Tufail, Muhammad

Experience

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  KALSOFT

  Feb 2001 - Aug 2009

  Senior Technology Consultant

  I served as a technical consultant within the Information Worker Division at Kalsoft Pvt. Ltd. from February 2001 to August 2009. In this role, my primary responsibilities involved designing solutions using .NET, SharePoint 2007/2010, as well as employing Nintex, Ultimus, KnowledgeLake, and Windows Workflow Foundation.During my tenure, I actively contributed to IT solutions delivery for esteemed clients such as ENI, United Bank Limited, British Petroleum, Oman LNG, Acer LLC Dubai, CPSP, and The Aga Khan University. Show less

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  Avanza Solutions

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2011

  Senior Consultant - Microsoft Technology Group

  Worked as Senior Consultant as Avanza Pvt. Ltd. and within Microsoft Platform Services Unit from September 2009 to March 2011. My core responsibilities were analyzing, planning and execution of overall SharePoint based implementation in Middle East region. My engagements were with Ufone, Offset Program Bureau, Dubai Financial Market and NCEMA.

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  دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

  Senior Consultant - SharePoint / Microsoft Technologies

  During my tenure as a Senior Consultant at Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, spanning from April 2011 to March 2012, I undertook the substantial responsibility of designing and implementing two crucial systems for the Internal Marketing department. These systems included the Licensing Automation System and the Digital Asset Management System. Both of these solutions were meticulously crafted using SharePoint 2010 and Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF) and were seamlessly integrated with the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and the ePos System. Show less

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  Systems Limited

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Senior Consultant

  I served as a Senior Advisory Software Engineer at Systems Ltd from April 2012 to May 2013. In this capacity, my responsibilities included:Engaging in Strategic Consulting, which involved the development of business plans and sales strategies.Taking full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of SharePoint projects, adhering to the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) guidelines and maintaining compliance with CMMI Level 3 standards.Advocating for the adoption of cutting-edge technology and products to streamline critical business processes and enhance business continuity.Providing guidance for the creation of comprehensive solution designs tailored to various industry verticals and horizontal domains.Serving as a resource facilitator to ensure our team stayed informed about the latest trends in SharePoint technology.Offering corporate and mission-critical Microsoft-certified and customized training and consultancy services for the adoption of the newest Microsoft technologies and products. Show less

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  10Pearls

  May 2013 - Oct 2014

  Team Lead / SharePoint Evangelist

  I served as a Team Lead and Senior SharePoint Architect/Developer at 10Pearls (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan Office, an affiliate of 10Pearls LLC, USA, from May 2013 to October 2014. 10Pearls LLC is a US-based software services company with a diverse client base, including several Fortune 500 companies, and an array of operational products.In my role as a Team Leader, I led a team of 4-5 developers and SQAs. My commitment was solely to 10Pearls LLC, a Microsoft Gold Certified ISV, where I contributed to various projects, such as the Extensive Form Builder Solution, Comprehensive E-Commerce Solution, Membership Provider Solution, and other SharePoint-related projects. These projects ranged from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2013 and were delivered to numerous US-based clients.My responsibilities encompassed the entire project lifecycle, beginning with architectural decisions, development, delivery, and deployment. My dynamic role required me to function as a versatile team leader, providing input and output at various stages of development while ensuring comprehensive documentation.I reported directly to the Director of Operations (Client) and maintained a dotted reporting line with the Director of Operations (vendor). This involved daily status calls, as each day often involved multiple line items related to different clients and projects.As a Team Lead, my key responsibilities and accountabilities included, but were not limited to, the following:• Gathering requirements, analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and implementing solutions in accordance with design specifications.• Ensuring timely and accurate communication with management, project leads, project managers, and business partners.• Leading the execution of projects to ensure successful delivery.• Assisting project managers with project development estimates and timelines for the team.• Providing training and mentoring to junior team members. Show less

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  Emirates

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2016

  Business Analyst - IT

  During my tenure as a Business Analyst - IT at Emirates Airline from November 2014 to September 2016, my primary role involved envisioning solutions, gathering requirements, and collaboratively defining these solutions with various business units within Emirates. My primary focus was on meticulously documenting requirements and ensuring the development and delivery of solutions that align with the business's expectations, all while upholding a strong commitment to system quality.My responsibilities extended to conducting feasibility assessments, where I assessed whether available market products could meet the specific business requirements. This encompassed developing Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP), and evaluating vendor responses. Additionally, I actively engaged in Proof of Concept (POC) activities and delivered product demonstrations as integral components of our comprehensive approach to solution development. Show less

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  Bank Alfalah Limited

  Oct 2016 - now

  SVP, Information Technology Group

  I have been leading Database in Information Technology Group, Bank Alfalah Ltd. since October 2016 to the present. In this role, I have collaborated with various Business Units to address database administration, focusing on aspects like performance, optimization, ETL, and HADR. Furthermore, I have actively participated in enterprise-wide disaster recovery (DR) activities, encompassing provisioning, management, and execution.My expertise extends to the entire Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) spectrum, allowing me to engage in full project lifecycles effectively. Show less