FARIS ZULFIQAR, MBA

faris.zulfiqar93@gmail.com Ι 9289149933 Ι Gurugram, India Ι https://www.linkedin.com/in/fariszulfiqar/

PROFILE SUMMARY
· Business Advisory Consultant with 6+ years of international experience across multiple industries such as power,
telecom and transport at reputable firms including Ernst & Young (EY).
· Project Manager on key transformation projects involving change, stakeholder interactions and winning contracts over USD
1.28 million from multilateral development banks for emerging markets.
· Strategic thinker and planner having climbed through the ranks by showing adaptability, inquisitiveness, relationship building.
· Team player and Aspiring Leader securing an average of 4/5 in 360-degree deliverable feedback.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Consultant – Business Advisory Services Nov 2021 – Present
EY, Gurugram, India
· Current Engagement: An Indian conglomerate seeks entry into the Renewable Energy Market – The study consists of
market, customer, competition and regulatory assessment of India’s energy landscape and concludes with an analysis of the
options available
Consultant – Anglophone and Lusophone Africa Mar 2020 – Sept 2021
CPCS - Solutions to Growing Economies, Toronto, Canada
· Led team in electricity supply institutional reform (USD 500,000 valuation) as project manager in a conflicted state in Africa.
· Developed structure and roadmap for growth via analytical research, stakeholder consultations, interviewing agencies and
over 10+ key private players.
· Spearheaded strategic business development, tapping new market areas such as industrial parks and special economic zones in
Anglophone Africa with a success rate of 75% and generating revenue of over USD 800,000 during the pandemic.
Strategic Planning & Policy Advocacy (MBA Internship) Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Vancouver, Canada
· Championed strategic planning for the board via financial & operational analysis, divisional interviews, and goals formulation.
· Recognized for spearheading strategic-off site event for incoming CEO, leadership, and 50+ key stakeholders with success.
· Developed content and questions for panel discussions on annual policy advocacy forums by identifying key priority areas and
working closely with the policy advocacy team.
Senior Analyst – Government and Public Sector Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
EY, Gurugram, India
· Developed and led an all-India states scorecard for solar investment attractiveness for a sustainable energy foundation
through conducting extensive primary, secondary research, and interviews with over 150+ stakeholders.
· Achieved market penetration for solar rooftop uptake by developing a framework for identifying specific target
clusters/industries in 29 states for a leading international financial institution.
Finance & Operations Analyst Mar 2015 - Aug 2017
BATCO - Telecom and IT Solutions, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
· Led a team of 5 project coordinators to improve revenue collection process and reduce accounts receivable by 15%.
· Streamlined accommodation of on-site workers, removing cumbersome protocols and reduce cost by 8%.
· Developed a systematic process for hiring subcontractors, increasing transparency, and eliminating arbitrariness by 70% within
one financial year.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada Sept 2018 - Feb 2020

· Key Member of MBA Case Club and Graduate Career Consulting Program.
· Developed US market entry strategy for a startup utilizing public playgrounds and technology for kids aged 10 and under.
· International project with visit to Hong Kong for strategic analysis and market study for the Port of Vancouver.
· Developed an initial prototype to reduce wait times by 20% during Emergency at Public Healthcare centers in BC.
B.A (Honors), Finance Accounting and Management Sept 2011 - Aug 2014
University of Nottingham (UK, China, Malaysia), Malaysia
· Treasurer and Acting President – Nottingham Motor Club. Elected Representative of Year 1 Students.