Wasif Ul Haq
About Wasif Ul Haq
Wasif Ul Haq is a Senior Manager in IT Demand Management at du in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since 2017. He holds an MBA in Marketing and has extensive experience in managing IT demand functions and improving service delivery.
Work at du
Wasif Ul Haq has been serving as Senior Manager - IT Demand Management at du since 2017. In this role, he coordinates demand functions across various departments, including IT, ND, and TSRM, to facilitate cross-functional initiatives. His previous positions at du include Manager - Release & Project from 2012 to 2016, Senior Manager - Release & Project from 2011 to 2012, and Senior Specialist OSS from 2009 to 2011. He began his career at du as an OSS Specialist from 2008 to 2009. His extensive experience at du spans over a decade, focusing on enhancing service delivery and managing strategic directions.
Education and Expertise
Wasif Ul Haq holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He also completed a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification at the Cambridge Educational Institute in Dubai in 2010. Additionally, he studied Information Technology Project Management at Harvard University. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, obtained from 1998 to 2002.
Background
Wasif Ul Haq has a robust background in IT demand management and project coordination. His career at du began in 2008, and he has progressively taken on roles with increasing responsibility. His educational background in engineering and business management has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex projects and strategic initiatives effectively. His experience spans various roles that have contributed to his expertise in managing IT services and demand functions.
Achievements
In his current role, Wasif Ul Haq plays a key role in developing a future-proof capability development program by providing insights on IT capacity requirements. He actively collaborates with business units to prioritize demand and create delivery schedules based on IT capacity. His responsibilities include overseeing the allocation and categorization of demands from various business units, ensuring that demand timelines are respected, and communicating potential risks to management regarding timeline feasibility.