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Ali Wafdi
Digital Transformation
Leader.

I lead ERP and CRM transformation programs, with graduate research in RFID and digital twin technology.

Digital transformation leader with 10+ years driving ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365) and CRM (Salesforce, SAP) programs for global enterprises — plus graduate research applying RFID and digital twin technology to real-time operations.

Location

Washington, DC

Background

PwC · Deloitte · ATCC

Expertise

ERP · Supply Chain · Strategy

01 / About

Where enterprise complexity meets strategic clarity.

I've spent over ten years at the intersection of enterprise technology and organizational transformation, helping companies in life sciences, government contracting, rail, and consulting turn ambitious digital roadmaps into measurable operational reality.

My career has taken me from the consulting floors of Deloitte and PwC Canada to leading a cross-functional delivery team of ten at ATCC, where I now govern a full-scale Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O rollout spanning finance, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and GovCon.

I don't just implement systems; I build the organizational capability around them. That means coaching analysts, aligning executives, negotiating with vendors, and making architecture decisions that hold up five years from now.

I hold a Master of Applied Science in Business Informatics, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and a Certified ScrumMaster credential. I'm also a polyglot, something I see as a reflection of how I approach problems: from multiple angles, with genuine curiosity.

What I stand for

Execution over planning

Strategy that can't ship isn't strategy.

Systems thinking

Every decision affects upstream and downstream.

Trust-first leadership

High-performance teams are built on psychological safety.

Continuous improvement

Lean principles applied to everything, including leadership.

Education

Master of Applied Science (MASc), Business Informatics

UQAM, Université du Québec à Montréal

2019 – 2022

Thesis: Design and Development of a Digital Twin Prototype for Healthcare Systems: Vaccination Centers (IoT / RFID)

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Industrial Engineering

École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS), Montreal

2012 – 2017

Certifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Scrum Alliance · 2022

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Canada Post · 2015

02 / Experience

Where I’ve built things.

Ten years of enterprise transformation, from boutique consulting to leading programs at regulated life sciences organizations.

Manager, Systems Analysis

American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)

Dec 2025 – Present
Washington, DC Area

Leading a cross-functional delivery team of 10 (Business Systems Analysts, Software Developers, and QA Engineers) overseeing the enterprise-wide rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.

  • Directing end-to-end program execution across Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, GovCon, and QA workstreams, with full ownership of scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Governing all solution delivery domains: ERP configuration, custom development, systems integrations, data workflows, QA/release readiness, and change management.
  • Overseeing parallel delivery of multiple enterprise technology products that integrate with the D365 ecosystem, ensuring cohesive architecture and operational readiness.
  • Acting as strategic advisor to the Head of Supply Chain and Head of Procurement on business process optimization, technology strategy, and solution architecture.
  • Coaching team members to maximize productivity, accountability, and delivery excellence within a high-performance culture centered on execution.
D365 F&O People Management ERP GovCon Supply Chain Program Management

Lead Business Systems Analyst, Supply Chain

American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)

Nov 2023 – Dec 2025
Washington, DC Area

Served as the primary hybrid functional/technical expert for the D365 F&O Supply Chain workstream, spanning both commercial and GovCon groups.

  • Planned, facilitated, and documented stakeholder workshops to elicit and validate business requirements, driving cross-functional consensus on solution design.
  • Partnered with SMEs and consulting partners to convert complex business requirements into scalable ERP solutions.
  • Ensured quality delivery across documentation, testing, and cross-functional coordination for the entire supply chain workstream.
D365 F&O Business Analysis Supply Chain GovCon Stakeholder Management

Senior Consultant

PwC Canada

Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
Montreal, QC, Canada

Led enterprise CRM and technology transformation programs, mentoring junior analysts and owning end-to-end testing strategy across Salesforce and SAP platforms.

  • Led and mentored a team of junior business analysts and QA testers across CRM transformation engagements.
  • Planned and facilitated stakeholder workshops; authored functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria using BPMN, ANSI, and UML.
  • Owned end-to-end testing strategy: developed test plans, test scripts, and scenarios ensuring comprehensive coverage and on-time delivery.
  • Contributed to RFP preparation, competitive benchmarking, and product backlog management using Agile principles.
Salesforce SAP CRM Agile Test Strategy Consulting BPMN

Business Analyst

VIA Rail Canada

Dec 2020 – Jan 2022
Montreal, QC, Canada

Led the design and development of sales and marketing components for Canada's national passenger reservation system modernization.

  • Bridged business and technical delivery on a national-scale Salesforce + Sqills S3 Passenger reservation system rollout.
  • Facilitated SME workshops; produced process maps (BPMN/UML), wireframes, and functional specifications; reviewed and approved final UX mockups.
  • Advised decision-makers on architecture best practices, ensuring long-term scalability of the system design.
Salesforce AWS Power BI Passenger Systems BPMN UX

CXM Business Analyst

Cossette

Dec 2018 – Sep 2020
Montreal, QC, Canada

Implemented and optimized CXM/CRM platforms for enterprise clients, leading omnichannel customer journey design and analytics.

  • Implemented and customized Adobe Campaign and Dialog Insight for enterprise clients, designing omnichannel customer journeys aligned to strategic marketing objectives.
  • Led and coached a team of 3+ analysts; defined requirements and delivered full solutions from design through client training.
  • Built dashboards and KPI frameworks using Python, Google BigQuery, and Data Studio for marquee accounts including SAQ, Toyota, McKesson, and Tourisme Montreal.
Adobe Campaign Python BigQuery CRM Analytics Team Lead

Salesforce Consultant

Deloitte Canada

Jul 2017 – Dec 2018
Montreal, QC, Canada

Designed and implemented Salesforce solutions for enterprise clients, delivered C-suite reporting, and mentored new joiners.

  • Designed, customized, and implemented Salesforce (Sales, Service, Higher Education Clouds) for enterprise clients; performed data integration via Salesforce SOAP/REST APIs.
  • Produced executive-level reports and interactive dashboards for C-suite audiences.
  • Developed training materials, conducted end-user training, and mentored new hires through onboarding.
Salesforce Apex Java SQL APIs Consulting
03 / Expertise

Deep expertise,
broad context.

Built across consulting, enterprise delivery, and academic research. Not just accumulated on a resume.

Leadership & Management

  • Team Leadership (10+)
  • Coaching & Development
  • Executive Advisory
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • Vendor Management
  • Change Management

ERP & Enterprise Systems

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
  • SAP CRM
  • Salesforce (Sales, Service, Financial, Marketing, Higher Ed Clouds)
  • NetSuite
  • Sqills S3 Passenger

Supply Chain & Operations

  • Supply Chain Modernization
  • Procurement Transformation
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
  • GovCon Operations
  • Manufacturing Workstreams

Program & Product Delivery

  • Enterprise Program Management
  • Agile / Scrum (CSM)
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • BPMN / UML / ANSI
  • RFP & Competitive Benchmarking
  • QA Strategy & Test Management

Data & Analytics

  • Data Migration & Governance
  • Power BI / Tableau
  • Google BigQuery / Data Studio
  • Python
  • MySQL / SQL / SOQL
  • KPI Framework Design

Architecture & Integration

  • Enterprise Systems Integration
  • Salesforce APIs (SOAP / REST)
  • AWS / Azure DevOps
  • Digital Twin & IIoT
  • IoT / RFID
  • Solution Architecture
04 / Case Studies

Programs that moved
the needle.

Each represents a complex program with real constraints, real stakeholders, and measurable outcomes.

ERP Transformation

Enterprise ERP Transformation

D365 F&O Full-Scale Rollout · Life Sciences

Challenge

ATCC required a complete replacement of legacy systems across finance, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and government contracting, a program touching virtually every operational function in a regulated life sciences environment.

Approach

Led a 10-person cross-functional team through end-to-end program governance: from solution design and configuration to custom development, systems integrations, QA readiness, and organizational change management. Built and maintained cross-workstream alignment with senior leadership.

Outcome

Governing one of the most comprehensive ERP rollouts in the life sciences sector, maintaining scope integrity, multi-workstream alignment, and delivery velocity across a regulated enterprise environment.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Azure QA Automation BPMN Change Management
System Modernization

National Passenger Reservation System

VIA Rail Canada · Salesforce + Sqills S3

Challenge

Canada's national passenger rail operator needed to modernize its core reservation platform, a system used by millions of travelers, while maintaining service continuity and enabling future commercial growth.

Approach

Led the design and delivery of sales and marketing system components within the new reservation platform. Facilitated SME workshops, produced functional specifications and UX wireframes, and ensured architectural decisions supported long-term scalability.

Outcome

Delivered a modern, scalable reservation system enabling VIA Rail to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency at a national scale.

Salesforce Sqills S3 Passenger AWS Power BI Azure DevOps Figma
CRM & Digital

Enterprise CRM Transformation

PwC Canada · Salesforce & SAP

Challenge

Enterprise clients required full CRM platform overhauls spanning sales, service, and financial operations, with high complexity around data migration, process redesign, and user adoption.

Approach

Owned end-to-end delivery: stakeholder workshops, functional specifications using BPMN/UML, test strategy design, and agile backlog management. Mentored junior analysts and QA testers throughout the engagement.

Outcome

Delivered CRM transformations that improved sales process clarity, data quality, and cross-functional visibility for enterprise clients across multiple industries.

Salesforce SAP CRM Tableau Jira Confluence Postman
Research & Innovation

Digital Twin Research: Healthcare IoT

MASc Thesis · UQAM · RFID & IoT

Challenge

Healthcare vaccination centers lacked real-time operational visibility, making it difficult to optimize throughput, resource allocation, and patient flow during high-demand scenarios.

Approach

Designed and developed a functional digital twin prototype using IoT and RFID technologies to simulate and monitor vaccination center operations, enabling real-time decision support and process optimization.

Outcome

Published graduate-level research demonstrating practical application of digital twin technology in healthcare operations, bridging academic rigor with real-world applicability.

IoT RFID Digital Twin Python Simulation Modeling
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“I don’t just implement systems; I build the organizational capability around them.”

05 / Contact

Let’s build something
impactful.

Whether you’re exploring a leadership hire, consulting engagement, or advisory opportunity, I’d love to connect.