Arif Sultan Shiekh

Arif Sultan Shiekh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research, risk management, and business analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Research Analyst at IDC since January 2022, Arif tracks developments in Artificial Intelligence, Software, and Cloud Computing. Prior to this role, Arif worked as a Risk Analyst at Saudi Binladin Group from April 2015 to December 2021, where responsibilities included the deployment and maintenance of the Oracle Primavera system for project risk management. Arif's career also includes positions as an ERP Coordinator and Consulting Specialist at Five Pillars, as well as an Associate in Corporate Finance Advisory at Kuwait Finance House Malaysia. Arif holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from International Islamic University Malaysia and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology.