Arif Sultan Shiekh

Experience

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  Kuwait Finance House Malaysia

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

  Associate

  ◼Corporate finance advisory◼Due Diligence

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  Five Pillars

  May 2008 - Jan 2009

  Consulting Specialist

  - Business Analysis - Consultancy/Advisory

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  Self-employed

  Feb 2009 - Apr 2015

  Freelance

  -Consultancy on digital strategies.-Business case development-Due Diligence & Reporting

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  Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2021

  - Led deployment, testing, and maintenance of the Information system(Oracle Primavera) for project risk management. -Risk Register Maintenance -Risk Data analysis and reporting -Business analysis and end-user support for PMIS Business Analysis, end-user training, and support for corporate-wide ERP implementation.

  • Risk Analyst

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2021

  • ERP Coordinator

    Apr 2015 - Jan 2018
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  IDC

  Jan 2022 - now

  Senior Research Analyst

  -Tracking developments, adoption trends, and emerging challenges in the dynamic landscapes of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software and Cloud Computing. This includes staying abreast of cutting-edge technologies, market shifts, and potential disruptions.- Understanding enterprise technology priorities, regulatory environments, and roadblocks hindering adoption.-Advise and consulting Tech vendors and service providers on optimizing their technology offerings and portfolio enhancements. This includes identifying market gaps, suggesting new features, and ensuring alignment with evolving customer needs.-Actively contribute to the broader industry conversation, publishing reports on Cloud and AI adoption trends. This involves data analysis, market research, and the creation of compelling narratives to inform stakeholders and drive progress. Show less