I solve business problems by thinking like a product manager and operating like a consultant. Most consultants optimize what exists. I'm wired to ask a different question: what should we build, and why does it matter? That product instinct shapes how I approach every engagement — whether I'm advising a billion-dollar enterprise on its technology stack or helping a startup CEO figure out which metric actually moves the business. My career has taken me across geographies, industries, and functions — from Big 4 consulting in Canada to financial transformation in Bangladesh, from growth-stage startups to academic research initiatives, from content publishing to admissions consulting. The common thread: I take messy, ambiguous situations and turn them into structured decisions backed by data and stakeholder alignment. What I bring to any team: → The consulting muscle to structure ambiguous problems and the product instinct to know which ones matter most. → Deep user empathy — built through hundreds of real conversations, not just personas on a whiteboard. → Fluency in data — Python, SQL, R, Power BI, SAS, Looker Studio — I don't just interpret dashboards, I build them. → Comfortable in the product stack — Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro — I speak the language of PMs, designers, and engineers. → Experience leading teams of 5–50 across consulting, startups, and non-profits — with a bias toward alignment over hierarchy. → I turn complexity into clarity — from translating enterprise technology assessments into executive-ready recommendations to distilling regulatory frameworks into actionable checklists, I make sure the insight lands, not just the slide. I hold a Master in Management (Business Analytics) from Ivey Business School at Western University — a top business school in Canada, ranked in the top 50 globally. I also studied at the University of Arkansas as a Global UGRAD Scholar, fully funded by the U.S. Department of State. Always open to conversations about technology strategy, product thinking, and building things that move the needle. Let's connect. With a growth mindset and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Mahir aims to become an impact-driven business leader. His impressive academic and work experiences speak to his strong work ethic and dedication to achieving his goals. In addition to his professional pursuits, Mahir enjoys engaging in hobbies such as photography, traveling, sports, and learning new skills. Mahir is always eager to network with people from different backgrounds and cultures, as he believes in the power of collaboration to create positive impacts. With his broad skillset and commitment to continuous learning, Mahir is poised to make a significant impact in the world of business.