Akbar Ali
About Akbar Ali
Akbar Ali is the Concession Origination Team Lead at QuEST Global in Derby, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in the aerospace industry and a background in data analysis and project management.
Current Position at QuEST Global
Akbar Ali currently holds the position of Concession Origination Team Lead at QuEST Global in Derby, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for managing on-site working teams and setting performance targets in line with individual and customer goals. His duties include tracking concession submission requests from the Rolls Royce (RR) External Supply Chain, performing quality checks on incoming submissions, and raising electronic concessions (e-Concessions) in SAP after liaising with suppliers. He also identifies tasks to be outsourced offshore and trains new staff on the relevant processes.
Previous Experience at Lionbridge
Before joining QuEST Global, Akbar Ali worked at Lionbridge in Derby, United Kingdom, in various roles over several years. His tenure included positions such as Project Lead (2017-2018), Project Manager (2016-2017), Data Collector Delivery Lead (2015-2016), Data Collector Team Lead (2013-2015), and Engineering Data Collector (2013). In these roles, he was involved in leading data collection teams and managing projects, gaining significant experience in handling data and team management.
Data Analyst Role at Rolls Royce Derby
In 2012, Akbar Ali worked as a Data Analyst at Rolls Royce Derby for nine months. During this time, he gained valuable experience in data analysis within the aerospace industry. This role laid the foundation for his expertise in tracking and managing concessions, which he later applied in his subsequent positions.
Service Desk Analyst at Nottinghamshire Police
From 2003 to 2011, Akbar Ali served as a Service Desk Analyst at Nottinghamshire Police for eight years. This long tenure in a critical support role enabled him to develop strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of IT service management, skills that he carried forward into his later roles in the aerospace and engineering sectors.
Educational Background and Technical Expertise
Akbar Ali studied at the University of Central England, where he earned a degree in Computer Networks for Business. He has over five years of experience in the aerospace industry and is proficient in using SAP, Maximo, Cognos reporting tool, and SFDM. His technical skills and educational background have equipped him with the ability to manage customer expectations around Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Result Areas (KRAs).