M. Arshi Wasique Email & Phone Number

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan

• Virtual CISO and technology advisor:
• Developed comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps aligned to business goals for companies across industries including healthcare, finance, retail, and technology.
• Conducted risk assessments identifying critical data assets, regulatory obligations, and prioritized actions to lower risk profile. Reported insights to executive leadership and boards.
• Designed cloud security architectures, next-gen endpoint protection, SIEM integration, and identity management solutions. Optimized budget and ensured maximum value of security investments.
• Enhanced security posture for digital transformation initiatives including cloud migrations, mobility programs, internet-of-things expansion.
• Created security awareness programs focused on major risks like phishing, social engineering, and password hygiene. Reduced human-driven incidents by 60%.

Karachi, Pakistan

Teaching as a visiting faculty to MBA Executive / MCS Students.Subjects taught: E-commerce TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetworking Essentials & Business Process Re-engineering Software Project ManagementTechnology Management

Pakistan

• Led pre-sales engineering and post-sales delivery teams for security solutions including endpoint protection, data leakage prevention, firewalls, and Storage.
• Spearheaded sales pursuits and partnerships with vendors such as Symantec, NetApp, Hitachi Data Systems, Tandberg.
• Secured strategic enterprise deals providing integrated security solutions tailored to client risk profiles and compliance needs.
• Managed large security implementation projects on time and budget. Planned resources, tracked progress, and ensured milestones were met.
• Developed new security offerings and go-to-market strategies capitalizing on emerging technologies and market trends. Expanded SMB portfolio.
• Migrated clients securely to cloud-based security models. Positioned managed security services for cost optimization.

Pakistan

• Established and scaled STME operations in Pakistan, leading all sales, technical delivery, and support functions.Sales Leadership:
• Led STME sales operations in Pakistan, directing all pursuit and closure activities for major enterprise accounts.
• Built high-performance sales teams from the ground up and motivated them to exceed demanding acquisition and double digit YoY revenue growth targets.
• Developed sales recruitment, onboarding, training, mentorship, and compensation programs aligned to company goals. Sales force grew from 5 to over 50 during tenure.
• Created sales processes, playbooks, and CRM governance for opportunity management, account planning, RFP responses, and competitive displacing.Channel Management:
• Forged strategic partnerships with technology vendors including HDS, NetApp, Symantec to expand local market reach. Negotiated reseller agreements and alliance programs.

Pakistan

• Served as CIO at leading hosting and application service provider running complex hosted infrastructure supporting thousands of customers. Led all aspects of technology strategy, architecture, engineering, operations.
• Established technology vision and strategy closely aligned with business growth objectives.
• Directed design and deployment of fault tolerant hosted infrastructure utilizing technologies including Solaris, Windows, Citrix, Cisco, Oracle.
• Oversaw development of secure web, ecommerce, and custom applications using agile methodologies.
• Provided hands-on engineering leadership for performance, scalability, stability, and security as customer base rapidly grew 10x.IT Operations:
• Managed 24/7 datacenter facilities, network operations center, security, and support teams delivering five 9s application availability.

Karachi, Pakistan

• Served as General Manager directing all aspects of operations for IT solutions provider focused on education sector.
• Led sales, service delivery and support for product lines including BBC Computers, Apple Macintosh, networking and multimedia.
• Expanded client base to include mass market by developing new sales partnerships and channels.
• Managed key accounts and strategic relationships in schools, colleges and universities. Ensured high customer satisfaction and retention.
• Built service team scaling capabilities in systems integration, training, and Apple-authorized support center.
• Launched professional services focused on education including computer-based learning, multimedia labs, and network design/deployment.