Mustafa Afzali
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in leveraging advanced tools such as Jira, Power BI, and Excel to drive digital transformation and reporting automation. Adept in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring effective stakeholder management and process optimisation. Proven track record in cross-functional leadership and data analysis, with a focus on budgeting oversight to achieve strategic objectives. Committed to enhancing organisational efficiency through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Manager
The Perfume Shop
High Wycombe
2023.08 - 2026.02
- Delivered Microsoft Fabric platform rollout, migrating to dedicated F64 capacity to enable independent workspace management, improved security, direct cost control, and a single governed analytics environment.
- Led Microsoft tenant and capacity migration, implementing Fabric architecture and lake houses to create a unified data platform; scanned and catalogued 100% of data assets and introduced governance policies across the estate.
- Delivered a Promotion Uplift & AI forecasting dashboard, replacing fragmented Excel reporting with an automated Power BI and predictive analytics solution, improving promotional timing, profitability, and inventory planning.
- Led a Warehouse digital transformation program, replacing manual and paper-based processes with Power Apps and Power BI solutions to improve operational visibility.
- Built and deployed a KPI tracking application adopted across warehouse teams, saving 2,000+ hours annually and establishing a single source of truth.
- Took ownership of 14 in-flight projects and up to 10 concurrent initiatives, maintaining governance, managing risks and dependencies, and aligning senior stakeholders across IT, Data, Finance, and Supply Chain.
Project Management Intern
Ten10
London
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Supported digital and data project delivery across full lifecycles including planning, execution, and reporting.
- Prepared status updates, documentation, and RAID logs improving governance and stakeholder visibility.
- Tracked sprint progress and backlog items in Jira contributing to Agile ceremonies and planning.
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to align requirements and deliverables.
- Remote
Assistant Manager
Bubbleology
2018.07 - 2023.05
- Managed daily operations across multiple branches ensuring smooth service delivery and incident resolution.
- Led rota planning and staffing for teams of up to 15 improving coverage and labour efficiency.
- Launched new stores, including first Paris branch; oversaw training and operational setup on-site.
- Developed leadership, stakeholder management, and operational problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Education
BSc - Business Management
Queen Mary University of London
London, UK 2019.01 - 2022.01
Prince 2 Foundation -
People Cert
London 2023.08 - 2026.08
Skills
- Languages/Tools: Jira, Power BI, Power Apps, Excel (Advanced), SharePoint
- Methods: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, RAID Management, Digital Transformation, Reporting Automation
- Core: Stakeholder Management, Process Optimisation, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Leadership, Budgeting oversight
Languages
Urdu/Hindi
Upper intermediate
Persian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Timeline
Prince 2 Foundation -
People Cert
2023.08 - 2026.08
Project Manager
The Perfume Shop
2023.08 - 2026.02
Project Management Intern
Ten10
2023.06 - 2023.08
BSc - Business Management
Queen Mary University of London
2019.01 - 2022.01
Assistant Manager
Bubbleology
2018.07 - 2023.05