Ameen Hashmi

Results-driven Information Management professional (IM Certified Lead Auditor); with over 30 years of experience in roles at public and private sector organizations; defining Risk Mitigation strategies, Data Management, Information Management and Business Continuity in a multi-cultural workplace. Have managed teams of 16 staff. Creative thinker and analytical problem-solver with demonstrated ability to manage projects from planning through execution/completion in time-sensitive environments.

Currently focusing on (Real-time Monitoring field-based data collection integrated with cloud-based Analytics) Information systems, Business Intelligence, Predictive analytics, and data solutions. Well-versed in creating new Information Management systems that optimize data management, capturing, delivery and quality. Project Manager and Senior Consultant with all round Business Intelligence Skills: project manager, business analyst, designer and trainer. Experienced user of Tableau and Power-bi.

1. Spearheaded the transition of the IT department from traditional waterfall methodology to Agile, resulting in a 20% increase in project delivery efficiency.

2. Implemented proactive monitoring and maintenance protocols, leading to a 30% reduction in system downtime and enhancing overall reliability.

3. Strategically renegotiated vendor contracts, resulting in a 15% cost reduction in IT infrastructure expenditures while maintaining service quality.

4. Orchestrated the development and implementation of a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, ensuring business continuity and minimizing data loss risks during critical incidents.

5. Directed the organization's digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies and automation to streamline operations and improve customer experience.

6. Designed and lead a $1 million complete IT infrastructure re-vamp for UNICEF Zimbabwe office. Including new improved telecoms, resulting in improved service levels, faster issue resolution, and improved service delivery.

7. Fostered collaboration between IT and other departments, leading to the successful integration of IT solutions into business processes and increased overall organizational efficiency.

8. Designed interactive dashboards using Tableau or Power BI, facilitating data-driven decision-making for senior management and stakeholders.

9. Identified inefficiencies in data collection and reporting processes, leading to the redesign of data workflows and a 20% reduction in report generation time.

10. Implemented data cleansing procedures and validation checks, enhancing data accuracy by 30% and ensuring reliable insights for business stakeholders.

11. Conducted hypothesis testing and regression analysis to identify key drivers impacting business performance, providing actionable insights to executive leadership.

12. Developed and enforced data governance policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and safeguarding sensitive information.

13. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven solutions, such as improving product recommendations and personalization algorithms.

14. Conducted training sessions for non-technical stakeholders on data analysis tools and techniques, empowering teams to leverage data for decision-making.

● GIS MAPPING
● SPSS
● BI Tools (TABLEAU/QLIK/Power Bi)
● Business Process Development
● Business Requirements Analysis
● Business-IT Alignment
● Business-IT customer Relationship Management
● Cloud/Web Hosted Real-Time monitoring.
● SQL
● Data Management and Integration
● Data Analytics
● Disaster Recovery Planning
● Information Security (certified Lead Auditor)
● Information management
● SharePoint
● MS-Access
● MS-Power Query
● Project / Program / Portfolio Management
● Staff Training and Mentoring
● Strategy Development
● User Training
● KOBO Collect
● 5Ws
● MS-Excel
● MS-Project

• ISO27001 LEAD AUDITOR (Information Systems)
  ● Communications for Managers. (British Industrial Society)
  ● QGIS
  ● QLIK (BI)
  ● Design Thinking (EDX)
  ● Knowledge Management and Big Data in Business (EDX)
  ● for Sustainable development (EDX)
  ● Blockchain for Business (EDX)
  ● Internet of Things (EDX)
  ● Designing Health Information Systems (EDX)
  ● Machine Learning Fundamentals (EDX)
  ● E-Learning Courses
  ● Certificate in "Managing Project Communication"
  ● Certificate in "Excelling as a Supervisor"
  ● Certificate in "Managing Upwards - How to Influence and Persuade Others"
  ● Certificate in "Performance Planning & Objective Settings"
  ● Certificate in "Performance Coaching and Feedback"
  ● Big Data Analytics (EDX)
  ● Data Science Essentials (EDX)