Institute of Information Systems

Information Management

Muhammad Akash Bin Nasir

Research Assistant and PhD Candidate

Phone
+41 31 684 38 10
E-Mail
muhammad.nasir@unibe.ch
Office
308
Postal Address
Institute for Information Systems
Departement of Informationmanagement
Engehaldenstrasse 8
CH - 3012 Bern
Consultation Hour
Please make an appointment by email

         

I have 17 years of diversified experience in both Public & Private Sectors at Local and International levels of Banking, Logistics and Oil & Gas industries. Over the years, in the corporate sector, I have worked in different Lower and Middle Management roles in Consumer Banking, Retail Banking, Service & Sales and HR & Administration. I led a team of 7 colleagues and in my last assignment I, as a Management Consultant/Advisor was directly assisting MD/CEO on some projects and Senior General Manager (HR) on permanent basis. My primary responsibility was to assist the Senior Management by providing decision support through business informatics and other decision support systems. I have formulated several automated MIS, Dashboard(s) and digitized various organizational processes at interdepartmental levels to deploy as decision support systems. I was also the focal point regarding implementation of the decisions taken by the Human Resource Remuneration & Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors.

My background of Computer Sciences, Marketing, knowledge of domestic and International HR practices and International Business offers me some unique hybrid capabilities that I had always utilized not only in achieving my professional and academic objectives but also to bring business reforms to the firms I worked with. Put succinctly, I am blend of Business & Management and IT with significant achievements in the corporate world and academia.

Currently, I am working on an interdisciplinary project of Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) which is at the intersection of Law and Information Systems.

Professional Experience

Professional Experience
Since 2023 PhD Candidate and Research Assistant, University of Bern, Switzerland
2020-2023 Senior Officer (HR), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, Pakistan
2018-2019 Research Intern, Department of Business Studies, Uppsala University, Sweden
2018-2019 Logistics Associate, Prolog KB, Västerås, Sweden
2014-2020 Executive Officer (HR), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, Pakistan
2012-2014 Officer (HR), Grade-III, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, Pakistan
2008-2012 Officer Coordination (HR & Administration), United Bank Limited, Pakistan
2006-2008 Service Center Officer, United Bank Limited, Pakistan

Education

Education
Since 2023 PhD Candidate and Research Assistant, University of Bern, Switzerland
2017-2019

MSc in Business and Management, Uppsala University, Sweden

Research Distinction with 03 consecutive merit scholarships

“Eneström for 4years”, “Flygare Christmas Gift” and “IPK”
2007-2009 MBA, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
2001-2005 BS in Computer Sciences (HONS), Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Certifications

Certifications
2017-2018

Communicating in English: Academic Writing    

Communicating in English: Oral Proficiency

Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
2016

Building Blocks of Human Resource Management     (Strategic HRM)                     

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan
2014

Certification in Resource Management, Recruitment & Talent Planning

George Washington University School of Business, Washington D.C, USA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2013

HR Business Partner Skills, Accredited by HR Certification Institution, USA           

Narejo Human Resources, Karachi, Pakistan
2013

Managing Human Capital                                                                           

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan

2013

Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management     (HRM)                            

Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM), Lahore, Pakistan
2012

Certification in International Human Resource Management     (IHRM)

Highly Keen, The HR Institute, Lahore, Pakistan

Awards and Achievements

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
2023 Letter of Appreciation for digitization and implementation of the Performance Management System as Project Manager, 1st time in the history of the Company through Oracle ERP. The project was accomplished under the Technology Implementation Plan initiated by the Board of Directors 
2017 Letter of Appreciation for digitization of Annual Increment Letters, 1st time in the history of the Company through Oracle ERP
2016 Top Performer of HR Department Award
2016 Performance Award (Cash Award) on best performance for conducting 3rd party Assessment Centres in shortest possible time while maintaining high quality standards and digitization of various organizational HR processes
2015 Letter of Appreciation for Developing Whistle Blowing, Job Rotation Policies, securing 1st Position in Executive Development Program (1-month promotional training) & Revision of different HR processes through BPR
2013 Cash Award and Letter of Appreciation on securing 1st Position in Professional Diploma in HR Management at a renowned external institution amongst 22 candidates from different employers
2013 Letter of Appreciation for digitization of the entire Training & Development function through Oracle-ERP and for developing and successfully executing a strategy to reduce the absenteeism in training programs                                
United Bank Limited
2009-2010-2011 Performance Bonus Award on consecutively securing Outstanding ‘A’ Annual Performance Rating
2011 Top Quality HY-Performance Award 
2010 Excellent Performance Award 
2010 Awarded Power of Attorney on behalf of the Bank
2009

Secured 1st Position in Basic Banking Skills Program

(Throughout Central Cluster – 9 Regions)
2007 Sales Champion (Q3)
Others
2004-2006 Awarded Scholarship by Compete College, Faisalabad for attending international computer certifications (Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE) & Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 3.0)
1999 Secured 2nd Position in Essay Writing Competition at Faisalabad District Level (amongst 22 schools)
  • Digital Business Transformation
  • Digital Ecosystems and Individuals
  • Decision Support Systems in Legal and Regulatory Domains
  • Digital Competence and Knowledge Transfer in MNCs/SMEs
  • Lindahl, O.; Akash Bin Nasir, M.; Dellestrand, H., Drivers of Motivation in Headquarters-Subsidiary Capability Transfers within the MNC, Academy of Management Proceedings (2022)                            DOI.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2022.16772abstract

 

  • Lindahl, O.; Akash Bin Nasir, M.; Dellestrand, H., Unpacking Influences on Motivation in Headquarters-Subunit Capability Transfers in the MNC, Academy of Management Proceedings (2019)                DOI.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2019.19100abstract