Kashif Ali

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VP Infrastructure and CISO @ Sapphire Consulting Services
Pakistan
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About Kashif Ali

An ICT expert of 20+ years’ experience spanning across large Multinational ISPs, Telco’s with International exposure of managing large scale projects and multi discipline diversified teams, of which some can be considered as pioneered and technology introduced. In a nutshell Guru and architect of Data Com, Networks and Cyber Security networks with blend of Business development, Cyber Security Frameworks, compliances, ISMS, strategy and customer relationship management.

Kashif Ali's Current Company Details
Sapphire Consulting Services

Sapphire Consulting Services

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VP Infrastructure and CISO
Pakistan
Website:
sapphirecs.net
Employees:
244
Kashif Ali Work Experience Details
  • Sapphire Consulting Services
    Vp Infrastructure And Ciso
    Sapphire Consulting Services
    Pakistan
  • Sapphire Consulting Services
    Vp Infrastructure/Ciso
    Sapphire Consulting Services Jan 2022 - Present
    Karachi
    Network Operation Center (NOC)Security Operation Center (SOC)Services Delivery/Customer SupportManaged ServicesCustomer Project Management Data Governance • Pre-Sales Support for LAN, WAN, Data Center, Surveillance and Video Analytics• Product Management • Network Planning, deployment and O&M• Data Center Deployment• Customer Support• Vendor Management including NDAs, SLA/OLA management• Supplier Management • System Administration• Help Desk • Implementation, maintenance and Audit facilitation for ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 20001• Designing, implementing and monitoring Network Security Policies comprising Threat Intelligence, SIEM and DLP and End Point Security• Asset Management including Risk Analysis and Risk Treatment • Consultancy for Network design and Cyber Security• Policy Guidelines to customer as per Cybersecurity Frame works. • Performing VA/PT, load/stress testing • System engineering for Application Hardware Sizing requirements• System Capacity Planning and maintenance • Network Monitoring
  • Sapphire Consulting Services
    Senior Manager-Managed Services
    Sapphire Consulting Services Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
    Karachi
    Following roles comes under my responsibilitiesCISOHead Network Operation Center (NOC)Head Managed ServicesHead Security Operation Center (SOC)• Pre-Sales Support for LAN, WAN, Data Center, Surveillance• Product Management • Network Planning, deployment and O&M• Data Center Deployment• Customer Support• Vendor Management including NDAs, SLA/OLA management• Supplier Management • System Administration• Help Desk • Implementation of ISMS i.e. ISO 27001• Internal Audits for ISO 27001, ISO 20001, ISO 90001• Management representative for External Audits and Certification Audits• Threat Analysis, Threat detection and Protection• Conduction VA/PT for internal networks and newly developed Applications for customers• Providing consultancy and designing the security architect to customers including but not limited to Public Sector
  • Lcc Middle East
    Operations Manager
    Lcc Middle East Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
    Maintaining the operations of multiple projects, by ensuring the end to end delivery from design, customer interfacing, vendor management, supply chain, finalizing the technical staff and smooth execution, delivery and closing of projects, including quality control, project control and customer acceptance.Engaged in business development, by providing pre-sales support, selecting the appropriate products and devising the multiple solutions.Presenting products and solutions to the customers and by strong follow up, resolve the customers queries and make products and solutions acceptable by customers.Doing market research and identify key areas for product development and customized solutions.
  • Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd (An Orascom Telecom Holding)
    Manager Transmission Planning Access Networks
    Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd (An Orascom Telecom Holding) Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
    Managed a team of 18 staff working for multiple projects and task to ensure Transmission Solutions and capacity.Managed and worked on a number of RFPsLiaised with the implementation team once RFP wonWorking on the design of Microwave, VSAT and Data Networks.Designing the network and the Implementation plans.Planning and verifying cell site locations and their connectivity using GIS.Planning for up gradation of microwave links when necessary.Coordination and Planning to Deploy Network Management System (PASOLINK NEO and Mx) in Mobilink network.WiMax Backhauling plan using Ethernet Microwave systems (Using DragonWave Airpair 50,100, 200 and 400).Optimization of Access Microwave Network comprising 10000+ Links.Auditing the network and rectify the issues.Planning and project management experience of NECs Hops (16E1, 40E1, 48E1, 64E1, 128E1, C-Node) compatible with PDH, SDH technology, all point to point using different Modulation Schemes.Ensuring the PNMSj functionality for 21000 NEs.
  • Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd
    Manager Transmission Planning Core Networks
    Pakistan Mobile Communications Ltd Jul 2004 - Jun 2009
    Project Management, designing, Traffic dimensioning, Installation and Configuration of Lucent ATM Switches in Data and Voice Applications using PSAX 2300 & 4500 series switches.Project Management, of Tellabs DXX Multiplexer in Data Applications using Mini and cluster Nodes.Project Management, of SCPC based VSAT DAMA network for STP protection and VSAT Network for voice of Remote Areas.O&M of VSAT hub Site, and providing support for VSAT remote sites.Design and implemented the TXN network for GPRS network based on Frame-relay for 550+ BSCs/PCUs.Part of team for Planning fiber backbone and Metor Networks based on Huwei SDH and DWDM equipments.Providing support and troubleshooting for Frame-relay Network. Providing level-2 support and analyze the network issues.Conducting the trials and proof of concept sites scenarios.Systems design, installation, configuration and integrationWide Area Network technical surveyProviding the Transmission Solutions for Broad Band customer for data connectivity.Finalizing the annual budgets for Data and Radio Network and based on that placing the POs and following the on-time delivery of equipment.Contract Management for technical services and Equipment Purchasing.Maintaining the inventory records of Equipment and Network.Member of Technical team for 3G Evaluation.Building up the team and continuously coaching and counseling of team.
  • Cyber.Net
    Senior Data Com Engineer
    Cyber.Net 2002 - 2004
    Maintenance and documentation of networks.Designing and implementation of Nationwide Frame Relay Network based on Newbridge/ALU 3600 and Alcatel 5640 NMS.Designing and implementation of nationwide xDSL Network based on Paradyne, Siemens DSLAMs, PSAX 1250 ATM and Cisco 3600 VXR BRAS.Integrating FR/ATM and DSL networks with IP Networks.Designed the WLL Network.Evaluating and finalizing the technical products.Conducting the trials and proof of concept sites scenarios.Providing support and installation and commissioning for the Point to Point and Multipoint Radio Modems. (P-Com, Redline, PointRed, SAF)Systems design, installation, configuration and integrationLocal and Wide Area Network technical survey including LOS.Installing, configuring and commissioning of network equipment at clients’ premises along with network administration and support servicesVisiting the customer premises mainly Banks and Multinational companies for the integrations of IP/FR/ATM/DSL and Microwave Network. Designed, installed and commissioned the Pakistan First Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) network of about 100+ workstations/Notebooks, based on Linksys and SMC.Troubleshooting of LANs.Teaching and presentations to staff and clients about different technical courses.Assisting the corporate sales department for Pre-Sales activities, and tendor biddings as wellFinalizing the annual budgets for Data and Radio Network and based on that placing the POs and following the on-time delivery of equipment.Maintaining the inventory records of Data and Radio network equipment Developed a sales strategy
  • Saztel Pvt Ltd
    Team Lead Lan/Wan
    Saztel Pvt Ltd Apr 1999 - Jan 2002
    Supervising and Conducting the LOS.Supervising the RF Cabling, installation and commissioning of Radio Modems.Providing 24*7 Support and troubleshooting the Radio and dial-up modems.Configuration of Motorola Routers.Survey and termination of structured cabling.Managing the nationwide teams, and assigned the tasks on daily and project basis.

Kashif Ali Skills

Fiber Optics Mobile Planning Network Operations Transmission Mpls Ccnp Vendor Windows Network Design Atm Fiber Sdh Telecommunications Ip Cisco Negotiation Switches Microwave Tcp/ip 3g Gsm Budgeting Ccna Network Administration Juniper Qos Dsl Pdh Deployment Umts Optimization Wireless Pre Sales Integration Analysis Wimax Access Routing

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Kashif Ali attended Eastern Mediterranean University, Ned University Of Engineering And Technology, Karachi University, Dj Sindh Government Science College.

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