Waqar Ahmed
About Waqar Ahmed
Waqar Ahmed is a Senior Developer at Milliken & Company, specializing in business intelligence and reporting. He has extensive experience in HR systems and database management, having held various roles in notable companies over the past two decades.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Waqar Ahmed currently serves as a Senior Developer at Milliken & Company, a position he has held since 2024. His role is hybrid, based in Wigan, United Kingdom. In this capacity, he specializes in driving business insight through business intelligence and utilizes Microsoft PowerBI for business reporting and decision-making.
Previous Experience at NationalWorld
Waqar Ahmed worked at NationalWorld for a total of 11 years, holding the position of Head of HR Systems from 2013 to 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an HRIS Analyst for 8 months in 2013. His tenure at NationalWorld was based in Preston, United Kingdom, where he demonstrated leadership in managing HR data quality and efficiency improvements.
Professional Background in Technology
Waqar Ahmed has a diverse background in technology, having worked as a SQL Project DBA at Gold Medal Travel from 2012 to 2013. He also held multiple positions at Milliken & Company, including SAP Implementation - European Business Lead, SAP BusinessObjects Developer, and Microsoft .NET Developer from 2007 to 2012. His experience spans various aspects of software development and implementation.
Educational Qualifications
Waqar Ahmed holds a BSc (Hon’s) in Business Information Technology from the University of Central Lancashire, which he completed from 1995 to 2000. He also earned a BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology Applications from Preston College, studying there from 1993 to 1995. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in technology and business intelligence.
Skills and Specializations
Waqar Ahmed specializes in driving business insight through business intelligence. He possesses strong skills in Google App Script (GAS) for developing self-service solutions. His expertise in Microsoft PowerBI enhances his ability to contribute to business reporting and decision-making processes.