Abdullah Mohiuddin

Abdullah Mohiuddin has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Abdullah started their career in 2006 as a Developer and Project Manager at Saad Trading and Contracting Company, where they worked on an Order Management System and developed features related to portfolio visualization and risk exposures. In 2008, they joined RiskMetrics Group as a Developer, contributing to the development of a front office risk system and integrating it with other RiskMetrics products.

In 2009, Abdullah worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Saad Financial Services before transitioning into freelance photography as a Photographer for NidalM Photography. Abdullah covered weddings, concerts, and comedy shows in the Middle East, with a focus on the Saudi entertainment scene.

In 2012, Abdullah moved into the investment sector as an Investment Manager (Private Equity) at Manafea Holding, where they sourced, conducted due diligence, and executed Private Equity and Venture Capital deals in industries such as healthcare, retail, real estate, and energy.

Their next significant role was at OPTrust, where Abdullah held multiple positions. Abdullah started as a Manager of Risk Measurement, developing automated processes for risk analysis, stress tests, and liquidity risk. Abdullah also designed and implemented infrastructure for real-time risk aggregation. Later, they became a Senior Manager of Investment Data, leading a team of Data Engineers to implement solutions for data analytics, integration, and automation challenges across the organization. Abdullah initiated the company's first formal data governance practices, including a data dictionary and business glossary, and implemented an automated data pipeline using Apache Airflow and Eagle PACE.

Currently, Abdullah is serving as the Vice President of Risk Technology at OMERS, a position they assumed in February 2021. Before this role, they held the position of Director of Risk Analytics at the same company since October 2018.

Abdullah Mohiuddin has a strong background in both finance and computer engineering. Abdullah completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, where they studied from 2002 to 2006. Following that, they pursued a Master's degree in Financial Engineering at the University of Michigan, attending from 2007 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Abdullah has obtained various certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. Abdullah secured the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute in June 2012. This certification signifies their expertise in investment management and financial analysis. Furthermore, Abdullah obtained the Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) in November 2011. This certification indicates their proficiency in managing financial risks.

Additionally, Abdullah acquired the Prosci Change Management certification from Prosci in August 2018. This certification highlights their ability to effectively manage organizational change and improve business processes.

Overall, Abdullah Mohiuddin's education and certifications demonstrate their proficiency in both financial engineering and computer engineering, making him a well-rounded and knowledgeable professional in these fields.