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Osman H. Farah PMP, EMBA, MMI

Regional Director / Chief Operations Officer at Ipx Communications

Osman H. Farah PMP, EMBA, MMI has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Osman H. started their career at African Development Bank Group in 2008 as a Sovereign Credit Risk Analyst, where they played an active role in policy discussions and credit review committees. Osman H. then moved on to Data-Line Management Group Inc. in 2009, working as an Economic & Financial Consultant, enforcing project quality standards and conducting viability checks for PPP projects.

In 2010, Osman joined Rascomstar-Qaf as a Regional Sales & Marketing Officer, leveraging their strategic thinking abilities to guide sales and marketing initiatives across Africa. Osman H. also worked with NGOs and government officials, utilizing their exceptional communication skills to cultivate relationships.

In 2011, they joined African Investments & Global Connections Inc. as the Head of International Business Development. Here, they successfully launched four mobile payment methods and achieved 99% uptime across five regional offices by suggesting network improvements.

Since 2015, Osman has been working at IPX Communications, Corp. as the Regional Director / Chief Operations Officer. In this role, they combine their senior leadership skills with an IT and finance background to ensure effective resource use. Osman H. plays a vital role in steering the company towards completing corporate goals and spearheaded the integration of core software systems at the headquarters to streamline application data.

Overall, Osman H. Farah has demonstrated expertise in risk analysis, project management, business development, and operations management throughout their career.

Osman H. Farah has an extensive education history. Osman H. obtained a Masters degree in Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) from the Mediterranean School of Business (MSB) located in South Me. This degree was earned between 2008 and 2010.

During the same time period, from 2008 to 2010, Farah also earned a Masters degree in Management International (MMI) from the University of Phoenix.

Prior to their Masters degrees, Farah completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hospitality Administration/Management at the University of Phoenix. This degree was obtained between 2003 and 2008.

Following their Masters degrees, Farah pursued further education in Management Information Systems (MIS) at the University of Phoenix. The completion date of this degree is not stated.

Additionally, Farah holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French Linguistics from the French Cultural Center. The details regarding the start and end year for this degree are not provided.

Alongside their formal education, Farah has also obtained several certifications. These include the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), which they acquired from the Learning Design and Technology Program at San Diego State University in July 2021. Osman H. also earned the Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis certification from Cambridge Resources International Inc. in February 2009.

Furthermore, Farah completed the Leadership Development Program for High-Level Professionals in Project Management and Financial Management offered by the African Development Bank. Osman H. obtained the project management certification in December 2008 and the financial management certification in October 2008.

Lastly, Farah obtained the Diplôme d'études en langue Française (DELF) in French Linguistics from the Cabinet du Premier Ministre in November 2008. Additionally, they earned a certification in Accounting and Finance Language from the African Development Bank in February 2017, and a certification in Infrastructure PPP - Project Finance from Cambridge Resources International Inc. in January 2009 through Euromoney Training.

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  • Regional Director / Chief Operations Officer

    January, 2015 - present