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Farooq Ahmed

Associate Director, Columbus
Hyderabad, Telangana,India
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Farooq Ahmed's Overview

Total Experience23 years
CompanyColumbus
CountryIndia

Farooq Ahmed is a highly accomplished and results-oriented technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software development, project management, and strategic IT planning. He has a proven track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams, delivering complex software solutions, and driving innovation in fast-paced environments. Farooq is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud computing to solve real-world problems and enhance business value. He is known for his strong analytical skills, ability to bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders, and commitment to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture. His expertise spans across the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design through to deployment and post-launch support.

Professional Summary

Farooq Ahmed's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Columbus - Associate Director (2023 to Present)
Mindtree - Senior Project Manager (2019 to 2020)
Hexaware Technologies - Service Delivery Manager (2018 to 2019)
HCL Technologies - Group Operations Manager (2015 to 2018)
Tech Mahindra (formerly Mahindra Satyam) - Sr.Engagement Manager (2013 to 2015)
Microsoft - Senior Operations Lead (2008 to 2013)
Satyam - Module Lead (2002 to 2008)

Notable Achievements

Led Successful Launch of Enterprise SaaS Product

Directed a cross-functional team of 20+ engineers, designers, and product managers to develop and launch a flagship enterprise SaaS platform, acquiring 50+ enterprise clients within the first year and exceeding revenue targets by 25%.

Cloud Migration Initiative Lead

Spearheaded the migration of legacy on-premise infrastructure to a scalable cloud-native architecture (AWS), resulting in a 40% reduction in operational costs and a 60% improvement in system reliability and performance.

Recipient of 'Innovation Excellence Award' 2022

Awarded for conceptualizing and implementing a novel machine learning-based predictive analytics feature that significantly improved customer engagement and reduced churn by 15%.

Published Author & Conference Speaker

Authored several influential articles on modern software architecture and agile methodologies, and frequently invited to speak at industry conferences on topics related to digital transformation and AI ethics.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Osmania University - Year 1997

SSC

St.Theresa's High school

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Company Overview

Columbus
Total employees2200
HeadquartersBallerup
Founded1989

Columbus Global is a digital advisory and IT services company headquartered in Denmark. They help businesses in manufacturing, retail, distribution, and food & beverage industries transform and futureproof their operations using digital solutions, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365, data analytics, cloud services, and application management. Their goal is to enhance customer experiences, improve operational efficiency, and drive growth for their clients.

Columbus Funding Information
not applicable - Total Funding Raised
not applicable - Most recent funding amount
not applicable - Number of funding rounds
July, 2021 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
AGF Private Capital

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