Omer Faheem

Experience

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  Wavetech Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Incharge Teletext Operations

  • Managed the country-wide teletext operations.• Managed the software analysis, testing, development of operational manuals, user manuals and help files of all the software developed for multinational companies including: Emirates Stock Exchange Bahrain Stock Exchange Karachi Stock Exchange• Leading member of ISO 9001 implementation program.

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  InterSouth IT-Track

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2001

  Corporate & IT Manager

  • Participation in strategic planning and implementation of marketing programs of the company.• Played a major role in setting up computer network consisting of 95 nodes.• Key member of company’s web development and project management department.• Imparted in-house/onsite corporate trainings of office 2000 and networking courses.

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  InfoTrain

  Oct 2001 - Apr 2003

  Corporate Manager

  • Participated in strategic planning and implementation of marketing programs of the company.• Carried out the software analysis, testing and technical documentation of their ERP solution (EDU-Smart: Educational Systems Manager and Resource Tracker) for educational concerns.• Head of research and development department.

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  City Schools Pvt. Ltd.

  Apr 2003 - Oct 2014

  General Manager ICT

  • Development of subject integrated ICTech curriculum, text books and resources on QCDA standards.• Project management and deployment of an academic ERP (Ideal AIMS) for all local and International schools.• Implemention, management and monitoring of City School’s e-learning portal http://www.olcsn.com.• Responsible for the Information Technology needs of the company, as well as all facility related items and contracts.• Development and implementation of IT strategies and policies.• Carried out the software analysis, testing and technical documentation of Ideal AIMS.• Managing and leading a team of 150 IT professionals.• Key member of ICT research and development committee.• Key member of ERP analysis and quality assurance team.• Strategic planning, feasibility reports and setup of computer labs.• Project Management, quality assurance and technical documentation.• Oversaw the implementation of modifications or complete overhaul of regional network infrastructure.• Provide initial analysis of the organizational structure and business processes, identifying strengths and weaknesses with a view to optimizing productivity.• Developed training plans for junior management, school heads and subject teachers.• Manage IT related budget.• Training of following courses: o Intel Getting Started Course o Teaching Through Technology o Educational Leadership in 21st Century o Assessments in 21st Century Classrooms o Project Management o Project-Based Approaches o Technology Integration Show less

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  The Smart School

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  General Manager ICT

  • ERP Implementation.• Development of technology-integrated curriculum on International standards.• Implementation of ICT curriculum on International standards.• Heading the ICT research and development committee.• Implementation, training and management of state-of-the-art web-portal.• Software analysis, testing and technical documentation of web-portal.• Development and implementation of ICT strategies and policies.• Strategic planning, feasibility reports and setup of smart classrooms.• Comprehensive ICT training session at all operational levels. Show less

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  TEXPO LLC

  Mar 2015 - May 2016

  Senior Manager Products and Projects

  • Analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of enterprise-scale information portals, Intranets, extranets, public Internet sites and content management systems.• Consultancy, project management and development of key projects for government and multinational organizations.• Evaluate RFPs and prepare technical proposal.• Prepare Scope of Work, FSDs, Project Cost Estimates and Project Plans.• Execution and management of project plans and resources.

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  ITA (Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aaghai)

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2018

  Director Technology Integration

  • Oversee all technical aspects and technological resources for the purpose of organizational growth.• Development of Pakistan’s first technology-enabled education resource library in collaboration with Waterloo University, Canada (https://wp.cel.uwaterloo.ca/twf)• Represented Pakistan in Dusseldorf Parliament and delivered a lecture on “Technology Integration Innovations and Challenges” as an educational technology expert in April 2017.• Member of the core group responsible for the development of Sindh Education Sector Plan 2019-2023.• Headed the research project of tablet-based education for” Teach The World Foundation” in Pakistan and Bangladesh.• State-of-the-art quality assurance framework development for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education department with Education Development Trust, UK. • Formulation of IT strategies, policies, and procedures to integrate all organizational functions.• Lead the SASI (School Assessment for School Improvement) project.• Integrate online monitoring and evaluation system with deliverable of all projects to ensure accountability and measurable impact on beneficiaries.• Design and conduct trainings on usage of technology in learning, project management, monitoring & evaluation, human resource management, quality assurance and operations.• Review, amend and implement proper internet usage policies for employees including information security system and backup plans for data safety.• ICT Curriculum development.• Development of ICT training manuals for technology enabled programs of ITA.• Development and implementation of academic ERP solutions.• Established and implemented the tech-enabled learning kiosk solution in Mehmood Booti area of Lahore. Show less

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  The City School Official

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2021

  Head of Educational Technology - Pakistan and International Division

  • Spearheaded the educational technology initiatives and projects.• Developed Pakistan's first ISTE and CSTA mapped computing curriculum with core robotics integration.• Established online learning platform "TCS Blended" for 55,000 students and 4,000+ teachers.• Launched and managed the AI-based Century EdTech platform across the network.• ICT and academic professional development training of 2,500 teachers.• Development, management and implementation of STEAM educational philosophy within the system.• Core member of the “Research and Development” division of the organization.• Project Lead of Microsoft Showcase School initiative. Show less

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  The Next Generation School

  Aug 2021 - now

  Chief Technology Officer

  • Spearheading the ICT/Technology department of the organization.• Core member of the “Research and Development” division of the organization.• ICT and academic professional development training of teachers and management team.• Formulation of IT strategies, policies, and procedures to integrate all organizational functions.• Development of ISTE and CSTA mapped computing curriculum with core robotics integration.• Development, management, and implementation of STEAM educational philosophy within the system. Show less