Resume
P. K. FAIZAN
Professional Summary
​Dynamic Operations Manager and aspiring entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in the optical distribution industry, technological automation, and workflow transformation. Proven leader in scaling business operations and optimizing processes through Python-powered solutions. Passionate educator and community contributor in technology and calligraphy, with advanced expertise in machine learning, data handling, and automation. Committed to continuous innovation, creative problem solving, and excellence.
Education
2006 - 2010
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Instrumentation) | 2010
Orissa
Certifications
2024
Machine Learning Specialization
DeepLearning.AI and Stanford Online on Coursera
Machine Learning Specialization, DeepLearning.AI & Stanford Online (Coursera) – Sep 2024
Topics covered: Linear/Logistic Regression, Neural Networks, Decision Trees, Recommender Systems, Anomaly Detection
Technical Skills
• Python (automation, data analysis – Pandas, xlwings)
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• VBA, Excel advanced
• C, C++, Java (self-taught)
• SQL, Web Development (basic), Swift (basic)
• IoT concepts, Cyber Security (ongoing study)
• Spectacle lens fitting (expert; 40,000+ fittings)
Professional Experience
2010 - Present
Alif Enterprises
Ranchi, India
Led company growth from 30 to 380+ customers through strategic distribution and operations management
• Specialized in spectacle lens fitting (completed 40,000+ fittings), handling complex and high-value jobs personally
• Managed end-to-end operations: sales, inventory, logistics, accounts, complaint resolution
• Key distributor for industry leaders (EssilorLuxottica, Bausch and Lomb, Vision RX Labs, etc.)
• Spearheaded digital transformation:
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• Automated workflow and data
management using Python scripts for
Excel
• Reduced manual error and increased
efficiency by digitising processes
• Deployed custom solutions where VBA
was insufficient
Teaching and Workshops
• Delivered Python Programming Workshop, RTC Engineering College (July 2024)
• Conducted multiple hands-on Calligraphy Workshops, St. Anthony’s School, for Grade 8 students
• Annual contributor for literary events, custom certificate writing
Community and Philanthropy
• Volunteer calligrapher for school events, with a focus on creativity, never for remuneration
• Active participant in annual literary and art competitions at St. Anthony's School
Hobbies and Interests
• Calligraphy: Copperplate, Italian Hand, Italic Script, Arabic (Kufic), Islamic geometric pattern art
• Literature: Shakespeare, Wordsworth, W.H. Davies, Urdu poetry
• Machine Learning, IoT, Cyber Security (future learning)
• Art & creative projects (custom commissions only)