Syed Ammar Raza

Experience

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  SavCon Energy

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2017

  Chief Executive Officer

   Launched a startup company to provide energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to domestic and industrial sector. Listed among the top 100 startups in the year 2015 in Pakistan by Startup Magazine.  Initiated a Clean Energy Project with United Nations to provide energy efficiency solutions to domestic & commercial sector. Received a startup award for 50,000 USD on innovative design from United Nations Industrial Development Organization.  SavCon produced its first energy efficient water heater system for domestic & commercial users in 2016. Represented Pakistan at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Silicon Valley, CA in 2016. SavCon was selected among top 100 companies from 55 countries that showcased their ideas at The NewEnergy Global Startup Festival in Astana, Kazakhstan on October 27, 2016. As part of Clean Energy initiative, developed a portable biomass cook-stove and distributed more than 1000 free Cookstoves in rural areas to promote the use of renewable energy and reduce carbon-footprint. Show less

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  Descon Engineering Limited

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

  HSE Engineer

   Assisted in compliance of International Standards (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) to adhere with company’s HSE policy. Conducted HSE Audits based on EMS 14001 and OHSAS 18001 to meet requirements of HSE Management System. Field HSE Plan development, and documented HSE reports and records. Presented HSE Statistical analysis (monthly and yearly) of all the projects.  Set a culture of circulating HSE Flyers for HSE awareness and communication.  Lead Incident /Accident investigation and root cause analysis.  Prepared and delivered relevant HSE trainings and presentations.  Worked with Senior Management in brainstorming the revamping of HSE Management system of the company.  Coordinated with othe Business Units for implementation of HSE Business Plan Developed Project HSE KPIs and HSE Performance Management. Achieved 70% cost reduction during Post Bid Clarifications with vendors in technical evaluation of Fire Fighting Equipment.  Participated in HAZID and HAZOP workshops and preparation of HAZID TOR and Worksheets.  Conducted Fire Water Demand Calculation for different projects Developed P&IDs for Fire Water System and ran fire water hydraulics for Fire Fighting system.. Designed Layout of Fire Fighting Equipment and Safety showers, emergency escape routes for projects. Show less

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  UNIDO

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  Startup Development Executive

   Mentored two startup companies for United Nations’- Clean Energy Program in Pakistan.  Conducted the technology and product validation, identified potential competitors and areas of growth.  Led the team in developing business model, project tracker and financial model to secure 1 million USD funding from investors.  Developed project KPIs, highlighted marketing strategies, value propositions, channels for product delivery and captured 67% of the local market.  Led several teams to formulate customer segments, P&L, CAPEX, develop DCF financial models, calculate NPV & IRR. Show less

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  AmSpec Group

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2021

  Business Analyst

  • Predicted blending ratios utilizing API data to ensure compliance with EPA requirements. Summarized and articulated findings to internal and external stakeholders (clients: Exxon, Shell & AGF) to enable strategic investment opportunities. • Conduct statistical and variance analyses (using Python, Excel) to evaluate and forecast equipment performance over time and predict capex investment needs based on data-driven insights.• Utilized advanced statistical techniques, including F-Test and T-Test, to evaluate equipment precision and accuracy. Analyzed the resulting data to inform strategic decision-making and drive optimization, cost reduction, and process improvement initiatives• Drive change management and client communications and leverage kanban board to visualize and track progress across initiatives Show less

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  Ultimate Nutrition

  Mar 2021 - now

  Manager SaaS - (Digital CRM) & Business Development

  • Build relationships with new clients across Biotech, Food, Nutraceuticals & Pharmaceutical industries• Pitched Ultimate Nutrition’s business case to prospective clients, assisted in research and discovery process, developed and nurtured relationships with existing and potential clients. • Coordinated large, strategic meetings between client’s scientific leadership and our company’s R&D division to win large-scale projects with substantial revenue potential. • Leveraged learning from statistical models and developed product sales forecast visualization in Power BI to drive investment decisions.• Led product development strategy and translated business needs to functional requirements for cloud system implementation.• Collaborated weekly with Q-Bench Development team to ensure successful sprint planning and backlog grooming, resulting in timely delivery of features for lab management software.• Spearheaded the implementation of cloud management system to streamline laboratory operations using Agile methodology. Show less

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  Integrated Labs LLC

  Nov 2021 - now

  Manager - New Business Strategy and Growth

  • Collaborating with four companies to implement go-to market strategy for Integrated Labs in Life Sciences space.• Deploy data driven solutions to facilitate performance improvement across CRM, implement marketing and sales strategies to drive traffic to our website.• Conducted market analysis and research on competitors, evaluated ROI data and benchmarking to evaluate new business opportunities. Identified and pursued five new business opportunities that generated 250% increase in revenue.• Built a robust business ecosystem with upstream and downstream business partners, resulting in improved market access, brand recognition, improved sales pipeline. • Deliver presentations and structured analysis of key business metrics and data points to internal stake holders and facilitate in strategic decision making. • Provide strategic support around relationship management, client priorities and targeting recommendations to support new initiatives Show less