Ahmed Khalid

Experience

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  IXYS Semiconductor, GmbH

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

  Internee

  Summer Engineering Internship at IXYS’s Quality Management Department. Carried out REM- and EDX- analysis on IXYS produced modules and prepared the Bill of Materials for IXYS products with the RoHS-Richtline (Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament).

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  College Nordmetall

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

  Web Master

  This was my first dive into web development. The end product was www.college-nordmetall.de; a site for this residential college in Jacobs University.

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  Jacobs University Bremen

  Jun 2009 - May 2012

  Web Services Manager

  Joined the university’s web-services team during undergrad and continued as full-time manager to lead a team of 2 digital content managers. Re-launched the university website on the Drupal Content Management System. Created 200+ satellite sites for data migration of different departments and faculty members. Conducted bi-weekly training workshops with staff and faculty to support the transition process over 3 years.

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  Via Röper

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Consulting Web Projects Manager

  Appointed to develop the content management and web branding strategy for company clients to boost engagement across all social media platforms and online forums. Exclusive agreement with Jacobs University Bremen for database and server management within all university web-services tied to the Drupal Content Management System. Conducted bi-weekly Drupal training workshops to educate faculty, staff and student body in transition to the new Drupal platform.

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  NADRA

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2021

  Global Technical Program Manager

  - Led the design, development, and delivery of technology-centric solutions for national and international e-governance and digital identity projects.- Managed high-profile Auto-ID, FinTech, and digital transformation projects across 11 countries, contributing to an annual revenue increase of over $60M.- Implemented Agile Scrum and Six Sigma frameworks, resulting in a 70% efficiency increase in product delivery sprints.- Directed cross-functional teams globally, managing complex operations across multiple continents and time zones.- Collaborated with federal ministers and corporate executives, positioning NADRA as a leader in e-governance and digital identity. Show less

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  AOS - Startup Software House for Large Scale E-Government Solutions

  Dec 2013 - May 2015

  Project Manager

  Drove revenue worth $1M+ through integration of land records management information system with a 24/7 scanning, digitisation, and indexing unit with a team of 1,500 highly skilled personnel.

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  Mettsol Technologies GmbH

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2023

  Co-Founder and Director Projects

  As a foundational member and partner at Mettsol, my role encompassed a blend of strategic leadership and operational oversight. I cultivated a culture of innovation, encouraging forward-thinking solutions in the auto-identification solutions space. My tenure was marked by robust project management, astute business development, and forging critical partnerships across industry verticals, contributing to the company's steady growth and reputation in the European secure documentation ecosystem.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Revenue Generation and Project Leadership: Successfully led the design and implementation of a new Border Management System for the Jamaican Government, generating $0.15 million in revenue.- Agile Implementation and Process Reengineering: Employed Agile principles to efficiently complete the process reengineering for the Jamaican Border Management System within a nine-month period.- Cultivating Innovation: Played a pivotal role in fostering an innovative culture at Mettsol, driving the development of forward-thinking solutions in the auto-identification solutions space.- Strategic Project Management: Demonstrated exceptional project management and business development skills. Established key partnerships across various industry verticals, contributing significantly to the company's growth and enhancing its reputation within the European secure documentation ecosystem.- System Implementation Expertise: Implemented and managed the internal Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint server, ensuring streamlined communication and data management processes within the organization. Show less

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  Prosona

  Dec 2021 - now

  Founder

  - Oversee business operations, ensuring seamless delivery of high-calibre project management services.- Lead strategic direction and key partnerships, including collaborations with Caerphilly County, Cardiff University, and Marubeni Europower Ltd.- Secured £70k InnovateUK funding for the NetZeroCaer Decarbonisation project, leading to an additional £2M in development funding.- Developed and implemented the operational design for Caerphilly's Green Hydrogen Marketplace, benefiting over 10,000 residents.- Deployed enterprise integration for MS Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams, enhancing collaboration across multiple organizations.- Coded a custom CRM system with API integrations, driving 85% YoY revenue growth for a VPS leasing service.- Implemented Scrumban framework, reducing project delivery times by 40%. Show less