About Faraz Siddiqui
Full Name: Faraz Siddiqui
Designation: SVP, Finance Risk & Control
Company: Citi
Country: United States
Faraz’s Learning Journey That Inspires
Which 101 Blockchains certification did you complete?
I have completed the Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP)™ certification program by 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 the perspective of governance, enterprise adoption and business strategy is the first reason for which I picked the CEBP certification program. As a professional who has worked in financial services, in the domain of governance and risk controls, I was curious to discover how blockchain technology can solve real business challenges.
The unique learning experience with 101 Blockchains turned out to be highly productive and helped me discover a completely different side of blockchain. They offered practical and well-structured content with focus on enterprise use cases rather than explaining only the technical concepts. I could not help but notice that the platform focuses heavily on 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 working in governance and leadership roles.
At 101 Blockchains, you don’t just earn certifications — you gain real-world skills that shape you into a confident blockchain professional.
Which skills or knowledge from the program helped you the most?
The most helpful skill that I gained from the CEBP certification program was the in-depth understanding of fundamental concepts of blockchain technology. As a beginner, I did not have any issues in discovering new information about enterprise blockchain platforms in the certification course. In addition, the certification course also included lessons on important things to keep in mind for blockchain governance and the practical use cases of blockchain in real business challenges.
If you ask me about the best thing that I learned from the program, I would point at the way it described blockchain as a solution to business issues rather than as a new technology. You will be surprised to figure out how blockchain can enhance transparency, trust, operational efficiency and traceability in complex environments with multiple participants.
Did the program contribute to your professional growth?
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 conduct opportunity and risk analysis for blockchain applications with an emphasis on governance, strategy and risk management.
The certification also empowered me with abilities to become an active participant in discussions on digital transformation, adoption of emerging technologies and innovation. At the same time, I learned how to maintain the right balance of business value, governance and oversight in blockchain use cases.
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What would you suggest to someone thinking about a career in blockchain?
The best way to begin your career in blockchain starts with understanding the business problems that blockchain technology can solve. It will help you see the potential of blockchain in real business use cases rather than viewing it as another technology trend. You should focus on gaining technical expertise as well as in-depth knowledge of governance, operations, risk management and industry-specific business processes.
As a blockchain professional, you can create the most successful blockchain initiatives only when you deliver measurable business value. Your blockchain initiatives should resolve real-world challenges, particularly in the areas of collaboration, trust and transparency.
