Usman Ghani, MBA
About Usman Ghani, MBA
Usman Ghani, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Product Portfolio Management at Scientific Games, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in business intelligence and product management, having held various leadership roles at notable companies including Publix Super Markets, Infinium, and The Coca-Cola Company.
Current Role at Scientific Games
Usman Ghani serves as the Senior Director of Product Portfolio Management at Scientific Games, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he has developed a successful lottery business intelligence product offering that aids customers in making informed decisions to enhance revenue, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maximize profits. He has also introduced 'hackathons' to foster innovation, focusing on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud platforms. His leadership promotes a collaborative and creative culture within the organization.
Previous Experience at Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Usman Ghani worked at Publix Super Markets, Inc. as a Lead System Analyst in Supply Chain Demand, Forecasting & Replenishment from 2004 to 2007. During his three years at Publix, he contributed to optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing demand forecasting capabilities.
Professional Background at Infinium and Manheim
Usman Ghani served as Managing Director at Infinium from 2011 to 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia, where he oversaw various business operations. Before that, he worked at Manheim as a Solution Architect and Business Intelligence Lead from 2009 to 2011. His experience in these roles involved leveraging business intelligence to drive strategic initiatives.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Usman Ghani holds a Master's of Business Administration in General Management from Emory University, which he completed from 2010 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Management Information Systems from St. Cloud State University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in product management and business intelligence.
Career Development and Contributions
Throughout his career, Usman Ghani has rationalized and managed research and development investments in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. He has identified internal key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs), tracking the performance of product investments and reporting results to executive leadership.