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Hi, I'm Fahad Iftekhar, a strategic project leader and digital transformation expert with over 17 years of experience driving impactful initiatives across higher education, aviation, and finance sectors. I specialize in delivering enterprise-wide transformations, leading C-level advisory projects, and optimizing operations through data-driven decision-making. I'm passionate about innovation and technology, particularly in ERP deployments and cloud security, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable strategies that improve operational efficiency. When I'm not working, I love playing cricket, watching anime, and exploring new places.…Hi, I'm Fahad Iftekhar, a strategic project leader and digital transformation expert with over 17 years of experience driving impactful initiatives across higher education, aviation, and finance sectors. I specialize in delivering enterprise-wide transformations, leading C-level advisory projects, and optimizing operations through data-driven decision-making. I'm passionate about innovation and technology, particularly in ERP deployments and cloud security, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable strategies that improve operational efficiency. When I'm not working, I love playing cricket, watching anime, and exploring new places.

Fahad Iftekhar

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Hi, I'm Fahad Iftekhar, a strategic project leader and digital transformation expert with over 17 years of experience driving impactful initiatives across higher education, aviation, and finance sectors. I specialize in delivering enterprise-wide transformations, leading C-level advisory projects, and optimizing operations through data-driven decision-making. I'm passionate about innovation and technology, particularly in ERP deployments and cloud security, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable strategies that improve operational efficiency. When I'm not working, I love playing cricket, watching anime, and exploring new places.…Hi, I'm Fahad Iftekhar, a strategic project leader and digital transformation expert with over 17 years of experience driving impactful initiatives across higher education, aviation, and finance sectors. I specialize in delivering enterprise-wide transformations, leading C-level advisory projects, and optimizing operations through data-driven decision-making. I'm passionate about innovation and technology, particularly in ERP deployments and cloud security, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable strategies that improve operational efficiency. When I'm not working, I love playing cricket, watching anime, and exploring new places.

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Hi, I’m Fahad Iftekhar, a strategic project leader and digital transformation expert with over 17 years of experience driving impactful initiatives across higher education, aviation, and finance sectors. I specialize in delivering enterprise-wide transformations, leading C-level advisory projects, and optimizing operations through data-driven decision-making.

I’m passionate about innovation and technology, particularly in ERP deployments and cloud security, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable strategies that improve operational efficiency. When I’m not working, I love playing cricket, watching anime, and exploring new places.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Intermediate

Urdu

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead at Emirates Group

January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025

Directed digital transformation and cybersecurity upgrades including SSO, MFA, and cloud migration for a user base exceeding 90,000. Successfully reduced P1 incidents by 80% through streamlined intake, agile delivery, and automation. Led strategic vendor and portfolio oversight with multi-million dirham budgets, handling vendor contracts and RFPs aligning with executive expectations.

Project & ITSM Manager at American University of Sharjah

January 1, 2023 - Present

Led a university-wide ERP transformation using Oracle Fusion modules (HCM, SCM, Financials) supporting over 10,000 users. Designed change impact strategies, defined governance, and optimized organizational workflows, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency.

IT Consultant at BiTech International LLC

January 1, 2013 - August 4, 2025

Provided IT consulting services supporting banking and telecommunications systems, focusing on strategic and tactical program implementations over a 3-year period.

IT Consultant at IET Group of Companies

January 1, 2010 - August 4, 2025

Delivered IT consulting services and supported technology-driven initiatives.