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Atif Akram

@atifakram

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Experienced BI & Digital Transformation leader with 25+ years in analytics.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek to leverage my extensive experience in data analytics and BI to drive business growth and enhance decision-making in a dynamic organization.

I am a seasoned BI & Digital Transformation expert with over 25 years of experience in turning data into actionable insights. My proven track record includes significant cost reductions, process automation, and strategic decision-making. I excel in tools like Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Oracle Analytics, aligning data-driven strategies with business growth.

Throughout my career, I have successfully recovered over USD 2.5 million in outstanding dues and improved reporting efficiencies by 40%. I have designed and implemented over 50 dashboards that transformed data into strategic insights across various industries. My leadership in developing interactive dashboards has streamlined reporting cycles and enhanced decision-making speed by 30%.

My passion lies in leveraging data analytics to optimize business operations and foster growth. I aim to collaborate with forward-thinking companies to elevate their data-driven decision-making capabilities, ensuring they gain a strategic advantage in their respective markets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Intelligence Consultant

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Provided expert business intelligence consulting services, guiding clients through digital transformation and data-driven strategy implementation. Focused on optimizing operations, reducing costs, and enhancing decision-making capabilities through advanced analytics.

Digital Transformation Data Strategy Process Automation Data Driven Decision Making

Current

Senior Manager Data Analytics & Insights

Current

Burque Corporation

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Led data analytics and insights initiatives, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence to support strategic decision-making. Designed and implemented numerous self-service BI dashboards for various business functions, significantly reducing reporting inefficiencies.

Data Analytics Business Intelligence Power BI Tableau Dashboard Design

Multiple Leadership Roles

Jang Media Group

Feb 2009 - Feb 2021 (12 years)

Held multiple leadership roles, spearheading the development of interactive financial and market share dashboards that streamlined reporting cycles. Led enterprise-scale ERP implementations and master data management initiatives, ensuring data consistency and operational efficiency.

ERP Implementation Financial Reporting UAT System Integration

Multiple Leadership Roles

Shell Pakistan Limited

Dec 1999 - Jul 2007 (7 years 7 months)

Served in multiple leadership capacities, developing real-time reporting systems that significantly enhanced operational efficiency. Built and maintained complex databases and automated incentive programs within Oracle JD Edwards to drive sales and optimize pricing structures.

Database Management Data Analysis

Operations Excellence Manager

Gulf Oil International

Aug 2007 - Jan 2009 (1 year 5 months)

Managed operations excellence, focusing on optimizing supply chain and retail operations across diverse teams. Developed and managed comprehensive performance assessment frameworks and incentive schemes to enhance productivity and service quality.

Operations Management Supply Chain Management retail management Performance Management Incentives Productivity Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cresset College

MBA, Marketing & Finance

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Finance, gaining expertise in strategic business operations and financial management.