Waqas Hassan

Co-founder, CEO @Facit

VISION TECHNOLOGY | VIDEO COMPLIANCE | DATA ANALYTICS Successfully launched an international vision-based analytics company specializing in design, implementation and deployment of video analytics systems for leading retail organizations Utilize proficiency in customized algorithms to offer high-quality sales intelligence about in-store consumer behaviors such as specific customer-focused engagement, store operations and employee performance Leverage embedded systems engineering expertise to offer vision technology utilizing existing CCTV network and operates as a low-cost entry for combating the retail industry decline brought on by expansive international eCommerce success Manage multiple product streams through entire product life cycle from conceptualization, design/development to multi-site rollouts. Build strategic partnership with industry leading organizations. Negotiate commercial agreements with partners / solution providers / end users. Prepare business plans, deliver presentations & business cases to internal and external stakeholders, third party system integrators and end users. Oversee diverse and talented R&D teams to research cutting-edge video analytics solutions and evaluate computer vision techniques for clients by rapid prototyping and lean-agile methods. Led hardware & software teams to (re) configure and install and test solutions in customer environments and develop products & features tailored to their needs. Interpret customer requirements and design bespoke data representations for actionable insights.