Asma Begum
About Asma Begum
Asma Begum is a Business Administrator at Arup, overseeing IT and Facilities Management for the UKMEA region.
Current Role at Arup
Asma Begum is the Business Administrator UKMEA IT and Facilities Management at Arup in London, United Kingdom. She has held this position since 2012. In her current role, Begum is responsible for overseeing a team that manages IT procurement and software asset management. She ensures compliance with FAST regulations and oversees a budget of £25 million in Capital Expenditure and Operational Costs for two central departments.
Previous Roles at Arup
Prior to her current role, Asma Begum has held several key positions at Arup. From 2009 to 2012, she was the Business Administrator for the UK-MEA Region IT. Before that, she served as the Helpdesk/AV Support Manager & Business Administrator for London IT from 2008 to 2010. She started her journey at Arup in 2005 as an Admin Assistant (Agency) and has advanced through roles such as Procurement Analyst and Assistant Business Administrator.
Expertise in IT Procurement and Budget Management
In her role, Asma Begum manages a team responsible for IT procurement and software asset management, ensuring compliance with FAST regulations. She oversees budgeting for a £25 million spend in Capital Expenditure and Operational Costs for two central departments. Begum coordinates with global counterparts to align software contracts for competitive pricing and streamlined processes. Additionally, she leads quarterly review meetings with suppliers to monitor service levels and discuss new technologies.
Educational Background
Asma Begum studied chemistry at UCL from 2001 to 2004. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her career in business administration and IT management. She also attended Mulberry School, although specific details about her tenure there are not provided.
Development of IT Procurement Portal
As part of her contributions at Arup, Asma Begum developed a customised ordering portal for IT procurement. This portal was rolled out to budget holders across the region, facilitating efficient and streamlined procurement processes.