The following are the biographies of Accounting and SAP Instructors.
JAGTAR SINGH, B SC., MBA, CERTIFIED SAP FICO CONSULTANT
SAP FICO Instructor
Mr. Jagtar Singh is a commerce graduate and has an MBA degree in finance and marketing and certified as a SAP FICO and S4 Hana Finance consultant. He has 25 years of experience in finance, cost control and accounting in manufacturing, retail, real estate and IT industry. His expertise mainly covers SAP configuration, design and implementation. Mr. Singh has worked in different companies as an SAP FICO/ S4HANA lead consultant for many years. He had completed five SAP projects, which are full implementation cycles from blue printing to go live, upgrade and support project during his career.
In addition to his strong industry experience with SAP, he also provided training to different clients on SAP ECC 6 and S4/HANA platforms. Currently he is the lead instructor of the ERP SAP Accounting System program at Metro College of Technology.
Zafar Ahsan, B SC., MBA, CERTIFIED SAP FICO CONSULTANT
Senior SAP FICO Instructor
With over 22 years of SAP project experience, Mr. Zafar Ahsan has worked with global organizations such as Shell, IBM, HSBC, and Accenture, leading implementations and supporting financial system transformations across multiple industries. His expertise spans SAP Finance (FI/CO), business process integration, and ERP project implementation and management.
Since 2016, while he worked as a senior SAP consultant on many SAP FICO projects for a few renowned companies, Mr. Ahsan has brought this real-world knowledge into the classroom as an SAP FICO Instructor at Metro College of Technology. He designs hands-on training that connects theory with practice, preparing students to work confidently with SAP ECC and S/4 HANA. His industry experience and practical teaching style give Metro College’s students a strong advantage in pursuing careers in SAP and enterprise systems.
ALAGAPPAN PERI, M. C.A.
Senior Accounting Instructor
Mr. Alagappan Peri brings over two decades of experience in accounting, business computing, and education. He began his career as an accountant in India after earning his B.B.A. in Financial Accounting. He later pursued an M.C.A. and an M.S. in Computing Studies, during which he tutored at the University of New England in Australia.
He has taught business computing and accounting at APIIT University in Malaysia and has been a dedicated instructor in Canada since 1999, delivering courses in business, accounting, payroll, and securities at Canadore College and other institutions. Mr. Peri is also a personal income tax consultant specializing in Canadian tax returns.
Passionate about student success, he actively supports job placement by assisting with resume writing and interview preparation. Many of his students have secured roles in firms like Stantec and government agencies or have gone on to become successful CPAs and accounting firm owners across the GTA.
Faisal Mahmud, BBA, EMBA, Ms.
Digital Marketing Instructor
Faisal Mahmud brings over 10 years of industry experience in digital and social media marketing, specializing in paid media, advertising strategy, analytics, and web development. He has worked with leading global brands in sectors such as fintech, healthcare, telecommunications, fashion, and consumer goods, managing large-scale advertising campaigns with measurable success.
As an instructor, Faisal has trained more than 300 learners, combining real-world insights with a practical, data-driven teaching style. He is committed to creating a collaborative and engaging classroom environment, helping students build the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.