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Experience Summary
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11+ years of experience in the industry
Current & Previous Employers and jobs include:
Vice President at XXXX
Principal Consultant services at XXXX
Director, Banking Principal at XXXX
Senior Management Consultant at XXXX
Senior Advisor at XXX
Senior Manager, Global Financial Services at XXXX
Global Agility Alliance Director at XXXX
Senior Vice President at XXXX
Resident Senior Advisor to Bosnia Herzegovina for USAID at XXXX
Vice President, International Business Development at XXXX
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts: Communication Arts XXXX
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Interview Assessment Notes
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1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current/recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs?
Most recently, he worked for a company called XXXX, a Middle Eastern-based enterprise offering disruptive software that operated globally on any device, including mobile phones and landlines. The software was structured into five silos: retail point of sale, M gasoline, M ATM, and others, allowing customers to purchase either the entire package or individual verticals.
He played a key role in developing and aggressively marketing this software in Southeast Asia, which was a high-potential market at the time. During this period, the company faced a significant copyright infringement lawsuit, which they ultimately won. Although they were awarded rights allowing the opposing party to use the system independently, the legal battle spanned two years, exhausting the principal investors. As a result, they chose to divest and focus on other ventures, leading him to reenter the job market.
Currently, he is evaluating opportunities, including a potential role with his previous company, where he has been asked to lead a team for a four-month digital transformation analysis at a XXXX in the United States. While he has yet to finalize his decision, he is actively exploring roles that align with his expertise in leading transformative projects.
2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?
His strongest skills and experiences lie in managing both the business and technical aspects of projects, often fulfilling the role of an engagement manager in alignment with the classic Big Six terminology. He has consistently been entrusted with overseeing entire projects, including high-level decision-making and stakeholder communication.
A key part of his expertise involves serving as the primary interface with senior executives and leaders, such as Managing Directors, department ministers in the UK, CEOs, and other key decision-makers at the C-level. He has effectively built relationships and provided critical insights to these stakeholders, ensuring project success and alignment with organizational goals.
His experience also includes working on World Bank projects, where he was responsible for analyzing banking operations. He was often tasked with evaluating banks in which the World Bank held ownership stakes, considered investing, or had extended financial support. These assignments ranged from short-term reviews lasting 5 to 10 days to long-term engagements spanning up to a year. His ability to deliver precise operational analyses and manage multifaceted projects at a global scale underscores his professional strengths.
3. Do you have XXXX (Key Criteria 1)? If so can you tell me more?
He has extensive experience in payment systems, particularly intercontinental payment systems. Notably, he led a company in London called XXXX for a year. XXXX specializes in financial transfers, including handling pension funds. The company operated with a dedicated line that connected directly to Switzerland, where they integrated with available networks to transfer funds efficiently.
This setup enabled XXXX to disperse payments into South Africa, ensuring that recipients could access their funds through their respective banks. His leadership in managing these operations highlights his expertise in global payment networks and financial systems. Interestingly, XXXX was sold to Visa approximately a year ago, further emphasizing the significance and value of the company’s operations under his tenure.
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Recruiters
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Employment Agency
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Silicon Valley Associates Recruitment.
907, 9th Floor, Silvercord Tower 2, Tsim Sha Tsui. Kowloon, Hong Kong
25F, Central Plaza, Xin Tian Di, Shanghai
Ubi TechPark #01-08, Singapore
Sunshine Technology & Innovation Centre, No.1003 Nanxin Road, Nanshan, Shenzhen
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