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Manchester, Gb

Manchester, Gb

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Responsible for supporting the identification and evaluation of IT risks and issues, conducted reviews and reports on Risk, Assurance, and Compliance within IT services, and served as the deputy for the Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance, handling queries and issues related to IT risks and assurance.𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain robust risk management framework, as evidenced by experience with Governance, Risk & Compliance function’s objectives, including initiating and conducting operational risk management, identifying risks and vulnerabilities, and assessing their impact and probability.✅ Led the design and operationalization of supplier assurance framework, conducting due diligence on third parties and technologies to ensure a risk-based approach to supplier management and compliance.✅ Adept at maintaining a comprehensive Risk Register that ensures continuous engagement and reporting on risk visibility within IT services.✅ Rationalised the ITS Risk Register and prepare implementation of Central Risk Register (CRR).✅ Proven track record in developing and maintaining strategic relationships across diverse stakeholder groups to enhance IT services risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams within a Risk Working Group to identify and address potential risks effectively.✅ Proven track record in developing and maintaining strategic relationships across diverse stakeholder groups to enhance IT services risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams within a Risk Working Group to identify and address potential risks effectively.✅ Experienced in developing process audit schedules that align with compliance requirements while fostering a culture of accountability.✅Managed assurance processes for external suppliers, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships.

Responsible for ensuring that the organization complied with information security policies, standards, and procedures, adherence to relevant data protection laws and regulations, and safeguarding the privacy of personal data. 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Led a comprehensive review and improvement of the DPIA process, resulting in more consistent and comprehensive assessments, reduced risks of non-compliance, and saved valuable time and resources for the organization.✅ Supported the Group Data Protection Officer during audits and by maintaining records of processing activities (RoPA), information asset register, penetration testing tracker, non-compliance register and records of material data sets. ✅ Developed data flow diagrams and data lineage for personal data using OneTrust data mapping automation, resulting in improved data understanding, management, and governance.✅ Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive quality framework, including a detailed audit strategy and plan. This enabled regular quality control checks on data processing activities, enhanced the reliability of DPIAs, and improved the accuracy of the information asset register.✅ Developed a continuous identification process for new information assets, resulting in a 20% increase in recorded assets. This enhanced the organization's visibility into its information assets and supported more targeted security and governance efforts.✅ Developed a data-driven information asset triage system that integrates analysis of material data sets with considerations of size, importance, sensitivity, and risk. This promoted more efficient use of resources and focused protection efforts on the most critical assets.✅ Assessed the effectiveness and efficiency of security measures protecting sensitive data.✅ Revised operational procedures to comply with internal policies.✅ Facilitated tailored training programs on information security and data protection for diverse staff groups within the organization.

Responsible for ensuring the compliance and security of personal and sensitive data across the South and East Asia regions and contributed to informed decision-making by offering expert advice on a wide range of data protection issues.𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Facilitated business by conducting over 200 Data Protection Impact Assessments and Legitimate Interest Assessments across various projects, programmes, systems, and activities.✅ Actively collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to implement risk mitigation strategies and facilitate audits and reporting. ✅ Identified and addressed the needs of senior managers and internal customers by strategically planning and delivering diverse Information Governance activities.✅ Kept the Group Data Protection Officer apprised of developments and amendments to data protection laws in South and East Asia.✅ Oversaw annual country-level information assurance assessments, ensuring compliance and facilitating successful audits.✅ Delivered 15+ customized cyber security and data protection trainings across various countries in South and East Asia regions, reaching 700+ employees from British Council and partner organizations, to elevate understanding of their roles in protecting organizational data.

Responsible for the country operation’s computing services, server rooms, and IT service delivery function. Oversaw the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT projects and services, as well as the management of IT staff and budget. Collaborated with senior leaders and stakeholders to align the IT strategy with the organizational goals and vision. 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Designed and executed the IT infrastructure architecture and capacity planning, as well as ensuring the security and reliability of IT Infrastructure and data. ✅ Oversaw the transformation of British Council’s IP3 project from a non-compliant and high-risk setup to a fully compliant and integrated setup.✅ Oversaw the design and implementation of IT infrastructure (including Firewalls, CCTV, RFID, and door access solutions) for Libraries project.✅ Oversaw the implementation of corporate Wi-Fi network across all 3 offices of the British Council, providing reliable and secure connectivity for staff and visitors.✅ Oversaw the implementation of new IP-based telephony system that reduced costs by 20% and improved communication between employees.✅ Oversaw the implementation of new cloud-based backup solution that improved data security and disaster recovery (DR) capabilities.

Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the IT infrastructure systems and AZURE cloud environment ensuring that they met the business requirements, SLAs, and ITIL framework standards. This includes the datacenter, virtualised platforms, disaster recovery site, the IT service catalogue, and the IT service delivery. Oversaw the budgeting process for the IT infrastructure function. Managed contracts, and vendor relationships. Led a team of IT professionals, providing them with guidance, training, and feedback.𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Successfully planned, managed, and delivered a server virtualization project using Microsoft Hyper-V, resulting in a 30% reduction in hardware costs and a 20% increase in server uptime.✅ Successfully migrated Windows servers to Windows 2008 according to a well-defined project plan and methodology, with no major disruptions to business operations.✅ Successfully implemented a centralized printing solution that resulted in improved efficiency and reduced costs.✅ Tested and evaluated disaster recovery (DR) plans on a regular basis to ensure their effectiveness.✅ Successfully deployed a wireless LAN project that met AkzoNobel's global standards, providing employees with reliable and secure wireless access.✅ Successfully migrated over 280 clients from Windows XP to Windows 7, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition to the new operating system.

Responsible for managing country operation’s datacentres and overseeing the service desk function, ensuring timely and effective resolution of incidents and problems. Supported the delivery of IT services and collaborated with the IT leadership and other teams to plan and execute IT infrastructure projects. Maintained the performance and security of the network and server systems, prepared for disaster recovery scenarios, and managed contracts and vendors. Delivered IT projects within scope, budget, and schedule fulfilling the expectations of the stakeholders.𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Successfully managed and delivered the in-house corporate cheque printing solution and debit card personalization projects.✅ Led the DR Site Data Centre Re-location Project, which resulted in a more resilient IT infrastructure for the organization.✅ Contributed to the successful delivery of the New Branches Project for Barclays Bank PLC, Pakistan, which increased the number of branches by 10%.✅ Successfully managed the systems administration part of the disaster recovery (DR) exercise by planning and engaging regional teams.

Karachi, Pakistan

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Successfully planned, managed, and executed a domain migration project for 35 workgroup branches, with no major disruptions to user productivity.✅ Contributed to the migration of the core banking system from PIBAS Plus to MISYS.✅ Deployed and managed Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2007 and Live Communication Server 2007, which provided a centralized platform for content and document management and instant messaging.✅ Successfully deployed and managed McAfee Antivirus E-Policy Orchestrator 4.0, which protected the organization's systems from viruses and malware.✅ Successfully deployed and managed Symantec VERITAS Backup Exec 10.0, which automated data backup and recovery processes.✅ Successfully deployed and managed AdventNet Applications Manager for servers monitoring, which ensured that the organization's servers were operating efficiently and effectively.

Karachi, Pakistan

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Successfully migrated more than 400 Active Directory objects from “amibl.com” running on Microsoft Windows NT 4 to “mbl.int” running on Microsoft Windows 2003 without any downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service to users.✅ Successfully deployed and managed McAfee Antivirus e-Policy Orchestrator 3.61 to protect users from viruses and malware, preventing data breaches and system outages.✅ Successfully deployed and managed Symantec VERITAS Backup Exec 10.0 to automate data backup and recovery, ensuring that critical data was always protected.✅ Initiated domain migration project by migrating five workgroup branches onto the domain, streamlining IT infrastructure, and improving security.

Karachi, Pakistan

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔✅ Successfully migrated more than 500 Active Directory objects from the "saudipakbank.com" domain on Microsoft Windows 2000 to the "spcb.com" domain on Microsoft Windows 2003.✅ Successfully migrated more than 250 user mailboxes from Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003 in a timely and efficient manner, with no data loss or downtime.✅ Successfully migrated 16 workgroup branches to the "spcb.com" domain.✅ Successfully deployed and managed Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft ISA Server 2004, Microsoft Operations Manager Server 2005, Microsoft Live Communication Server 2005, and McAfee Antivirus e-Policy Orchestrator 3.60.

Karachi, Pakistan

𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔✅ Computation of monthly payroll over 100 employees.✅ Calculations of sales tax as per government of Pakistan rules.✅ Reconciliation of bank statement.✅ Payable control.

Karachi, Pakistan

𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔✅ Computation of monthly payroll of 05 stations and over 500 employees.✅ Looking after accounts and all matters of sister concern.✅ Calculations of income tax of employees as per income tax ordinance.✅ Reconciliation of bank statement.✅ Computation of capital value tax.✅ Invoicing of cargo manifest to SAPS and maintaining contra account.✅ Calculations of income tax for tax certificates.

Mcs, Mobile Communications And Networking

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting

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