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Owais Liaqat

Digital Transformation Leader | Tech Operations Professional

Professional Profile

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Results-driven professional with 4+ years of experience in digital transformation, Agile scaling, and global partnership development. Proven success in building remote-first organizations and optimizing P&L performance for tech startups to mid-sized enterprises.

85%
Retention Rate
30%
Timeline Reduction
$1.2M+
Annual revenue
95%
On-time Delivery

Key Achievements

  • Scaled companies (12→65+ FTEs) with 85% retention via remote workforce optimization
  • Reduced delivery timelines 25-30% via end-to-end Agile transformation
  • Established 12+ global partnerships securing USD 500K+ ACV
  • Maintained 95% on-time delivery for USD 950K+ projects
  • Delivered 50+ scalable SaaS solutions across 7 industries

Core Expertise

  • OKR execution and cross-functional leadership
  • Process automation and SaaS implementation
  • Bridging business objectives with technical execution
  • Driving cost optimization and revenue growth
  • Operationalizing compliance frameworks (GDPR)

Core Competencies

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Leadership & Strategy

  • Digital Transformation
  • P&L Ownership
  • OKR Framework
  • Remote Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Organizational Structuring
  • Change Management

Operations & Delivery

  • Agile Transformation & Coaching
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Process Automation
  • Cost Optimization
  • PMO Setup & Governance
  • KPI Tracking & SLA Management
  • Risk Management
  • Budgeting & Resource Allocation

Other Expertise

  • Business Requirements Documentation
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Presales Strategy & Proposal Writing
  • CRM Funnel Building
  • Market Analysis & Opportunity Sizing
  • GDPR Compliance Awareness
  • PII Protection
  • Data Privacy by Design

Technical Skills

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Project & Delivery Management

  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Trello
  • ClickUp
  • Asana
  • Smartsheet

CRM & Sales Automation

  • HubSpot
  • Zoho CRM
  • NextERP
  • Salesforce
  • Freshsales

Cloud & IT Infrastructure

  • Microsoft Azure
  • AWS Console
  • GCP Console
  • Microsoft Admin Center

Data Visualization & Productivity

  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Google Data Studio
  • Tableau
  • Excel Dashboards

Domain Expertise

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Government Solutions

Delivered multi-tenant citizen portal for Mexican government resolving 10K+ monthly service requests. Modernized public sector reporting systems with secure workflows and audit trails.

Fintech Platforms

Built end-to-end money transfer systems (MoneyClime, CYERDIT) processing transactions in millions.

ERP Transformation

Led legacy-to-cloud ERP modernization cutting operational costs 25-30%. Automated inventory/procurement workflows for construction and electrical sectors.

Retail SaaS

Engineered mobile self-checkout system reducing transaction time by 70%. Developed eco-conscious retail platform digitizing 11B+ paper receipts.

Travel & Hospitality Tech

Created unified aviation SaaS with real-time flight/crew management. Revitalized maritime platform with booking engine and payment processing.

Community Platforms

Launched membership management SaaS automating event coordination and billing. Delivered storage rental solution managing 10K+ units with dynamic pricing.

Professional Experience

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06

Delivery & Operations Manager

CHERRY BYTE TECHNOLOGIES
Lahore, Pakistan | Dec 2024 - Present
  • Reduced project delivery timelines by 22% through standardized PMO workflows
  • Increased client satisfaction scores by 30% via enhanced UAT protocols
  • Secured 4 international partnerships worth $200K+ in annual value
  • Managed end-to-end digital transformation for remote teams
  • Restructured company-wide operational framework into 7-tier hierarchy
  • Established centralized PMO and led cross-functional team
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Director of Business & Operations

SUMATO SOLUTIONS
Lahore, Pakistan | Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
  • Scaled team from 12→65+ FTEs in 9 months with 88% retention rate
  • Delivered $135K+ enterprise projects with 95% on-time completion
  • Reduced hiring cycle time by 40% through optimized SOPs
  • Promoted to Director within 4 months based on performance
  • Introduced full-scale Agile implementation across all product lines
  • Implemented access controls for CRMs & ERPs managing EU client data
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Project Manager

SUMATO SOLUTIONS
Lahore, Pakistan | Apr 2023 - Dec 2023
  • Accelerated ERP launch by 25% through Agile implementation
  • Eliminated 70% of scope creep risks via structured WBS/Gantt frameworks
  • Spearheaded planning and execution of in-house ERP product
  • Facilitated Agile implementation at team level
  • Developed complete project documentation (BRDs, user stories)
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Operations & Partnership Manager

ITECH22 LLC
Remote | Jun 2022 - Apr 2023
  • Established 7 global partnerships (AWS/Dell/Cisco) generating $350K pipeline
  • Cut partner onboarding time by 50% through scalable workflows
  • Played foundational role in transforming ITech22 from concept to operational entity
  • Built strategic partnerships with global tech giants
  • Created and implemented internal SOPs for operations and delivery
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Associate PM & SQA Engineer

HASHED SYSTEM FZCO
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
  • Maintained 100% milestone compliance across 5+ concurrent SDLC projects
  • Reduced critical bugs 65% via enhanced UAT protocols and JIRA defect tracking
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SQA & Support Engineer

AUTOSOFT DYNAMICS PVT LTD
Lahore, Pakistan | Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
  • Executed PCI-DSS compliant testing for core modules of Faysal/Allied Bank

Education

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BACHELORS OF SCIENCE (Electrical Engineering)

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan | Oct 2017 – Aug 2021

Certifications & Training

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Strategic Thinking

LinkedIn Learning | PMI®

Essential for decision-making, planning, and stakeholder communication in leadership roles.

Operational Excellence Foundations

LinkedIn Learning | PMI®

Operational excellence principles to improve processes, products, and services for sustained competitive advantage.

Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence

LinkedIn Learning | PMI®, NASBA

Strategies to lead and collaborate effectively across diverse cultural and geographic teams.

Effectively Leading Digital Transformation

LinkedIn Learning | PMI®, IIBA®

Strengthening leadership in driving innovation, change, and scalable digital strategies.

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