Lab & Diagnostic Center · 2020 — Present
    Oversaw marketing strategies and initiatives for the lab and diagnostic center in Karachi.
  • Advisor & Member of Board

    XFusion Technologies, Work Tribe, Hi5 Practice · 2020 — Present
    Served as an advisor and board member, contributing to strategic decision-making in remote capacities.
  • Senior Business Analyst

    Enterprise Service Solutions, ULC · 2017 — Present
    Analyzed business operations and provided insights to enhance service solutions in Vancouver.
  • Financial Sales Consultant

    World Financial Group · 2014 — 2017
    Engaged with clients to provide financial solutions and consulting services in Port Moody.
  • Financial Sales Consultant

    SPP Marketing Inc(CIBC) · 2014 — 2016
    Delivered financial consulting services within the CIBC framework.
  • Concepts Team Lead

    Shoppers Drug Mart · 2013 — 2015
    Led a team focused on developing concepts and strategies for Shoppers Drug Mart in British Columbia.
  • Technical Team Lead

    Bell (the Source) · 2012 — 2013
    Guided the technical team in providing solutions and support for Bell's telecommunications projects.
  • Sales & Merchandising Consultant

    Sears Canada Ltd · 2011 — Present
    Consulted on sales strategies and merchandising initiatives at Sears Canada.
  • Sales & Merchandising Consultant

    Grafton Fraser · 2007 — 2009
    Provided sales and merchandising consulting as part of the Grafton Fraser team in Burnaby.
  • Product Specialist/Tech

    Best Buy Canada · 2005 — 2007
    Specialized in product knowledge and technical support for Best Buy in Vancouver.
  • Marketing Manager/System Engineer

    Codemedia Wireless · 2004 — Present
    Managed marketing initiatives while providing system engineering support for Codemedia Wireless.
  • IT Consultant

    Northern Feather · 2003 — Present
    Delivered IT consulting services and support in Delta.
  • Sales & Merchandising Consultant/Tech

    Staples · 2000 — 2003
    Engaged in sales and technical consulting at Staples in Vancouver.
  • Independent Researcher

    NRC (IRAP) · 1997 — 2000
    Conducted independent research on satellite propulsion systems and other technologies with NRC.
  • Technology Consultant

    Robert Half International · 1999 — Present
    Provided expert technology consulting services across locations including New York, Vancouver, and Toronto.
  • Sr VP President

    SystemSoftware · 1999 — Present
    Held a senior executive role, managing the operations and strategy at SystemSoftware in New York.
  • Sales Representative/ Technician

    Intertan Corporation · 1998 — 1999
    Worked in sales and technical support roles for Intertan Corporation in Richmond.
  • System Engineer Intern

    NCR (Formerly AT&T) · 1997 — Present
    Completed an internship focusing on system engineering tasks in Karachi.
  • Sales Consultant

    Southland Canada Inc · 1995 — 1996
    Provided sales consulting services at Southland in Vancouver.
  • Operations/Marketing Manager/System Eng

    S.B.S Computers · 1991 — 1994
    Managed operations and marketing initiatives while also engaging in system engineering tasks.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • B.Sc 7799 Honors
    Karachi University

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