Aziz is a dynamic and results-driven UK national with over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, training, and solutions architecture. He holds a BA in Economic & Social Studies (Hons.) with a focus on Accounting & Finance from the University of Manchester, coupled with certifications as a Prince 2 Practitioner and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).

His industry expertise spans Finance, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Agriculture, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Food & Beverage (F&B), and Renewable Energy.

Aziz brings a rare blend of technical and commercial expertise, having architected and led the full digital transformation of cross-functional business platforms across retail, FMCG, and fintech domains. His experience in managing Agile SDLC environments, AI-powered product logic, and automation strategies delivers measurable impact on revenue and operational efficiency.

Aziz’s key areas of training expertise include Leadership & Management, Team, Individual and Departmental Development, Strategic Planning & Organizing, Business Optimisation, Product Development, Customer Service and Delivery, Coaching & Mentoring, Project Management, Data Analysis, and Business Innovation.

Aziz has cultivated and guided collaborative efforts within the exceptionally demanding financial sectors of hedge funds and trading floors, spanning numerous international locations including the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Pakistan, Singapore, and the UAE. The resilience and adaptability gained from these high-pressure environments are imparted to trainees, empowering their success. His ability to synthesize diverse perspectives fuels innovative, people-focused solutions. As a seasoned analyst, he transforms complex scenarios into actionable strategies for individual and group achievement.

Beginning his career as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in London in 2004, Aziz has consistently advanced through senior roles, including Senior Business Analyst, Lead Architect at Eze Castle Integration, a premier global IT solutions provider for hedge funds, where he designed enterprise infrastructure, led technology roadmaps, and trained cross-functional teams across London, New York, and Tokyo.  He also served as Global Service Manager, and Head of Service, transforming service delivery and enhancing user satisfaction.

In 2019, he served as Head of Digital Products and Development in Pakistan, where

he redefined e-commerce frameworks. Subsequently, in 2020, he moved to Austin, Texas, as Head of Product Management and Engineering Services, where he was instrumental in rebuilding engineering functions and training multi-disciplinary teams.

He relocated to Dubai in 2022, where he served as Head of Technology and Integrative Platforms, architecting and implementing technology roadmaps for a food and consumer goods company across UAE, Bahrain, and KSA.

Aziz is driven by the thought that developing people is a transformative pursuit.  He believes in the power of people development, focusing on unlocking potential through tailored, engaging learning which yields impactful and measurable results. He uses his strong communication and global leadership skills to quickly identify strengths, promote collaboration, and empower individuals with practical skills and a sense of purpose.

He joined Spearhead training in 2025 as a senior Management Associate.

His key areas of expertise include:

Leadership and Management

• Developing Management Skills (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Supervisory Management Skills (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Leading High Performance Teams For Stronger Business Performance (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Coaching For Optimum Performance (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Performance And KPI Management
• Delegating Effectively & Empowering Your Team
• Motivating Your Employees
• People Management Skills

Business Skills

• Creative Problem Solving & Decision-Making (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• The Fundamentals Of Project Management (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Event Management
• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Creativity & Innovation Workshop
• Planning & Organizing Skills – Achieving Your Highest Priorities
• Change Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Professional Business Analysis And Planning
• Enhancing Business
• Critical Thinking
• Crisis Management

Human Resource and Human Capital Management

• Train The Trainer – Group Training Techniques (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Competency-Based Interviewing Skills – For Recruitment & Selection (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Writing Effective Policies & Procedures
• Developing A Training Needs Analysis

Customer Service:

• Excellence In Customer Service
• Customer Care & Telephone Skills
• Etiquette For Excellent Telephone Skills

Personal Development

• Developing Effective Interpersonal & Communication Skills (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Understanding Emotional Intelligence (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Presentation Skills – Making A Powerful Impact On Any (City & Guilds ILM Course)
• Advanced Presentation Skills and Public Speaking
• Stress & Anger Management In The Workplace
• Assertiveness Skills (& Dealing With Difficult Situations)
• Cultural Intelligence

Business Writing Courses

• Professional Business Writing Skills
• Advanced Business Writing Skills
• Report Writing For Business
  

Finance Courses

• Financial Awareness For The Non-Financial Person
• Corporate Finance for the Non-Financial Person
• The Fundamentals Of Budgeting

In-Company

• Project Management for Product Development – Agile etc.
• Departmental Optimisation
• Interdepartmental Optimisation and Collaboration
• Budgeting for Large Scale Projects
• Optimising Departmental Costs and Fund Allocation