Experience

Startupbootcamp

• Netherlands
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mentor - MISK Launchpad 3.0

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Mentoring disruptive startups on ideation, MVP, pitch strategies, go-to-market and product fit Mentoring disruptive startups on ideation, MVP, pitch strategies, go-to-market and product fit



DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION

• United Arab Emirates
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Dubai Future Research Contributor

  • May 2020 - Present

  Provide insights to the Dubai Future Foundation on developing trends in the tech sector to help Dubai get ready for the next 50 years Provide insights to the Dubai Future Foundation on developing trends in the tech sector to help Dubai get ready for the next 50 years



Tahseen Consulting

• United Arab Emirates
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Tech Policy & Strategy Advisor

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2023

  Venture Building • Led fundraising, designed robotaxi pilots, secured spot in Dubai govt. led accelerator for a Level-4 AV startup • Directed partnership outreach to secure pilots with logistics operators in Dubai for route planning tech provider • Led partnership outreach to onboard GCC conglomerates on first regional data consortium • Resolved regulatory blocks placed on an online health marketplace in the UAE • Hosted 7 public webinars with leading startup founders, VC investors to demystify the GCC as a tech destination Tech Policy Advisory • Developed lightweight operations launch model for UAE entry of highest funded e-scooter company • Created strategies to counter fake news in the MENA region for the largest global social media platform • Led discussions on integration of unregulated public transport in Abu Dhabi for a global ride-sharing platform • Created reputational risk memos on government alliances in the MENA region for largest video sharing platform • Facilitated Minister level talks for the UAE entry of regional cryptocurrency trading platform For Offices of His/Her Highnesses in UAE • Developed initiatives for increasing publishing activity in the region in support of raising literacy levels • Developed business plan for leading government backed startup accelerator in UAE Show less



Independent

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates / India

• Strategy Consultant

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Advised a startup F&B brand in India on revenue growth; resulting in subsequent net profit margin of 18% Advised a startup F&B brand in India on revenue growth; resulting in subsequent net profit margin of 18%



Advention

• France
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategy Consultant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

  Experienced in corporate and business unit strategy, growth strategy and performance improvement. Providing advisory and transaction support to private equity firms and large corporates across the healthcare, F&B, retail, education, construction, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and medical devices sectors. Selected Projects: • Identified key profit levers and implementation strategy for large chain of hospitals in UAE • Conducted strategic due diligence for a PE firm for the buyout of a UAE based pharmaceuticals company • Performed strategic due diligence and market growth potential advisory to a PE firm for a buyout of a specialized player in the construction sector • Developed and implemented a KPI reporting tool for large diversified conglomerate • Quantified market demand for large aerospace parts provider Show less



Honda Cars India Ltd

• India
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production and Development Executive

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2014

  Independent charge of an automobile production zone in the Welding department. Lead a team of 50 associates directly responsible for manufacturing. Ensured On-time delivery of daily production targets and assured of standards of Quality. Responsible for constant upkeep of technical parameters with the maintenance team. Lead multiple Quality-Up projects & New Model Integration teams. Appropriated manpower management philosophies, managing labour pool efficiency & creating relevant training programs. Show less



Wipro PARI Inc.

• United States
• Industrial Automation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Robotics Engineer & Project Management

  • Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  Experienced in Robot programming and simulation using software. Experienced in robotic applications in the automation industry i.e. robotic welding, hazardous material handling. Led technical teams of up to 8 members on robotics applications projects. Hands-on experience with various machine tooling technologies. Installation of both mechanical and electrical aspects of automation systems. Assisted the Lead Project Manager on a project for Daimler India AG. Experienced in Robot programming and simulation using software. Experienced in robotic applications in the automation industry i.e. robotic welding, hazardous material handling. Led technical teams of up to 8 members on robotics applications projects. Hands-on experience with various machine tooling technologies. Installation of both mechanical and electrical aspects of automation systems. Assisted the Lead Project Manager on a project for Daimler India AG.