Junaid Latif

Experience

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  Various

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2018

  Previous Retail Experience
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  Apple

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Technical Specialist

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Specialist

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Ocado Group

  Jun 2021 - now

  • Delivered a large-scale Grocery ASRS distribution centre project in Madrid, Spain. Including full fit-out, IT infrastructure and all automation systems.• Identified potential risks and uncertainties associated with the ASRS implementation, conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies to minimise impact on project objectives.• Implemented quality assurance processes and standards for the ASRSsystem, conducting regular inspections and tests to ensure compliance with performance requirements and industry best practices, and applying corrective measures to maintain high quality and reliability.• Innovated numerous cost-saving practices to reduce expenses across future projects. Show less Engineering Graduate scheme 4th rotation within ASRS as a Project Manager• Effectively led cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and delivering multiple projects on time and within budget.• Developed a comprehensive project plan that outlined the key tasks and milestones for a major consulting project, resulting in the successful completion of the project on time and within budget• Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimise project risks and ensure smooth progress.• Collaboratedwithstakeholders, including clients, senior management, and team members, to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with business objectives.• Developed and executed a proactive maintenance plan for a product, reducing the number of post-handover issues and improving overall product performance and reliability. Show less Engineering Graduate scheme - 3rd placement within Advanced Technology as an Associate Product Manager for Robotic Lab Support.• Created and ran a high-performing new product engineering team that operates across multiple functions to deliver top-notch services to our stakeholders.• Establish connections with stakeholders and users to understand and address their objectives and requirements.• Formulated and executed effective product strategies that directly improved output results, including enhanced product performance, increased customer satisfaction, and optimised operational efficiency.• Increased robot uptime from 20% to a consistent 90% by optimising current data sources, establishing new sources, and implementing proactive monitoring and maintenance Show less Engineering Graduate Scheme - 1st Placement working with multiple project and product teams.Managing multiple projects• Conducted in-depth reviews of critical Health and Safety documents, including Risk Assessments, PUWER, and LOLER, to ensure our compliance with relevant laws and regulations.• Analysed the strengths and weaknesses of multiple products, leveraging this information as a foundation for setting future development objectives.• Managed and supported business risk and worked to develop and implement strategic solutions. Show less

  • Associate Engineering Project Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Project Manager - ASRS

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Associate Product Manager - Advanced Technology

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  • EMEA Engineering Operations Delivery Coordinator

    Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

  • New Product Development Specialist

    Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Continuous Improvement Engineer

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
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  Aik Saath - Together as One

  Sept 2023 - now

  Trustee

  Working as a trustee to support my local and childhood charity Aik Saath - Together as One.