Huzaifah Numan - Business Consultant, Business Science Corporation

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Work Background

Business Science CorporationBusiness Consultant

Jul. 2023Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Data Transformation Leadership: Spearheaded a comprehensive data transformation project, leading a team to overhaul and redevelop all financial and operational models, which significantly enhanced accuracy and scalability for the client. • Excel Model Redesign: Led the design and development of complex Excel models from scratch, improving structure, data flow, and efficiency. Conducted client workshops to train teams on model logic, empowering them to independently rebuild and optimize models. • Legacy Model Migration: Transitioned legacy Excel-based models into Sigma, creating an efficient ingestion process for raw data through Snowflake. This process streamlined data modeling and reporting, elevating client operational capabilities. • Advanced Sigma Modeling: Built end-to-end models in Sigma with advanced data visualization capabilities, delivering actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making. • Agile Project Management: Extensively utilized JIRA within Agile/Sprint methodologies to track progress, monitor team performance, and ensure on-time, high-quality project completion. Key Skills: Data Transformation, Financial Modeling, Excel Model Development, Sigma, Snowflake, Data Visualization, Agile/Sprint Management.

Business Science CorporationAnalyst

Oct. 2021 - Jul. 2023Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Financial Optimization: Developed financial models to optimize portfolio allocation, improving net present value (NPV) and conducted sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of varying cost factors. • Risk Analysis: Performed stochastic risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulations, identifying operational risks and anomalies that could affect client profitability. • Mining Model Development: Assisted in the creation and review of detailed mining models to simulate production outputs, costs, emissions, and penalties, enabling clients to forecast operational results and environmental impacts. Key Skills: Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, Process Simulation, Portfolio Optimization.

TexlynxHead Of Business Development

Jun. 2020 - Aug. 2021Multiple Offices• Division Leadership: Directed the Healthcare Division, achieving $10 million in turnover, with a focus on supplying PPE to the U.S. government in partnership with HanesBrands during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Strategic Sourcing: Managed a sourcing shift from China to Pakistan for a major client, securing $10 million in annual sales with top U.S. retailers including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Kroger. • Client and Project Management: Oversaw client relationships and managed the full project lifecycle from product development to delivery, ensuring high quality and on-time shipments. Key Skills: Business Development, Strategic Sourcing, Client Relationship Management, Project Lifecycle Management.

TexlynxBusiness Development Manager

May. 2019 - May. 2020Multiple Offices• Product and Market Development: Launched a new textile division focused on healthcare and sports items, working closely with clients to design market-ready products tailored to specific customer needs. • End-to-End Production Oversight: Managed the entire production process, from gathering client requirements to final shipment, coordinating quality and production teams to meet customer timelines and ensure seamless execution. • Market Expansion: Identified new market opportunities and developed strategies for small brand clients, contributing to revenue growth across multiple product lines. Key Skills: Product Development, Market Analysis, Production Coordination, Strategic Market Expansion.

DeloitteProcess Engineer & Business Analyst

Sep. 2017 - Mar. 2019Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaIn this role, I received formal training in Lean Business Principles and worked on high-impact projects across various sectors: • Regulatory Compliance: Facilitated compliance for a South African bank in response to new government regulations, ensuring streamlined processes aligned with legal standards. • Cost Reduction Initiative: Led a workstream in a cost-cutting project for a South African bank, utilizing process re-engineering and optimization strategies to improve efficiency and reduce expenses. • Organizational Process Mapping: Mapped processes for a newly merged entity under the Saudi Arabian government, supporting the establishment of an efficient operational structure for a major payments organization. • Root Cause Analysis and Solution Development: Conducted root cause analysis on a significant software implementation for a South African bank, identifying key issues and developing solutions to mitigate future risks. • Asset Tracking Solution Design: Created proposed solutions for asset-tracking software for a South African telecommunications company, defining key requirements and optimizing the software’s alignment with client needs. In each project, I consistently managed key responsibilities, including: • Stakeholder Management: Engaged stakeholders across various levels to maintain alignment and gather insights for project success. • Workshop Facilitation and Process Mapping: Led workshops to gather requirements, map processes, and drive consensus on optimized workflows. • Data-Driven Solution Development: Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify improvement areas and presented actionable recommendations to clients. • Project Management and Reporting: Tracked project milestones, managed timelines, and provided detailed reports to ensure transparency and accountability throughout project lifecycles. This role equipped me with comprehensive skills in process optimization, compliance facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Aveng WaterJunior Chemical Engineer

Dec. 2016 - Feb. 2017Middelburg Area, South Africa• Water Treatment Operations: Supported Acid Mine Drainage treatment processes, ensuring compliance with environmental standards by monitoring and optimizing process parameters. • Data Collection and Process Adjustment: Collected and analyzed water samples, contributing to data-driven process adjustments and stable treatment outcomes.