Imran Raza has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Imran started their career as a Software Engineer at Web Technologies Pvt. Ltd in 2001, where they worked on the development and implementation of Equities, Money Market, General Ledger, and Asset Management Systems for various clients.
In 2007, Imran joined MCB Arif Habib Savings & Investments as an Assistant Vice President, where they were responsible for managing the software department and overseeing the development of various software systems including Portfolio Management, Unit Holder, and Wealth Management Systems.
Imran then moved on to Esoul Consultancy Private Limited in 2008, where they held the positions of Manager, Projects, and later Chief Technology Officer. During their time at Esoul Consultancy, Imran worked on various projects and managed the implementation of technology solutions.
In 2014, Imran joined Pak Kuwait Investment co. Pvt. Ltd. as an Assistant Vice President - I.T. and later became the Vice President of Information Technology in 2016. Imran played a key role in the installation, configuration, and automation of the REAL TIME GROSS SETTLEMENT SBP System and implemented various Oracle systems including EBS, Siebel, and Asset and Liability Management.
In 2019, Imran joined Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited as Vice President. Imran managed Islamic Banking products analysis, development, and implementation. Additionally, they were responsible for managing systems for Money Market, Capital Market, TFCs, and LTFFS, as well as handling Corporate Finance, Risk Management, and regulatory reports.
Overall, Imran Raza has demonstrated extensive expertise in software development, information technology, and project management throughout their career.
Imran Raza's education history is as follows:
Imran Raza attended Al Murtaza School from 1990 to 1996 and completed their 10th standard in the field of Science. Imran then enrolled at Karachi University from 1999 to 2001, where they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business/Management.
In 2002, Imran Raza joined the Institute of Business Management and pursued a Master's Degree in Computer Science (M.C.S) specializing in Database. Imran completed their degree in 2007.
Imran Raza obtained their PMP certification from PMI, USA in 2008, focusing on Project Management. In 2010, they pursued and obtained the MCTS certification from Microsoft in the field of Business Intelligence.
In 2012, Imran Raza attended two training programs: MS PROJECT 2010 Training at AUC Technologies and Project Management For Business Success at PMI Karachi Chapter.
In 2014, Imran Raza received the ITIL V3F certification from AXELOS, U.K. specializing in Information Technology Infrastructure Library.
In the years 2015 and 2016, they pursued certifications related to Oracle Database 11g from ORACLE UNIVERSITY. Imran obtained the 1Z0-051 Oracle Database 11g certification in PL/SQL in 2015, and the Oracle Database 11g: Administration I certification (1Z0-052) from Oracle University in 2016.
In 2017, Imran Raza pursued further training in the field of Information Systems Audit from ISACA, achieving the CISA Training certification. Imran also received training on Enterprise Technology Governance & Risk Management Framework in Information Security.
In 2018, Imran Raza completed the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.5] course from VMWARE Education Services in the field of Virtualization.
Additionally, Imran Raza has obtained several additional certifications throughout their career. Imran became a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA in April 2023. In February 2017, they earned the Oracle Certified Associate, Database 11g Administrator certification from Oracle. Imran also obtained the ITIL v3 Foundation certification from EXIN in November 2014. Finally, they obtained their PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in January 2010.
Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited
Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited (PKIC) is Pakistan’s leading Development Financial Institution (DFI) engaged in investment and development banking activities in Pakistan. PKIC was established as a joint venture between the Governments of Pakistan and Kuwait in 1979 and the company initiated operations with a paid-up capital of Rs. 62.50 million. Over the years paid-up capital and reserves have increased manifold and currently the total equity stands at a healthy Rs. 8.9 billion, reflecting upon the company’s impressive performance since inception. PKIC was the first Development Financial Institution (DFI) of its kind in Pakistan with an objective to induce infrastructural development, a purpose it has lived up-to successfully. PKIC as a development financial institution has played a pivotal role in promoting industrial activity, by way of equity and debt investment in key areas of the economy. PKIC continues to serve as a medium for catalyzing infrastructure development and enhancing real economic activity, helping the nation in achieving a steep yet sustainable growth trajectory. PKIC is a progressive and evolving organization providing attractive returns on investment to its shareholders. PKIC’s impressive history of dividend payouts, which amounted to Rs. 10 billion since the time of its inception, is a testimony to its investor-friendliness. The company’s strength lies in its strong business relationships within Pakistan and the Gulf region.