Tariq Imam - Chief Technology Information Officer

Q: What languages does Tariq speak?

Tariq speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Arabic (Intermediate), Central Khmer (Elementary), Vietnamese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tariq have?

Tariq has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Tariq has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Tariq may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tariq's latest experience?

Tariq's most recent position is Chief Technology Information Officer at Maruhan Japan Bank Laos .

Q: What companies has Tariq worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tariq has worked for Maruhan Japan Bank Laos and Sathapana Bank Plc .

Q: Which industries is Tariq most experienced in?

Tariq is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Aerospace and Defense . Tariq also has some experience in Real Estate and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Tariq most experienced in?

Tariq is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Tariq also has some experience in Strategy , Sales , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Tariq worked in recently?

Tariq has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Tariq worked in recently?

Tariq has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Strategy , and Project Management .

Q: What is Tariq's education?

Tariq holds a Master in Information Technology from Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology and a Bachelor in Science from University of Karachi .

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos)

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Experience

Feb 2023 - Present

3 years 6 months

Chief Technology Information Officer

Maruhan Japan Bank Laos

Spearheaded the bank’s transformation journey to a digital bank along with CEO and senior management through strategic initiatives.
Successfully delivered a USD 3M headquarters project, including data center relocation and infrastructure setup.
Developed a comprehensive strategic roadmap for technology enhancements for 2024-2025.

Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 9 months

Cambodia

IT Advisor

Sathapana Bank Plc

Drove digital strategy and cloud adoption across multiple entities, enhancing their technology landscape.
Provided critical support to Maruhan Japan Bank Laos in auditing technology landscapes and advising future investments in fintech.

Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 5 months

Viet Nam

Head of Enterprise Architecture

FE Credit (VP Bank)

Led the Enterprise Architecture department, overseeing the transition from on-premises systems to AWS Cloud.
Managed a diverse team while enhancing knowledge of Vietnamese IT culture to improve collaboration and project outcomes.
Directed major projects involving Loan Origination Systems (PEGA) and Digital Lending Systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Jun 2018 - Jan 2020

1 year 8 months

IT Consultant

IDCS

Consulted on enterprise architecture and IT governance for various clients, enhancing their operational frameworks.

Aug 2017 - May 2018

10 months

Group Director - Information Technology

Crown Group of Companies

Oversaw a team of 18 IT professionals, implementing strategies that aligned IT initiatives with business objectives.
Prepared an IT budget of USD 1.7M while fostering a culture of diversity within the team.

Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

10 months

IT Consultant

IBL Group of Companies

Reviewed enterprise architecture.
Performed IAAS assessment and planning.
Conducted business continuity management planning.

Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

5 months

Head of Servers, Storage & Data Centre

Habib Bank Limited

Managed IT infrastructure services including planning and design, engineering and deployment of nationwide network, data centre, and disaster recovery.
Participated in the Technology Landscape Consolidation Project with the Enterprise Architecture Group.

Jul 2015 - May 2016

11 months

IT Consultant

Shaheen Air International

Provided IT infrastructure and data centre consultancy and program management for a leading local airline with a budget of USD 2M.
Served as an independent IT consultant responsible for overall project delivery.

Nov 2013 - Jun 2015

1 year 8 months

Assistant Director Infrastructure

TEXPO

Managed entire project lifecycle from assessment, strategy and design to implementation and operational services for IT infrastructure projects.
Conducted business development, requirement analysis, client presentations, project deployment and handover.

Jun 2010 - Oct 2013

3 years 5 months

IT Consultant

Technologic

Designed data centers for various clients as a Data Center Consultant.
Delivered a Tier II dual electrical delivery path data centre project for HBL with a budget of USD 0.3M.
Deployed complete surveillance systems for clients.

Jul 2007 - May 2010

2 years 11 months

United Arab Emirates

IT Operations & Program Manager

Barclays Bank Plc

Completed 2 out of 9 flagship branch projects globally for IT infrastructure setup.
Served as project manager for Barclays head office buildings in Burj Square, UAE.
Managed and delivered projects worth USD 26M within 8 months, ahead of schedule at the Aljazeera flagship branch in Abu Dhabi.

Jul 2005 - Jun 2007

2 years

Pakistan

IT Manager Projects & Operations

Citibank

Managed IT projects and operations for Citibank Pakistan.

Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

7 months

United Arab Emirates

IT Manager / IT Consultant

Duck Trading FZCO

Managed IT for group of companies and provided consultancy in Jebel Ali Free Zone for turnkey IT solutions.

Nov 2003 - Nov 2004

1 year 1 month

United Arab Emirates

IT Consultant / Technical Analyst

CommIT FZE

Provided consultancy to various companies in Jebel Ali Free Zone, ranging from SMEs to enterprises, on infrastructure and architecture.

Nov 2002 - Nov 2002

1 month

Malaysia

ITSC Support Staff Trainer

Standard Chartered Bank ITSC East

Delivered training to support staff at ITSC East in Kuala Lumpur.
Participated in transition mode RSD for Pakistan, training three tiers of support staff and providing technical support and problem analysis.

Jul 2002 - Oct 2002

4 months

United Arab Emirates

Network Support Engineer

Standard Chartered Bank

Migrated ATM back-end application connectivity from SNA Host Front to Electronic Basic Banking System on Linux-WebSphere-DB2.
Supported multiple master domain structures for LDAP-based email (Lotus Notes) and domain authentication.

May 2001 - Oct 2003

2 years 6 months

Pakistan

IT Project Coordinator

Standard Chartered Bank

Coordinated projects and engineering tasks, including ATM and communication engineering for the Information Exchange Project integrating Grindlays Bank.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Professional Services, and Aerospace and Defense.

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Real Estate

Professional Services

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Operations, and Sales.

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Sales

Summary

Dynamic Senior IT Executive with over 20 years of experience leading technology organizations across financial services, manufacturing, and aviation sectors.

Proven expertise in Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, and Large-scale Enterprise-wide Program Management.

Adept at managing diverse teams and driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement.

Skills

Digital Transformation: Expertise In Driving Digital Initiatives That Enhance Customer Experience And Operational Efficiency.
Project Management: Extensive Experience Managing Large-Scale Projects With Successful Outcomes Under Tight Deadlines.
Cloud Computing: Proficient In Aws And Gcp Integration For Scalable Solutions.

Languages

English

Advanced

Arabic

Intermediate

Khmer

Elementary

Vietnamese

Elementary

Education

Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology

Master of Information Technology · Information Technology · Karachi, Pakistan

University of Karachi

Bachelor of Science · Science · Karachi, Pakistan

Certifications & licenses

Business Continuity Management

COBIT5

Info Sys Audit & Controls Assoc (ISACA)

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

ITIL V3

APMG-International, UK

Masters-Data Centre

Anixter University, USA

PRINCE 2® Practitioner

Six Sigma Black Belt

TOGAF® Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Banking and Finance 14 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 3 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Malaysia)

Primary country United Arab Emirates

Expertise

Recent roles Chief Technology Information Officer, IT Advisor, Head of Enterprise Architecture

Main industries Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Real Estate

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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What languages does Tariq speak?

Tariq speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Arabic (Intermediate), Central Khmer (Elementary), Vietnamese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Tariq have?

Tariq has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Tariq has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Tariq may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tariq be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tariq would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Technology Information Officer, IT Advisor, Head of Enterprise Architecture.

What is Tariq's latest experience?

Tariq's most recent position is Chief Technology Information Officer at Maruhan Japan Bank Laos.

What companies has Tariq worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tariq has worked for Maruhan Japan Bank Laos and Sathapana Bank Plc.

Which industries is Tariq most experienced in?

Tariq is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Aerospace and Defense. Tariq also has some experience in Real Estate and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Tariq most experienced in?

Tariq is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Tariq also has some experience in Strategy, Sales, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Tariq worked in recently?

Tariq has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Tariq worked in recently?

Tariq has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Strategy, and Project Management.

What is Tariq's education?

Tariq holds a Master in Information Technology from Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology and a Bachelor in Science from University of Karachi.

Does Tariq have any certificates?

Tariq has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Business Continuity Management, COBIT5, and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.

What is the availability of Tariq?

Tariq is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tariq?

Tariq's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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Chief Technology Information Officer

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Head of Enterprise Architecture

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IT Consultant

IDCS

Group Director - Information Technology

Crown Group of Companies

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Head of Servers, Storage & Data Centre

Habib Bank Limited

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TEXPO

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IT Manager Projects & Operations

Citibank

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Duck Trading FZCO

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CommIT FZE

ITSC Support Staff Trainer

Standard Chartered Bank ITSC East

Network Support Engineer

Standard Chartered Bank

IT Project Coordinator

Standard Chartered Bank

Industry Experience

Business Area Experience

Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology

Master of Information Technology · Information Technology · Karachi, Pakistan

University of Karachi

Bachelor of Science · Science · Karachi, Pakistan

Certifications & licenses

Business Continuity Management

COBIT5

Info Sys Audit & Controls Assoc (ISACA)

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

ITIL V3

APMG-International, UK

Masters-Data Centre

Anixter University, USA

PRINCE 2® Practitioner

Six Sigma Black Belt

TOGAF® Certification

Statistics

Experience

Global Experience

Expertise

Qualifications

Profile

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What is Tariq's latest experience?

What companies has Tariq worked for in recent years?

Which industries is Tariq most experienced in?

Which business areas is Tariq most experienced in?

Which industries has Tariq worked in recently?

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