Ilham Mustafa, Csm, Cspo
About Ilham Mustafa, Csm, Cspo
Ilham Mustafa is a Principal Business Analyst at Applied Information Sciences with over fifteen years of experience in the secondary market and financial services. He has held various positions at Fannie Mae and Navy Federal Credit Union, demonstrating expertise in software development, risk management, and mortgage securities.
Work at AIS
Ilham Mustafa has been employed at Applied Information Sciences (AIS) as a Principal Business Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on analyzing business processes and improving operational efficiency. His tenure at AIS has contributed to the organization's ability to navigate complex business challenges effectively.
Previous Experience at Fannie Mae
Ilham Mustafa has extensive experience with Fannie Mae, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Business Analyst from 2005 to 2008, a Senior Business Analyst from 2008 to 2010, and served as a Business Analyst III for the Making Home Affordable Program from 2014 to 2018. His roles involved various responsibilities, including quality analysis and project management.
Education and Expertise
Ilham Mustafa studied at the University of Khartoum, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Agriculture with a focus on Animal Production from 1989 to 1994. He also attended Career Blazers Learning Centers, enhancing his skills in business analysis and project management. His educational background supports his over fifteen years of experience in financial services and secondary market management.
Career Background
Ilham Mustafa's career spans various roles in the financial services industry. He worked at Navy Federal Credit Union as a Mortgage and Equity Servicing Counselor and later as an Investor Accounting Specialist. He also served as a Senior Consultant at Actualize Consulting and as a Lead Business Analyst/Manager at ICF Next. His diverse experience encompasses risk management, project improvement, and compliance.
Skills and Specializations
Ilham Mustafa possesses strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, along with problem-solving abilities. He is experienced in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, analysis, design, and testing. His knowledge extends to single-family mortgages, Government-Sponsored Entities (GSEs), and mortgage investment securities.