Osman H. Farah PMP, EMBA, MMI

Osman H. Farah PMP, EMBA, MMI

Sovereign Credit Risk Analyst

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  • About me

    Regional Director/COO @ IPX COMMUNICATIONS | EMBA, Strategy

  • Education

    • French Cultural Center

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA French Linguistics Degree
    • University of Phoenix

      2010 -
      Masters Management Information Systems (MIS) 3.67 (A-)
    • SMU - South Mediterranean University (MSB- MedTech-LCI)

      2008 - 2010
      Masters Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) 3.70 (A)

      Activities and Societies: South Mediterranean University, Mediterranean School of Business Alumni Association Joint Program with University of Maryland, Business School of Robert H. Smith

    • University of Phoenix

      2003 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Hospitality Administration/Management 3.36 B+
    • University of Phoenix

      2008 - 2010
      Masters Management International (MMI) 3.67 (A-)
  • Experience

    • African Development Bank Group

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Sovereign Credit Risk Analyst

      Played an active role in policy discussions, credit review committees, and board sessions regarding transactions. Coordinated with economists while thoroughly evaluating the risk profile of every country office within the Bank. Reduced the country risk rating by performing detailed assessments on both economic and financial situations.

    • Data-Line Management Group Inc.

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Economic & Financial Consultant

      Enforced project quality standards while acting as a subject matter expert during the decision-making process. Introduced economic competitiveness studies while also participating in fact finding missions to collect data. Conducted a viability check during evaluation of a PPP project for an Autoclave Cement pant in Tunisia and Libya. Orchestrated marketing initiatives for clients who were expanding into the Middle East and North African markets.

    • Rascomstar-Qaf

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Regional Sales & Marketing Officer

      Leveraged top-notch strategic thinking abilities to guide new sales and marketing initiatives across all of Africa. Used exceptional communication skills in multiple languages to cultivate relations with government officials. Worked cross functionally with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to influence key decision makers. Discussed important aspects of projects to ensure a successful completion according to company objectives. Delivered a 143% increase in revenue after executing a value added service satellite communication system. Increased revenue and penetration of broadband services in three different regions by an impressive 43% in 2011. Show less

    • African Investments & Global Connections Inc.

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
      Head Of International Business Development

      Executed the successful launch of four mobile payment methods and a Mobile Money Transfer. Mobile payment methods included operator centric, bank centric, collaboration-centric, and peer-to-peer models. Achieved 99% uptime across five regional offices by suggesting methods for improving/repairing faulty networks. Conducted a supervision & monitoring assessment of port project valued at $450M a commercial container terminal in Djibouti. Ensured all control measures were in place, risk management was handled, and scoring models were updated. Led the roll-out of new terms & conditions to maintain compliance with anti-terrorism and money laundering acts. Steered the administration of preventative maintenance for the African Development Bank across three sites. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Accounting and Finance Language

      African Development Bank
      Feb 2008
    • Leadership Development Program for High Level Professionals: Project Management

      African Development Bank
      Dec 2008
    • Leadership Development Program for High Level Professionals: Financial Management

      African Development Bank
      Oct 2008
    • Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis

      Cambridge Resources International Inc.
      Feb 2009
    • Euromoney Training, Infrastructure PPP - Project Finance

      Cambridge Resources International Inc.
      Jan 2009
    • Honored Listee

      Marquis Who's Who
      Jul 2025
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    • Honored Listee

      Marquis Who's Who
      Jul 2025
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    • (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française DELF)- French Linguistics Degree

      Cabinet du Premier Ministre
      Nov 2008