Aqueel Ahmed

Aqueel Ahmed, MBA, PMP, currently serves as Director of R&D Finance at Collibra, where significant achievements include standardizing financial controls and enhancing financial analysis for a $100M+ R&D budget. Previously, as Head of Finance at Cobbler, Aqueel orchestrated finance operations for multiple clients, achieving operational cost reductions and fostering investor relationships. Aqueel's tenure at SingleStore involved securing $50M in debt financing during the pandemic and improving budget accuracy through departmental collaborations. Prior roles at Palo Alto Networks included leading cost-saving initiatives, while earlier experiences at Wells Fargo and Hexa Systems showcased expertise in financial modeling, algorithm development, and process optimization. Aqueel holds an MBA from Northwestern University, alongside advanced degrees in Financial Engineering and Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California.