Babak Shafiei
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Ryan Fernandez
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Babak and team. They understand how to communicate in layman's terms and translate highly technical information into the language of business. Analytics are the future in Oil and Gas and have the ability to increase revenues, by improving production, cost, and reducing downtime , all without drilling a well, they are about making the best of your existing investment. This team is experienced and understands how to communicate in the language of engineers and have peer to peer discussions, increasing the credibility of the IT Team. They provide technology solutions that bring business value.
Dave Shook
Babak is a thoughtful leader and has great insights about the opportunities for the applications of different advanced analytics methods and technologies to solve real business problems. His ethics, energy, intellect and focus on business results all make him a pleasure to work with.
Ryan Fernandez
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Babak and team. They understand how to communicate in layman's terms and translate highly technical information into the language of business. Analytics are the future in Oil and Gas and have the ability to increase revenues, by improving production, cost, and reducing downtime , all without drilling a well, they are about making the best of your existing investment. This team is experienced and understands how to communicate in the language of engineers and have peer to peer discussions, increasing the credibility of the IT Team. They provide technology solutions that bring business value.
Dave Shook
Babak is a thoughtful leader and has great insights about the opportunities for the applications of different advanced analytics methods and technologies to solve real business problems. His ethics, energy, intellect and focus on business results all make him a pleasure to work with.
Ryan Fernandez
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Babak and team. They understand how to communicate in layman's terms and translate highly technical information into the language of business. Analytics are the future in Oil and Gas and have the ability to increase revenues, by improving production, cost, and reducing downtime , all without drilling a well, they are about making the best of your existing investment. This team is experienced and understands how to communicate in the language of engineers and have peer to peer discussions, increasing the credibility of the IT Team. They provide technology solutions that bring business value.
Dave Shook
Babak is a thoughtful leader and has great insights about the opportunities for the applications of different advanced analytics methods and technologies to solve real business problems. His ethics, energy, intellect and focus on business results all make him a pleasure to work with.
Ryan Fernandez
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Babak and team. They understand how to communicate in layman's terms and translate highly technical information into the language of business. Analytics are the future in Oil and Gas and have the ability to increase revenues, by improving production, cost, and reducing downtime , all without drilling a well, they are about making the best of your existing investment. This team is experienced and understands how to communicate in the language of engineers and have peer to peer discussions, increasing the credibility of the IT Team. They provide technology solutions that bring business value.
Dave Shook
Babak is a thoughtful leader and has great insights about the opportunities for the applications of different advanced analytics methods and technologies to solve real business problems. His ethics, energy, intellect and focus on business results all make him a pleasure to work with.
Credentials
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Executive Leadership Training
Harvard Business SchoolMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Big Data and Social Analytics
MIT Sloan School of Management -
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft -
SAP BW Certified Associate
SAP -
SAP HANA Certified Associate
SAP
Experience
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INCRYPT MINING LTD
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, CEO
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May 2022 - Present
I have founded Incrypt Mining LTD to incorporate two decades of learning and expertise from technology consulting, oil and gas, and financial industries into a progressive crypto mining and blockchain solutions company. Leveraging Canadian Natural and Human resources we will grow and transform with the crypto industry and create new job opportunities in Alberta and across the country. I have founded Incrypt Mining LTD to incorporate two decades of learning and expertise from technology consulting, oil and gas, and financial industries into a progressive crypto mining and blockchain solutions company. Leveraging Canadian Natural and Human resources we will grow and transform with the crypto industry and create new job opportunities in Alberta and across the country.
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NowVertical Group Inc.
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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EVP, Energy & Renewables
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Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
I bring the latest Data and Analytic innovations to Energy and Renewables verticals in order to improve decision making and enable significant cost savings while doing so. I bring the latest Data and Analytic innovations to Energy and Renewables verticals in order to improve decision making and enable significant cost savings while doing so.
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Integra Data and Analytic Solutions
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Canada
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, CEO
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2022
I founded Integra with a mission to lower the barriers to AI/ML adoption in Oil and Gas industry. Within only 3 years the Integra team:- Delivered 10 successful AI/Ml projects for major midstream, upstream and drilling companies- Built a data science platform that changed how engineers and data scientists collaborate on real world problems- Built a neural network to optimize the gas well plunger lifts- Built a simulation on pipeline failures - Was acquired by a big data and analytics company
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Suncor
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, BI & Advance Analytics
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
I developed the first enterprise analytic strategy and roadmap at Suncor that has now resulted in several large departments and employees delivering various analytic capabilities. I was responsible for standing up the platform, people, services and processes in area of business intelligence and advance analytics. I worked with great inspiring people who were passionate about analytics and together we solved major maintenance, reliability, and production challenges using data And analytics. Our self-service platform (Suncor Analytic Marketplace) was adopted rapidly and we delivered numerous self-serve BI solutions using a single platform. Nominated and won POEA awards on multiple years.
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager, Analytics Lead
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
I led the SAP EPM Practice at Deloitte Canada's Information Management and Analytic Technology group. Responsible for technical architecture of cloud managed solutions enabled by SAP HANA, HTML 5/SAP UI5, and SAP Fiori with a keen focus on lean-agile BI implementation methodologies. I established the first fully integrated HANA-ECC-BI platform at Deloitte and developed a business model to lease the environment for short term client engagements. I also led the development and implementation of successful lean-agile BI strategies in both public and private sectors, serving some of the largest SAP based customers in resource, manufacturing, telecommunication, government, and health care space during this time.
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Managing Consultant, National EPM Lead
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2013
I was responsible for building the EPM capabilities across Canada, leading a large team of functional and technical SAP resources. He contributed significantly to the growth of the EPM practice through team building, technology implementation and client relationship development activities.Responsible for Canadian Innovation Centre for SAP EPM at IBM, I led large and complex reporting and budgeting initiatives and architected the first SAP BPC managed cloud solution on IBM Smart clouds for a mining client.
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CGI
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Consultant - Practice Lead, SAP Business Analytics
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May 2010 - Oct 2012
I led the (SAP) business analytics practice for CGI. Developing the organization, Managing Innovation, Sales, Planning and Delivery of SAP business analytics solutions across Canada for CGI clients in Mining, Telecom, Healthcare, and Utilities sectors. - Solution Architect/ Lead QA: SAP BPC Implementation in mining sector. Responsible for planning, budgeting, resourcing, and execution of the end to end project. - Solution Architect: Led a complex full cycle (2 year long) SAP BW Implementation across 13 organizations in healthcare sector. Responsible for harmonizing reports across the organizations, developing a standard reporting strategy, and design/delivery of the "fresh start" solution.Other projects and experience include: - SAP BW Project Management and Quality Control in Telecom sector. - SAP BW Reporting Enhancements in Energy Sector. - Development of RFP responses for SAP BW, SAP BPC, and SAP BOBJ. - BI practice lead with people management responsibilities. - Development of SAP BA COE lab
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant, SAP Business Intelligence
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Jan 2008 - May 2010
As a senior SAP Business Intelligence consultant, Babak delivered 2 Full Cycle BI projects, and several BW maintenance projects. - Full cycle SAP BW Implementation in Manufacturing sector.- Full cycle SAP BW Dashboard design and development in Public sector- SAP ECC/BW integration and upgrade project- SAP BW support - short term project As a senior SAP Business Intelligence consultant, Babak delivered 2 Full Cycle BI projects, and several BW maintenance projects. - Full cycle SAP BW Implementation in Manufacturing sector.- Full cycle SAP BW Dashboard design and development in Public sector- SAP ECC/BW integration and upgrade project- SAP BW support - short term project
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Suncor
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Analyst (Reporting / BI)
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Apr 2001 - Dec 2007
- BW 3.5 Reporting Enhancements- Development of IT/Finance Scorecard, and Management Dashboards.- Development of KPI reports and asset management solutions- Blueprint, Documentation, Testing, and End User training SAP BW- Business Support, Desktop Upgrade Project, SAP ERP/BW - Training, Reporting, Scorecards, Dashboard development - BW 3.5 Reporting Enhancements- Development of IT/Finance Scorecard, and Management Dashboards.- Development of KPI reports and asset management solutions- Blueprint, Documentation, Testing, and End User training SAP BW- Business Support, Desktop Upgrade Project, SAP ERP/BW - Training, Reporting, Scorecards, Dashboard development
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Computer Support
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Jan 2000 - Apr 2001
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Education
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Harvard University
Executive Leadership -
York University
B.A.S. with Honours