Qamar Zahoor

Astute and level-headed information technology expert possessing strong technical acumen with extensive experience in IT management and enterprise IT applications across various industries. Qamar Zahoor is a meticulous professional with strong command on Oracle, systems lifecycle management, multi-technologies management, and system transformations. Qamar Zahoor holds a proven record of driving systems adoption by closely monitoring systems to achieve maximum return on IT investments by creating business value through technology to achieve strategic business growth objectives; utilizes cost-effective budgeting skills.

An articulate and insightful individual offering robust leadership skills; capable of leading teams to manage ERP project operations to achieve business objectives and ensure optimum utilization of available resources. Expert in consulting with clients, guiding end users, providing after-sales support, collaborating with technicians and collecting data relevant to implementation. Proactively involves an enterprise’s digital transformation and development of customer service platforms.

The result-oriented individual with demonstrated project planning skills and proven strengths in collaborating with functional business leaders and directing all aspects of business applications. Adept at Information Communication Technology (ICT) planning and operations; expertly develops corporate ICT strategy while ensuring it is in line with business vision and goals.

A diligent and task-focused individual with acquiring the ability to oversee various projects with multiple priorities while excellently communicating with a diverse group of people. Effective communicator adept at understanding client’s specific requirements and deliver services accordingly; expert at utilizing interpersonal, organizational and creative skills

CORE STRENGTHS & ENABLING SKILLS

IT Management Skills
Oracle ERP Implementation
ICT Strategy & Planning Skills
IT Support & Administration
Strategic Planning Skills
Technical Project Management
Business Process Improvement
E-Commerce Solutions and Digital Marketing
Business & Financial Acumen
IT Procurement Management
Cross-Functional Team Work
Communication & Presentation Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lahore, Pakistan

Working as “Group Head IT & MIS”, April 2015 – Present

Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

Effectively performing as “Head of MIS – IT” in 9 group companies. Responsible for implementation of new business processes and business system solutions including ERP lifecycle from business process study to system design and development. Designed, developed and deployed IT Standard Operation Policies
Proficiently oversees and directs the planning, organization, and evaluation of overall information technology (IT) activities. Assists in strategic planning, financial and business process re-engineering to ensure effective IT decisions
Responsible for accurately reporting to the CEO of the group regarding group-wide IT/MIS functions. Diligently involving in recruiting consultants and directing software selection, application development and implementation
Meticulously overseeing IT activities, designing IT policies and procedures; providing valuable input to improve IT infrastructure

Major Achievement:

Successfully implemented Oracle EBS in 4 Companies
Successfully implemented Oracle Business Intelligence
Successfully implemented TrimTrax Time & Attendance Software and integrated with biometric devices nationwide on 200 outlets

Efficiently completed implementation of payroll TimTrax payroll system and integration with financial module
Conducted implementation of Microsoft AX
Successfully shifted data center and complete network deployment in head office shifting with minimum downtime
Successfully lead the team to effectively deploy O365 and Google Apps
Effectively implemented Power BI
Lead team for Mobile App Development

Lamprell PLC, City, UAE

Qamar Zahoor Worked as “Oracle Consultant”

Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

Proficiently involved in the customization of applications by customizing and developing item creation process and material planning process in Oracle Forms 10g and in Oracle Application Framework
Successfully implemented customized cross validation rule for item code creation. Effectively contributed to developing a customized workflow for approvals, interfacing of items and planning data in Oracle Purchasing using API and MTL System Item Interface to create items and purchase requisition and using iSourcing to create RFQ automatically
Performed interfacing to create Oracle Projects Budgeting

Major Achievement:

Successfully accomplished Oracle Database and EBS Migration from Windows 32 bit to Linux 64 bit for a client in Dubai
Successfully completed Oracle R12 implementation, data upload and report development customization
Customized procedure for Oracle Hyperion Staging database to populate data from Oracle 11i and R12 of all group companies

Interloop, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Qamar Zahoor Worked as “Oracle ERP Manager”

Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

Astutely lead the in-house team to implement the project of Oracle Financial for purchasing and inventory in IL Bangla, Bangladesh. Visited Bangladesh for user training and hiring technical staff

Evaluated, managed and tested enhancements to existing Oracle system to ensure the needs of programmers, compliance personnel and users were met. Organized and conducted Oracle training sessions to demonstrate enhancements

Additional Experience:

Worked as “Assistant Manager” at PWC, Lahore, Pakistan from

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Certificate for “Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Associate”
Certificate for “Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Professional”
Certificate for “Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Install, Patch & Maintain Applications
Training for “Leadership Skills”
“PMP Training” from PMI Lahore Chapter
“PMP In-House Training” at Interloop Limited