KHURRAM M. PIRZADA
Summary
Driven leader with a PhD in Computer Science and 20+ years of experience, specializing in data-driven roles within various industries such as supply chain, telecom, oil & gas, and healthcare. Proven expertise in project leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, consistently delivering large-scale international projects on time and within budget. Acknowledged for exceptional problem-solving, communication, and team-building abilities that foster innovation and excellence in diverse environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead Consultant
KP Konsult
Remote
01.2022 - 12.2023
- As the Lead and Contributing Architect of this project, spearheaded the entire life-cycle, from conceptualization to deployment.
- Port Efficiency Improved by 30%: Leveraging AI and IoT for real-time data streaming led to a 30% reduction in port congestion and faster unloading/loading operations.
- Operational Cost Reduction of 25%: Through predictive maintenance and optimization of shipping routes, the overall operational costs were reduced by 25%.
- Reduction in Documentation Time by 40%: Automation using NLP/LLM reduced the time spent on processing regulatory documents and compliance checks by 40%.
- Increased Supply Chain Visibility by 50%: The integration of blockchain technology provided increased visibility into the supply chain, leading to faster decision-making.
- Revenue Growth by 20%: The efficiency gains translated into higher throughput and a 20% growth in revenue for shipping operators.
Lead Enterprise Architect (Data & Digital Transformation)
KK Labs
Pakistan
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Successfully designed and developed an enterprise solution that streamlined operations and improved collaboration across multiple business functions within the pharmaceutical company
- Led the implementation of LeanIX, resulting in improved visibility and governance of the IT landscape, optimized resource allocation, and cost savings
- Spearheaded the Digital Transformation initiative, resulting in the adoption of innovative technologies such as AI and IoT, leading to improved efficiency, enhanced data analytics capabilities, and better decision-making
- Developed and implemented an enterprise architecture framework that ensured scalability and inter-connectivity among different business functions, enabling seamless information flow and effective collaboration
- Received recognition for delivering projects on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations
- Identified and resolved complex technical challenges, resulting in improved system performance and stability
- Continuously evaluated and recommended emerging technologies and trends to keep the organization at the forefront of technological advancement.
Senior Software Architect
WG CONSULTING
France
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Sccessfully designed and developed the 360-degree omni-channel view: The senior software architect effectively designed and developed a comprehensive solution that provides consumers and stakeholders with a seamless and unified experience across different utilities organizations
- Consolidated services offered by different utilities organizations: The architect achieved the integration and consolidation of services from gas, water, and electricity utilities, optimizing resource utilization and enhancing operational efficiency
- Utilized LeanIX for architecture management: By incorporating LeanIX, the senior software architect ensured effective capture, management, and visualization of the enterprise architecture landscape, contributing to improved decision-making and resource allocation
- Implemented ITIL best practices: The architect integrated ITIL principles and practices, ensuring the adherence to industry standards and promoting efficient service management within the 360-degree omni-channel view project
- Applied advanced software engineering methodologies: The architect successfully implemented advanced methodologies like agile development, DevOps, and performance optimization techniques to deliver a high-quality and robust software solution.
Principal Software Technical Lead
Land Transportation Authority
Singapore
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Successful design and development of enterprise software solution: The senior technical lead led the design and development process, resulting in an efficient and scalable enterprise software solution for the city's public and private transportation system
- Seamless integration of data sources: The lead successfully integrated data from multiple sources, providing a unified and up-to-date information platform for transportation authorities, service providers, and passengers
- Improved efficiency and user experience: The software solution implemented by the technical lead contributed to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved user experience in terms of journey planning, ticketing, scheduling, and real-time updates
- Enhanced collaboration between stakeholders: The technical lead facilitated effective collaboration among various stakeholders, fostering a unified approach towards improving the city's transportation system
- Strong support and training mechanisms: The lead established strong support and training mechanisms for end-users and administrators, ensuring a smooth transition to the new software solution and ongoing technical assistance
- Introduced new SDLC and standards governance increasing quality by 50%
- Managed global team of engineers, operations and business strategists, to influence and achieve 30% OPEX efficiency.
Senior Project Tech Lead
O2 Telefonica GmbH & OGH
Germany
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Successful project delivery: The senior technical lead consistently delivered telecom projects successfully, meeting or exceeding client expectations in terms of quality, functionality, and timelines
- Transformational projects: The lead initiated and executed multiple transformational telecom projects by leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices
- These projects brought significant value to clients by enhancing operational efficiency, customer experience, and revenue streams
- Adoption of emerging technologies: The technical lead championed the adoption of emerging technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, IoT, AI, and automation in the telecom projects
- This resulted in the development of innovative solutions that provided clients with a competitive edge
- Client satisfaction and retention: Through their consultative approach and exceptional project delivery, the lead achieved high levels of client satisfaction, leading to client retention and establishing long-term partnerships
- Thought leadership and industry recognition: The senior technical lead contributed to thought leadership initiatives, published articles, and delivered presentations at industry conferences
- Their expertise and achievements garnered recognition within the telecom domain.
Senior IT Consultant - Big Data (Advisory role)
Allied Consultants
Pakistan
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Allied Consultants are IT Services & Management Consultants offering services to SME and large conglomerates for their huge and complex enterprise initiatives.
Senior Software Development Engineer
iTEK Konsult
Germany
12.2014 - 09.2016
- ITEK Konsult is software services and solution provider to various automotive and advanced transportation engineering manufacturers, specializing in embedded system, infotainment and vision.
Consultant Technology Services
RAE Solutions
South Africa
06.2010 - 10.2014
- RAE Solutions specializes in developing and integrating transformative and emerging technologies in Smart Gridspace.
Senior Software Engineer
S&K TECHNOLOGIES
Czech Republic
04.2006 - 04.2010
- S&K Technologies offer their expertise in healthcare, medical insurance and patient and hospital management system.
IT Engineer / Analyst
Zahid Group of Companies
Saudi Arabia
07.1997 - 09.2001
- ZGC is a large conglomerate dealing in Oil & Gas sector in the larger middle east.
Education
Ph.D Computer Science -
University of South Africa
09.2024
MS Computer Science -
Universitaet des Saarlandes
01.2005
Bachelor in Computer Science -
The National College
01.1997
Skills
- ITIL
- ITSM
- Six Sigma
- LeanIX
- Industrie 40
- TOGAF
- Zachman
- O-AA
- FEAF
- Agile/Scrum
- CloudStack
- Digital Ocean
- AWS/Azure
- Heroku
- Architecture Design Patterns
- Distributed Software Systems
- PostgreSQL
- OrientDB
- Neo4J
- Kylo
- Drill
- Parquet
- Ansible
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Talend
- ELK
- WEKA
- RapidMiner
- Shiro
- Ranger
- ActiveMQ
- Camel
- ServiceMix
- Teiid
- C
- Python
- Scala
- Go
- Rust
- Elixir
- OCaml
- Haskell
- Julia
- Advanced Algorithms
- Optimization Techniques
Accomplishments
- 3 Patents pending for approval.
- Developed new techniques which has improved the data movement between multi-tenant systems more efficient and dependable.
Industryexpertise
- Utilities
- Automotive / Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical / Healthcare
- Information Retrieval Systems
- Telecom
- Logistics / Transportation
Timeline
Lead Enterprise Architect (Data & Digital Transformation)
KK Labs
04.2022 - 05.2023
Project Lead Consultant
KP Konsult
01.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Software Architect
WG CONSULTING
01.2020 - 03.2022
Principal Software Technical Lead
Land Transportation Authority
04.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Project Tech Lead
O2 Telefonica GmbH & OGH
10.2016 - 03.2018
Senior IT Consultant - Big Data (Advisory role)
Allied Consultants
01.2015 - 06.2017
Senior Software Development Engineer
iTEK Konsult
12.2014 - 09.2016
Consultant Technology Services
RAE Solutions
06.2010 - 10.2014
Senior Software Engineer
S&K TECHNOLOGIES
04.2006 - 04.2010
IT Engineer / Analyst
Zahid Group of Companies
07.1997 - 09.2001
Ph.D Computer Science -
University of South Africa
MS Computer Science -
Universitaet des Saarlandes
Bachelor in Computer Science -
The National College