Usman Shakir

Usman Shakir has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Usman is currently serving as the Vice President of Corporate Finance at Abt Associates since August 2022. Prior to this, Usman worked as a Finance Strategy and Operations Consultant for various clients at Executive Consulting from April 2021 to July 2022.

From 2015 to 2020, they held multiple roles at NIKA Solutions, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer as well as Chief Financial Officer. Before that, from 2011 to 2014, they worked at Berico Technologies, where they served as the Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Board Member. Additionally, they held the position of Vice President of Finance at Berico Technologies from 2011 to 2012.

Usman Shakir also gained valuable experience as a Board Member at SoundWayBerico, LLC from 2012 to 2014. Prior to these roles, they worked as the Group CFO and Senior Director at Deltek from 2008 to 2010. Usman served as the Director of Finance at AOL from 2005 to 2007 and as a Senior Manager of Revenue Forecasting at Trialgiant (Division of Cendant Marketing Group) from 2004 to 2005.

Earlier in their career, Usman worked as a Principal at Nema, LLC from 2002 to 2004 and as a Business Accountant and Senior Financial Analyst at GE Capital from 1999 to 2002. Overall, Usman Shakir's work experience demonstrates their expertise in corporate finance, operations, consulting, and strategic financial management.

Usman Shakir completed significant coursework for an Executive MBA at William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business in 2007. Usman obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland between 1995 and 1997.