MP
Mohammad Parwez

About Me

Engineering, Automation, Leadership — and Everything In Between

I'm Mohammad Parwez, a Project Manager at SPAN Trading L.L.C. in Dubai, specializing in warehouse & logistics automation, asset tracking, and AI-driven digital transformation. In 11+ years I've moved from hands-on implementation to leading multi-million-dirham automation programs — and I write about what I learn along the way.

Certifications
PMP® · PRINCE2® · ITIL®
Based here since 2018
Dubai, UAE
Run concurrently
20+ projects
Teams led
30+ people

My Story

I am a Project Manager and Digital Transformation professional with a background in Electronics & Communication Engineering. Originally from a small village in Bihar, India, my journey has been shaped by continuous learning, resilience, and a willingness to step beyond my comfort zone.

After moving to the UAE, I built my career across inventory management, asset tracking, software implementation, and enterprise technology solutions, progressing through roles that provided both operational and technical experience.

Today, I lead projects focused on digital transformation, warehouse automation, asset tracking, RFID, robotics, and AI-enabled solutions. Having worked from the operational level through to project leadership, I bring a practical, hands-on perspective to solving business challenges and delivering measurable results.

Beyond work, I am passionate about technology, continuous learning, public speaking, and helping others grow. I believe that success is not defined by where we begin, but by our willingness to learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.

Career

  1. 2022 — Present · Current

    Project Manager

    SPAN Trading L.L.C., Dubai

    Leading automation and AI-driven digital transformation across diverse domains.

    • Driving digital transformation of asset & inventory tracking systems
    • Delivered the Smart Autonomous Store for a leading telecom company in the UAE — the first telecom-operated autonomous retail store globally
    • Managing 20+ concurrent automation projects with teams of 30+ professionals
    • Implementing AMR, ASRS, RFID, IoT, WMS, and ITMS solutions for cost reduction and scalability
    • Driving operational efficiency improvements of 40-60% across projects

  2. Dec 2018 — 2022 · Growth

    Inventory Clerk → Supervisor → Implementation Consultant → Project Manager

    SPAN Trading L.L.C., Dubai

    From Inventory Clerk to Project Manager through dedication and continuous learning.

    • Promoted to Supervisor after 8 months, then Senior Supervisor, then Implementation Consultant
    • Implemented S4Assets (Asset Management System) for 25+ clients
    • Reduced manual labor by 30% through workflow enhancements
    • Officially promoted to Project Manager after 2-3 years of intensive training
    • Phase 1 (Dec 2018 – Mar 2020): Started as Inventory Clerk, promoted to Supervisor in 8 months, then Senior Supervisor, then Implementation Consultant
    • Phase 2 (Apr 2020 – Present): Built leadership skills, took on larger projects, promoted to Project Manager after 2-3 years
    • Achieved 50% reduction in manual effort and 35% increase in tracking accuracy

  3. Jul 2018 — Nov 2018 · First Dubai Role

    IT Manager & Application Head

    A clothing brand company, Dubai

    First job in Dubai — secured within 10 days of arrival with no connections.

    • Secured 3 job offers within 10 days of arriving in Dubai with no local connections
    • Gained expertise in SAP Business One and led a HANA database migration
    • Expanded from a technical role to all IT and software operations
    • Company closure led to the opportunity at SPAN Trading L.L.C.

  4. Jun 2015 — Jun 2018 · Foundation

    SAP HCM Consultant

    ADP Private Limited, Hyderabad

    Transformative phase building SAP expertise, confidence, and communication skills.

    • Delivered payroll functional support for US & Mexico clients
    • Led requirement gathering, blueprinting, configuration, and testing
    • Became a core member of the company Toastmasters club — the start of my public speaking journey
    • Payroll functional support for US & Mexico clients across Client Champion, Interfaces, Projects, and ECHO teams
    • Resigned without another job lined up — a bold decision that led to Dubai

  5. Feb 2015 — May 2015 · First Job

    Blitz Member

    Practo Private Limited, Bangalore/Varanasi

    First professional role helping expand Practo's network of registered doctors.

    • Gathered clinic information for the Practo platform
    • Engaged healthcare professionals and encouraged registration
    • Gained field exposure and client interaction skills

Certifications

PMP®

Project Management Institute

PRINCE2®

Axelos

ITIL®

Axelos

The Full Story

My Journey

From a small village in Bihar to leading digital transformation projects in Dubai — this is the unfiltered version, milestone by milestone. Open any chapter to read it.

Jul 2011 — May 2015 · Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Technocrats Institute of Technology · Bhopal

Electronics & Communication Engineering — academic excellence and personal growth.
  • Started college a week late, faced severe stage fear at first
  • Became department topper in the first semester, then dropped and regained focus for three consecutive toppers terms
  • Overcame early stage-fear to become a three-time semester topper
  • Shifted focus to practical, industry-ready skills alongside coursework
  • Faced rejection from 20+ companies during placements due to communication barriers before landing ADP

2008 — 2011 · Education

Higher Secondary Education

Patna, India

First time leaving the village for studies — a transformative experience.
  • Struggled with English-medium instruction after studying in Hindi
  • Fell seriously ill with jaundice, bedridden for 3 months, restarted studies with family support
  • Took a gap year, then earned admission offers to Bhopal and Kolkata

2004 — 2008 · Education

Secondary School Education

Village School · Bihar

Academic awakening through the influence of an inspiring teacher.
  • Barely attended classes for the first two years
  • Class IX: a teacher — Wasim Sir — saw potential and gave personal attention in Math, Physics, and Chemistry
  • Achieved the highest marks in school, and chose Science with Math for an engineering path

1999 — 2004 · Education

Primary School Education

Sareya Village, Bihar

Foundation years in a simple village school with basic but effective education.
  • Completed Nursery to Grade 1 within a year; Grade 6 by 2004
  • One school, two teachers, minimal resources — but an effective foundation
  • Total school fees for the entire primary education: under $15

1996 — 1998 · Early Learning

Early Education

Village Madrasa · Sareya Village, Bihar

Foundation learning through Islamic education and my mother's teachings.
  • Learned fundamentals of Islam and prayers from my mother, with no educated family members to lean on
  • Attended the village madrasa; the teacher advised my parents to enroll me in formal school

November 1992 · Beginning

Where It Started

Sareya Village, Gopalganj, Bihar, India

Humble beginnings in a small village that shaped my values and determination.
  • Second child and first son among six siblings in a rural setting where education was a distant dream for most families
  • Sareya gradually became one of the most educated villages in the region — a transformation that opened doors for my generation

Philosophy

Continuous Learning

From SAP to AI agents, the tools change every few years — the constant is staying a beginner on purpose.

Technology With Purpose

Automation is only worth deploying if it removes real friction for real people — not automation for its own sake.

Leadership Through Service

The best project managers make their teams' jobs easier, not their own job look impressive.

Ready for the Next Challenge

From a small village in Bihar to leading digital transformation projects in Dubai — my journey continues with a passion for innovation and excellence.

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