Muhammad Ammar

Deputy General Manager – Head of IT Design & Development

Pakistan State Oil

Jan 2024 – Present

• Led enterprise software design | defined technology architecture standards | governed large-scale digital transformation initiatives supporting national infrastructure.
• Formulated multi-year IT and AI roadmaps | evaluated emerging technologies including AI and blockchain | presented investment and risk cases to senior leadership.
• Oversaw vendor management | enterprise platforms | and cross-domain digital initiatives ensuring compliance and operational resilience.

Senior Vice President – Enterprise Architecture

Meezan Bank Limited

Jun 2023 – Dec 2023

• Applied enterprise architecture frameworks | aligned business strategy with technology platforms | supported regulated digital modernization.
• Developed enterprise maps | architecture standards | and future-state roadmaps to reduce complexity and enable strategic decision making.
• Supported transformation initiatives through stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement efforts.

Senior Technology & Delivery Lead – Enterprise Platforms

Avanza Innovations

Feb 2022 – Jun 2023

• Led delivery of enterprise digital platforms | ensured architectural alignment | and compliance in regulated financial environments.
• Translated business objectives into execution plans | governed delivery risks | and maintained alignment between design and outcomes.
• Strengthened security | service management | and operational readiness across enterprise implementations.

Assistant Vice President – Platform Engineering

Avanza Solutions

Jun 2007 – Jan 2022

• Led geographically distributed teams | delivered mission-critical banking platforms | ensured scalability and regulatory compliance.
• Optimised service delivery models | improved operational efficiency | and supported commercial outcomes including SLAs and renewals.
• Mentored talent | influenced product roadmaps | and built long-term enterprise platform leadership capabilities.

Software Engineer

Allianz EFU Health Insurance Limited

Jan 2007 – Jun 2007

• Developed and enhanced policy administration modules | supported enterprise reporting systems | ensured system stability.
• Provided support across ERP modules | maintained Oracle Reports and Forms | improved operational reporting.
• Contributed to early-stage enterprise system development and support functions.

Master’s Degree Computer Science and Information Technology

NED University of Engineering and Technology

2016