Obaid Alvi

Cto

IBM

08.2009 - Current

Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
Optimized IT infrastructure by streamlining processes and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
Created scalable architectures that supported long-term growth strategies while providing flexibility to adapt as needed.
Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernize business operations and enhance customer experience.
Aligned IT strategy with organizational goals, fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
Increased operational efficiency by consolidating systems, automating tasks, and leveraging cloud solutions.
Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
Launched successful new products with extensive research on market trends combined with collaborative input from various departments.
Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
Cultivated strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms for hardware, software, and support contracts.
Reduced total cost of ownership by strategically outsourcing select IT services while maintaining control over critical functions.
Embraced macro-level strategic decisions and micro-level implementation.
Established robust cybersecurity protocols, mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive company information.
Designed, implemented, configured and integrated customer networks utilizing [Type] technology.
Championed data-driven decision-making, integrating advanced analytics tools for predictive insights.
Enhanced system performance with thorough testing methodologies, identifying areas for optimization and improvements.
Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
Facilitated seamless integration of legacy systems during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.
Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, staying ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.
Improved user satisfaction by investing in employee-focused IT support solutions that enhanced productivity across the organization.
Chaired technology steering committees, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
Improved [Software] program delivery performance and reliability.
Drove innovation and fostered a culture of continuous improvement through strategic planning and execution.
Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
Directed [Software] engineering team's complex project development and functionality objectives.
Managed cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex technology projects on time and within budget.
Handled client inquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm.
Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
Implemented agile methodologies for software development, increasing speed-to-market without sacrificing quality or security standards.
Interpreted multifaceted technological issues into defined frameworks and highly scripted action plans.
Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures.
Developed talent pipeline by mentoring junior staff members and implementing comprehensive training programs for the entire team.
Collaborated with third-party vendors to implement new [Type] system.
Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
Tested security technologies on regular basis and implemented network penetration assessment tools.
Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.
Delivered smooth technology transitions during periods of rapid growth or reorganization that minimized disruption to endusers.
Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.

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Master of Science - Computational Science

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Master of Science - Computational Science

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