Imran Babar
Karachi, Sindh
Summary
As a hands-on executive, the focus has been on leading technology and change management initiatives for a top manufacturing and ecommerce brand in Pakistan. The driving forces behind these efforts are innovation, process improvement, and the implementation of security best practices. With a diverse background in IT leadership, teams have been successfully guided in competitive industries and cutting-edge markets. Expertise spans across strategic planning, security risk management, project/product management, team development and coaching, eCommerce professionalism, and system engineering. Staying updated on the latest technology trends allows for crafting innovative solutions that enhance competitiveness and drive revenue growth. A proactive approach, combined with a relentless determination to achieve desired outcomes, fosters growth within organizations. The commitment remains unwavering to steer organizations towards success in the digital landscape, always open to learning and being influenced by the best minds in the field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
H. Nizam Din and Sons Pvt Ltd.
Karachi, Sindh
08.2018 - Current
- Spearheaded development, launch, and implementation of Oracle ERP EBS suite (order management, P2P, discrete manufacturing, financials) with PwC in 2 years.
- Completed additional work hours to successfully implement ERP, including trainings, preparing power users, UAT, hiring resources, and completing financial closing within 3rd of each month.
- Led strategic technology management and digital landscape of Business Development and Operations for streamlined operations, improved security, transparency, reduced costs, and greater profitability.
- Hired and managed team of 10 high-level ERP and IT resources responsible for 2800 user nodes and 688 connected peripherals .
- Partnered with Microsoft for secure emails, proprietary document management, and efficient internal communication on Teams.
- Partnered with AWS and Google for IoT connectivity and live monitoring of production output on cloud-based MIS dashboard.
- Partnered with Oracle Cloud for secure architecture deployment, enabling users to interact and enter data on cell phones.
- Partnered with SOFCOM for ongoing HRMS suite implementation and seamless connectivity with Oracle ERP for accurate production worker payments and HBL payment gateway for secure disbursements.
- Assesses new and emerging technologies for application in products and services.
Brand Manager - Ecommerce and Digital Marketing
Hisparservices Pvt Ltd (Brand: Whiteduckoutdoors, USA)
Karachi, Sindh
08.2018 - Current
- Initial team member of USA's top camping ecommerce brand Whiteduckoutdoors
- Led development and scaling of brand on shopping platforms: Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Tractor Supply, Moosejaw, and Canadian Tire.
- Managed annual paid advertising budget of $1.5 million with 20% net profit margin.
- Scaled brand from 15 to 455 SKUs, including product development and supply chain management.
- Spearheaded technology stack for ecommerce solution, partnering with multiple warehouses and establishing seamless order connection under one proprietary custom MIS portal on spring framework and RESTful APIs for 3rd party integration.
- Custom MIS solution also facilitated with fully customized accounting, sales and budgeting forecast, and supply chain management using data from Quickbooks, Zapier, Excel and Unleashed software built for ecommerce sellers.
- Hired, developed, and coached team of 12 to responsibly scale Whiteduckoutdoors and drive strategic management.
Chief Technology Officer
Nizam Energy Pvt Ltd
Karachi, Sindh
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Led Pakistan's first Pay-As-You-Go (solar home systems) initiative for rural villages, providing installment-based solar home systems for underprivileged people.
- Spearheaded 4-month product R&D process of smart GSM based solar home system in China. Built from high quality military grade aluminum chassis housing cutting edge ARM-cortex micro controller integrated with 22 sensors making it best in line product available in Pakistan at target cost.
- Hired and developed team of 6 software developers to create unique Angular based MIS system serving as CRM, ERP, payment controller, and IoT controller for PAYG SHS.
- Partnered with national telco providers for API integration with their mobile money solution, enabling monthly installment payments through basic Java phone USSD option. SHS would unlock for next 30 days after payment.
- Deployed 25,000 devices across 2 provinces over 3 years.
- Collaborated with Acumen group to develop revolutionary and secure app gamifying on-ground sales process and commission disbursement for sales team. App worked online and offline for business needs.
- Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage
Assistant Manager
Pak Ujala Pvt limited
Karachi, Sindh
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Established and led R&D efforts for Pakistan's groundbreaking solar-powered refrigerators and freezers powered with cutting edge US military developed DC compressors built for efficient yet ultra powered cooling.
- Performed strategic leadership in R&D, supply chain management, and go-to-market strategy.
- Increased collaboration by partnering with Unilever to successfully beta test 100 units in Pakistan.
Education
MBA - Marketing And Finance
Institute of Business Administration
Sindh, Pakistan12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
National University of Computer & Emerging Science
Sindh, Pakistan08.2011
The City School
Sindh, PakistanSkills
- Technology: Cloud computing, database management, data analytics, cybersecurity, e-commerce, DevOps, mobile development, API, customer-centric UX
- Leadership: Hiring, developing talent, inspiring teams, fostering collaboration, building innovative culture
- Business acumen: Understanding business landscape, market trends, customer needs, identifying tech-driven opportunities, driving growth, controlling costs
- Risk management: Identifying and mitigating technology-related risks, including cybersecurity threats, data breaches, compliance issues Developing data driven future oriented strategies, implementing controls
- Agile project management: Planning, executing, overseeing complex tech projects, ensuring timely, within-budget, quality delivery
- KPI-focused: Driving competitiveness, breaking records, simplifying performance reporting for shareholders
Skills
Database management | Agile project management | Product development | RESTful APIs | Java frameworks | Mobile and desktop UI and UX | Code schema and architecture | DevOps | Network and application security | Data Analytics (Power BI, Excel) | AWS | Oracle EBS | Oracle Cloud | LinkedIn management | Recruiting and training | Coaching | Shopify | EDI integration | Google Ads | Google Analytics | Bing Ads | Amazon seller central | Godaddy domain management | Budget and forecasting | Strategic management | Lean management | Startup techprenuer
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
H. Nizam Din and Sons Pvt Ltd.
08.2018 - Current
Brand Manager - Ecommerce and Digital Marketing
Hisparservices Pvt Ltd (Brand: Whiteduckoutdoors, USA)
08.2018 - Current
Chief Technology Officer
Nizam Energy Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 07.2018
Assistant Manager
Pak Ujala Pvt limited
07.2011 - 07.2013
MBA - Marketing And Finance
Institute of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
National University of Computer & Emerging Science
The City School
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