Abdul Bari
About Abdul Bari
Abdul Bari is an Associate Director in Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, with a background in consulting and project management. He has experience working with multilateral funding agencies and has managed various IT infrastructure projects.
Work at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Abdul Bari currently serves as Associate Director in Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. His role involves providing strategic consulting services to public sector clients, leveraging his extensive experience in managing large IT infrastructure projects and ERP implementations. He has been with the firm since 2023, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery in the public sector.
Previous Experience at KPMG India
Abdul Bari has a notable history with KPMG India, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as an Assistant Manager from 2019 to 2021 and as a Manager from 2021 to 2023, both roles based in Kochi, Kerala. Additionally, he served as a Consultant from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at KPMG involved significant engagement with multilateral funding agencies and participation in various ERP implementation projects for public sector clients.
Education and Expertise
Abdul Bari holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calicut, which he completed from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education with a Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics from the National Law School of India University, expected to be completed in 2024. Additionally, he earned a PG Diploma in e-Governance from the Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management-Kerala in 2010. He also possesses a certification in Big Data Engineering with Hadoop and Spark.
Background in IT and Consulting
Abdul Bari has a diverse background in IT and consulting, with experience in managing large IT infrastructure projects, including wide area networks and data centers. He has worked with CERT-Kerala as a Team Member from 2010 to 2011. His expertise extends to the power and utility sector, where he has applied his knowledge to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
Involvement in ERP Implementation Projects
Abdul Bari has been actively involved in multiple ERP implementation projects, particularly for public sector clients. His role in these projects has included strategic planning, execution, and management, ensuring that the solutions meet the specific needs of the public sector. His experience with multilateral funding agencies has further enriched his capability to deliver effective consulting services in this area.