Istehsan Abbas

Istehsan Abbas has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several years. Istehsan currently holds the position of Head of Data Analytics at Daraz, where they have enhanced stakeholder communication channels and played a key role in crafting and executing the data strategy for the Data department in DMS. Prior to this, Istehsan worked at Afiniti as a Senior Manager and Data Architect. In this role, they assessed processes, determined requirements, and delivered data-driven recommendations to higher management. Istehsan also managed a team of 14 Engineers responsible for handling the complete data pipeline. Before joining Afiniti, Istehsan worked at Omantel as a Senior Manager Analytics. Their responsibilities included managing analytics projects and overseeing a team. Prior to that, they worked at Aircom International as Manager Support and Services MENA, where they managed the MEA region and spearheaded the Product Support team. Their work at Aircom International also involved working with various groups such as MTN, Telenor, Etisalat, and Ooredoo. Istehsan's first job was as a Network Analyst at Telenor, where they worked for several years. Overall, Istehsan has demonstrated expertise in data analytics, team management, and stakeholder communication throughout their career.

Istehsan Abbas obtained a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Istehsan also holds additional certifications such as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from GEMS INTERNATIONAL, obtained in December 2008. Istehsan has also pursued the Microsoft Professional Program in Data Science and an AWS Solution Architect certification, although the specific details regarding the dates and institutions for these certifications are not provided.