Murtaza Ghous
Business & Economics at Lancaster University
I am a recent First-Class Management and IT graduate from Lancaster University with a strong blend of business acumen and technical expertise. My experience spans consulting, digital transformation, and strategic project delivery within both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. At Siemens, I worked directly with senior leaders, including the GB&I CEO, on innovation and IT strategy, delivering data-driven insights and building Power Apps/Power BI solutions to streamline decision-making. Alongside this, I co-founded Upbranding, a digital consultancy that boosted client web traffic by over 120% and reduced manual admin by 40% through bespoke automation workflows. I have a proven track record of leading teams and driving measurable results, demonstrated in my role as Project Team Lead at McCormick Consulting Society, where I secured clients, delivered process improvements, and increased customer bases by 30%. My achievements also include winning a national tech strategy competition wi
Work by Murtaza Ghous
- Strategy Consultant - BCG
Completed a strategy consulting project simulation with Boston Consulting Group, applying structured problem-solving and analytical frameworks to real-world client challenges. Conducted market research, developed strategic recommendations, and prepared presentation materials to support data-driven…
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Gained a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma principles, including process improvement methodologies, waste reduction, and efficiency optimisation. Developed skills in identifying improvement opportunities, understanding basic statistical concepts, and supporting problem-solving projects within…
- Tech Skills 2023 Competition Winner
• Spearheaded the development of a UAV-based security solution by integrating emerging drone technology with strategic business modelling. • Conducted comprehensive competitor benchmarking and industry trend analysis to identify market gaps and align product features with customer needs. • Led…
- Business Excellence Consultant- Siemens
• Conducted an in-depth investigation into innovation and IT management processes across multiple business units within Siemens GB&I, identifying key projects for investment and improving inter-unit communications • Developed Power Apps dashboards to streamline reporting and created Power BI…