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Muhammad Ammar

Muhammad Ammar

Deputy General Manager – Head of IT Design & Development

Information Technology (IT) & Digital
Organization Pakistan State Oil
Location Karachi, Pakistan

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

Jan 2024 – Present

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.
Jun 2023 – Dec 2023

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.
Feb 2022 – Jun 2023

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.
Jun 2007 – Jan 2022

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.
Jan 2007 – Jun 2007

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

Professional Certs

Core Competencies

Enterprise Architecture Digital Transformation Artificial Intelligence Software Development IT Governance Cloud Platforms Vendor Management Technology Strategy