Operational Leadership.
Strategic Supply Chain Lead & NUST-trained Mechanical Engineer. I specialize in transforming industrial complexity into scalable business ROI through Lean methodologies and Digital Innovation.
With 10+ years of leadership at the Government of Pakistan and Packages Limited, I bridge the gap between rigid industrial engineering and agile digital supply chains, ensuring compliance with **ISO 9001** and **LEED** standards.
Career Trajectory
Founder & Lead Supply Chain Technologist
ChromaDiv
As the founder & lead supply chain technologist of Chroma Div, I lead a digital agency dedicated to bridging engineering, business strategy, and advanced technology to help organizations transition into the era of Industry 4.0. I leverage over a decade of experience in operational excellence to design bespoke digital products that optimize complex workflows, drive sustainable growth, and enable data-driven decisions.
Supply Chain Digitization: Spearheaded the architecture and development of custom "Smart Supply Chain" solutions utilizing React, Next.js, and AI to modernize logistics, procurement, and restaurant management processes.
Actionable Operational Intelligence: Designed and deployed bespoke predictive analytics dashboards that effectively bridge the gap between raw operational data and executive decision-making.
Technical Integration: Built robust custom data visualization tools and AI agents to digitize supply chain operations, significantly increasing demand forecasting accuracy.
ESG & Sustainable Tech: Integrated material efficiency analysis metrics into digital platforms to ensure that technological and operational growth aligns with global environmental standards.
Supply Chain Analyst
Government of Pakistan
Strategic Sourcing: Spearheaded multimillion-dollar contract negotiations, delivering a 15% reduction in costs for the 2024 fiscal year.
Operational Digitization: Developed custom data visualization and demand forecasting dashboards using React/Next.js to replace legacy tracking.
Supply Chain Resilience: Managed high-stakes procurement-to-delivery workflows, ensuring zero operational downtime across critical infrastructure.
Integrated Management System (IMS): Conceptualized and deployed a custom software solution based on ISO 9001:2015 to unify departmental workflows.
Quality Assurance: Reduced process variance by 40% through digital SOPs and automated CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) tracking.
Audit Excellence: Achieved a 'Zero Major Non-Conformance' rating during annual audits by digitizing document control and lifecycle traceability.
Operations Manager
Government of Pakistan
Industrial Throughput: Directed daily production planning in high-pressure environments, meeting output targets consistently while maintaining safety protocols.
Compliance Leadership: Oversaw end-to-end QC and QA protocols, ensuring 100% adherence to international manufacturing standards.
Asset Strategy: Optimized inventory control and preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment-related delays by significant margins.
Assistant Manager (Planning)
Packages Limited
Service Level Optimization: Maintained a 99% service level by synchronizing complex manufacturing constraints with market demand.
ERP & Data Integrity: Utilized SAP for strategic material requirement analysis and real-time operational reporting for senior leadership.
Education
MPhil in International Development
Iqra University (IU), Pakistan • 2025
Global Supply Chain Governance: Researched impact of international trade policies on regional logistics and ISO/LEED alignment.
Inclusive Infrastructure: Analyzed socio-economic ROI of 'Green Building' initiatives for urban resilience.
Tech for Social Good: Explored digital supply chain tools to bridge the 'Digital Divide' for small-scale vendors.
MBA (Strategic Management)
Iqra University (IU) • 2021
BE in Mechanical Engineering
NUST • 2013
FSc (Pre Engineering)
Punjab College of Information Technology • 2009
Engineering Impact.
GreenBuild Ledger
Industrial Compliance & Resource Management System
The Challenge
"Tackling 'greenwashing' and material waste through real-time supply chain transparency and LEED/Estidama alignment."
Engineering Focus
Compliance
Integrated LEED & Estidama verification modules.
QA Protocols
Automated 'Material Reject' logic (-12% waste).
Traceability
Full LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) material ledger.
Gov-IMS
ISO 9001:2015 Digital Governance Framework
The Challenge
"Consolidating fragmented government workflows into a high-integrity, audit-proof digital ecosystem."
Engineering Focus
Standardization
Digitized QMS tracking for every organizational SOP.
Efficiency
60% reduction in manual audit documentation.
Governance
Real-time KPI dashboard for executive oversight.
RMSys
AI-Driven Supply Chain Resilience Hub
The Challenge
"Eliminating 'dead capital' and manual inventory errors through predictive resource orchestration."
Engineering Focus
Forecasting
AI logic reduced over-stocking by 18%.
Logistics
JIT vendor-management & lead-time tracking.
Logic
Automated FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) protocols.
Intelligent BoM
Automated PDF to Bill of Materials
The Challenge
"Eliminating manual data entry and estimation bottlenecks by instantly digitizing complex engineering drawings."
Engineering Focus
Extraction
Computer vision engine identifies parts, materials, and quantities from P&IDs.
Generative AI
Powered by Gemini Pro Vision for hyper-reliable blueprint analysis.
Export Logic
Automated cost macros and standardized Excel/CSV formatting.
Professional Expertise &
Core Competencies
High-performance industrial systems and engineering frameworks optimized for operational excellence.
Core Engineering & SCM
Sustainability & Compliance
Data & Automation
Industrial Systems Matrix
Efficiency / Sustainability / ROI
| Target Objective | Strategic Approach | Operational ROI |
|---|---|---|
Cut Costs | Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation | 15% Savingson multi-million spend |
Zero Downtime | Predictive Maintenance & JIT | 99% Servicemaintained consistently |
Sustainability | LEED & Estidama Frameworks | 12% Waste Red.in material lifecycle |
Process Speed | Custom Logic Workflows & AI | 40% Fasterprocurement lifecycle |
Operational Excellence.
Industrial Efficiency & Sustainability alignment for high-stakes UAE infrastructure and global supply chains.
Executive Summary
Mechanical Engineer (NUST) & MBA lead with 10+ years experience. Specialized in bridging Industrial Engineering with SCM Optimization to deliver fiscally lean, LEED-compliant infrastructure.
GreenBuild Ledger
UAE Smart Cities / LEED
Objective
Eliminate material waste and ensure 100% compliance with international green building standards (Estidama/LEED) in large-scale UAE developments.
Methodology
Optimized inventory buffers and reduced on-site disposal via standardized QA framework for material procurement.
Developed a digital ledger to track "Cradle-to-Gate" carbon footprints, aligning with UAE Net Zero 2050 goals.
"I offer the technical precision of an Engineer combined with the strategic foresight of an MBA to ensure projects are audit-ready and commercially viable."
Bridging Engineering & Humanity.
Modern supply chains are no longer just about moving goods; they are about moving them ethically and sustainably.
"Resource management is the heart of profitability."
Applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to the operational lifecycle, focusing on reducing waste and streamlining procurement for scalable ROI.
"Global supply chains require ethical governance."
Commitment to Universal Design and local community impact, ensuring global trade networks are inclusive and socially responsible.
"Sustainability is a quality and compliance metric."
Architecting LEED-aligned frameworks that balance performance with minimal environmental impact, transforming 'green' goals into intelligence.
Certifications & Training.
QMS Auditor Certification Course
Based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard
QMS Requirements & Implementation (Advanced)
Based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard
QMS Requirements & Implementation (Standard)
Based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard
1st Conference of MoD QMS Teams
Certificate of Participation
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Solutions.
Available for strategic collaborations, industrial digitization consultancies, and supply chain leadership inquiries.
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