About Lumiant Group
Built on Expertise.
Defined by Results.
Lumiant Group is a multi-disciplinary advisory and technology consultancy. We were founded on the belief that organisations deserve a single, trusted partner, one with genuine depth across finance, regulation, technology, and security.
Advisory firms should be judged not by their frameworks, but by the outcomes they create.
Shakir Goldsmith, Founder & Managing Director
We exist to give organisations one trusted partner across finance, regulation, technology and security, and to prove, engagement by engagement, that great advisory is measured by what actually changes.
Our Approach
Think. Advise. Execute.
Think
We analyse deeply before advising. Every engagement begins with structured inquiry: challenging assumptions, examining data, and building a clear picture of the actual problem.
Advise
We present clear, well-reasoned recommendations grounded in global frameworks and sector-specific knowledge. Our advice is calibrated for your environment, not adapted from a generic playbook.
Execute
We remain engaged through implementation, embedding alongside your team to ensure strategies translate into outcomes. We are measured by what changes, not what was written.
Our Values
What We Stand For
These are not aspirational statements. They are the operating principles that govern every client engagement, every conversation, and every decision we make.
Rigour Over Speed
We do not shortcut analysis or compromise on quality under time pressure. Every engagement is delivered with the depth it deserves.
Candour Over Comfort
We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Honest advice, even when difficult, is the most valuable thing we can offer.
Outcomes Over Outputs
Reports, frameworks, and strategies are means, not ends. We hold ourselves accountable to the business results our work is intended to create.
Trust Above All
Client confidentiality and professional integrity are non-negotiable. We protect sensitive information with the same rigour we apply to our advisory work.
Guidance & Oversight
Advisory Board
Shakir Goldsmith
Founder & Managing Director
A seasoned advisory and technology professional who brings deep expertise across financial services, regulatory frameworks, and digital transformation. Shakir founded Lumiant Group with the conviction that world-class advisory and execution should coexist under one roof.
Fahad Kamraan
Senior Software Engineer
A senior software engineer with a track record across financial services, cybersecurity, and enterprise digital transformation. Fahad brings hands-on engineering depth to Lumiant, helping ensure its technology engagements are built to production-grade standards.
Dawood Kevar
Cybersecurity Advisor
An information security professional holding CISSP and CCSP certifications. Dawood advises on cybersecurity strategy and cloud security, helping ensure Lumiant’s security engagements are grounded in proven, real-world practice.
Our People
The Lumiant Team
Ahamed Sharfuddin
General Manager
Ahamed oversees Lumiant’s day-to-day operations, aligning delivery teams, client engagements and internal processes so that every project is run with discipline and accountability.
Krishna Mittal
Finance Practice Lead
A Chartered Accountant who leads Lumiant’s Finance practice, guiding clients through financial reporting, IFRS, and regulatory matters with practical, well-grounded advice.
Anuj Jain
Cybersecurity Practice Lead
Anuj leads Lumiant’s Cybersecurity practice, helping clients assess their security posture, strengthen controls and build resilience against evolving threats.
Hemang Doshi
Trainings and Compliance Practice Lead
Hemang leads Lumiant’s Trainings and Compliance practice, designing programmes that build capability across client teams and keep organisations aligned with their regulatory obligations.
Mufeez Vakeel
ERP Practice Lead
With over 25 years of business and technology leadership across the Middle East and India, Mufeez leads Lumiant’s ERP practice. He has led SAP and Oracle ERP migrations and managed large enterprise implementations with Cognizant, Polaris and Infosys, turning complex technology initiatives into measurable business outcomes.
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