Global Risk Operations 

January 2024 to November 2024
- Helped 6 students get admission to their school of choice in Europe and the US for the MiM and MBA program.
- Helped 2 B2B clients, and 1 B2C client build their brand value, increasing following by 3x on Instagram and 1.7x for LinkedIn, and boost revenue on average by 1.4X

September 2023 to December 2023
- 4 month Career Break

A little bit of this & that

Ingenico

I help develop innovative business models for new products in Crypto, Low-Code No-Code, Instant & Biometric Payments, and Autonomous Retail space. 

My day-to-day activities involve conducting extensive market research and competitor analysis, identifying strategic partners, and creating go-to-market solutions. 

I also develop & execute marketing campaigns across videos, blogs, and webinars for new product launches & external communication. 

I also cold-call and email potential partners globally to forge highly effective synergies between disruptive innovation projects.

Innovation & Marketing Operations

Transformation Factory

As a Marketing and Communications Intern working closely with the CEO, I worked on growing the customer base through a custom marketing plan and boosted LinkedIn page visits by 300% with targeted content. To further enhance the customer experience and onboard more clients, I reinvented our website for international clients by optimizing it for SEO and removing any slow JSS scripts.

Marketing and Branding Intern

Deloitte Consulting

• $10 Million SAP Implementation for German Automotive clients for their new SAP System across multiple European and APAClocations, ensuring successful project delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints

• Deployed wide-scale consolidations of legacy ERP systems into a single ERP based on SAP S/4HANA

• Optimized EWM & SCM business processes by 20% by automation in modules by mapping new solutions to their business goals

• Trained 70+ new hires on SAP S/4HANA and received the Best Team award at on-site training simulations at DeloitteUniversity, demonstrating expertise in training and knowledge transfer

Business Technology Analyst

The Souled Store Pvt. Ltd.

• Designed various merchandise including but not limited to T-Shirts, Posters, Mugs, Fridge Magnets, etc

Freelance Graphic Designer

Hardluck

♦ Designed various products such as T-shirts, Hoodies, Posters et cetera for different student bodies at MIT Manipal

Creative Head

Webloom Solutions

♦ Designed UI/UX for Android application of LEUK, an in house project
♦ Designed Flyers, Posters, Banners for Clients and Student Body Clubs of MIT, Manipal
♦ Designed Merchandise for The Loom Store

Graphic Designer

Arif is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the Innovation, Marketing, Operations, and Consulting domains at Ingenico and Deloitte.

With a career dedicated to the tech industry, Arif has navigated corporate and startup landscapes across India and France, contributing significantly to advancing technology-driven initiatives. 

Beyond his professional endeavours, Arif has also coached 100+ students, freshers and young professionals on choosing and applying to their dream study abroad programs or making career transitions from one industry to another.

Here on LinkedIn, Arif regularly shares insights and lessons on Marketing, Storytelling, Growth Mindset, and how you can make a great life for yourself.

Outside work, he finds solace in fiction, through the pages of a gripping novel or as he works on his crime thriller masterpiece. 

When not immersed in books, Arif enjoys indulging his culinary creativity in the kitchen, whipping up delicious cuisines to delight his palate.

Cheers 🙌

Syed Arif Ahmad

Liquid Productions LLC

• Live Streaming: Proficient in configuring and managing live streaming setups, ensuring high-quality broadcasts for diverse events and content creation.

• Photo Edits: Proficient in photo enhancement to meet client needs. Expert in Adobe Lightroom.

• Video Edits: Specializes in creating engaging Instagram Reels and other video content.

• Digital Marketing: Developed and executed digital marketing strategies that significantly grew the company’s social media presence and client engagement.

Media Specialist

Flavours of Calicut

• Recommended changes to website architecture, content and linking to improve SEO positions for target keywords.

• Analyzed SEO outreach goals and presented findings to marketing director.

• Tracked, reported and analyzed website analytics to drive strategy and improve user experience.
• Created content strategies for digital media.

SEO Analyst & Social Media Marketing

Primal Codes Technologies Pvt Ltd(OPC)

• PHP Development: Gained hands-on experience in PHP, developing skills essential for backend web development.

• Software Development Process: Learned key software engineering processes and best practices, enhancing my understanding of the complete software development lifecycle.
	
• Team Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with development team members, contributing to problem-solving and project progress.

• Documentation and Reporting: Prepared detailed reports and documentation, supporting team communication and project documentation.

Software Developer Intern

innovation.creation

Did a project on Car Price Prediction using Machine Learning. Studied new technologies to support machine learning applications. Transformed raw data to conform to assumptions of machine learning algorithm.

Python - Machine Learning Internship

👨🏻‍💻As a passionate tech enthusiast and a current Software Engineering Masters student at ISEP, Paris 🇫🇷, I am deeply committed to building a career around my love for technology. Embracing the famous saying, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life,” I have dedicated myself to exploring the ever-evolving world of software development.

🔍With a strong foundation from my undergraduate studies and continued growth in my Masters program, I am constantly updating my knowledge with the latest technologies and trends in the field. My interest in programming is complemented by my experience with Digital Marketing and SEO tools, broadening my understanding of the digital landscape.

🎬In addition to my professional endeavors, I also serve as a Freelance Media Specialist at Liquid Productions in Dubai, where I specialize in photo and video edits, along with managing livestreams and broadcasts. My enthusiasm for choreography and photography fuels my creativity, enabling me to deliver unique and engaging visual content. This role allows me to express and explore my artistic passions in a vibrant media landscape.

Additionally, I have developed a keen interest in leveraging social media as a powerful tool for technology and professional networking. As I progress through my Masters at ISEP, I am eager to apply my learning and skills in practical, innovative projects and collaborate with fellow technology enthusiasts.

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