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Faisalabad, Pk

Faisalabad, Pk

Pakistan

1). Establish Tier-III Data Center in Main Campus for the provision of 24x7 services for 50,000+ users.2). Deployment of SAP S/4HANA ERP System comprises of FICO/FM-GM, HCM, MM and VMS modules for Main and Sub-Campuses of University.3). Deployment of Campus Management System for the provision of Online Admissions, Examination Management, Library Management, Attendance Management, Hostel Management, Learning Management and Fee Management System for 50,000 Students.4). Designing… Show more 1). Establish Tier-III Data Center in Main Campus for the provision of 24x7 services for 50,000+ users.2). Deployment of SAP S/4HANA ERP System comprises of FICO/FM-GM, HCM, MM and VMS modules for Main and Sub-Campuses of University.3). Deployment of Campus Management System for the provision of Online Admissions, Examination Management, Library Management, Attendance Management, Hostel Management, Learning Management and Fee Management System for 50,000 Students.4). Designing, installation, configuration and 24x7 operations of carrier class Network infrastructure comprising of Huawei/CISCO routers, Huawei/CISCO multi-layer switches (68xx, S127xx, S67xx, S57xx), UTM devices (USG 66xx) equipped with firewalls, IDS/IPS, Anti-X & VPN features.5). Deployment of high available Systems Infrastructure using VMWare VSphere and Hyper-V technologies through high-end servers (PowerEdge 940/740) and multi-TB SAN (Dell SCv 3020) for the provision of SAP S/4HANA ERP, CMS, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solution for 50,000+ users.6). Execute various components of mega ICT project funded by HEC of worth 1,350 Million.7). Design, install and configure LAN/WAN/MAN/Smart-Wifi solution for the provision of Data, Video (Surveillance) and Voice (IP Telephony) services for Main and Sub-Campuses.8). Manage high available Inter-Network infrastructure to connect six (06) remote sites with main Data Center for the provision of Data, Voice and Video services using state-of-art routing/switching and I.T security devices.9). Preparation, management and execution of I.T projects to introduce latest technologies to achieve 2030 vision of University.10). Designing, installation, configuration and operations of voice & video network comprising of geo-redundant IP PABX/VOIP solution, NVRs and IP cameras.11). Team management comprising of technical specialists to achieve departmental objectives. Show less

1). Responsible for Data Center designing & establishment for 24x7x365 operations of mission critical e-services.2). Responsible for the installation, configuration and round the clock operations of multi-tier inter-network infrastructure comprising of routers, multi-layer switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN appliances and etc.3). Responsible for installation, configuration and operations of high-end hardware for compute environment such as enterprise level blade chassis equipped with… Show more 1). Responsible for Data Center designing & establishment for 24x7x365 operations of mission critical e-services.2). Responsible for the installation, configuration and round the clock operations of multi-tier inter-network infrastructure comprising of routers, multi-layer switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN appliances and etc.3). Responsible for installation, configuration and operations of high-end hardware for compute environment such as enterprise level blade chassis equipped with high-end blade servers, storage area networks (SANs), thin/thick clients.4). Responsible for installation, configuration and round the clock operations of high- available, fault tolerant virtualized applications infrastructure using VMWare and HyperV technologies.5). Responsible for designing, installation, configuration and operations of voice & video network platform using geo-redundant IP PABX, NVRs/DVRs and IP cameras.5). Responsible for IT projects management, inventory/procurement management, budget management, vendor & HR management for smooth availability of hosting facilities.6). Responsible for the preparation and implementation of IT policies, SOPs, business continuity & disaster recovery plans for availability, integrity and confidentiality of IT infrastructure operations.7). Responsible for team management comprising of technical specialists to achieve tactical and operational objectives. Show less

Islamabad

1). Responsible for Data Center designing & establishment for 24x7x365 operations of mission critical e-services.2). Responsible for the installation, configuration and round the clock operations of multi-tier inter-network infrastructure comprising of routers, multi-layer switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN appliances and etc.3). Responsible for installation, configuration and operations of high-end hardware for compute environment such as enterprise level blade chassis equipped with… Show more 1). Responsible for Data Center designing & establishment for 24x7x365 operations of mission critical e-services.2). Responsible for the installation, configuration and round the clock operations of multi-tier inter-network infrastructure comprising of routers, multi-layer switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN appliances and etc.3). Responsible for installation, configuration and operations of high-end hardware for compute environment such as enterprise level blade chassis equipped with high-end blade servers, storage area networks (SANs), thin/thick clients.4). Responsible for installation, configuration and round the clock operations of high- available, fault tolerant virtualized applications infrastructure using VMWare and POWERVM technologies.5). Responsible for designing, installation, configuration and operations of voice & video network platform using geo-redundant IP PABX, NVRs/DVRs and IP cameras.5). Responsible for IT projects management, inventory/procurement management, budget management, vendor & HR management for smooth availability of hosting facilities.6). Responsible for the preparation and implementation of IT policies, SOPs, business continuity & disaster recovery plans for availability, integrity and confidentiality of IT infrastructure operations.7). Responsible for team management comprising of technical specialists to achieve tactical and operational objectives. Show less

Faisalabad

1). Key role in design, establishment and IT operations management of Data Center’s operating in Interloop Div-I, Div-II, Div-III, Bangladesh, Satellite unit & City office for the provision of e-services to 10,000 users through consolidated virtualized platform.2). Responsible for 24x7x365 availability of applications infrastructure through virtual environment includes Active directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, MDaemon, customized applications, internet, WMS and etc for 13,000+ users.3)… Show more 1). Key role in design, establishment and IT operations management of Data Center’s operating in Interloop Div-I, Div-II, Div-III, Bangladesh, Satellite unit & City office for the provision of e-services to 10,000 users through consolidated virtualized platform.2). Responsible for 24x7x365 availability of applications infrastructure through virtual environment includes Active directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, MDaemon, customized applications, internet, WMS and etc for 13,000+ users.3). Responsible for 24x7x365 smooth operations of inter-network devices comprises of multi-layer switches, routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, wireless bridges and etc for the inter-connectivity of HQ with remote sites using EIGRP.4). Responsible for the installation, configuration & operations of Microsoft and Redhat Linux based IT infrastructure comprises of (high-end blade servers, SANs, thin/thick clients and etc), surveillance systems (i.e. NVR, IP cameras and etc); integrated voice network (i.e. IP PABX and etc) through high-end computing, routing/switching, security and caching appliances as per SOPs.5). Responsible for project management, inventory/procurement management, budget management, vendor & HR management for the smooth availability of IT & non-IT equipment.6). Responsible for the preparation and implementation of IT policies, SOPs, business continuity & disaster recovery plan for the availability, integrity and confidentiality of IT infrastructure operations through primary / secondary sites.7). In-depth knowledge of process involved in IT Infrastructure Risk Management and business impact analysis to improve the e-services availability, confidentiality and integrity.8). Assist higher management to define strategic IT initiatives in accordance with 2015 objectives for their onward approval from BoD to create an automated environment.9). Managing a team comprises of network & systems administrators in ALL divisions to achieve strategic, tactical and operational targets. Show less

Pakistan

1). Key role in design, establishment and IT operations management of Data Center’s operating in Interloop Div-I, Div-II, Div-III, Bangladesh, Satellite unit & City office for the provision of e-services to 10,000 users through consolidated virtualized platform.2). Responsible for 24x7x365 availability of applications infrastructure through virtual environment includes Active directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, MDaemon, customized applications, internet, WMS and etc for 13,000+ users.3)… Show more 1). Key role in design, establishment and IT operations management of Data Center’s operating in Interloop Div-I, Div-II, Div-III, Bangladesh, Satellite unit & City office for the provision of e-services to 10,000 users through consolidated virtualized platform.2). Responsible for 24x7x365 availability of applications infrastructure through virtual environment includes Active directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, MDaemon, customized applications, internet, WMS and etc for 13,000+ users.3). Responsible for 24x7x365 smooth operations of inter-network devices comprises of multi-layer switches, routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, wireless bridges and etc for the inter-connectivity of HQ with remote sites using EIGRP.4). Responsible for the installation, configuration & operations of Microsoft and Redhat Linux based IT infrastructure comprises of (high-end blade servers, SANs, thin/thick clients and etc), surveillance systems (i.e. NVR, IP cameras and etc); integrated voice network (i.e. IP PABX and etc) through high-end computing, routing/switching, security and caching appliances as per SOPs.5). Responsible for project management, inventory/procurement management, budget management, vendor & HR management for the smooth availability of IT & non-IT equipment.6). Responsible for the preparation and implementation of IT policies, SOPs, business continuity & disaster recovery plan for the availability, integrity and confidentiality of IT infrastructure operations through primary / secondary sites.7). In-depth knowledge of process involved in IT Infrastructure Risk Management and business impact analysis to improve the e-services availability, confidentiality and integrity.8). Assist higher management to define strategic IT initiatives in accordance with 2015 objectives for their onward approval from BoD to create an automated environment.9). Managing a team comprises of network & systems administrators in ALL divisions to achieve strategic, tactical and operational targets. Show less

Pakistan

1). Key role in design, establishment/implementation and operations of Federal Govt. Data Center for the provision of e-services to 5,500 users of 55 Federal Government entities as per best practices.2). Responsible for the development of enterprise architecture for Data Centre, including IT security, IT infrastructure management, systems management and etc.3). Managed 24x7 operations of systems infrastructure based on Microsoft & Redhat platform for the provision of agency specific and… Show more 1). Key role in design, establishment/implementation and operations of Federal Govt. Data Center for the provision of e-services to 5,500 users of 55 Federal Government entities as per best practices.2). Responsible for the development of enterprise architecture for Data Centre, including IT security, IT infrastructure management, systems management and etc.3). Managed 24x7 operations of systems infrastructure based on Microsoft & Redhat platform for the provision of agency specific and common applications.4). Design architect to lay down Giga-speed IP based metropolitan area network of 70-KM through NTC to connect Federal Ministries/Divisions with central Data Center.5). Managed installation, configuration and operations of multivendor IT infrastructure operating in central Data Centre and 55 Federal Government entities includes high-end computing, switching / routing & security appliances etc.6). Deployment and operations of middleware infrastructure including Database servers, Application server, Messaging server, Systems Management servers etc.7). In-depth knowledge of process involved in IT Infrastructure Risk Management and Business Impact Analysis to improve the e-services availability.8). Responsible for the preparation and implementation of IT Policies, SOPs, business continuity / contingency plan for the availability, integrity & confidentiality of IT infrastructure operations.9). Vendor management and process required for the procurement of IT & Non-IT Infrastructure.10). Managed development of customized software applications for different e-Government projects to improve paper less culture.11). Managed team comprises of technical personnel’s to achieve strategic, tactical and operational targets.12). Preparation of PC-Is, technical BOQ’s, RFP’s/RFQ’s, Cash/Work Plans, financial plans, presentations and etc for onward submission at appropriate forums (i.e. Ministry of IT, Finance Division, planning commission and etc). Show less

Pakistan

1). Responsible for the design, implementation and 24x7 IT operations management of Gigabit IP based dedicated communication network (comprising of carrier-class switching equipment) to connect 26 remote police stations/sites of Islamabad with central Data Center.2). Managed 24x7 operations of systems infrastructure from central data center.3). Responsible for the deployment and designing of IT infrastructure, includes computing, switching and IT security components etc in accordance… Show more 1). Responsible for the design, implementation and 24x7 IT operations management of Gigabit IP based dedicated communication network (comprising of carrier-class switching equipment) to connect 26 remote police stations/sites of Islamabad with central Data Center.2). Managed 24x7 operations of systems infrastructure from central data center.3). Responsible for the deployment and designing of IT infrastructure, includes computing, switching and IT security components etc in accordance with SOPs.4). Responsible for the design, deployment and operations of Middleware infrastructure including database servers, application server, messaging server, systems management servers etc in accordance with the SOPs.5). Key role in the establishment & operations of Disaster Recovery (DR) site in order to minimize the e-services interruption in the event of disaster/disruption in accordance with the DR plans.6). Responsible for the preparation of IT Policies, SOPs, Continuity Plans, Contingency Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans for the smooth functioning of IT infrastructure operations.7). As a senior team leader, managed a core team for the implementation and operations of primary & backup site. 8). Architect & establish physical infrastructure of a Data Centre (after a detailed risk analysis) as per international standards (TIA 942).9). Managing centralized, dedicated & secure IT operations of mission critical applications for ICT law enforcement agencies.10). Managed development & implementation of customized software applications comprises of license management system, HR module, payroll, budget / finance module and etc to improve paper less culture in law enforcement sector.11). Practical experience of vendor management and process required for the availability / procurement of IT & Non-IT Infrastructure. Show less

Pakistan

1). Design architecture of computing environment, including IT infrastructure, systems management, IT security etc.2). Managed development of agency specific applications (i.e. goal/target, grievances management system, Prime Minister inspection commission, transport management system, security system and etc) to improve paper-less culture in public sector organization.3). Responsible for the design, deployment/installation and operations of redundant & secure IT infrastructure… Show more 1). Design architecture of computing environment, including IT infrastructure, systems management, IT security etc.2). Managed development of agency specific applications (i.e. goal/target, grievances management system, Prime Minister inspection commission, transport management system, security system and etc) to improve paper-less culture in public sector organization.3). Responsible for the design, deployment/installation and operations of redundant & secure IT infrastructure including communication platform, high end servers based on Microsoft platform for the provision of Active directory, DNS, DHCP, multi-vendor switching/security devices and etc for PM Secretariat and PM House.4). Responsible for the design, deployment and operations of Middleware infrastructure including Database servers, Application server, Messaging server, Systems Management etc for the availability of associated e-services.5). Develop & implement SoPs (i.e. IT Operations procedure, Data Backup and Retrieval Procedures, Call escalation procedures etc), Configuration Management Plan, IT Infrastructure Contingency Plan, DR Plans etc for the availability, integrity and confidentiality of e-services.6). Responsible for the 24x7 IT Operations.7). Practical experience of vendor management and process required for the availability / procurement of IT & Non-IT Infrastructure.8). As a team leader, managed a technical team for the implementation and operations of primary and backup site. Show less

Mphil In Computer Science - Ms (Cs), Computer

Masters In Computer Science (Mcs), Computer Science, A

Completed Masters Degree in Computer Science

Vmware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization (Vcp6-Dcv), Vmware Vsphere 5.5, A

Passed VCP6-DCV. Verifiable code: 14849743-AFDE-94204BF0A21B

Cisco Certified Network Professional (Ccnp), Routing & Switching

Certified in CCNP (R&S). Online verifiable Certificate ID: 419314169934FOBM

Vmware Vsphere 5.5 [Install, Configure, Manage], Vmware Vsphere 5.5 [Install, Configure, Manage]

Complete international training on VMWare vSphere 5.5 [Install, configure, manage] from VMware International, Dubai

Cisco Certified Network Associate (Ccna), Routing & Switching, A

Passed CCNA (R&S). Online verifiable Certificate ID: 414434172182DLVM

Cisco Certified Network Professional (Ccnp), Cisco Certified Network Professional (Ccnp), A

Completed hands on training on CCNP

Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (Mcitp), Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (Mcitp), A

Completed hands on training on Microsoft certified information technology professional (MCITP)

Project Management, Project Management

Completed training on Project Management.

It Infrastructure Library (Itil V3.0), Itil, A

Certified in ITIL

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp)

Completed boot camp of Certified information systems security professional (CISSP)

Cisco Network Security, Cisco Network Security

Completed hands on training on Cisco Network security

Domino Infrastructure Management, Domino Infrastructure Management

Completed hands on training on Domino Infrastructure Management

Redhat Linux 8.0, Redhat Linux 8.0, A

Completed hands on training on Redhat linux 8.0

Training On Cisco Routing & Switching, Routing & Switching

Completed hands on training on CISCO routing & switching.

Isp Setup, Advance Communication Networks, Isp Setup, Advance Communication Networks, A

One-Year Diploma In Computer Science (Dcs), Computer Science, B

Pmp, Project Management Professional

Obtain official training required to appear for PMP exam (35 PDUs)

Huawei Certified Network Associate (Hcna), Routing & Switching, A

Activities and Societies: HCNA Certified (Exam Code: H12-211)

Hcna (Huawei Certified Network Associate), Routing & Switching, A

Activities and Societies: Successfully completed HCNA (Huawei Certified Network Associate) certification program. Certification No.