Muhammad Ammar
Deputy General Manager – Head of IT Design & Development
Professional Summary
Muhammad Ammar is a senior technology leader with over 18 years of experience driving enterprise-scale digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and AI-enabled platforms across highly regulated environments. He has led large, mission-critical initiatives spanning energy, financial services, and public-sector domains, with a strong focus on governance, scalability, and regulatory compliance. He is recognized for translating complex business requirements into secure, future-ready digital ecosystems while leading cross-functional teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
Professional Experience
Deputy General Manager – Head of IT Design & Development
Pakistan State Oil
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
Master’s Degree Computer Science and Information Technology
NED University of Engineering and Technology
2016