Atif Latif

Atif Latif Dynamics AX Functional Consultant Add: 524, Pak block, Allama Iqbal Town Lahore, Pakistan | Mob: - | @:-Professional Introduction A Technically savvy astute Information Technology /ERP professional with 6 years of experience in retail and wholesale space serving as a Functional Consultant for Retail-ERP Solutions. Keen business analyst, able to quickly determine key issues, analyze requirements, develop timely strategies and design detailed implementation plans to achieve the chosen target, Started career with Microsoft Dynamics technologies (AX, RMS) in 2010 and has been working with multi-chain retailers since then. Participated in many large retail technology projects as a Technical, functional consultant. This has led to a deep understanding of retail processes and a track record of delivering effective solutions to retail businesses through the use of ERP technologies. Delivering Process Improvement through systems evolution, driving new ideas, objectives and development of systems evolution, thus enhancing the customer value and customer experience. Having diversified expertise in implementing Retail and ERP Solutions, specialized skill implementation of all modules of ERP like Procurement and sourcing, Inventory and warehouse, sales and marketing, Accounts Payable and Accounts receivables. Skills Harnessed Technical: Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management system, MS SQL server 2008 and 2012, MS windows server 2003, 2008, 2012, SharePoint, Microsoft BI (SSAS+SSRS), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio), SVN (Tortoise), Networking and Domain. Functional: Business & Enterprise Analysis, Requirement Analysis Activities & Techniques, Sure Step Methodology, Project Documentation, Pre-Sale, Business Process and Workflow Automation integration & enhancements, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Strategic IT Planning/ Consultancy, Quality & Service Excellence Initiatives, Proficient Communication in English and Urdu, Presentation Skills, Trainings & Moderating, Problem Solving skills, and Socializing. Professional Experience MS DAX Functional Consultant May 2015 -Till- Present Systems Limited Chamber of Commerce Building 11-Sharae Aiwan-e-Tijarat, Lahore-3, Pakistan Tel: (-, Fax: (- Reporting Manager: Mr. Amin Chaudhary, VP – MS Dynamics Responsibilities: I am responsible for delivering the MS DAX in Retail industry. Provide Analytical support in terms of aiding Strategic management with actionable insights relating to project operational and strategic elements. Monitor project communication, including status reporting, Risk management, and escalation of issues that cannot be resolved within the Team and in General, Making sure the project is delivered on Time and within Scope Author and maintain Quality documents surrounding requirement Analysis, Fit-Gap Analysis, Solution design document, System configuration setup, User acceptance Test, User Training and Go-Live etc. Build Positive client and Peer relationships by devolving an understanding of customer business and project scope. Demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills working as proactive liaison between business process owners and AX devolving Team to test and implement system enhancements, Upgrade and Bug fixes. Participate in recruiting and assist with orientation of new consultants. Project: MS AX 2012 R3 Implementation Client: Cakes and Bakes Description: Cakes & Bakes has decided to use MS Dynamics AX2012 R3 as replacement of current software Responsibilities: I am responsible for delivering the MS Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Retail/Supply Chain solution as per the agreement, during the project I did the following tasks Requirement gathering sessions Functional Requirement document Fit Gap Analysis Story Boarding of Suggested solution Solution Design Document Technical Design Document Master data import and basic setups Technology & Platform: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio. Domain: Retail. Project: MS AX 2012 R2 Implementation Client: Hush Puppies Description: HusPuppies is based in Pakistan and is one of the leading Retail footwear companies in Pakistan. HP also has wholesale business. HP has been in operation for a period of more than 20 years and undertakes multiple line of businesses. Responsibilities: I am responsible for delivering the MS Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Retail/Supply Chain solution as per the agreement, during the project I did the following tasks Requirement gathering sessions Functional Requirement document Fit Gap Analysis Story Boarding of Suggested solution Solution Design Document Technical Design Document Master data import and basic setups Technology & Platform: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio. Domain: Retail. Manager IT/ DAX Project Manager Feb 2010 –Till – May 2015 Hush Puppies 21KM Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Pakistan Tel: (- Reporting Manager: Mian Faisal Shakeel, Director IT Responsibilities: I was responsible for Implementing Dynamics AX and RMS for clients with core focus on Supply chain, CRM and Retail modules. Job description included; Provide Analytical support in terms of aiding Strategic management with actionable insights relating to project operational and strategic elements. Monitor project communication, including status reporting, Risk management, and escalation of issues that cannot be resolved within the Team and in General, Making sure the project is delivered on Time and within Scope Author and maintain Quality documents surrounding requirement Analysis, Fit-Gap Analysis, Solution design document, System configuration setup, User acceptance Test, User Training and Go-Live etc. Build Positive client and Peer relationships by devolving an understanding of customer business and project scope. Demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills working as proactive liaison between business process owners and AX devolving Team to test and implement system enhancements, Upgrade and Bug fixes. Participate in recruiting and assist with orientation of new consultants. Network Administrator Sep 2008 –Till – Feb 2010 Pak Elektron Ltd (PEL) 14KM Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Pakistan Responsibilities: Maintained over 600 Nodes with full responsibility for 100% system uptime. Designed, implemented and management hosted server applications. Provided escalated IT support including hardware troubleshooting, backup and recovery, email communication and application support. Setup and maintained LAN connectivity and wireless networks. Planned and built redundancy into existing systems to eliminate downtime due to server failure. Assistant Manager IT Jan 2008 –Till – Sep 2008 Channel 5 (Khabrain Group) Responsibilities: Recommended and implemented approved LAN/WAN policies and standards Supported Office personnel on corporate applications.  Created and executed proper backup and disaster recovery procedures Managed IT within the regionally approved budget Maintained baseline of IT security standard and policies Provided IT solution and costing for RFP/RFQ submissions and system upgrades. Network Engineer March 2005 –Till – Dec 2007 Channel 5 (Khabrain Group) Responsibilities: Installation, Configuration and Administration of Windows Servers 2000/2003, Active Directory, FTP, DNS, DHCP, TFTP, Windows OS under various LAN and WAN environments  Network Redesign Troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure including routing protocols Settings of the networking devices (Cisco Router, switches) co-coordinating with the system/Network administrator during implementation. Configuring network access servers and routers for AAA Security. Education Higher National in Computing BTECH Edexcel London Bachelors in Commerce University of Punjab Intermediate in Commerce Lahore Board of intermediate and Secondary Education Matriculation Lahore Board of intermediate and Secondary Education Certification MCTS: Microsoft© AX 2012 Installation and Configuration MCTS: Microsoft© Certified System Engineer