Riz Hasan
About Riz Hasan
Riz Hasan is a Managing Consultant and Team Lead at Adaptavist, with a background in project management and leadership roles across various organizations, including Warner Music Group and the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel. He holds a Master of Arts in International Development from the University of Kent and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.
Work at Adaptavist
Riz Hasan has been employed at Adaptavist since 2017, serving as a Managing Consultant and Team Lead. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management practices and ensuring the successful execution of various initiatives. His experience at Adaptavist builds on his extensive background in project management and consulting.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Adaptavist, Riz Hasan worked at Warner Music Group from 2014 to 2017 as an Agile Project Manager and JIRA Administrator. He played a key role in creating and enforcing project standards across various teams, including Engineering and Quality Assurance. Additionally, he served as a Program Officer at the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel from 2010 to 2012 and held positions at Young Professionals in Foreign Policy and the University of Kent.
Education and Expertise
Riz Hasan holds a Master of Arts (MA) in International Development from the University of Kent, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Environmental Studies from Binghamton University. His educational background is complemented by an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology. He has expertise in managing business and technology projects, particularly in the context of process management.
Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, Riz Hasan has held several leadership positions. He was the Managing Director at Young Professionals in Foreign Policy for one year and served as President of the Graduate Student Union at the University of Kent. Additionally, he led events for the Euro Atlantic Diplomacy Society, showcasing his ability to manage teams and coordinate significant projects.
Early Career
Riz Hasan began his career in project management and communications with roles such as Project Manager at Bridging Nations Foundation and Marketing Coordinator for the Student Ambassador Program at Binghamton University. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later work in more senior project management roles.