Parviz Foroughian
Published author, keynote speaker, and seasoned technology executive with a proven track record in Digital Transformation, Data Platforms, Data Governance, and Advanced Analytics. I bring expertise in AI, Data Democratization, and Change Management across sectors such as Investment Banking, Supply Chain, Software Development, and Education. Known for leading high-performing global teams and driving initiatives that accelerate innovation and operational excellence. Skilled in delivering complex projects aligned with strategic goals, on time, and within budget, while managing senior stakeholders across government, academia, and the private sector.
EXPERIENCE
2016-Present
Big Data & AI Strategist
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Member of Diversity and Inclusion Panel
Micron Technology, Singapore
Strategizing and extending Digital Transformation efforts for Global Supply Chain. Determine and engage Big Data Analytics and Optimization prototypes, tools and algorithms for live/near-live extraction of insights from hundreds of millions of daily transactions/data locations. Design and launch data operations concepts and automation tactics to enhance accuracy, efficiency, trend analysis, traceability and end-to-end connectivity.
2014-2018
Co-Founder & CTO
CrowdRadar, Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Helped start data analytics software company furnishing methods for live crowd analytics, including calculation of crowd density and trends and learning about crowds and space interactions through movement. Advised start-up and large company clients on Big Data and Stream Data metrics and technological ideas including enterprise architecture, Cloud solutions, real-time data capture and analytics and NoSQL data modeling. Guided three full stack developers and 10+ temporary and project staff.
2015-2016
CTO
iQNECT Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Established new business model and focus plus, competitor and investor strategies. Led 35-person technology stack, roadmap and development team. Improved internal research and development potential through strategic hiring of personnel specializing in Deep Learning, Big Data analytics, and computer vision. Formed and maintained key relationships with area academic agencies including A*Star and NTU for research and development in specific software for fashion search, deep learning, and high performance client side vision search ideas.
2010-2014
HEAD OF SPORE OPERATIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
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Member of strategic panel for devising global IT services location strategy at Barclays
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Asia Head of Operations Control Community & Outreach Program at Barclays
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Member of panels for employee promotion and appraisal procedures at Barclays
Barclays PLC, Singapore
Managed 42 staff and 30 contract software developers, business analysts, and testers in Asia, Europe and United States.
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Oversaw strategic programs to merge firm-wide reconciliation systems resulting in increased operational risk management efficiency.
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Launched new architectural design and led IT work on initiating new product approval process system reducing costs by 75% by eliminating duplicate systems and combining multiple development groups.
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Upgraded existing architecture and introduced configurable and extendible way to automate Regulatory Reporting for Asia Pacific lowering support cost by 25% by eliminating manual activities.
2004-2010
HEAD OF APAC TRADE REPORTING
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Credit Suisse, London,UK
Formed and supervised new software development team of 18 software developers, QA specialist, business analysts and application support for trade and booking system in India and Singapore. Partnered with compliance team to analyze new reporting regulations for various European exchanges.
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Directed engineering tactics to prepare and deploy new system design to track trader activity.
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EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Finalist in Global Venture Challenge
Master of Science Degree
(M.Sc.)
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADVANCE COMPUTING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Bachelor of Science Degree
(B.Sc.)
University College, London
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS
FILON Prize for excellence in Mathematics
EXPERTISE
STAKEHOLDER MANGEMENT
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Liaising with Government Agencies & Corporations
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Vendor Engagement (Global IT Service Providers)
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Running Joint Research Projects with Universities
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Building Partnerships with Private Institutions
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Managing Cross-BU & Enterprise-wide Initiatives
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Contract Negotiations, Drafting & Execution of NDAs
START-UP EXPOSURE
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Direct Experience of Start-up Ecosystem
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Co-Founder of a Data Analytics Company
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Managing Ideation to Execution
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Data Platforms
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Advanced Data Analytics, Modelling & Optimization
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Digital Transformation Strategy
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Data Democratization, Governance & DataOps
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Machine Learning & Graph Data Processing
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Cloud Technologies
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Database Design & Utilization
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End-to-End Systems Automation
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Multiple Programming Languages
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
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Building & Leading Global Technology Teams
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A Coach/Mentor Approach to Leadership
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Advocating Diversity & Engagement
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Promoting Collaboration & Sustainability
LEGAL & FINANCE
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Engaging with Legal/Finance to Promote Compliance
PROJECT & PROCESS MANAGEMENT
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Champion of Best Practices & Agile Methodologies
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Building Towards Business Continuity
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Change Management, Documentation & Training
BOOKS
This book is an excellent resource for learning about the bolts and nuts of data... I fully appreciate the insights and thought processes on Data and Technology considerations, through the use of case studies of real-life projects.
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Eddie Foo
CFO, CSE Global Limited
ARTICLES
IS BIG DATA A FAD?
STORM ASIA
Singapore, 2022
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/the-age-of-data-is-upon-us
TALKS
CREATIVE THINKING PROCESS
University of Singapore
Physics Department
2014 & 2015
MARKETING IN THE AGE OF BIG DATA
De La Salle University Philippines
College of Business
2016
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
De La Salle University Philippines
College of Business
2016
IMPROVING OPERATIONS
De La Salle University Philippines
College of Business
2016
ENTERPRISE DATA STRATEGY
DHL Logistics & Supply Chain Summit
Keynote Speaker
2021
CONTACT ME
Parviz Foroughian
Transformative Leadership through AI-Driven Innovation
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Email:
LinkedIn:
https://www.parvizforoughian.com
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