Syed Talha Shahid

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS:

• Ooredoo – NFC Acquiring on SSMs (Responsible for SIT and UAT which include complete Integration Testing of enabling NFC on there SSMs. Reports and Database Views were also added with respect to NFC)
• Ooredoo – Kahramaa Payments (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include Water and Electricity Payments through there SSMs and new meter payment as well according to the Project Plan)
• Ooredoo – Quick Payment. (Responsible for SIT and Managed a Team Player for further phases of the Project till the Project was LIVE according to the Project Plan)
• Ooredoo – Bulk Bill Payment (Responsible for SIT and Managed a Team Player for further phases of the Project till the Project was LIVE according to the Project Plan)
• Ooredoo – Version Upgrade (IRIS 5) (Responsible for SIT and UAT as a Team Player)
• BRAC - Incorporation of CVV2 in Debit & Credit Card PIN Change through IB (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring and followed the Project Plan accordingly)
• BRAC - PIN Validation & PIN Change for Debit & Credit Card through IB (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring and followed the Project Plan accordingly)

DOMESTIC PROJECTS:

• KMBL – ATM Acquiring (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include ATM was added for the first time in this Bank and followed the Project Plan accordingly)
• UBL – PayPak EMV Issuing (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include PayPak Payment Scheme and followed the Project Plan accordingly)
• UBL – UPI EMV Issuing (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include Union Pay International (UPI) Payment Scheme and followed the Project Plan accordingly)
• UBL – WIZ Migration (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring and followed the Project Plan accordingly)
• UBL – IBFT 2.0 & EFT 3.0 Transactions from GDCI Channels (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring and followed the Project Plan accordingly)
• UBL – 1LINK Authentic Certification (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include 1LINK (National Switch) change its HOST to authentic and followed the Project Plan accordingly)
• FMFB – Branchless Banking (IRIS 5) (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include separate Account for Customers for Branchless Banking and was completed as per Project Plan)
• FMFB – Version Upgrade (IRIS 5) (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include several features and Version Upgrade and was completed as per Project Plan)

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Managed team of 4 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
• Handled day-to-day running of project activities, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS:

• Ooredoo – Screen Revamp (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include complete screen revamp of there SSMs and was completed as per Project Plan)
• Ooredoo – Red Crescent (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include Charity payments (Red Crescent) and was completed as per Project Plan)
• Doha Bank – Round Robin Hosts (Responsible for SIT and Managed a Team Player for further Phases and was completed as per Project Plan)
• Doha Bank – Multi Currency (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include Multiple currencies and was completed as per Project Plan)

DOMESTIC PROJECTS:

• UBL – Version Upgrade (IRIS 3) (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include Major Version Upgrade and was completed as per Project Plan)
• UBL – Virtual Card (Responsible for SIT, UAT, DR, Cutover and Monitoring which include Virtual Card for a Customer while shopping online and was completed as per Project Plan)
• PAYPAK through 1LINK Integration
• Visa Incremental
• Rest APIs on Linux

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES:

• Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality and function prior to release.
• Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.

• Fee Configuration (IRIS 5)
• CUP Handling for Single and Dual Messages
• SCPM - Check Deposit in ATMs
• 3D Secure Implementation

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Resolved technical issues and forecasted troubleshooting complications during software trials.
• Assessed application patches and updates at development, testing and quality assurance stages.
• Designed, executed and maintained automated test scripts for in-project deployment.

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS:

• YBRD – Multi Institution.
• YBRD – Multi Currency.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tested software to assess optimal in-project deployment.
• Assessed application patches and updates at development, testing and quality assurance stages.
• Designed, executed and maintained automated test scripts for in-project deployment.