Ufaq Abdul Samad

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Ufaq Abdul Samad
021-34314243, 0313-2044162
ufaqsamad@khi.iba.edu.pk
ufaqsamad@hotmail.com
Date of Birth: August 8, 1987
Finance and Supply Chain Management

For many, achieving a degree with distinction from one of the most demanding departments of Industrial & Manufacturing at NED seemed like a dream come true. However, for me, it was just the beginning. An ambitious, goal-oriented person, I was recruited by one of the most aspired companies of Pakistan, namely Dawlance Pvt. Ltd. right after my graduation. Dawlance’s ambience inculcated fierce competition and relied in some extreme means of promotion and degradation.

Being promoted within two years as the head of Quality Assurance department for one of the manufacturing units, where I was initially hired as an Engineer, and surviving under such challenging role, I was never discouraged while taking up risky tasks. Being part of HSE core team, I attained the international certification on OHSAS 18001 lead auditor in order to be able to train and develop change agents. Given the scenario, the work demanded high persistence and motivation, yet it was met with success.

My dedication and passion, however, remained unquenchable, for my next target was to do MBA from IBA. The reason for choosing this very institute was because I think that my capabilities are very relevant given the characteristics that the institute portrays, that are, consistency, dedication & leadership while staying in touch with one’s values. Having been exposed to the business courses for the first time that are quite contrary to the field I had been familiar with, I came out as one of the highest achievers in my class.

I got the honor of being selected at Reckitt Benckiser for graduate internship. Initially intimidated with the finance projects, the passion to give it the best shot was accomplished when I got recruited there right after my internship. I am currently working there as an Assistant Manager Finance while completing my final year of MBA. My education and professional experience is a clear indicator of my strength as a competitive individual, and hence I would like to continue working with an organization that challenges me to that level, the zeal that makes me achieve greater heights.

Educational Qualifications:
MBA | 2014 | Institute of Business Administration, Karachi | 3.62 (84.85%)
BE (Industrial & Manufacturing) | 2009 | NED University, Karachi | A+
Intermediate | 2005 | St. Joseph’s College | A
Matriculation | 2003 | Play House Secondary School, Karachi | A+
*CGPA up to the 2nd Semester

Elective Courses
Financial Engineering & Risk Management, Financial Modelling, Regulations of Financial markets, Derivatives & Risk Hedging, Supply Chain Management, Strategic sourcing & procurement, Project Management.

Major Term Papers I Reports I Projects
• Carried out in depth competitive ratio analysis on Engro Foods and Reckitt Benckiser.
• Evaluated financial performance of Indus Motors and its position in 2013 relevant to the competitors.
• Conducted Investment Analysis and stock valuation of National Foods Limited.
• Sensitivity analysis on Unilever’s stocks using the regression model.
• Analyzed & Improved Warehouse Management of Agility Logistics.
• Conducted end to end Supply Chain Analysis of Pak Suzuki.
• Prepared Live Case study of Indus Motor’s Corporate Business Strategies and suggested areas to improve in 2014.
• Organized a first ever project initiated at IBA, aimed to provide feedback to bring IBA academics to an international level, as Organizational behavior project.

Extra-Curricular Activities
• Served as Vice President Event Management committee of SME NED chapter and organized different events at NED.
• Member of arts and public speaking society, IBA.
• Given home tuitions for around 5 years.
• Learnt pottery painting and ceramics jewelry making and sold out some of my hand made articles.
• Watching movies and hanging out with friends are part of leisure time activities.

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