My Journey

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Driving the digital transformation of asset and inventory tracking systems through innovative technologies and automation
• Successfully delivered the Etisalat e& Smart Autonomous Store project
• Managing concurrent automation projects with teams of 30+ professionals
• Implementing cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions for retail and logistics
• Driving operational efficiency improvements of 40-60% across projects
• Leading the migration of asset & inventory tracking systems to web-based platforms
• Implementing solutions including AMR, ASRS, RFID, IoT, WMS, ITMS for cost reduction and scalability

Phase 1: Building Foundation (Dec 2018 - Mar 2020)

Started as an Inventory Clerk and quickly proved my worth through dedication and positive attitude.

• Promoted to Supervisor after 8 months of exceptional performance
• Advanced to Senior Supervisor within the next few months
• Earned promotion to Implementation Consultant after 10 months
• Led end-to-end implementation of warehouse automation and asset tracking solutions
• Successfully implemented S4Assets (Asset Management System) for 25+ clients
• Enhanced operational workflows, reducing manual labor by 30%

Phase 2: Leadership Development (Apr 2020 - Current)

Focused on building leadership skills and preparing for project management role.

• Participated in various training programs and worked closely with senior management
• Handled small projects and gradually took on larger responsibilities
• Officially promoted to Project Manager after 2-3 years of intensive training
• Currently leading 20+ concurrent projects across supply chain and logistics automation
• Driving digital transformation initiatives with focus on web-based platforms
• Achieved 50% reduction in manual efforts and 35% increase in tracking accuracy

Key Achievements

• Secured job offers from 3 different companies within 10 days of landing in Dubai
• Quickly expanded from technical role to handling all IT and software operations
• Appointed as IT Manager due to exceptional contributions
• Gained expertise in SAP Business One, inventory management, and pricing strategies
• Led database migration to HANA database, optimizing system performance
• Managed IT infrastructure and enhanced business processes

Note: Company closure due to unforeseen circumstances led to the opportunity at SPAN Trading L.L.C.

Technical Expertise & Responsibilities

• Contributed to Payroll Functional Support (US & Mexico Payroll), Client Champion, Interfaces Team, Projects Team, and ECHO Team
• Resolved complex payroll concerns for US and Mexico-based clients
• Led requirement gathering, business blueprinting, configuration, and testing
• Configured client-specific requirements and implemented custom payroll changes
• Created detailed training materials and analytical reports
• Conducted rigorous testing across multiple scenarios before deployment

Personal & Professional Growth

• Became core member of company's Toastmasters club, developing public speaking and leadership skills
• Built lifelong friendships that continue to be strong today
• Gained confidence to take bold career risks
• Made the decision to resign without another job lined up to seek new challenges

Career Transition: This experience gave me the confidence to move to Dubai and start a new chapter in automation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Outreach - Gathering essential clinic information for the Practo platform
• Doctor Engagement - Communicating with healthcare professionals and encouraging registration
• Field & Market Exposure - Gaining hands-on experience in professional interactions and negotiations
• Enhanced communication skills and gained valuable healthcare tech industry exposure
• Developed client interaction and data-driven decision-making skills

Academic Journey & Challenges

• Started college a week late, faced severe stage fear during first communication skills session
• Overcame initial confidence issues by focusing intensely on studies
• Became department topper in first semester, gaining recognition from peers
• Experienced ups and downs - dropped out of top 20 in second semester due to distractions
• Regained focus and became topper for three consecutive semesters
• Shifted focus from theoretical studies to practical industry skills

Skill Development & Growth

• Enrolled in external courses: C, C++, Embedded Systems, Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking
• Focused on overall personality development and industry readiness
• Overcame communication challenges and stage fear through persistent effort
• Faced rejection from 20+ companies during campus placements due to communication barriers
• Finally secured position at ADP India - one of the leading companies with highest salary offer
• Made lifelong friendships and became popular in college community

Personal Milestone: Celebrated my birthday for the first time during college years - a special and memorable experience.

Challenges & Learning

• First time leaving village and district for studies - overwhelming experience
• Realized the vast competition beyond village achievements
• Experienced intense academic pressure - students working from early morning to midnight
• Struggled with English medium instruction after studying in Hindi
• Fell seriously ill with jaundice, bedridden for 3 months
• Lost track of studies but decided to restart with family support

Perseverance & Results

• Took a gap year and prepared again with greater discipline
• Couldn't clear IIT but performed well in 12th board exams
• Received admission offers from Bhopal and Kolkata
• Chose Technocrats Institute of Technology, Bhopal for Engineering
• Learned resilience, adaptability, and importance of pushing through challenges

The Turning Point

• First two years: Barely attended classes, only took private math tuition
• Class IX transformation: Wasim Sir saw potential and gave extra attention
• Received personal teaching in Math, Physics, and Chemistry
• Developed interest in studies through teacher's encouragement
• Engaged in friendly study competitions with peers
• Achieved highest marks in school alongside a friend - unexpected success

Future Planning

• Teachers and friends advised choosing Science with Math for engineering pathway
• Gained clarity about future academic direction
• Decided to move to Patna for higher secondary education
• Started preparing for competitive university exams

Educational Journey

• Progressed rapidly: completed Nursery to Grade 1 within a year
• Completed Grade 6 by 2004, sometimes skipping classes to stay with friends
• School had only two teachers handling all subjects with minimal academic pressure
• Teaching was simple and basic, less structured than modern curriculum
• Limited learning resources but effective foundational education

Remarkable Affordability

• Total school fees for entire primary education: less than $15
• Fees were 10% of what other village schools charged
• Total cost including all expenses never exceeded $100
• Demonstrates the value of accessible education in rural areas

Foundation Learning

• Mother taught basics of Islam and prayers with no educated family members
• Learned fundamental duas and Islamic teachings
• Attended village madrasa for Islamic education
• Learned to read Arabic and grasped concepts quickly
• Impressed the Moulvi with learning abilities
• Moulvi advised parents to enroll in formal school

Transition to Formal Education

• Father decided to send to formal school based on Moulvi's advice
• Enrolled in small school with just two teachers
• School taught all subjects from Nursery to Class VI
• Beginning of formal educational journey

Humble Beginnings

• Born in Sareya, a small village in Gopalganj district of Bihar
• Grew up in modest rural setting with values of hard work, resilience, and perseverance
• Life was simple yet challenging, instilling determination to rise above circumstances
• Second child and first son among six siblings
• Education was a distant dream for most families in the village
• Prevailing mindset prioritized survival over schooling

Village Transformation

• Many families believed more children meant greater strength for land protection
• Conflicts often settled with lathis rather than law
• Gradual change in perspective - people started valuing education
• Sareya became one of the most educated villages in the region
• Transformation paved way for next generation's opportunities
• Seeds of change continue to flourish with ongoing progress