About

Shariful Haque is a seasoned Data Analyst, researcher, and technology leader with over a decade of experience driving data-driven transformation across IT, telecommunications, and financial services. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration in Business Analytics in Los Angeles while combining academic research with real-world leadership. His expertise spans data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, blockchain, and strategic decision-making, positioning him as a bridge between advanced analytics and executive business strategy.

Throughout his career, Shariful has held senior executive roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Data & AI Officer at Tech Wania, where he led large-scale digital transformation initiatives. In this dual role, he optimized operations, reduced service delivery costs, launched AI-powered products, and built the organization’s first centralized Data and AI division. His leadership resulted in measurable improvements in efficiency, revenue growth, and ethical data governance, while also mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams.

Previously, Shariful served in key leadership positions at TDK Telecom, Amara Networks, and Green Delta Financial Services, where he specialized in data governance, predictive analytics, competitive intelligence, and enterprise data strategy. He successfully designed governance frameworks, improved regulatory compliance, reduced data redundancy, and implemented predictive models that enhanced customer retention and operational performance. His ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business outcomes has consistently supported executive-level decision-making.

In addition to his professional work, Shariful is an active academic researcher, IEEE member, PMP-certified project manager, and award-winning presenter. He has published multiple peer-reviewed papers in AI, business analytics, and digital transformation, and is currently working on a book focused on practical analytics for project managers. With registered design patents, advisory board memberships, and global recognition for data-driven leadership, he continues to contribute to innovation, research, and capacity building on an international scale.

Areas of Expertise:

Data Analytics & Statistical Analysis
AI, Machine Learning & MLOps
Blockchain & FinTech
ERP & Digital Transformation
Academic Research & Peer Review
Data Governance & Strategy
Project Management & Leadership
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

Discover my latest projects

Resume & Experience

A summary of my professional experience, education, and skills.

Download Full CV

Professional Experience

Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Chief Data & AI Officer (CDAIO)

Tech Wania | 2020 – 2023

Served in a dual executive capacity, driving overall operational excellence while simultaneously spearheading the company's digital transformation via Data and Artificial Intelligence strategy. Accountable for P&L management, optimizing core IT service delivery, and ensuring the successful monetization and ethical governance of data assets. Led cross-functional teams focused on product innovation, system modernization, and organizational restructuring for agility.

General Manager & Data Governance Lead

TDK Telecom Limited | 2018 – 2020

Directed the enterprise Data Governance function, responsible for developing and enforcing policies, standards, and processes to ensure data quality, privacy, integrity, and regulatory compliance across all telecommunication systems and customer data platforms. Managed data stewardship initiatives and collaborated with legal, IT, and security teams to mitigate data risk.

Assistant General Manager & Data Strategy Officer

Amara Networks Limited | 2013 – 2017

Bridged the gap between C-level strategic objectives and data technology execution. Developed a long-term data strategy roadmap focused on leveraging network traffic data, customer usage patterns, and IoT data streams to improve network infrastructure and service offerings. Managed the budget and deployment of data modernization projects.

AVP & Head of Competitive Data Analytics

Green Delta Financial Services Limited | 2009 - 2013

Led the specialized analytics unit focused on gathering, processing, and analyzing competitive market data, pricing strategies, and product performance metrics within the financial services sector. Provided actionable intelligence to the executive team to inform strategic pricing, product design, and market entry decisions.