Career Paths
Database & Systems Consultant (Part-Time) | Albion Highland — London, UK
Jan 2002 – Jan 2021
- Designed and maintained relational databases and customer information systems using MS Access and Oracle, supporting data integrity and business continuity
- Built ETL-style inventory control and stock management workflows; produced management reports and operational dashboards from structured datasets
- Developed and maintained web-enabled commercial platforms with integrated data reporting functionality
- Provided ongoing database administration, systems support, and network maintenance aligned with client business needs
Store Manager (Data & Reporting Focus) | Lidl UK GmbH — United Kingdom
Jan 2005 – Jan 2016
- Utilised centralised retail data systems to monitor sales, stock, pricing, shrinkage, and productivity; identified trends and actioned improvements
- Ensured data accuracy across stock, payroll, rota, and compliance systems; used structured reports to support forecasting and planning
- Reviewed daily, weekly, and period KPI reports to drive operational decisions and performance outcomes
Database Developer / Systems Analyst | GAMCA (GCC Approved Medical Centre Association) — Islamabad, PK
Jan 2000 – Jan 2001
- Designed Oracle-based medical and customer information systems; wrote SQL/PL-SQL to extract, validate, and manage sensitive patient datasets
- Produced structured operational and management reports; supported web-enabled reporting via HTML, JavaScript, and ColdFusion
Database Programmer / MIS Officer | Askari Leasing Ltd. — Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Jan 1999 – Jan 2000
- Developed MIS and financial reporting systems using SQL and FoxPro; delivered structured operational reports to senior management
- Maintained data accuracy, consistency, and reporting reliability across multiple business units
Database Developer | Urgent Medical Diagnostic Centre — Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Jan 1997 – Jan 1999
- Designed and maintained FoxPro-based patient and inventory databases; produced daily clinical and administrative operational reports
Computer Instructor (Part-Time) | ACCMS (Abacus College) — Pakistan
Jan 1997 – Jan 2000
- Delivered training in programming fundamentals, database systems, and computer applications to diploma students
Career Break | Health recovery & family caring responsibilities
2021 – 2024
- Returned to the interest in 2025 with formal upskilling in data analytics; actively pursuing Data Analyst and Data Engineer roles