Muhammad Babar

Muhammad Babar

Data & Analytics Manager
United Arab Emirates
Urdu, English
+971 568650151

About Me

Strategic and results-driven Analytics Leader with 9+ years of experience driving data-enabled decision-making across enterprise operations, HR analytics, compliance, and financial modeling environments.
Proven expertise…

Experience

DEPUTY MANAGER - PEOPLE ANALYTICS

Engro Corporation · Karachi, Pakistan
Nov 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 years 1 month

Automation & Reporting Optimization: Streamlined HR and business reporting ecosystems by automating visualizations in QlikSense and Power BI, reducing manual reporting effort by 70% while increasing reporting frequency and accuracy. Workforce Intelligence: Spearheaded enterprise-level analytics initiatives encompassing workforce planning, KPI frameworks, and C-suite reporting dashboards to enhance decision-making effectiveness. Cloud Data Engineering: Built and operationalized cloud-based data pipelines integrating SAP SuccessFactors with AWS, strengthening data governance, traceability, and enterprise reporting scalability. Leadership Collaboration: Advised senior executives by converting analytical insights into actionable strategies, resulting in improved forecasting precision and data-driven workforce planning.AI & Digital Enablement: Launched AI-driven HR chatbots to facilitate real-time workforce insights and automate Tier-1 employee query handling, improving user experience and operational efficiency.

DEPUTY MANAGER - PEOPLE ANALYTICS

Engro Corporation, Karachi, Pakistan
Nov 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 years 2 months

Streamlined HR and business reporting ecosystems by automating visualizations in QlikSense and Power BI, reducing manual reporting effort by 70% while increasing reporting frequency and accuracy.
Spearheaded enterprise-level analytics initiatives encompassing workforce planning, KPI frameworks, and C-suite reporting dashboards to enhance decision-making effectiveness.
Built and operationalized cloud-based data pipelines integrating SAP SuccessFactors with AWS, strengthening data governance, traceability, and enterprise reporting scalability.
Advised senior executives by converting analytical insights into actionable strategies, resulting in improved forecasting precision and data-driven workforce planning.
Launched AI-driven HR chatbots to facilitate real-time workforce insights and automate Tier-1 employee query handling, improving user experience and operational efficiency.

DEPUTY MANAGER - PEOPLE ANALYTICS

Engro Corporation, Karachi, Pakistan
Nov 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 years 2 months

Automation & Reporting Optimization: Streamlined HR and business reporting ecosystems by automating visualizations in QlikSense and Power BI, reducing manual reporting effort by 70% while increasing reporting frequency and accuracy., Workforce Intelligence: Spearheaded enterprise-level analytics initiatives encompassing workforce planning, KPI frameworks, and C-suite reporting dashboards to enhance decision-making effectiveness., Cloud Data Engineering: Built and operationalized cloud-based data pipelines integrating SAP SuccessFactors with AWS, strengthening data governance, traceability, and enterprise reporting scalability., Leadership Collaboration: Advised senior executives by converting analytical insights into actionable strategies, resulting in improved forecasting precision and data-driven workforce planning., AI & Digital Enablement: Launched AI-driven HR chatbots to facilitate real-time workforce insights and automate Tier-1 employee query handling, improving user experience and operational efficiency.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

SHMA Consulting · Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 year 4 months

Risk Analytics: Designed actuarial analytical models supporting pricing adequacy assessment, loss variance analysis, and reinsurance strategy formulation for major UAE insurers, including ADNIC. Data Integration: Constructed integrated Alteryx and Excel-based analytical frameworks combining actuarial, claims, and reinsurance data to streamline reporting processes and accelerate data-driven decision-making. Visualization & Reporting: Configured Qlik dashboards and variance analysis models that enhanced reporting accuracy, reduced turnaround time, and improved insight delivery for stakeholders.Regulatory Compliance: Strengthened catastrophe modeling frameworks through advanced Excel simulations to support Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) regulatory submission requirements.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

SHMA Consulting, Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 year 4 months

Designed actuarial analytical models supporting pricing adequacy assessment, loss variance analysis, and reinsurance strategy formulation for major UAE insurers, including ADNIC.
Constructed integrated Alteryx and Excel-based analytical frameworks combining actuarial, claims, and reinsurance data to streamline reporting processes and accelerate data-driven decision-making.
Configured Qlik dashboards and variance analysis models that enhanced reporting accuracy, reduced turnaround time, and improved insight delivery for stakeholders.
Strengthened catastrophe modeling frameworks through advanced Excel simulations to support Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) regulatory submission requirements.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

SHMA Consulting, Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 year 4 months

Risk Analytics: Designed actuarial analytical models supporting pricing adequacy assessment, loss variance analysis, and reinsurance strategy formulation for major UAE insurers, including ADNIC., Data Integration: Constructed integrated Alteryx and Excel-based analytical frameworks combining actuarial, claims, and reinsurance data to streamline reporting processes and accelerate data-driven decision-making., Visualization & Reporting: Configured Qlik dashboards and variance analysis models that enhanced reporting accuracy, reduced turnaround time, and improved insight delivery for stakeholders., Regulatory Compliance: Strengthened catastrophe modeling frameworks through advanced Excel simulations to support Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) regulatory submission requirements.

SENIOR ACTUARIAL ANALYST

SHMA Consulting · Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2017 - Jun 2021 · 3 years 11 months

IFRS Alignment: Orchestrated the development of IFRS 17–aligned reserving and financial models to ensure adherence to international reporting and compliance standards. Efficiency Enhancement: Optimized actuarial workflows by automating key valuation and reporting activities using Excel VBA and QlikSense, accelerating analytical turnaround times. Portfolio Evaluation: Delivered actuarial analytics for ADNIC covering reserving, pricing adequacy assessment, variance analysis, and performance evaluation to support strategic decision-making. Reinsurance Analysis: Contributed to reinsurance program assessments involving quota share and XoL structures, reinforcing portfolio-level risk understanding and optimization.

SENIOR ACTUARIAL ANALYST

SHMA Consulting, Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2017 - Jun 2021 · 3 years 11 months

Orchestrated the development of IFRS 17–aligned reserving and financial models to ensure adherence to international reporting and compliance standards.
Optimized actuarial workflows by automating key valuation and reporting activities using Excel VBA and QlikSense, accelerating analytical turnaround times.
Delivered actuarial analytics for ADNIC covering reserving, pricing adequacy assessment, variance analysis, and performance evaluation to support strategic decision-making.
Contributed to reinsurance program assessments involving quota share and XoL structures, reinforcing portfolio-level risk understanding and optimization.

SENIOR ACTUARIAL ANALYST

SHMA Consulting, Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2017 - Jun 2021 · 3 years 11 months

IFRS Alignment: Orchestrated the development of IFRS 17–aligned reserving and financial models to ensure adherence to international reporting and compliance standards., Efficiency Enhancement: Optimized actuarial workflows by automating key valuation and reporting activities using Excel VBA and QlikSense, accelerating analytical turnaround times., Portfolio Evaluation: Delivered actuarial analytics for ADNIC covering reserving, pricing adequacy assessment, variance analysis, and performance evaluation to support strategic decision-making., Reinsurance Analysis: Contributed to reinsurance program assessments involving quota share and XoL structures, reinforcing portfolio-level risk understanding and optimization.

ACTUARIAL ANALYST

SHMA Consulting · Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 · 11 months

Productivity Improvement: Implemented automated reporting workflows using VBA and macro-driven solutions, increasing operational efficiency by more than 50%. Financial Analysis: Produced actuarial and financial models covering pricing, reserving, and capital adequacy to align with client risk tolerances and financial strategy requirements. Regulatory Compliance: Prepared CBUAE reporting submissions and prepared technical documentation to support actuarial audit compliance. Risk Assessment: Advanced reinsurance optimization efforts through loss trend evaluation and scenario-based analytical modeling.

ACTUARIAL ANALYST

SHMA Consulting, Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 · 11 months

Implemented automated reporting workflows using VBA and macro-driven solutions, increasing operational efficiency by more than 50%.
Produced actuarial and financial models covering pricing, reserving, and capital adequacy to align with client risk tolerances and financial strategy requirements.
Prepared CBUAE reporting submissions and prepared technical documentation to support actuarial audit compliance.
Advanced reinsurance optimization efforts through loss trend evaluation and scenario-based analytical modeling.

ACTUARIAL ANALYST

SHMA Consulting, Karachi, Pakistan
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 · 11 months

Productivity Improvement: Implemented automated reporting workflows using VBA and macro-driven solutions, increasing operational efficiency by more than 50%., Financial Analysis: Produced actuarial and financial models covering pricing, reserving, and capital adequacy to align with client risk tolerances and financial strategy requirements., Regulatory Compliance: Prepared CBUAE reporting submissions and prepared technical documentation to support actuarial audit compliance., Risk Assessment: Advanced reinsurance optimization efforts through loss trend evaluation and scenario-based analytical modeling.

Certifications

Google Data Analytics

Google · Online · 2022

Applied Data Science with Python

University of Michigan · Online · 2021

IBM Data Science

IBM · Online · 2021

IBM Data Analyst

IBM · Online · 2021

Skills

Data Analysis Professional Microsoft Excel Python Structured Query Language (SQL) Alteryx Dashboard Data Governance SAP HR Master Data Management QlikView SAP SuccessFactors Data Analysis and Reporting Analytics Engineering KPI Automation Systems Integration Executive Dashboards Process Automation Predictive Modeling Forecasting Digital Transformation Reporting Optimization ETL Pipelines Financial Modeling HR Analytics CBUAE Compliance Problem-Solving Cross-Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Team Leadership Effective Communication QlikSense AWS SAP HCM Excel VBA Dashboard Development ETL Automation Data Modeling Business Intelligence Data Visualization Applied Data Science
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