I am an accomplished executive with over 20 years of global experience across multiple countries including Ireland, the United States, Germany, South Asia, South Africa, and Dubai. My expertise spans diverse industries such as Financial Services, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Manufacturing, and FMCG. I specialize in restructuring departments, aligning technology with business objectives, and delivering global initiatives on time and within budget. I pride myself on being well-organized and results-oriented, with strong management skills that allow me to lead and motivate teams to maximize productivity while fostering a cohesive work environment. Throughout my career, I have managed global resources, improved productivity by closing communication and technical gaps, and led collaborative efforts to solve complex challenges.

Absar Ahmed

I am an accomplished executive with over 20 years of global experience across multiple countries including Ireland, the United States, Germany, South Asia, South Africa, and Dubai. My expertise spans diverse industries such as Financial Services, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Manufacturing, and FMCG. I specialize in restructuring departments, aligning technology with business objectives, and delivering global initiatives on time and within budget. I pride myself on being well-organized and results-oriented, with strong management skills that allow me to lead and motivate teams to maximize productivity while fostering a cohesive work environment. Throughout my career, I have managed global resources, improved productivity by closing communication and technical gaps, and led collaborative efforts to solve complex challenges.

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I am an accomplished executive with over 20 years of global experience across multiple countries including Ireland, the United States, Germany, South Asia, South Africa, and Dubai. My expertise spans diverse industries such as Financial Services, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Manufacturing, and FMCG. I specialize in restructuring departments, aligning technology with business objectives, and delivering global initiatives on time and within budget.

I pride myself on being well-organized and results-oriented, with strong management skills that allow me to lead and motivate teams to maximize productivity while fostering a cohesive work environment. Throughout my career, I have managed global resources, improved productivity by closing communication and technical gaps, and led collaborative efforts to solve complex challenges.

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Work Experience

Senior Program Manager at Abbott
September 1, 2024 - Present
Managed digital transformation projects focusing on replacing legacy systems and implementing digitally integrated guided support engagements for medical devices tailored for the UK market. Collaborated with global teams including software, privacy, consent, and business teams to ensure successful deployment. Responsibilities included project planning and execution, stakeholder management, team leadership, budget and cost control, risk and issue management, quality assurance, and using Agile/Scrum/Waterfall methodologies.
Technical Program Manager Solution Delivery at MTN PVT LTD
August 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Led solution delivery of multiple software integrations and applications including mobile apps for IOS and Android, payment gateways, business intelligence, and CRM platforms. Oversaw technology infrastructures including Unix, Windows Server, cloud services (AWS/Azure), containerization, and messaging queues. Delivered integration projects involving debit/credit cards, AML systems, merchant onboarding, and retail solutions.
Technical Program Manager Solution Delivery at Old Mutual Limited
January 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Managed application and project deliveries involving various financial and investment software solutions. Coordinated systems integration, software development, and project management across multiple platforms and technologies including Unix, Microsoft BI tools, Oracle databases, and ETL tools.
Head of Application / Project Manager at Investment Company Oasis Group Holding (Mutual Funds, Unit Trust Cape)
February 28, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Led application and project management for financial investment software including Neoxam, StatPro, Flexcube, and Oracle EBS. Focused on system integration, software development, and business process improvements.
Head of IT Department at YKK Pakistan (PVT.) Ltd (Zip Manufacturing)
February 28, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Oversaw IT department operations, systems implementation, and project management in a manufacturing setting.
IT Manager at Mustaqim Dyeing & Printing Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
February 28, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Managed IT services, infrastructure, and project delivery for textile manufacturing operations.
IT Manager / Project Manager IT at Mimaknit Pvt Ltd (Socks Manufacturing & Exporter Company)
June 30, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Led IT projects, infrastructure management, and operational support in the manufacturing sector.
System Analyst / Senior Analyst Programmer at PentaSoft Malaysia (Insurance/Takaful Software Complete Solution)
September 30, 2010 - August 1, 2025
Developed and maintained software solutions for insurance and takaful, focusing on systems analysis, programming, and support.
System Analyst at MCB Bank Pvt Limited (Banking Services)
December 31, 2007 - August 1, 2025
Handled systems analysis and development for banking services including treasury system, forex exchange, and capital market applications.
System Analyst at Tata Group of Industries (Yarn Manufacturing)
April 30, 2007 - August 1, 2025
Developed and supported software systems for manufacturing operations.
System Analyst at Atlas Group of Industries (Cable Manufacturing)
November 30, 2004 - August 1, 2025
Provided systems analysis and programming support for cable manufacturing processes.
Analyst Programmer at Total Computer Solution Software House Consultancy
July 31, 2002 - August 1, 2025
Performed programming and software development for various client projects.
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER at ABBOTT
September 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for software solutions related to Abbott Ecommerce freestyle Gravity, GSE form, Unity Complaint Management, ESL Integration Layer, One Trust Consent DB, IPC Customer Global Customer DB. Led digital transformation by replacing legacy systems and rolling out new digitally integrated Guided Support engagements for medical devices tailored for the UK market. Collaborated with centralized software development teams in the US and multiple stakeholders to align technical solutions with UK business team requirements. Key responsibilities included project planning and execution, stakeholder management, team leadership, budget and cost control, risk and issue management, quality assurance, and delivery using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER SOLUTION DELIVERY at MTN PVT LTD
August 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed software solutions such as Mobile App (iOS, Android), ECW (Ericsson Wallet Platform), EVA, EMM, Global Scape, various Integration Layers, Payment Gateways, Oracle Siebel CRM, Power BI Business Intelligence, Kafka, and more. Technologies used included Unix, Shell Scripting, Windows Server 2019, Oracle Super Cluster, Containerization with Open Shift Platform, Oracle Access Manager IAM, Web logic, IBM Messaging Queue, Java, .NET, Angular JS, MS SQL Server, AWS/Azure Cloud Services among others. Completed projects included integration with Master and Visa cards, fraud and money laundering systems, merchant onboarding, payment portals, retailer profilers, bus tickets, and gamification features.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER SOLUTION DELIVERY at OLD MUTUAL LIMITED
January 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Led solution delivery and technical program management for various software solutions involving Decalog/Neoxam, StatPro InvestOne, Tax8, Flexcube, Pastel Payroll, SageX3, Oracle EBS and related technologies. Managed integrations and software development using Unix, Sun Solaris, Microsoft BI Tools, Oracle Database, Java Frameworks, .NET, ETL tools, Teradata and Windows Server environments.
HEAD OF APPLICATION / PROJECT MANAGER at INVESTMENT COMPANY OASIS GROUP HOLDING
February 28, 2018 - August 1, 2025
Managed software solutions and IT projects primarily for mutual funds and unit trusts. Worked on systems including Decalog/Neoxam, StatPro, Tax8, Flexcube, Pastel Payroll, Bloomberg pricing, and Oracle EBS modules. Utilized technologies such as Unix Shell Scripting, Microsoft BI Tools, Oracle Development Suite, Microsoft SQL, Java, and ETL tools to enhance system performance and integration.
HEAD OF IT DEPARTMENT at YKK PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD
February 28, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Oversaw IT operations and departmental leadership in the manufacturing sector. Responsibilities included management of IT services, systems, and support to optimize business technology processes.
I.T MANAGER at Mustaqim Dyeing & Printing Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
June 1, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Managed IT infrastructure and services for the dyeing and printing industry, ensuring smooth operational technology and system reliability.
I.T MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER IT at MIMAKNIT PVT LTD
June 30, 2010 - August 1, 2025
Led IT and project management initiatives for socks manufacturing and export company, focusing on systems implementation and IT support.
SYSTEM ANALYST / SENIOR ANALYST PROGRAMMER at PENTASOFT MALAYSIA
September 30, 2007 - August 1, 2025
Developed insurance and takaful software solutions covering general and life insurance lines. Handled systems analysis and programming tasks improving software functionalities.
SYSTEM ANALYST at MCB BANK PVT LIMITED
November 30, 2004 - August 1, 2025
Worked on banking service systems including treasury, forex exchange trading, money market, and capital market software. Led a team handling programmers, Q.A analysts, testers, and document control, with a focus on treasury systems.
SYSTEM ANALYST at TATA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
July 31, 2002 - August 1, 2025
Engaged in system analysis for yarn manufacturing industry, contributing to cheque management and budget expense systems.

Education

PhD at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
MBA at IBA Institute of Business Administration
December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
MS at University of Karachi
December 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
PhD at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
MBA at IBA Institute of Business Administration
December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
MS at University of Karachi
December 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

ISO 27001:2013 Audit & Compliance
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
ISO 27001:2013 Audit & Compliance
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Software & Internet, Life Sciences

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