Tariq Burki-Management Consultant
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Experience
Management Consultant
- Functioned as a Fractional CIO for the GCC's largest gaming distributor, leading a complete IT transformation infrastructure upgrade and outsourcing of IT services and ERP applications
- Oversaw the development and rollout of two CEO-sponsored business systems with a $40 million budget, including the implementation of a comprehensive Hydrocarbon Accounting System (Tieto) and a Supply Chain Management System integrating seven multi-vendor applications across Qatargas, Rasgas, and Qatar Petroleum
- Led Schlumberger's global outsourcing, securing a $350 million deal over five years with a 15% cost reduction, managing a global team of over 30 and implementing operational models and frameworks for chargeback, procurement, and IT management
- Navigated technically intricate and organizationally demanding projects for prestigious companies worldwide across more than 30 countries, leading diverse teams and driving strategic innovation
Fractional CIO
CXO Partners
- Spearheaded engagement and strategy sessions for IBM consulting and customer CIO teams, devising board-level and operational plans for SAP rollout and support
- Delivered comprehensive transformational program plans including project plans by function, resource estimates, and technical designs with system capacity requirements through intensive fact-finding and gap analysis sessions
Head SCMS & HAS
Qatargas
- Delivered IT services at RSIFF in Saudi Arabia
- Conducted enterprise architecture strategy review for Al Rostamani Group in Dubai
- Formulated AI strategy for Synergy Energy Resources in Aberdeen
Program Manager
Schlumberger
- Managed over fifteen outsourcing bids in a self-managed matrix organization, involving leadership, negotiations, customer briefings, business development, contract writing, project management, financial analysis, team management, communication, and relationship-building skills at senior executive levels
Program Manager
IBM
- Served as IBM's primary interface to customer CIOs and executive management, showcasing IBM's capabilities in transition/project management, CRM, helpdesk, Internet, procurement, maintenance, asset management, disaster recovery, and security
- Responded to commercial RFPs for enterprise-wide outsourcing proposals for Fortune 500 companies, with contracts ranging from $200 million to $1 billion
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Energy, and Retail.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.
Summary
Tariq is an accomplished IT consultant with over three decades of experience navigating technically intricate and organizationally demanding projects for prestigious companies worldwide. With a track record spanning more than 30 countries, Tariq has adeptly led diverse teams to success on a global scale. His strategic acumen and risk-aware approach drive innovation, fostering improved empowerment among team members.
Throughout his career, Tariq has played pivotal roles in leading IT transformation across multiple industries. Notable highlights include his leadership in the global IT transformation programs at Qatargas, Schlumberger, IBM etc.
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Business Optimization And Transformation
- It Health Check
- M&A Both Pre And Post Merger
- Governance
- Outsourcing And Vendor Management
- It Security
- Business Case And Budgeting
- Pmo And Project Rescue
- Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery
- Audit Management
- Enterprise Architecture
- Policy And Procedures
- Document And Knowledge Management
Languages
Education
North Carolina State University
MSc in Information Systems Management · Information Systems Management · Raleigh, United States
North Carolina State University
BSc in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Raleigh, United States
Certifications & licenses
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
IBM - USA
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
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Tariq is based in Bonn, Germany.
Tariq speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Elementary).
Tariq has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Tariq has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 9 months. Note that Tariq may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Tariq would be well-suited for roles such as: Management Consultant, Fractional CIO, Head SCMS & HAS.
Tariq's most recent position is Management Consultant.
Tariq is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Energy. Tariq also has some experience in Retail.
Tariq is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Sales. Tariq also has some experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.
Tariq has recently worked in industries like Energy and Retail.
Tariq has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management.
Tariq holds a Master in Information Systems Management from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University.
Tariq has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: COBIT Certified, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
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