fayyaz ilyas

I successfully managed global IT projects, focusing on time, budget, and quality targets while leading a diverse team. • Controlled project phases, ensuring smooth transitions from initiation to operations, while managing risks and resources effectively. • Fostered strong relationships with external IT vendors, optimizing budget management and contract negotiations. • Championed compliance initiatives, aiding the organization in passing audits such as TISAX, enhancing overall operational integrity. IT Support & Coordination: Act as the primary IT contact, managing service requests, troubleshooting technical issues, and facilitating communication between business units, IT teams, and external vendors. Technology Transformation & Implementation: Lead key IT initiatives and rollout.e.g. Cyber security rollout, Jira. Stakeholder & Issue Management: Work closely with IT project managers and business leaders to address escalations, align IT solutions and ensure smooth project execution. Leading and mentoring: Managing team of IT professionals in APAC,EMEA and AMER. Educate them regarding IT central directives and best practices and making sure central directive regarding IT regulations are followed. Achieve compliance: Helping organization regarding Audit e.g. TISAX Partner & Budget Management:Select and manage relationships with external IT vendors; manage contracts.

I excelled in managing multi-million dollar software projects for optical chips, delivering exceptional results for global clients. • Led a diverse team of 20, enhancing productivity through agile and hybrid project management techniques. • Successfully navigated the entire project life cycle, ensuring seamless communication with all stakeholders. • Achieved significant project milestones while maintaining budgets and timelines, contributing to the company’s growth and reputation.

• Managed IT service delivery at Publicis Sapient, ensuring project scopes were defined through stakeholder interviews. • Oversaw the implementation of cloud-based solutions, enhancing operational performance and client satisfaction. • Administered Agile/Scrum processes, coaching teams to foster collaboration and efficiency. • Delivered multiple projects on time, significantly improving client relationships and service quality.

I successfully managed software projects at Continental AG, delivering high-quality solutions for major automotive clients. • Oversaw the complete software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to project closure, ensuring alignment with client expectations. • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans for a program encompassing 10-20 client projects, enhancing product quality. • Fostered strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving project success and timely delivery across diverse automotive applications.

Worked as Scrum Master in Test automation team. • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies for cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in software delivery. • Coached developers and product owners on Agile principles, resulting in a measurable increase in team velocity. • Championed Agile metrics adoption, improving transparency and enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple business units.

• Developed and maintained the SCT web-based toolkit, enhancing connectivity to DHL's freight logistics systems. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience for business customers. • Utilized technologies including PHP, MySQL, Apache, and Perl to deliver robust software solutions. • Contributed to a significant increase in operational efficiency for logistics management.

• Developed and maintained an interactive web-based reporting and billing tool for a VoIP telecom company. • Utilized technologies such as PHP, MSSQL, JavaScript, and Apache to enhance system performance. • Generated comprehensive financial, sales, billing, and KPI reports, improving decision-making processes. • Contributed to a medium-sized telecom company, Xtec Telecommunication, enhancing their service offerings.

• Conducted extensive research and development on digital copyright violation detection in peer-to-peer networks. • Developed software to search and analyze multimedia content, enhancing copyright enforcement mechanisms. • Collaborated with a team of scientists and engineers at Fraunhofer IPSI, contributing to a project with significant implications for digital rights management.