@ Future NOW, we train youth for the art and craft of IT Security. This is a largely ignored area so far in Pakistan but soon, we'll be running to get trained, seeing the world eyeing our cyber frontier.

Responsible for growing the user base and help people who wish to start or uplift their career in Security. Trainer for ISACA CISM course.

Managing the online presence portfolio of Aplica Global in a transition to higher network tier as the company goes global. Looking after the Amazon Cloud affairs, migration, service health and security.Working with the Devops team in up-scaling performance and availability.

A project to reshape the collaboration infrastructure to ensure security, always availability and a setup for a DIY management without the requirement of specialist staff. From co-located servers, in-house staff to cloud based collaboration platform, always on, everywhere available. So 3-weeks and some 500 GB later, the company is managing their IT and collaborates with their customers in the ways they hadn't ever imagined before and at a fraction of cost.

Management Adviser to large Infrastructure projects firm working with Abu Dhabi government on multimillion AED data center and infrastructure projects. 1. Improvised Process & Policies map improving quality and project management practices in line with ISO 21500 guide.2. Designed and executed transition plan to broaden acceptance while ensuring unwavering delivery capability.3. Worked with Managing Director in bringing teams together through challenges and conflicts energizing… Show more Management Adviser to large Infrastructure projects firm working with Abu Dhabi government on multimillion AED data center and infrastructure projects. 1. Improvised Process & Policies map improving quality and project management practices in line with ISO 21500 guide.2. Designed and executed transition plan to broaden acceptance while ensuring unwavering delivery capability.3. Worked with Managing Director in bringing teams together through challenges and conflicts energizing towards common goal and shaping vision into strategy and solutions. Ensured challenged employees are on board on implementation plans.4. Took ownership in working with senior project members, re-energizing strayed team members by addressing under the carpet issues. Gave surprising results in re-engaging team with simple give and take.5. Improved perception of Business case and Project management plan as most significant documents dictating current and desired state of the operations/outcomes.6. Maintained deep relationship with teams while remaining management confidant providing better view of issues.7. Challenged stakeholders and resources management, adjusting roles, duties and improved communications plan.8. Improved internal risk management embedding into job functions, accountability all using RACI.9. Mentored project managers for more focus on stakeholders engagement and compliance. 10. Enhanced capability to certify for ISO 21500 with full documentation.Data Center Migration/Infrastructure ExpansionStrategy contributor for Data Center migration for a UAE Department infrastructure project.Accountable for a detailed migration plan with case scenarios and possible roadblocks and solutions.Information Security and Auditing - TrainingsTrained professionals on Information Security IS Auditing and Project Management in medium and large entities in • Telecom– Regional Directorate, Abu Dhabi, UAE.• Municipality, UAE.• Health authority, UAE.• Oil and Gas, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Show less

Core Services and Projects • End to end service management and 2nd,3rd line support delivering catalog of world class services to 3000 MENA AFRICA users (9000 in total) across globe including applications, network, communication, IT security and problem management.• Managed program and Project budgets under guidelines from Corporate IT and Regional Hub Manager. Same for staff training and travel.• Total ownership of IT Audit, Compliance, Infrastructure Virtualization, IT Security… Show more Core Services and Projects • End to end service management and 2nd,3rd line support delivering catalog of world class services to 3000 MENA AFRICA users (9000 in total) across globe including applications, network, communication, IT security and problem management.• Managed program and Project budgets under guidelines from Corporate IT and Regional Hub Manager. Same for staff training and travel.• Total ownership of IT Audit, Compliance, Infrastructure Virtualization, IT Security, Disaster recovery projects in 51 offices.• Worked with top country leadership in deriving results from post-audit recommendations pulling compliance level to its highest.• As Relationship Manager, accountable for keeping Service Levels and expectations, delivering services transparently to business. • Volunteered Knowledge Transfer to equip regional colleagues for smooth transition for organizational change program.• Managed major connectivity and security incidents in close loop, minimizing exposure and outage of services.• Recruited/line managed country ITMs, their skills development, job plan and performance plans.Projects• Virtualized server infrastructure reducing physical servers by 50%, power consumption and CO2 emission by 50%.• Total ownership for improving efficiency of Disaster recovery by re-designing corporate backup solution increasing backup capacity by 35% while reducing resource consumption (time, tapes) by 45%, saving on hardware and tape fixed costs. • Supervise McAfee security suite rollout on 3000+ devices working with McAfee/SCCM/SCOM team.• ISO 20000 based Compliance lead for MENA AFRICA region on Service Management Best practices and PMO.Operational Management• Engaged service providers in frequent dialogue to deliver agreed actions under SLA.• Assisted management in achieving single IT organization vision, staffing structure.• MENA IT resource liaison for change project on IT team structure for Africa, adopting efficient resourcing model. Show less

On site desktop and mid-level server support to 200 users spread in three sites distanced by 200 KM and 2nd line support, via Remote support or outreach visits.• Provision of exceptional level of IT related services and devices to 120 staff in 3 provincial offices in Punjab province (Pakistan).• IT Security Manager for 3 regional offices. Worked with global security team, personally prevented Brute force attacks on server.• Knowledge sharing focal point for country IT staff on IT… Show more On site desktop and mid-level server support to 200 users spread in three sites distanced by 200 KM and 2nd line support, via Remote support or outreach visits.• Provision of exceptional level of IT related services and devices to 120 staff in 3 provincial offices in Punjab province (Pakistan).• IT Security Manager for 3 regional offices. Worked with global security team, personally prevented Brute force attacks on server.• Knowledge sharing focal point for country IT staff on IT Security and cutting edge technology solutions under pressing resources.• Monitor SIEM tools (McAfee, VERITAS), ensure maximum integration with Risk Management in day-to-day operations.• Handpicked to provide VIP level support to senior in-house and visiting leadership.• Conduct regional IT audits checks, advocate remedy and findings to senior management in Business Risk Framework Meeting.• Supervised establishment and support of Video conference suite, 1st in British Council in South Asia region (Year 2003).• Supervised testing and deployment of latest software by ACCA on 300+ PCs, leading multiple on-site teams. (Year 2003-4)• Supervised provision of IT facilities for major Information Services events expecting 7000+ visitors. (Year 2002)• Instigated and implemented biometric controls in 3 business critical facilities to secure sensitive resource.• Maintained PABX, telephony and surveillance systems enforcing accountability. Managed vendors for value for money. Show less