Akbar Ali

Experience

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  Singapore Civil Defence Force

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2010

  Section Commander

  Served as a Firefighting Section Commander during National Service, leading a team of three subordinates in firefighting and rescue operations.

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  The Software Practice Pte Ltd

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

  Intern

  Completed an internship at The Software Practice Pte Ltd, a small-scale software company at the National University of Singapore. Conducted market research for the development of a new software, analyzing market trends and customer expectations across various segments.

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  British American Tobacco Singapore

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  Quality Assurance Executive

  • Managed and compiled records of tobacco production, ensuring compliance with production criteria through checks on materials and supplies. •Analyzed data to identify trends and distinguish between production and supply issues. Investigated root causes, created detailed reports and charts using Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and communicated findings to senior management.•Collaborated on implementing solutions.

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  Car Club Singapore (A subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.)

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Marketing Executive

  Planning marketing strategies with Marketing Manager. Coordinated roadshows. Analyzing effectiveness of promotional campaigns and improving them.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:• Analysed sales volumes and implemented strategies to target different segments resulting in 14% increase in sales in 3 months• Develop and trained sales executives on sales techniques.• Implemented and evaluated new customer retention programmes resulting in 10% increase in membership retention Show less

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  VKT Marine

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

  Marketing and Sales Executive

  Responsible for sales and marketing of products and services to new and existing clientele, locally and globally. Negotiating contracts, tenders and optimizing profits. Analyzing business opportunities and forging strong relationships. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:•Spearheaded sales and coordination of equipment needed for 3 full tankers for Teekay Marine (Singapore) Pte. Ltd ( Nov 2015- Dec 2015) •Coordinated Project for UMW Synergistic and PETRONAS in Turkey (Nov 2015-Jan 2016)•Won tender and coordinated a 6 months project for TTP1 (Tuas Terminal Phase 1) with Dredging International (DIAP) (Dec 2015- Jun-2016) Show less

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  Grab

  Mar 2018 - now

  Singapore Map Data & Regional Learning and Development Lead for Map Operations. Leading a team of 10 (4 direct reports) across Map Data and Product Operations. Focused on empowering the workforce to adapt to the evolving landscape of generative AI.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:•High-Profile Presentations: Represented Grab at major events, including presenting to 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 and 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, showcasing Grab's mapping expertise.•B2B Investor Engagement: Delivered impactful presentations on Grab's camera operations, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.•Operational Efficiency: Reduced manpower needs by 𝟱𝟬% through optimized resource management, increasing output with fewer resources.•Process Improvement: Implemented the Project Prioritization Playbook, boosting productivity by 𝟮𝘅 and project completion rates by 𝟯𝟲.𝟱%, recognized as a 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. Show less Map Data Lead for Singapore. Led a team of 6 for all Map Data related Projects and Learning and Development initiatives.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Spearheaded and successfully completed 360 imagery projects, 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘀' 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 and enhancing its capabilities.• Contributed to 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯’𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻t with the launch of high-quality 360 imagery in Singapore.• Presented imagery collection achievements to Grab’s 𝗖𝗘𝗢, 𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 in February 2022.• Conducted comprehensive testing and benchmarking of cameras and GPS equipment to develop and enhance Kartacam, 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (2022).• Led Learning & Development initiatives, creating training opportunities to upskill operators regionally. Show less Lead for ground operations in Singapore. Led a team of four, dedicated to projects that included imagery collection initiatives and pilot projects.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Led Root Cause Analysis reporting for high-impact cases reported by senior leadership, including the 𝗖𝗘𝗢, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗢 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀.• Established key processes for imagery collection projects, which were recognized as 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆.• Collaborated with 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗠𝗛𝗔, 𝗟𝗧𝗔) to secure necessary approvals for imagery collection and camera rig installations.• Successfully launched the 360 imagery collection project for roads and walking paths in Singapore. Show less

  • Map Operations Manager II

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Map Operations Manager I

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Map Operations Specialist

    Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Map Operations Associate

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2019