Adnan Shafiq
About Adnan Shafiq
Adnan Shafiq serves as the Database Management Practice Lead at NorthBay Solutions, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in database management, having held various positions in companies such as Etisalat UAE and Afiniti.
Current Role at NorthBay Solutions
Adnan Shafiq serves as the Database Management Practice Lead (AVP) at NorthBay Solutions. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's database management strategies and practices. His role involves overseeing database operations and ensuring optimal performance and security of database systems.
Previous Experience at Etisalat UAE
Adnan Shafiq worked at Etisalat UAE in various capacities. He served as a Senior Database Administrator from 2012 to 2014, and later as a Solutions Architect focusing on Database Platforms from 2015 to 2018. His tenure in Abu Dhabi allowed him to develop expertise in database management and solutions architecture.
Professional Background at Afiniti
At Afiniti, Adnan Shafiq held two significant roles. He was the Principal Architect - Database Management (Director) from 2018 to 2020 and then advanced to Database Management Practice Lead (Sr. Director) from 2020 to 2021. His work involved leading database management initiatives and architectural strategies.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Adnan Shafiq completed his Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, from 2002 to 2004. This academic background provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his career in database management.
Early Career in Pakistan
Adnan Shafiq began his career in Pakistan, working as a Database Administrator at WorldCall Telecom Limited from 2005 to 2007. He then progressed to roles such as Senior Database Administrator and Principal Database Administrator at TRG - The Resource Group, and as a Database Architect at Pakistan Revenue Automation Company. His early experiences contributed to his expertise in database administration and architecture.