Adnan Ahmed (B.E, Ms, MBA, Pmp)
About Adnan Ahmed (B.E, Ms, MBA, Pmp)
Adnan Ahmed is a General Manager of Network Centric Operations with extensive experience in project management and telecommunications. He has held various roles in the Government of Pakistan and currently serves as a visiting faculty member at Bahria University, while also overseeing international projects in mission-critical systems development.
Current Role at Confidential
Adnan Ahmed serves as the General Manager of Network Centric Operations at Confidential since 2017. In this role, he manages the design, system engineering, and supervision of various projects related to network-centric operations. His responsibilities include overseeing the integration of electronic systems and sensors on sea-going, surface, and subsurface platforms. He ensures that project objectives align with business requirements and conducts system analysis to propose viable solutions for complex projects.
Previous Experience at Government of Pakistan
Adnan Ahmed worked at the Government of Pakistan from 2005 to 2017. Initially, he served as Assistant Manager (Technical) in Electronics for five years, followed by a seven-year tenure as Project Manager in Electronics and Telecommunications. During this time, he was based in Karachi and Islamabad, where he evaluated Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor project success and manage risks. He also oversaw project procurement and managed supplier bases to ensure optimal value.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Adnan Ahmed has a solid academic foundation in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics from NED University of Engineering and Technology from 1999 to 2002. He later obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunications Engineering from Bahria University. Additionally, he holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Institute of Business Management. He is also certified in Project Management, having achieved PMP from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Teaching Role at Bahria University
Since 2015, Adnan Ahmed has been involved in academia as a Visiting Faculty of Management Sciences at Bahria University in Karachi. In this capacity, he shares his extensive knowledge and experience in project management with students. He conducts regular training sessions on various project management processes and best practices, contributing to the development of future professionals in the field.
Project Management Expertise
Adnan Ahmed has significant expertise in project management, particularly in implementing PMI's PMBok framework across organizations. He leads training sessions to enhance understanding of project management principles and best practices. His role as Project Director for international projects focused on mission-critical systems development further underscores his capability in aligning project objectives with business requirements and ensuring strategic alignment.