About Faraz Siddiqui
First and last name: Faraz Siddiqui
Designation: Senior Vice President, Finance, Risk and Control
Business: Citi
Country: UNITED STATES
that of Faraz A learning journey that inspires
Which 101 Blockchains certification did you obtain?
I completed the Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP)™ certification program from 101 Blockchains.
Why did you choose this program and how was your learning experience with the 101 Blockchains platform?
The opportunity to learn about blockchain technology from a governance, enterprise adoption, and business strategy perspective is the first reason I chose the CEBP certification program. As a professional who has worked in financial services, governance and risk control, I was curious to discover how blockchain technology can solve real business challenges.
The unique learning experience with 101 Blockchains proved to be very productive and helped me discover a completely different side of blockchain. They offered practical, well-structured content focused on business use cases rather than just explaining technical concepts. I couldn’t help but notice that the platform has a strong focus on the business value of blockchain in real-world applications and best practices for implementing blockchain technology. All of these factors make the learning experience useful for professionals in governance and leadership roles.
At 101 Blockchains, you don’t just get certifications, you learn real-world skills that make you a confident blockchain professional.
What skills or knowledge from the program helped you the most?
The most useful skill I gained through the CEBP certification program was the in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts of blockchain technology. As a beginner, I had no problem discovering new information about enterprise blockchain platforms during the certification course. Additionally, the certification course also included lessons on important things to keep in mind when it comes to blockchain governance and practical use cases of blockchain in real-world business challenges.
If you ask me about the best thing I learned from the program, I would point out how it describes blockchain as a solution to business problems rather than a new technology. You will be surprised to discover how blockchain can improve transparency, trust, operational efficiency and traceability in complex environments with multiple participants.
Has the program contributed to your professional development?
The Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP)™ certification program offered the best resource to learn about an emerging technology and its potential impact on regulated industries. I can now confidently perform opportunity and risk analysis for blockchain applications with a focus on governance, strategy and risk management.
The certification also allowed me to become an active participant in discussions around digital transformation, adoption of emerging technologies and innovation. At the same time, I learned how to maintain the right balance between business value, governance and monitoring in blockchain use cases.
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What would you suggest to someone considering a career in blockchain?
The best way to start your career in blockchain starts with understanding the business problems that blockchain technology can solve. This will help you see the potential of blockchain in real-world use cases rather than viewing it as another technology trend. You should focus on gaining technical expertise as well as in-depth knowledge of industry-specific governance, operations, risk management and business processes.
As a blockchain professional, you can only create the most successful blockchain initiatives when you deliver measurable business value. Your blockchain initiatives must solve real-world challenges, particularly in the areas of collaboration, trust and transparency.
