ASHER ALI IKRAM ULLAH

Mobile # +966540554915
Email: asheralikhan@hotmail.com

Business Analyst / Data Engineering / BI / IoT / Digital Transformation

Objective:

Seeking a challenging position in an esteemed organization to endeavor my more than Seventeen (17) Years
of experience in developing & managing IT Enterprise Level Business Solutions & Experiences,
Integration, Enterprise level Data Automation and PipeLines, Custom and Surround Middleware,
Designing, Developing, Integrating, Testing, Implementing and Administering various BI /
Analytical platform.

Professional Profile:
✓ Since 2004, acquiring diverse and extensive corporate IT projects experiences which include Analysis,
design, implement, operate and maintain various custom business Digital Transformation solutions.
✓ Experienced in Data Modeling / Engineering, including acquisition, transforming by using
Algorithms or Custom Business Models, Testing, Validation… Automated API Integrated
Data Pipelines, Requirement Gathering, Analysis & Design, Programming, Testing, Technical
Documentation, User Training, Implementation
✓ Custom Software Developments: Developed various Digital Software Tools on Secure & Custom Web
Services using MVC, C#, Oracle 10g, SQL Server, SSIS/SSAS/SSRS, Microsoft Power BI,
Crystal Reports Writing, Microsoft Project, Visio with many other tools.
✓ Various IT Projects Implementation, Configuration, Maintenance, operation and rollback
✓ Data Project Plan/Roadmap, Budget, Policies, & Procedures. BCP, DRP and Backup &
Recovery.
✓ AVAITION Related Projects: Integration of KAIA SACS with Al-ELM. Airport Insights (A360) –
Project for GACA (Proposed) in coordination with UK and UAE Partners.
Professional Summary
S.No. Job Company Period Achievements
✓ Power BI – Group Reporting
✓ Custom API & Web, Database and Secure Hosting
Sr. Manager Elitsol Head
Mar 2020 – ✓ RPA Project - SIDC
1 Digital Office, Jeddah
Present ✓ QR Projects - ALJ
Transformations Saudi Arabia
✓ ERP (ZOHO) Implementation
✓ VR/AR - PIF/ROSHN/KAFD projects
✓ Business Intelligence Projects (KAIA/ICAD)
Applications / RSG, Head ✓ Azure Cloud Computing, Custom API & Web,
Sep 2017 –
2 Operations Office, Jeddah Database and Secure Hosting
Mar 2020
Manager Saudi Arabia ✓ ERP, SCMS, HR, Ecommerce, Power BI…
✓ T/A + Payroll – El-Seif Contracting (32K Employees)
✓ Ecommerce & Payment Gateway Integration
SIDC, Head
IT / IS / ERP Feb 2016 – ✓ ERP Navision Integration
3 Office, Jeddah
Specialist Sep 2017 ✓ Power BI - HR, Time & Attendance, Navision and
Saudi Arabia
Ecommerce
DALEEL:
ICAD, SBG, Head
Head of Soft. Sep 2013 – ✓ HRIS / Time Attendance / Payroll / Self Service
4 Office, Jeddah,
Development Feb 2016 ✓ SCMS – Supply Chain
Saudi Arabia
✓ PMO – Project Management Tools (Construction)
National Bank of
✓ SAP – HCM Implementation
Assistant Project Pakistan, HR Mar 2011 –
5 ✓ Middleware Development
Manager Group, Head Sep 2013
✓ Data Migration
Office, Pakistan
National Bank of
Pakistan, Islamic ✓ ERP – All Profits - Implementation
Sep 2007 –
6 Manager IT Banking Division, ✓ Automate (08) Islamic Banking Branches
Feb 2011
Head Office, ✓ IT Operations & Infrastructure Management
Karachi, Pakistan
System & HBL, Centralized ✓ ERP - Misys Implementation
Dec 2004 –
7 Database Trade Operations, ✓ Enterprise Antivirus Software Implementation
Aug 2007
Administrator HO, Pakistan ✓ Database Administration – Oracle

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Professional Experience

Elitsol – Elite IT Solutions

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Elitsol, an IT service provider company. Currently serving different IT Solutions to more than 15 companies
around the KSA including PIF, KAFD, ROSHN, RED SEA, SIDC, Sleephigh, GCC, EMDAD, Al-ZAJ,
Mehadalkhaleej…

Sr. Manager Digital Transformations Mar 2020 – Present

• Transforming Business traditional processes and challenges to the digital world.

• Design, Development and Implementation of Data Collection Agents - DCA and Secure Web
Services.
• Data Modeling & Engineering for different projects.
• Ideation, identification and selection of technologies which are appropriate for a given project.
• Make critical technical architecture design & decisions during the early stages of a project.
• Lead experimentation exercises, prototyping and piloting. Implementation and development of
the Project.
• Managing vendors, suppliers, consultants and technology partners to achieve Innovation
outcomes.
• Research and development on emerging technologies e.g. RPA, AI/ML, IoT, AI, VR/AR, Big Data,
Block Chain.

Projects:
o Robotic Process Automation - RPA using UI.Vision & ASP .Net Core (Delivered)
o VR/AR 3D Interactive Real Estate Digital Experience - Mega Projects (Currently
Working)
o ERP & BI - Group Level Implementation – ZOHO + Power BI
o Developed QR Enabled Digital Certificates / Feedback Systems (ALJ / AZARDS)
o Complete E-Commerce & Payment Gateway Integration - Baseera

RSG – Rock Solid Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Rock Solid Group (RSG), an IT service provider company. Currently serving different SaaS products to more
than seven (07) companies around the globe and mainly KSA and UAE.

Applications / Operations Manager September 2017 – March 2020

• Business / System Analyst & Sr. Software Architect of Multitenant ERP application which includes HR,
Finance, Time & Attendance, SCMS, Tender, CRM, calendar, Sales, Purchase, inventory and
ecommerce.
• Automated Data pipelines development for Power BI Implementation and administration. Data
Modeling, development of Data Profiling, Data Cleansing, ETL, Data Warehouse design by using SQL
Server Data Tool (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), Data staging. Integrate heterogeneous data sources.
• Staging Review, Optimizations, build and release management.
• To ensure smooth operations of web-based enterprise level inhouse developed secure Web API and
ERP application.
• Cloud computing with Microsoft Azure. VM, IaaS, SaaS, NSG, WAF, cloud storage, SQL azure, Web
App, azure cost.
• Backup Continuity planning design and its implementation.
• Technology / Tools Used:
Azure Cloud Computing, ASP.Net, C#, Design patterns, frameworks: Web (HTML5/CSS), Responsive
Design, Power BI, Crystal Reports, MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Web Service, Visual Studio, Visio.
Manage Windows and Database Administration, Routing / NAT, VLAN, FTP, IIS, DDNS, File Servers.

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SIDC – Saudi Industrial Development Co.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Industrial Development Company (SIDC), a Saudi joint stock company is serving to establish new
industries in many sectors that demonstrate economic study usefulness in Saudi Arabia / Gulf.

IT / IS / ERP Specialist February 2016 – September 2017

• Responsible to develop, Implement, maintain and administer Management tools (on ASP.Net C#
using SQL Server) which will fulfill the HR requirements of the group and subsidiary offices.
• Application Manager for HITS, HR Management system having Core, Profile, Payroll, Time
Attendance, OLAP modules.
• Implementation of Ecommerce includes Customization, deployment, and maintenance of Nop-
Commerce (e-commerce portal) www.sleephigh.com
• In Addition to above, integration of the tool with Finance modules of Microsoft ERP (Navision).
• Designed, deployed and manage BI system using SSAS/SSRS and Power BI.
• Technology / Tools Used:
ASP.Net, C#, .Net Framework 4, Design patterns, frameworks: Web (HTML5/CSS), Responsive Design, Crystal
Reports, MS SQL Server, SSAS, SSRS, Web Service, Visual Studio, and Visio.

ICAD – Innovative Contractor for Advanced Dimensions

Saudi Bin Ladin Group – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
ICAD is an Innovative Contractors for Advanced Dimensions. The ICAD team is a unique group of extremely
talented engineers, technicians, specialist installers, and project managers. Currently, ICAD’s expertise is
focused on the design, installation, integration, operations, and maintenance of the many electronic systems.

Project Manager / Head of Soft. Development Sept 2013 – Feb 2016

Managed & led in house software development and deployment. Responsible for requirement gathering,
analysis & Design, Technical Documentation, Programming, Testing (Test cases & Plan),
deployment, UAT and software integration with all departments i.e. Finance, HR, Operation, Supply
Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, Inventory & Logistics to achieve strategic objective of fast, accurate &
organized flow of information within the organization.

• Technology / Tools Used:

ASP.Net, C#, .Net Framework 4, Design patterns, frameworks: Web (HTML5/CSS), Responsive Design, Crystal
Reports, MS SQL Server, Web Service, Visual Studio, and Visio.

• HRIS – Human Resource Information System

Recruitment, Personnel Administration i.e. transfer, termination, resignation, leave, iqama
management, Time & Attendance, Payroll, Performance Management etc.

• SCMS – Supply Chain Management System

Material Request Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Quotation Management, Delivery
Tracking, and Integration with Finance & Warehouse software.

• PMO Tracker – Project (Construction) Management system

Periodic Report Submission, Auto generation of Alerts & Reminders, Progress Tracking

• Tendering, Ticketing, Work Flow, E-Signature – Electronically Document Signature

System (Hand Signature)

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National Bank of Pakistan
Human Resource Management & Administration Group – Head office, Karachi
National Bank of Pakistan employed more than 16500 Permanent, Contractual, and other employees having
per Month payroll of Rs. 1.4 Billion. Nationwide Network of more than 1400 branches and 25 International
Branches.
Assistant Project Manager (HR) March 2011 – September 2013
✓ Payroll
Technology / Tools Used:
ASP.Net, C#, Crystal Reports, MS SQL Server, Web Service, Visual Studio, and Visio.
Designed & Deployed Centralized Payroll System for over 16500 Permanent, Contractual &
temporary employees of NBP having payroll of almost Rs. 1.4 billion per Month. In addition to
above, integrate Executive Payment, House Rent Advance, and Final Settlement with payroll
system.
✓ MiddleWare
Designed & deployed system for interfacing between In House Developed Information systems and
ERP systems i.e. SAP and Profile.
✓ SAP-HCM (HR ERP MODULE)
Performed following tasks for SAP-HCM project in NBP for its vast & complex needs of Human
Resource Information system.
• GAP Analysis and Business Process Re-engineering to fit system limitations and business
requirements.
• Functional/Business Needs Mapping and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Deployment of SAP-HCM in PAY-Roll, Group Insurance, and Executive Payments Departments.

National Bank of Pakistan

Islamic Banking Group – Head office, Karachi.
Automate, Equip, and Manage Eight (08) NBP, Islamic Banking Branches in KARACHI, LAHORE, PESHAWAR,
FAISALABAD, RAWALPINDI, HYDERABAD, MUZAFARABAD AND MIRPUR AZAD KASHMIR.

Information Technology September 2007 – Feb 2011

Manager IT
✓ Task Team Leader for Core Banking Application (ERP) – All Profit Implementation at NBP
Islamic Banking Division.
✓ Coordinator & System Analyst of I-Banker, Islamic Banking Application provided by Vendor.
✓ Deployment, Administration and Management of Microsoft SQL Server.
✓ BCP and DRP related planning & implementation Establish and employ IT Backup Strategy.
✓ Tools Development (using WMI scripting) and deployment of Network Management System for
Managing Multiple Active Directory Domain from Single PC.
✓ Hands on Experience of Applications Server Installations and Maintenance of Intranet Web
Server MS Internet Information Server (IIS). Anti Virus - Symantec End Point Server,
Microsoft ISA (Proxy Server) and Microsoft WSUS deployment & Administration.
✓ I.T. infrastructure Capacity Planning & Budgeting, Network, System & Database administration,
Hardware & Software procurement, Software Licensing for Islamic Banking Division, Head
Office and Branches.

Habib Bank Ltd.

System & Database Administrator June 2005 – August 2007
• Installation, deployment & Maintenance of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server for Centralized
Trade Finance & Other Applications.
• Responsible for Backup & restoration of Databases.
• Responsible for extracting data from Databases for adhoc reports.
• Configuration and management of DHCP, DNS & Active Directory User Profiles,
Organizational Units & Groups, Security Policies.
• Implementation, configuration, administration & troubleshooting of Symantec Antivirus
Enterprise Server, IIS, SMS 2003, FTP Server & Exchange Server 2003.

System Administrator
Dec. 2004 – June 2005
• Installation, configuration, troubleshot MISYS (ERP) & Oracle application clients for 250+ users.
• Installation, configuration and updates of Windows Server, XP & 2000 Professional with their
drivers, service packs & patches on around 250+ workstations & System Support.

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Academic Qualification:

Master in Business Administration (MBA – MIS) 2013

University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

BS in Computer Science (Software Engineering - 3.1 GPA )

PAF KIET University, Karachi, Pakistan 2002 - 2005

Professional Trainings & Qualification:

Oracle 10g (Developer Track) 2013

Orasoft Institute, Pakistan

ASP.Net using C# 2012

Orasoft Institute, Pakistan

IT Disaster Recovery Planning & Testing 2008

Workshop at ICIL Business Training

Microsoft Certified System Administrator - MCSA 2008

Microsoft Certified Professional - MCP 2008

Training - CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) 2006

CTTC, Karachi, Pakistan

Appeared – CISA - Certified Information System Auditor

Scored 71% - While Certification required 75% 2005

Diploma in E-Commerce (85 % - A+)

NCR, Karachi, Pakistan 2001

Certification - Computer Fundamentals

Brainbench Certification 2000

Certification – Computer Hardware

Computer Universe, Karachi, Pakistan 1998

Position Holder - Computer Exhibition

Russian Cultural Centre Karachi 1994

Technical Skills and Knowledge Area:

Hands-on Experience of ERP’s:

1. SAP HCM- SAP Human Captial Management at National Bank of Pakistan by Siemens.
2. ALL PROFIT– Core Banking Application at National Bank of Pakistan by Fidelity.
3. I-Banker - Core Banking Application of Islamic Banking at NBP by CodeBase.
4. MISYS – Core Banking Application at Habib Bank Limited.

Software:
MS-Project, Microsoft Visio, Rational Rose, Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, MS Office, Adobe
Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, MS Front Page, HP Jet Admin, Norton Corporate Edition, Symantec EndPoint
Protection.

Scripting, Programming Languages, Databases:

RPA Scripting, ASP.Net Core, C#, VB.NET, Visual Basic, .Net Framework 4, Design Patterns, Crystal Reports,
MS SQL Server, Visio, and Oracle 10g Forms & Reports.

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Personal Information:

Father Name : Ikram Ullah

Date of Birth : 22nd March 1982
Nationality : Pakistani
Marital Status : Married + 4 children
Presently at : Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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