Bilal Syed
About Bilal Syed
Bilal Syed is a Senior Project Manager at Maveric Systems Limited, with extensive experience in managing transformation projects and multi-country rollouts of the T24 Core Banking System. He holds a Master in Business Administration and has expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Work at Maveric Systems
Bilal Syed has been employed at Maveric Systems Limited since 2018 as a Senior Project Manager in London, United Kingdom. Prior to this role, he worked as a Test Manager from 2016 to 2018 and as a Software Test Lead from 2014 to 2016, both in Saudi Arabia. Throughout his tenure, he has developed and controlled various project artifacts, including budgets, costs, and quality management.
Education and Expertise
Bilal Syed holds a Master in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Bharathiar University, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He has also successfully completed a Project Management Professional certification. His expertise encompasses both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, enabling him to manage daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and Scrum of Scrum meetings effectively.
Background
Bilal Syed studied at Infant Jesus Public School before pursuing higher education. His professional background includes extensive experience in managing transformation projects and multi-country rollouts of the T24 Core Banking System. He has worked closely with executive committees of banks across various regions, including the Middle East and the UK.
Achievements in Project Management
Bilal has led the Build the Bank programme for a digital fintech challenger bank, focusing on the implementation of core banking, digital services, and APIs. He has demonstrated strong skills in identifying and managing project risks, actions, issues, and dependencies, ensuring their closure by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
Banking Functions Expertise
Bilal Syed possesses a strong acumen in the banking functions landscape. His knowledge includes core banking, compliance, digital channels, treasury, payments, and general ledger reconciliations. This expertise supports his role in managing complex banking projects effectively.