Talha Ashfaq Ibrahim, Pmp®, Cspo®
About Talha Ashfaq Ibrahim, Pmp®, Cspo®
Talha Ashfaq Ibrahim is a Senior Technical Project Manager with expertise in project management methodologies such as JIRA, SCRUM, and Agile. He has a background in software engineering and creative design, and has worked with various financial institutions in Pakistan to develop mobile applications and payment systems.
Work at Paysys Labs
Talha Ashfaq Ibrahim currently serves as a Senior Technical Project Manager at Paysys Labs, a position he has held since 2023. His previous role at the same company was as a Technical Project Manager from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects, including the implementation of EMV and contactless card certifications integrated with UPI. He also supervised project coordinators to ensure effective communication and organized documentation. His experience at Paysys Labs spans multiple years and includes significant contributions to financial technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Talha Ashfaq Ibrahim earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He possesses expertise in project management methodologies, including JIRA, SCRUM, and Agile. His knowledge extends to financial services, UPI certifications, and compliance standards, which are critical in the fintech sector. He holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) and a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®).
Background
Before his current role at Paysys Labs, Talha Ashfaq Ibrahim co-founded ArtisticDevelopers, where he worked from 2017 to 2021. He also held positions as a Creative Designer and Software Engineer at Paysys Labs from 2017 to 2018. His early career included an internship at Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan in 2017. His diverse background in both technical and managerial roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management and software development in the financial sector.
Achievements
Talha Ashfaq Ibrahim has led significant projects in the financial technology space. He spearheaded the development of financial mobile applications that incorporate QR and tokenization services. He oversaw the integration of RAAST Phase 3 (P2M) as a product manager, ensuring compliance with regulations set by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). He has also initiated projects and engaged in early technical discussions with digital banks in Pakistan, including Hugo, Mashreq, and Raqami, demonstrating his proactive approach in the fintech industry.