Murtuza Shakir
About Murtuza Shakir
Murtuza Shakir serves as the Executive Director at UBS, where he has worked for six months. He has over a decade of experience in IT, particularly in designing solutions for CRM systems in the financial sector, having previously held positions at Cognizant.
Current Role at UBS
Murtuza Shakir serves as an Executive Director at UBS, a position he has held since 2024. He works on-site in Zurich, Switzerland, where he applies his extensive experience in the financial services sector. His role involves overseeing various projects and initiatives within the organization, leveraging his background in technology and finance.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Murtuza Shakir worked at Cognizant from 2006 to 2017, where he held multiple positions. He began as an Associate from 2006 to 2010, then progressed to Senior Associate from 2010 to 2014, and later served as an Architect from 2014 to 2017. During his tenure, he was based in Zurich, Switzerland, and contributed to several complex IT projects in the Private Banking domain.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Murtuza Shakir has extensive experience in designing end-to-end solutions for CRM systems tailored for Private Banking, Investment Banking, and Corporate users. He has worked as a Technical Lead and Project Lead on complex IT projects, focusing on payments and trading systems. His expertise includes designing standard frameworks and reusable utility components for applications.
Educational Background
Murtuza Shakir earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Government Engineering College, Jabalpur, M.P., from 2000 to 2004. He also completed his Higher Secondary Education at Mission Higher Secondary School, Seoni, M.P., from 1986 to 1999, where he studied Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.
Professional Development and Certifications
Since 2014, Murtuza Shakir has been studying at The Open Source Group, focusing on Architecture Framework. He has achieved the TOGAF 9.1 Foundation certification, which demonstrates his commitment to professional development in enterprise architecture.