Hi, I’m
Sarwat Ismail
Islamabad
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pakistan Council Of Scientific And Industrial ResearchIslamabad
Member Science
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing more than 70 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 in 17 units / labs of PCSIR in different cities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired more then 100 employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 1500 employees and for organization (PCSIR) for performance evaluation.
- Developed more than 20 Capacity Building program in sectors leather, textiles, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology etc.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
PCSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology Islamabad
Chief Administrative Officer (Grade-20)
01.2022 - 12.2022
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
- Developed and tracked progress of annual operations budget.
- Developed corrective action plans for potential areas of compliance vulnerability.
- Developed and tracked progress of annual operations budget of RS. 500 Million
Ministry of Science and TechnologyIslamabad
Deputy Technological Advisor (Grade-19)
10.2019 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Advising 06 different organization of Ministry in their Technical matters.
- Stimulating research development and innovation in organization and institutes of 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.
Ministry of Science and TechnologyIslamabad
Director General (National Physical &Standard Lab)
05.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- To oversee organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function.
- Performed Project Monitoring and Evaluation more than 20 projects.
- Working directly with industry, academia, and ministry to achieve goals and results.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships
PCSIRIslamabad
Director Research and Development (Grade-19)
01.2016 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Teamed up with more than 50 project directors, and end user industries for development of business plan development to identify new demand driven product /technology opportunities and manage project portfolio and work assignments.
- Supported more than 10 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 0f 17 units/labs. of PCSIR.
- Performed Monitoring and Evaluation of more than 50 projects.
- Publication of R&D Program and Annual Report.
- Set aggressive Key Performance Targets for 1800 employees to drive for success and strengthen motivation.
PCSIRKarachi
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.
PCSIRKarachi
Senior Scientific Officer
02.2003 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Performed Scientific and Lab. Management.
- Designed and conducted five Research projects related to environmental issues and plant tissue culture.
- Managed Analytical and Testing work related to water and food.
- Performed Scientific Writing and Publication.
- Performed Training and Supervision of 15 staff.
- Responded to more than 150 customer requests via telephone and email.
Ministry of Science and TechnologyIslamabad
Assistant Technological Advisor
10.2009 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Dealt technical matters of 5 organizations Ministry.
- Performed review of more than 25 projects submitted for funding.
PCSIRIslamabad
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 timely publication of PCSIR News Bulletin, Yearbook and R&D Program.
- Review and evaluate Research and Development projects of scientists and engineers working in different regional PCSIR units.
Education
Cornell UniversityNY, USA
Post- Doctorate from Natural Resources Management
12-2012
Cornell UniversityNY, USA
Post Doctorate from Plant Molecular Biology
2012-12
University of KarachiKarachi, Pakistan
Ph.D. from Botany
02-2003
Skills
- Ul>
- Project planning and development
- P > Business development and planning
- P > Policy and program development
- P > Research and Product Development
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
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
- Member, Third World Academy of Science for Women.
- Member, Society for Biological Conservation, USA.
- Member, Canadian Society of Plant Biology.
- Member of Chemical Institute of Canada.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
Member Science
Pakistan Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research
12.2022 - Current
Director General (National Physical &Standard Lab)
Ministry of Science and Technology
05.2022 - 09.2022
Chief Administrative Officer (Grade-20)
PCSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology
01.2022 - 12.2022
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
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
Cornell University
Post- Doctorate from Natural Resources Management
Cornell University
Post Doctorate from Plant Molecular Biology
University of Karachi
Ph.D. from Botany
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