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ALI KESWANI
Banking Technology
Singapore
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Regional Head IT (Singapore & China)
Habib Bank Limited
11.2024 - Current
- Technology Management of China and Singapore
- Preparation of Annual Technology Budget of China and Singapore
- Member of International Technology Steering committees’ forum
- Member of Business Transformation Steering Committee of China and Singapore
- Creating and maintaining supplier relationships
- Developing and implementing strategic plans
- Managing Core banking projects of entire HBL overseas locations
- Managing International Branch Mergers and acquisitions
Head IT Bahrain
Habib Bank Limited
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Technology Management of Bahrain and GCC countries
- Preparation of Annual Technology Budget for Bahrain
- Member of Business Transformation Steering Committee of Bahrain and GCC countries
- Managing Core banking projects of entire HBL overseas locations
- Managing International Branch Mergers and acquisitions
Software Development Manager
Habib Bank Limited
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Heading Core Banking technology developments for overseas locations
- Heading system architect for China and Central Asian countries
Senior Project Manager
Habib Bank Limited
02.2014 - 10.2019
- Heading Core Banking technology developments for overseas locations
- Heading International Project management portfolio for all overseas locations
Executive Manager – PMO and IT Governance
Tameer Microfinance Bank Ltd
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Pioneer member for the establishment of Project Management office
- Heading Technology Core banking projects
IT Application Support Specialist
Faysal Bank Ltd
04.2010 - 06.2012
IT System Operation Engineer
NIB Bank Ltd
08.2008 - 04.2010
System Support Officer IT
The First Microfinance Bank Ltd
06.2006 - 08.2008
Education
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
Pakistan01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
Pakistan12-2005
Higher School Certification - Science
Adamjee Science College Karachi
Pakistan01.2001
Secondary School Certificate - Science
Gulshan-e-Fatima School Karachi
Pakistan01.1999
Skills
- International Banking
- Project Management
- IT Governance
- IT Finance / Budgeting
- Core Banking Transformation
- Team management
- Operations management
- Innovation and creativity
- Relationship building
- Staff management
- Client relationships
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listening
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Budget development
- Decision-making
Training
- PMP Training (35 PDU’s achieved)
- Franklin Covey Leadership Workshop
- Microsoft PPM2013 End-user training
- Microsoft PPM2013 Administration Training
- Microsoft Project Professional2010
- Islamic Asset Management
- IMAL – Islamic MAL (All Modules)
- CCNA
- CCNP (Routing & Switching)
- LINUX SA – I
- LINUX SA – II
- A+
Awards
- Receive International IT Employee of the Year2017-2018 from President of the Bank
- Awarded performance award on yearly basis
- Provide Training on MS Project Professional2013 to Senior IT & Business Stakeholders
- Provide Training on Microsoft PPM2013 End user and Administration to Bank Staff
- IT Orientation to New HBL Staff
- Awarded Scholarship for BS Computer Engineering Degree.
References
References to be furnished if required.
Certification
- PRINCE2 Certified (UK)
- Juniper JNCIA – ER342 certified (USA)
- Juniper JNCIA – EX400 certified (USA)
- ISecure Information Security
- AML Pakistan
Timeline
Regional Head IT (Singapore & China)
Habib Bank Limited
11.2024 - Current
Head IT Bahrain
Habib Bank Limited
07.2023 - 10.2024
Software Development Manager
Habib Bank Limited
11.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Project Manager
Habib Bank Limited
02.2014 - 10.2019
Executive Manager – PMO and IT Governance
Tameer Microfinance Bank Ltd
06.2012 - 02.2014
IT Application Support Specialist
Faysal Bank Ltd
04.2010 - 06.2012
IT System Operation Engineer
NIB Bank Ltd
08.2008 - 04.2010
System Support Officer IT
The First Microfinance Bank Ltd
06.2006 - 08.2008
- PRINCE2 Certified (UK)
- Juniper JNCIA – ER342 certified (USA)
- Juniper JNCIA – EX400 certified (USA)
- ISecure Information Security
- AML Pakistan
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
Higher School Certification - Science
Adamjee Science College Karachi
Secondary School Certificate - Science
Gulshan-e-Fatima School Karachi
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsInterests
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
Microsoft Project Professional
Equation Core Banking
Temenos
Symbols Core banking
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
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