**** - **** ****** ** ******* electrical project engineer at Kandra Power Company

www.shahzadintl.com.pk

Job Designation Worked as an electrical trainee Project engineer on an independent power plant project, under the name Kandra power plant, My work was focused on reviewing of feasibility study, project development documents and preparation of a project Gantt chart and coordinating corporate meetings with the consultants, partners and the Government departments. Current Address House 38, Street 3, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi LinkedIn Profile Name Syed Zarak Shah Skype zarak.shah3 Mobile phone 009*********** Emails adnonf@r.postjobfree.com / adnonf@r.postjobfree.com Nationality Pakistani Syed Zarak Shah

Summary

An experienced project management specialist with in-depth knowledge of data analytics acquired through successful delivery of development projects at UNODC and Philip Morris International .Using strong digital marketing skills and making data informed decisions, I have successfully delivered awareness campaigns for UNODC against illicit drug trafficking in Pakistan. I have also been a strategic advisor at UNODC & Philip Morris International with a specialism in fast-growth forecasting, budgeting and operations functions of their projects. As a confident net-worker, I use my communication skills to elicit project requirements and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle

Professional Experience

2021 - Present Working as Research Expert on a UNICEF campaign project being implemented in collaboration with PAFEC regarding COVID-19 prevention and mitigation in Pakistan https://www.unicef.org/pakistan/

Job Designation Providing research and analysis expertise to make data informed decisions and devise plans to effectively monitor & evaluate the key performance indicators of the project and ultimately achieve the strategic objectives set for the campaign project 2018 - 2020 Worked as a National Expert on data analysis and research at UNODC https://www.unodc.org/pakistan/en/index.html

Job Designation Worked on developing a state of the art innovative data analysis center which improves the helpline capacity of the country dealing with illicit drug trafficking and build an analysis system to identify key illicit drug trafficking routes to counter the illicit drug trafficking in the country. The program is run by UNODC country office Pakistan called “Awareness Campaign for Vulnerable Communities against Illicit Narcotics Trafficking – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Balochistan - Pakistan” with the mandate to support the government law enforcement agency Anti-Narcotics Force to mitigate illicit drug trafficking in the country.

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2014 - 2017 Worked as Leaf Planning Analyst at Philip Morris International http://www.pmi.com/marketpages/pages/market_en_pk.aspx# Job Designation My work involved analyzing the whole operations functional data for Pakistan affiliate of Philip Morris International incorporating key macro-economic data and devise plans for sustainable business growth with focus on improved key performance indicators and financial situation of the company

Project Management

Qualifications

2012-2013 Completed Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Boston University

www.bu.edu

2007-2011 Completed Bachelor of Science degree in electronics engineering from Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute Of Engineering Sciences and Technology. www.giki.edu.pk

Project Management – Social Media

Philip Morris International

Plan activities, communication booklets and strategies to ensure the smooth running of Philip Morris International yearly initiatives to educate farmers children Summer School Program in the remote areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area

Created a farmer safety comic book with an idea to raise awareness in the farming community regarding their health and safety .

Initiated a social media campaign via digital bulletins at different buying stations for the farming community to understand the importance of PPE’s while they work in their farms.

Prepared video documentary regarding clean environment project with primary focus on raising awareness within the rural farming community regarding plastic free environment in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime Project

Prepare monthly media analysis report regarding key news streams regarding countering illicit drug trafficking. This includes analytically monitoring the number of likes, comments on Facebook, Twitter, blogs and summarizing the effectiveness of UNODC awareness campaign against illicit drugs in vulnerable areas of Pakistan

Develop and implement digital strategy with the objective of acquiring support, new donors and developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

Improving all digital marketing channels and online content of the current awareness campaign against illicit drug trafficking and integrating with offline communications, campaigns and appeals

Identify opportunities across all channels including digital marketing channels and search of options that can target new audiences and impart the message of the campaign to a large mass and further strengthen donors satisfaction regarding the current awareness campaign program against illicit drug trafficking.

Project Management – Data Analysis

Narcotics And Law Enforcement Data Center - UNODC Project

Worked with the Law Enforcement team and UNODC team to understand the existing data collection center and upgrade it to improve the intelligence and analysis of the current illicit drug trafficking in the country

Monitor and evaluate the program “Awareness Campaign for Vulnerable Communities against Illicit Narcotics Trafficking – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Balochistan - Pakistan” Skills

Languages English, French-Business level

,Urdu,Pashto,Punjabi -Good

Fluency, Arabic – basic knowledge

Computer

Software

Microsoft office, Mat-lab, Multi-sim, Pespice,Model- sim, Auto-Cad, Sap Systems, Networks Systems, TCP/IP protocols, Erp modules, SQL, ZOOM,TRELLO,SLACK

Programming

C/C++, Assembly, Linux, Vhdl, Kiel, Mide, Lab-view, Plc, Hfss, Verilog Work Point

Project Management

Microsoft Project, Ca ERWin Data Modeler, Kpi, Fish Bone Methodology,Lean Methodology, Risk and Cost

Management, Agile, Project Management, Scrum, Agile Modeling.

Data Analytics

Key process knowledge : Segmentation, Clustering,

Classification, Regression. Data Analytics Tools – SPSS, Google Analytics

Data Visualization

Experience in data visualization platforms (e.g.

Tableau, PowerBI,, Quicksight)

Digital Marketing

Basic HTML Proficient in content management systems, e-mail marketing services and web/social media analytics tools

Soft Skills

Negotiations

Negotiation’s and organizational conflict resolution skills that include effective usage of Batna knowledge

in its first stage by conducting PESTLE analysis of the Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force helpline to understand its current progress and through SWOT analysis, plan initiatives to optimize the system

Keep up to date with industry trends and development, testing new channels, content and messaging, where possible, to ensure that the correct mix is implemented - keep up to date with developments and trends in digital / digital marketing / fundraising / non-profit sector

Increase awareness about the current helpline and on a country level work with LEA’s

(law enforcement agency – Anti Narcotics Force) and close civil society allies to monitor, document and respond to illicit drug trafficking based on data trends analyzed when they occur.

Develop partnerships and facilitate collaborations between technologists, UNODC and relevant LEA’s that model innovative uses of technology for this campaign of awareness in vulnerable communities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan against illicit drug trafficking.

My work involved conducting research work on ongoing work streams, supporting the development of projects, which are part of the awareness campaign

Participate in the coordination of the work of the technology and the project team, including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and contributing to maintaining budgets

UNICEF - Project

Develop Monitoring & Implementation Framework for the Campaign in consultation with the donor & Implementing Partners

Provide technical support to Implementing Partners, starting from conducting an inception workshop, setting targets, defining roles and responsibilities of each partner to developing individual action plans

Collect behavioral insights into COVID-19, by engaging with the beneficiaries and documenting processes of acquired change/s with sensitivity that provides insights into community’s reactions and response towards the Campaign Short Term Business Project – Sales& Marketing – Philip Morris International Was assigned a key role of planning, coordinating and support sales automation project North 2015.

Use data retrieval and analysis using relational databases, Excel and other data management systems to understand the sales data and devise its automation

Support Sales Managers North by assessing market insight data through key area updates and help them take informed decision.

Develop a fast and responsive team to lias closely with Trade Marketing and Ops team to ensure effective communication.

Analyze the market data and provide support in understanding competitors activities and inform higher management team timely.

Using the data from the system, help distributors to develop best in class market development initiatives.

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Analysis And Economics

Review Forecasting And Analytical Skills - Review forecast reporting for qualitative Analysis of development project financials, product costs compared with the estimated cost in operations budget.

Communication And Business Bulletin - Key reports preparation and communication to head of division and operations director Philip Morris Pakistan and participate in drafting technical working papers for wider circulation

Lead And Innovate -Team Lead of the operational performance enhancement north program at Philip Morris International to innovate the current processes by using value stream mapping process. Independent Travel And Cultural Experience

Have travelled to countries of Schengen (Western Europe) to Turkey, Bulgaria (Eastern Europe) to USA and the South East Asian Countries like Malaysia giving me a unique ability to understand diverse cultures and enabling me to work in a diverse multi-cultured environment Awards & Honors

Awarded Certificate of Excellence on successfully

completing advance Excel and Power point at PMI

integrated learning program

Awards & Honors

Awarded Certificate of Excellence on successfully

completing advance Excel and Power point at PMI

integrated learning program

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