Muhammad Ali Ihsan

First Class Honours graduate in Business & Management from the University of London, led by the London School of Economics, with strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in market research, supplier evaluation, competitive analysis, digital strategy, data analysis, and managing end-to-end business operations. Proven track record of translating complex data into actionable recommendations and supporting strategic decision-making.

Passionate about scalable systems and delivering high-impact business solutions.

Independent E-Commerce Entrepreneur at Independent E-Commerce (2023-01 – Present)

Founded and fully managed an international e-commerce business targeting customers in the UK and Europe.

• Oversaw complete supply chain operations: sourcing, production coordination, quality control, international logistics, and reverse logistics.
• Implemented supplier quality agreements, seasonal demand analysis, and operational streamlining to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Navigated economic volatility through adaptive pricing strategies and proactive supplier negotiations.

Digital Strategy & Content Associate at RC Services (2022-09 – 2023-05)

• Conducted detailed supplier analysis and vetting for construction projects, evaluating on price, reliability, after-sales service, and delivery timelines using structured scoring frameworks.
• Developed strategic briefs and decision-support reports to assist senior management in procurement.

Market Research & Content Analyst at Zaman Corporation (2023-06 – 2023-10)

• Performed territory-level market analysis and competitor bench-marking to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Conducted demographic analysis, market potential assessment, and produced data-driven expansion recommendations.
• Prepared clear presentations and reports to support senior business development decisions.

Independent Researcher & Content Writer at Independent (2023-01 – Present)

• Built and scaled two research-driven platforms (YouTube & Medium) to over 10,000 combined subscribers.
• Created analytical content on business strategy, macroeconomic trends, technology, international political economy, geopolitics, and policy.
• Applied SEO optimisation, audience research, data visualisation, and storytelling to drive sustained growth.

BSc in Business & Management – University of London – London School of Economics (2019-01 – 2022-12)

High School Diploma – The International School of Choueifat (2013-01 – 2017-12)