Dec 2020 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Kuwait

• Promoted from Senior Associate to Project Risk Manager, directly reporting to the Director and co-owner of the Al Mulla Engineering division.
• Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Risk Management:
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive Project Risk Framework to identify, assess, and mitigate both operational and financial risks associated with various projects.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with all Project Managers to enhance project profitability and productivity through effective risk control measures.
• Consulting Impact:
• Received promotion from the CFO of Al Mulla Group due to successful consulting assignments within Al Mulla Engineering, reflecting the value brought to the organization.

Oct 2016 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Kuwait

• As a Senior Associate at Al Mulla Group, I played a pivotal role in assessing risk management, governance, and internal processes across various business units including Engineering, Automotive, and Rental services. My key responsibilities included:
• Risk Management and Evaluation
• Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of risk management strategies within the group’s diverse businesses.
• Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with governance standards and operational efficiency.
• Consulting Services
• Provided consulting support for multiple assignments, advising management on system and process enhancements.
• Tailored audit scopes to address specific business needs while prioritizing the resolution of issues impacting the company’s viability and success.
• Key Focus
• Ensured that critical challenges affecting business sustainability were identified and effectively managed.

Jul 2013 – Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Kuwait

• Key Responsibilities
• Business Planning:
• Spearheaded comprehensive merchandise planning and sales forecasting, ensuring accurate analysis of the brand's P&L performance. Cultivated strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather critical information. Leveraged advanced software systems (e.g., Oracle Data Warehouse, Excel VBA, COGNOS) to identify improvement opportunities and manage annual, seasonal, and monthly financial plans.
• Business Merchandising:
• Oversaw seasonal open-to-buy activities, providing data-driven insights to the buying team. Reconciled financial plans, analyzed historical performance, and automated reporting tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Supply Chain & Logistics:
• Delivered detailed reporting on sales, margin, costs, and inventory, developing pre-season plans and recommending purchase quantities. Streamlined inbound stock activities, minimizing processing time and reducing errors in stock transfers.
• Team Building:
• Mentored and coached four interns during their summer internship, fostering their professional development and enhancing team performance.

Apr 2012 – Jun 2012 · 2 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

• Key Responsibilities
• Analytical Support:
• Collaborated with the Global Banking (GB) Client Management team on a large-scale live project, performing various analytical and financial tasks to enhance relationship management with HSBC's global clients.
• Client Relations:
• Assisted in servicing global clients, which significantly improved customer relations and satisfaction levels.
• Research and Reporting:
• Developed an in-depth research report analyzing the Indian power sector, providing insights that aided the GB client management team in identifying future trends and making informed investment decisions.

Jul 2009 – Jun 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos · Uttarakhand, India · On-site

• Key Responsibilities
• Project Coordination:
• Led the coordination of turbine and generator manufacturing and erection for two major thermal power projects (2x600 MW Derang and 3x660 MW Prayagraj), facilitating effective communication between clients and BHEL’s internal manufacturing teams.
• Process Development:
• Innovated billing and storage processes for free issue items valued at $13 million, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Resource Optimization:
• Executed a strategic transfer of partial contract value and spare items worth $1 million to a sister unit, resulting in improved production cycles and increased productivity.
• Technology Transfer:
• Acted as the key liaison with Siemens for the super-critical technology transfer process, ensuring smooth implementation and adherence to project timelines.
• Customer Relations:
• Proactively resolved critical delivery issues related to damaged components, which earned customer appreciation and saved a month of plant erection cycle time.

May 2008 – Jul 2008 · 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Key Responsibilities
• System Integration and Power Applications:
• Worked with the AREVA T&D Systems India Limited team to implement supervisory control of power plants using the e-terraSCADA system software.
• RTU Configuration:
• Successfully configured and tested Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) for analog and digital data communication between the monitoring site and power plant, ensuring reliable data transmission.
• Database Management:
• Created and analyzed comprehensive databases for power plant electrical networks, contributing to enhanced operational insights.