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

I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of technology, information, and business strategy, which led me from engineering to management. This passion has shaped my approach to problem-solving and innovation, particularly in how structured insights can drive smarter decisions and meaningful change. Currently, I’m pursuing my Master’s in Management at ESCP Business School, where I’m deepening my understanding of business strategy, operations, and how organizations can leverage insights, processes, and innovation to drive growth.

Starting out as an Information Science engineer, I enjoyed the technical side of things but soon realized that my real interest lay in strategic decision-making—understanding not just how systems work, but how they can be redesigned and leveraged to create lasting impact and drive business success. This curiosity led me to internships, which allowed me to work in fields spread across logistics, marketplaces, and tech-driven operations. Each experience reinforcing my drive to build smarter, and more efficient systems.

What excites me most is the chance to tackle complex challenges and turn ideas into valuable solutions—regardless of the specific role or title. I thrive in environments that push me to think critically, collaborate with diverse teams, and to become a better version of myself both professionally and personally. For me, it’s not just about resolving a problem but about creating sustainable and innovative improvements that make a real difference.

I’m always looking to meet new people, hear different perspectives, and take on challenges that push me to grow. Whether it’s brainstorming ideas, solving problems, or just having a great conversation, I love connecting with others who are curious, driven, and open to learning. If you’re up for an interesting chat, let’s connect!

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