To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Hi, I’m
Dr. Sarwat Ismail
Member Science
PCSIR, Head Office, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pakistan Council of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Member Science
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad
Director General (P & D), (Grade- 20)
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- To oversee an organization’s strategic and long-range goal planning function.
- Planning and Management of PSDP projects.
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Working directly with industry, academia, and high management to achieve goals and results.
PCSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology , Islamabad
Chief Administrative Officer (Grade-20)
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- To collaborate with team members to achieve target results.
- Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Policy development
Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad
Deputy Technological Advisor (Grade-19)
10.2019 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Advising different organization of Ministry in their Technical matters.
- Stimulating research development and innovation in the organization and institutes of the country
- Promoting disruptive and emerging technologies
- Development of policies in terms of Science and Technology
- Dealt matters related to standards development and their issuance after consultation with stakeholders and issuance after approval from government.
- Dealt matters related to accreditation, research and testing laboratories etc.
- Worked directly with Minister, and high management to achieve goals and results.
PCSIR, Islamabad
Director Research and Development (Grade-19)
01.2016 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Teamed up with project directors, and end user industries for development of business plan development to identify new demand driven product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
- Supported collaborative projects and worked closely with technical partners to deliver against portfolio roadmaps.
- Reviewed staff competencies to build employee skill sets based upon future technical requirements.
- Performed R&D Planning and Execution.
- Performed Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Publication of R&D Program and Annual Report.
- Set aggressive Key Performance Targets for employees to drive for success and strengthen motivation.
PCSIR, Karchi
Deputy Technical Manager
06.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Prepared ISO 17025, documentation for quality management.
- Performed Internal Audit.
- Achieved revenue or departmental objective by actions taken.
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
- Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
PCSIR, Karachi
Senior Scientific Officer
02.2003 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Scientific and Lab. Management.
- Desgnied and conducted Research projects related to environmental issues and plant tissue culture.
- Managed Analytical and Testing work related to water and food.
- Scientific Writing and Publication.
- Training and Supervision.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad
Assistant Technological Advisor
10.2009 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Dealt technical matters of various organizations Ministry.
PCSIR, Islamabad
Senior Scientific Officer
06.2006 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Managed and supervised Science Wing, Head Office PCSIR·
- Worked with Member Science for establishing goal for scientific projects at 12 different units of PCSIR.
- Coordinated between Ministry of Science and Technology of Pakistan for accomplishing goals and targets..
- Responsible for training and staff development.
- Supervision for the timely publication of PCSIR News Bulletin, Year Book and R&D Programme.
- Review and evaluate the Research and Development projects of scientists and engineers working in different regional PCSIR units.
PCSIR, Karachi
Scientific Officer
06.2000 - 02.2003
Job overview
- Conducted Research projects related to environmental issues and Plant Tissue Culture.
- Performed Analytical and Testing work.
- Scientific Writing and Publication
Education
University of Karachi Karachi
Ph.D. from Botany
10.1998 - 02.2003
University Overview
Cornell University NY, USA
Post- Doctorate from Plant Molecular Biology
07.2010 - 12.2011
University Overview
Cornell University NY, USA
from Natural Resource Management
01.2011 - 12.2012
University Overview
Skills
Project planning and development
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- 2003: Award of Research Productivity by Pakistan Council of Science and Technology for quality publication.
- 2003-2006, 2014: Internal Auditors for ISO 17025 and 9001 -2000.PCSIR, Labs., Complex Karachi.
- 2004- 2007: Judge Pakistan Science Olympiads, in collaboration with the Second Science Education Project and Intel Innovation in Education.
- 2010: Post Doctoral Fellowship funded by Higher Education Commission. Pakistan
- 17 National and International Research Publications
AWARDS/HONORS
PUBLICATIONS
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Member, Third World Academy of Science for Women, 2008 to Current.
- Member, Society for Biological Conservation, USA, 2008 to 2016.
- Member, Canadian Society of Plant Biology
Timeline
Member Science
Pakistan Council of Science and Technology
12.2022 - Current
Director General (P & D), (Grade- 20)
Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology
01.2022 - Current
Chief Administrative Officer (Grade-20)
PCSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology
01.2022 - Current
Deputy Technological Advisor (Grade-19)
Ministry of Science and Technology
10.2019 - 11.2022
Director Research and Development (Grade-19)
PCSIR
01.2016 - 10.2019
Deputy Technical Manager
PCSIR
06.2013 - 01.2016
Cornell University
from Natural Resource Management
01.2011 - 12.2012
Cornell University
Post- Doctorate from Plant Molecular Biology
07.2010 - 12.2011
Assistant Technological Advisor
Ministry of Science and Technology
10.2009 - 06.2010
Senior Scientific Officer
PCSIR
06.2006 - 10.2009
Senior Scientific Officer
PCSIR
02.2003 - 07.2015
Scientific Officer
PCSIR
06.2000 - 02.2003
University of Karachi
Ph.D. from Botany
10.1998 - 02.2003
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