Saad Ahmed

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) training program provided me exposure to working in each departments as part of the training program some of the task I was assigned were: 1. Assisted in managing BMS and IT systems. 2. Hotel digital marketing 3. Assisted with competitor analysis of rival hotels 4. Learned using property management software (Oracle Opera). 5. Learned using CRM software (Salesforce) 6. Assisted with F&B cost and waste management 7. Assisted in digital transformation of the hotel

Closely worked with senior engineers on site to assist with the following tasks: 1. High, Medium & Low voltage cables installation. 2. Fiber optic installation. 3. Installation of bus bar panels. 4. Assisted with the testing of transformer (oil dielectric breakdown test, turn ratio test and analyses of transformer polarity). 5. Understanding and making line diagrams.

This Master’s has helped me grow as a person. Develop more confidence and some of the skills I have attained are: 1. Financial mathematics, reports, performance measures and Statistics 2. Learned effective management techniques (Agile & traditional) and ways to improve processes (Lean, six sigma), management and operations 3. Learned Economic policies and HR management techniques 4. Software engineering management, IT governance and architecture 5.Negotiation, Presentation and Leadership skills

This Bachelor’s has helped me gain advance mathematical and technical skills that are: 1. Mathematical skills such as calculus, matrices, probability & statistics. 2. Circuit design and calculations. 3. Acquired software and programming language skills. 4. High voltage calculation, line diagrams and Electronics design.