Tariq Burki
Management Consultant
Experience
Management Consultant
- Functioned as a Fractional CIO for the GCC's largest gaming distributor, leading a complete IT transformation infrastructure upgrade and outsourcing of IT services and ERP applications
- Oversaw the development and rollout of two CEO-sponsored business systems with a $40 million budget, including the implementation of a comprehensive Hydrocarbon Accounting System (Tieto) and a Supply Chain Management System integrating seven multi-vendor applications across Qatargas, Rasgas, and Qatar Petroleum
- Led Schlumberger's global outsourcing, securing a $350 million deal over five years with a 15% cost reduction, managing a global team of over 30 and implementing operational models and frameworks for chargeback, procurement, and IT management
- Navigated technically intricate and organizationally demanding projects for prestigious companies worldwide across more than 30 countries, leading diverse teams and driving strategic innovation
Fractional CIO
CXO Partners
- Spearheaded engagement and strategy sessions for IBM consulting and customer CIO teams, devising board-level and operational plans for SAP rollout and support
- Delivered comprehensive transformational program plans including project plans by function, resource estimates, and technical designs with system capacity requirements through intensive fact-finding and gap analysis sessions
Head SCMS & HAS
Qatargas
- Delivered IT services at RSIFF in Saudi Arabia
- Conducted enterprise architecture strategy review for Al Rostamani Group in Dubai
- Formulated AI strategy for Synergy Energy Resources in Aberdeen
Program Manager
Schlumberger
- Managed over fifteen outsourcing bids in a self-managed matrix organization, involving leadership, negotiations, customer briefings, business development, contract writing, project management, financial analysis, team management, communication, and relationship-building skills at senior executive levels
Program Manager
IBM
- Served as IBM's primary interface to customer CIOs and executive management, showcasing IBM's capabilities in transition/project management, CRM, helpdesk, Internet, procurement, maintenance, asset management, disaster recovery, and security
- Responded to commercial RFPs for enterprise-wide outsourcing proposals for Fortune 500 companies, with contracts ranging from $200 million to $1 billion
Summary
Tariq is an accomplished IT consultant with over three decades of experience navigating technically intricate and organizationally demanding projects for prestigious companies worldwide. With a track record spanning more than 30 countries, Tariq has adeptly led diverse teams to success on a global scale. His strategic acumen and risk-aware approach drive innovation, fostering improved empowerment among team members.
Throughout his career, Tariq has played pivotal roles in leading IT transformation across multiple industries. Notable highlights include his leadership in the global IT transformation programs at Qatargas, Schlumberger, IBM etc.
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Business Optimization And Transformation
- It Health Check
- M&a Both Pre And Post Merger
- Governance
- Outsourcing And Vendor Management
- It Security
- Business Case And Budgeting
- Pmo And Project Rescue
- Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery
- Audit Management
- Enterprise Architecture
- Policy And Procedures
- Document And Knowledge Management
Languages
Education
North Carolina State University
MSc in Information Systems Management · Information Systems Management · Raleigh, United States
North Carolina State University
BSc in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Raleigh, United States
Certifications & licenses
COBIT Certified
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
IBM - USA
PMI Certified Project Manager (PMP)
TOGAF® Certified
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