Saif Ahmed
Operations Group Lead at Halo Media Works- Claim this Profile
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Jeffrey Simonetta
I enjoyed collaborating with Saif Ahmed at Halo Media Works, where I served as the Creative Director. Working alongside Saif was truly enjoyable, as his outstanding leadership skills and deep understanding of the creative process played a crucial role in driving our team's success in India. Saif was remarkably able to communicate project objectives effectively and inspire the team to deliver exceptional results. His guidance and support ensured we consistently exceeded client expectations, leading to positive feedback and repeat business. Even in high-pressure situations, Saif's professionalism and unwavering dedication made him a pleasure to work with. I recommend Saif Ahmed for any managerial or leadership position. His exceptional leadership and his commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to any organization.
Saud Ali Shaikh
I’ve learned so much from working with Saif Sir, he helped me to become a better professional. I had the opportunity of working with Saif sir on several projects for 2 years at Halo Media Works. I’ve never seen anyone before handing multiple projects like him. He made a huge increase in the productivity level all across the whole company. No matter how intense a meeting was, Saif sir always made sure at the end everyone was hyped. He knew how to motivate a team!. Saif Ahmed earns my highest recommendation not just as a thoughtful leader but as a team player as well.
Jeffrey Simonetta
I enjoyed collaborating with Saif Ahmed at Halo Media Works, where I served as the Creative Director. Working alongside Saif was truly enjoyable, as his outstanding leadership skills and deep understanding of the creative process played a crucial role in driving our team's success in India. Saif was remarkably able to communicate project objectives effectively and inspire the team to deliver exceptional results. His guidance and support ensured we consistently exceeded client expectations, leading to positive feedback and repeat business. Even in high-pressure situations, Saif's professionalism and unwavering dedication made him a pleasure to work with. I recommend Saif Ahmed for any managerial or leadership position. His exceptional leadership and his commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to any organization.
Saud Ali Shaikh
I’ve learned so much from working with Saif Sir, he helped me to become a better professional. I had the opportunity of working with Saif sir on several projects for 2 years at Halo Media Works. I’ve never seen anyone before handing multiple projects like him. He made a huge increase in the productivity level all across the whole company. No matter how intense a meeting was, Saif sir always made sure at the end everyone was hyped. He knew how to motivate a team!. Saif Ahmed earns my highest recommendation not just as a thoughtful leader but as a team player as well.
Jeffrey Simonetta
I enjoyed collaborating with Saif Ahmed at Halo Media Works, where I served as the Creative Director. Working alongside Saif was truly enjoyable, as his outstanding leadership skills and deep understanding of the creative process played a crucial role in driving our team's success in India. Saif was remarkably able to communicate project objectives effectively and inspire the team to deliver exceptional results. His guidance and support ensured we consistently exceeded client expectations, leading to positive feedback and repeat business. Even in high-pressure situations, Saif's professionalism and unwavering dedication made him a pleasure to work with. I recommend Saif Ahmed for any managerial or leadership position. His exceptional leadership and his commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to any organization.
Saud Ali Shaikh
I’ve learned so much from working with Saif Sir, he helped me to become a better professional. I had the opportunity of working with Saif sir on several projects for 2 years at Halo Media Works. I’ve never seen anyone before handing multiple projects like him. He made a huge increase in the productivity level all across the whole company. No matter how intense a meeting was, Saif sir always made sure at the end everyone was hyped. He knew how to motivate a team!. Saif Ahmed earns my highest recommendation not just as a thoughtful leader but as a team player as well.
Jeffrey Simonetta
I enjoyed collaborating with Saif Ahmed at Halo Media Works, where I served as the Creative Director. Working alongside Saif was truly enjoyable, as his outstanding leadership skills and deep understanding of the creative process played a crucial role in driving our team's success in India. Saif was remarkably able to communicate project objectives effectively and inspire the team to deliver exceptional results. His guidance and support ensured we consistently exceeded client expectations, leading to positive feedback and repeat business. Even in high-pressure situations, Saif's professionalism and unwavering dedication made him a pleasure to work with. I recommend Saif Ahmed for any managerial or leadership position. His exceptional leadership and his commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to any organization.
Saud Ali Shaikh
I’ve learned so much from working with Saif Sir, he helped me to become a better professional. I had the opportunity of working with Saif sir on several projects for 2 years at Halo Media Works. I’ve never seen anyone before handing multiple projects like him. He made a huge increase in the productivity level all across the whole company. No matter how intense a meeting was, Saif sir always made sure at the end everyone was hyped. He knew how to motivate a team!. Saif Ahmed earns my highest recommendation not just as a thoughtful leader but as a team player as well.
Credentials
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Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn
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Working and Collaborating with Creatives
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Effectively Leading Digital Transformation
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Fundamentals of digital marketing
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Project Management Skills for Leaders
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Microsoft office
NIIT LimitedJun, 2002- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Halo Media Works
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Group Lead
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Sep 2019 - Present
• Subject Matter Expert for Retouching LOB • Managing a 100+ team of Team Leaders, Support & Highly Skilled Artists with focus on constant upskilling, resource development & business growth • Managing a team of R&D for A.I. implementation and workflow enhancements • Managing Vendor Planning & BCP for remote workflow protocols • Responsible for Quality Control and Feedback implementations • Responsible for Validation of project budgets & timelines • Subject Matter Expert for Retouching LOB • Managing a 100+ team of Team Leaders, Support & Highly Skilled Artists with focus on constant upskilling, resource development & business growth • Managing a team of R&D for A.I. implementation and workflow enhancements • Managing Vendor Planning & BCP for remote workflow protocols • Responsible for Quality Control and Feedback implementations • Responsible for Validation of project budgets & timelines
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Halo Renders
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United States
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Advertising Services
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Team Leader
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2019
• Contributed in establishing 3D & CAD verticals in the organization • Developed 3D Architectural Rendering and CAD pipelines • Co-Developed Photogrammetry workflow to establish new business verticals • Managed a team of highly skilled artists with focus on constant upskilling & resource development • Responsible for managing remote sessions & Dailies with Creative Director located in U.S. • Responsible for validation of project budgets & timelines • Responsible for cost-saving through efficient rendering setups (shared in-house & remote rendering) • Supervising Asset development using PBR pipeline and publishing on Sketchfab Show less
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ProImageExperts, LLC
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Analyst
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Mar 2010 - Feb 2014
• Quality Check of CG assets developed for American & European clients • Contributed in establishing Video Editing & Design verticals in the organization • Client Development & satisfaction through daily feedback sessions • Responsible for client revisions & photography feedbacks • Managing complex requirements: # Testing & Deploying of new services like Website integration & hotspot mapping # Testing & Deploying of complex services like YouTube integration and Ad-posting • Quality Check of CG assets developed for American & European clients • Contributed in establishing Video Editing & Design verticals in the organization • Client Development & satisfaction through daily feedback sessions • Responsible for client revisions & photography feedbacks • Managing complex requirements: # Testing & Deploying of new services like Website integration & hotspot mapping # Testing & Deploying of complex services like YouTube integration and Ad-posting
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Travelguru
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India
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Web Specialist
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Mar 2009 - Nov 2009
• Developing & updating assets/property images • Publishing assets online on back-end pages through local website builder • Cold-calling properties for media submission • Developing & updating assets/property images • Publishing assets online on back-end pages through local website builder • Cold-calling properties for media submission
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Tata Interactive Systems
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India
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Multimedia Graphic Designer
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Dec 2005 - Mar 2006
• An internship program for getting hands-on experience with a large organization • Core-skills worked upon were developing & managing assets Flash & Photoshop • Exposure of asset management & uploading through FTP server • An internship program for getting hands-on experience with a large organization • Core-skills worked upon were developing & managing assets Flash & Photoshop • Exposure of asset management & uploading through FTP server
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Education
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Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences
Bachelor of Science - BS, Multimedia -
Children's Academy Group of Schools
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Thakur College of Science & Commerce
Higher Secondary School Certificate, Science