Asra Waheed

About Asra Waheed

Experienced Product & Program Management Leader with 19+ years in the financial data industry, specializing in Document Extraction, Data Pipeline Automation, and Agile Delivery. I focus on building efficient, reliable systems that transform how financial content is collected, processed, and delivered at scale.At FactSet, I’ve led global initiatives that streamline document ingestion, improve data turnaround time, and enhance overall release quality. My approach blends a deep understanding of content workflows with hands-on program execution and cross-functional collaboration.Key Highlights:• Designed and implemented the Document Extraction Framework leveraging Datalake pipelines to automate ingestion of structured and unstructured financial filings.• Reduced processing time and improved data accuracy by 30%, ensuring faster and more reliable data availability.• Developed and managed Work Allocation Tool (Inbox) to optimize workload distribution and visibility across 200+ global contributors, reducing turnaround variance by 40%.• Introduced Collection Efficiency Reports to analyze document turnaround times (TAT), identify bottlenecks, and drive measurable process improvements.• Scaled Agile practices across FactSet’s content and data operations teams (200+ members), increasing delivery predictability and collaboration.• Oversaw Quality & Formula Testing Tools to ensure all client-facing data undergoes robust validation before release, maintaining accuracy across multiple environments.Passionate about using automation and process innovation to solve complex data challenges, I enjoy building systems — and teams — that make financial data faster, cleaner, and smarter.Core Expertise:Document Extraction | Data Pipeline Automation | Agile Delivery | Quality Assurance | Workflow Optimization | Product Strategy | Cross-Functional Leadership

Experience

1. Product Manager Data Systems & Automation Programs Factset (Apr 2020 Present)

   FactSet

   Apr 2020 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Leading strategic initiatives to modernize FactSet’s data collection and delivery systems through scalable automation and Datalake-driven pipelines. I collaborate with global engineering, QA, and content teams to streamline processes, reduce turnaround time, and enhance release quality.

Education

• Pondicherry University

  Masters of Human Resource Management, Human Resource

  2003 — 2005

• Osmania University

  PGD in Management Information Systems & Computer Applications, MIS

• La Trobe University

  MFA & MPA, Finance & Accounts

  2006 — 2008

• Osmania University

  B.Com, Taxation

• ICFAI

  Diploma in Business Management, Finance

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Team Management
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Testing
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Databases
• Vendor Management