Waqas Younus Paracha

C-117 Block 9, Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan

Cell no: 0092-300 2381837
E-Mail: wakasyounus@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:

A technically competent, multi-disciplinary& professionally qualified

Professional with nearly 5 years of practical experience. Skills gained in Pakistan and
UK. Enjoys challenging tasks, which provide professional development and growth.
Works and interacts effectively as a team leader and member.

KEY ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS

Business Development

Marketing

Product Development & Technology Innovation

Lean Six Sigma

Energy & Cost Savings

Feasibility Analysis

Enterprise Resource Planning

Supply Chain Management

EDUCATION
YEAR

DEGREE AWARDED

AWARDING INSTITUTE

2007-2008

MSc Textile Technology

University Of Manchester, UK

2003-2007

BE Textile Engineering

NED University, Karachi, Pakistan

1999-2001

High School Diploma

Manarat Al-Riyadh, KSA

1997-1999

Matriculation

Pakistan International School, KSA

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
DESIGNATION

COMPANY

Mar 15

Group Supply Chain Manager

Soorty Enterprises

Nov 13

Mar15

Senior Manager Supply Chain

Artistic Milliners Pvt. Ltd.

Nov-11

Nov 13

Manager Systems

Yunus Textile Mills

Jan -09

Nov-11

Deputy Manager Production

Pak Carpet Group of Industries

INTERNSHIPS AND TRAINING

TOPIC OF TRANING/INTERNSHIP
DURATION
Lead Auditor- Energy Management System ISO
5 days
50001:2011
Sustainable dyeing techniques
1 day
Quality improvement through Lean Six Sigma
1 day
Industrial Engineering and Skill Enhancement
4 weeks
Wet Processing
Wet Processing
Denim Processing

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DESIGNATED PLACE
SGS, Karachi
Ministry of Textile Industries
UNDP- PRGMEA
UNDP and TechnoPak consultants
India.
Clariant Dyes and Chemicals
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
Siddiqsons Pvt. Ltd.

KEY PROJECTS / SEMINARS UNDERTAKEN

Presented a guest Lecture on Textile Composites at NED University, Karachi
Presented a Seminar at AATCC Chapter, NED University Karachi
Webinar presented to GIFT university on the topic titled fashion in the year 2020
Seminar presented on Textile Composites at MEGATECH EXPO CENTRE PAKISTAN.
MSc Thesis on Flexural and torsional rigidity of braided carbon composites.

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Final year project on designing of a compressed air supply system for an air jet loom to minimize
air losses.
Term projects on comparison of blow room machines from different manufacturers.
Term project on effect of spinning variables on quality of yarn
Term project on ball warping machine to minimize yarn breakages

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Elected in the Project Management Group at Yunus Textile Mills.
Elected to represent NED University at a joint seminar arranged at Avari Towers in collaboration
with University of Manchester and British council.
Interdepartmental Sports in charge at NED University for Textile Department.
Third Runner up in interdepartmental volley ball competition
Silver medalist at inter college volleyball competition
Bronze medalist interschool quiz competition

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IT SKILLS
DESIGN : MATLAB, AUTOCAD
WEAVING SOFTWARES: SOPHIS, SCOTWEAVE, IAMTEX, U4IA, GERBER, AHWEAVE
KNITTING SOFTWARE: SIRIX
CLOTHING SOFTWARE: LECTRA, GERBER, INVESTRONICA
GENERAL: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, PROJECT

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REFERENCES: References will be made available on request.